RITES Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has announced recruitment for various engineering positions on a regular basis. Known as one of India’s premier multidisciplinary consultancy organizations, RITES specializes in providing services in the fields of transport, infrastructure, and related technologies.
For the year 2025, the company is inviting online applications from dynamic and experienced engineering professionals in disciplines such as Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical. These positions are being offered at managerial and assistant managerial levels and carry attractive pay packages along with additional benefits.
The recruitment drive is a golden opportunity for candidates with a strong technical background and professional expertise in specialized areas like transport planning, tunnel ventilation, E&M design, and bridge engineering. Eligible candidates can apply online from 27 August 2025 until 30 September 2025.
Important Dates
- Online Application Starts: 27 August 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 30 September 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
- Written Examination Date: To be announced later
- Interview Date: To be announced later
Applicants are advised to complete the registration and fee payment well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Vacancy Details
RITES Ltd. has announced a limited number of vacancies for specialized posts. The details of the available positions are as follows:
- Manager (Civil – Transport Planner/Transport Engineer): 1 post (OBC)
- Senior Manager (Mechanical – Ventilation Expert): 1 post (OBC)
- Senior Manager (ES&T – E&M Expert): 1 post (SC)
- Assistant Manager (Civil – Bridge Engineer): 2 posts (UR + ST, including 1 reserved for PwBD)
Age Limit (as on 30 September 2025)
- Manager (Civil): Up to 35 years
- Senior Manager (Mechanical/Electrical): Up to 38 years
- Assistant Manager (Civil): Up to 32 years
Application Fees
Applicants are required to pay the following application fees online:
- General/OBC Candidates: ₹600 + applicable taxes
- EWS/SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: ₹300 + applicable taxes
Important Notes
- SC/ST/PwBD candidates will be refunded the fee amount (after deducting taxes/bank charges) if they appear for the written test or interview.
- Fees must be paid only through the online mode specified in the application portal. Any other method of payment will not be accepted.
- Applicants must ensure that the fee payment receipt/invoice is generated successfully and kept safe for records.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualifications & Experience
Manager (Civil – Transport Planner/Transport Engineer)
- Qualification:
- Full-time Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering / Architecture (5 years) / Planning (4 years).
- Master’s degree in Transport Engineering / Transport Planning or equivalent.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in urban transport planning, traffic engineering, demand modeling, or multimodal integration.
- Skills Required: Proficiency in GIS and modeling software such as CUBE or VISUM.
Senior Manager (Mechanical – Ventilation Expert)
- Qualification:
- Full-time Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- M.Tech in Aerodynamics, Thermal Engineering, or Fluid Mechanics preferred.
- Experience: Total 8 years, with at least 5 years in tunnel ventilation design, HVAC systems, or industrial ventilation.
Senior Manager (Electrical – E&M Expert)
- Qualification:
- Full-time Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- M.Tech in Power Systems, Control & Automation, or Industrial Power & Automation preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 8 years, with at least 5 years in E&M design for road, rail, or metro tunnels.
Assistant Manager (Civil – Bridge Engineer)
- Qualification: Full-time Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Experience: At least 2 years in bridge design.
2. Minimum Marks Requirement
- UR/EWS Candidates: 60% marks or First Class in qualifying degree.
- Reserved Category Candidates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD): Minimum 50% marks.
3. Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years (additional relaxation if belonging to SC/ST/OBC)
- Ex-Servicemen: Length of service in Defence + 3 years
- J&K Domicile: 5 years
- RITES employees: 5 years
Selection Process
The recruitment process will be conducted in three stages:
- Written Examination
- 125 objective-type questions (1 mark each).
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.
- No negative marking.
- Minimum qualifying marks:
- UR/EWS: 50%
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD: 45%
- Document Verification & Scrutiny
- Candidates shortlisted from the written test will be required to submit and verify their original documents.
- Failure to provide authentic documents will result in cancellation of candidature.
- Interview
- Candidates will be called in the ratio of 1:6 per vacancy.
- Interview weightage:
- Technical & Professional Proficiency: 30%
- Personality, Communication & Competency: 10%
- Minimum qualifying marks:
- UR/EWS: 60%
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD: 50%
Final Merit List Weightage
- Written Test: 60%
- Interview: 40%
Candidates may choose to appear in Hindi or English during the selection process.
Salary and Pay Scale
RITES offers attractive pay packages along with allowances, benefits, and superannuation packages. The approximate annual CTC is as follows:
- Manager (Civil – Transport Planner/Engineer): ₹17.97 Lakh (Pay Scale: ₹50,000–1,60,000)
- Senior Manager (Mechanical – Ventilation Expert): ₹21.40 Lakh (Pay Scale: ₹60,000–1,80,000)
- Senior Manager (ES&T – E&M Expert): ₹21.40 Lakh (Pay Scale: ₹60,000–1,80,000)
- Assistant Manager (Civil – Bridge Engineer): ₹14.46 Lakh (Pay Scale: ₹40,000–1,40,000)
Benefits and Perks
Selected candidates will receive multiple allowances and perks in addition to their salary, such as:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- HRA or lease accommodation
- Performance-linked incentives
- Provident Fund contribution
- Gratuity benefits under the Payment of Gratuity Act
- Medical facilities (including post-retirement medical schemes)
- Group Insurance coverage
- Paid leaves, maternity/paternity leave
- Leave encashment facility
Employees will be placed on a probation period of one year. Upon successful completion, they will undergo a screening test for confirmation of service.
Posting and Transfer Policy
- Selected candidates can be posted at any RITES office across India or abroad, depending on organizational needs.
- Employees may be transferred during service, including overseas postings.
- No employee will be permitted to apply for external jobs until they complete at least 2 years of service with RITES.
How to Apply
- Candidates must apply online only through the RITES official recruitment portal.
- During the application, applicants must:
- Fill in personal, academic, and professional details accurately.
- Upload scanned copies of certificates, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the required fee through the prescribed online payment gateway.
- Applicants are required to keep a copy of the application form and fee receipt for future reference.
- All communications regarding written test, interview, and document verification will be shared via registered email and SMS.
Exam Centres
The written test is planned to be conducted at the following six locations:
- Delhi/Gurgaon
- Kolkata
- Bangalore
- Mumbai
- Hyderabad
- Guwahati
Applicants must provide two preferred centres while filling the online form. Final allotment of exam centres will be at the discretion of RITES Ltd.
