RITES Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has opened online applications for 24 Assistant Manager (Mechanical) vacancies on a regular basis under VC No. RG/11/26. This is a solid government job opportunity for Mechanical Engineering graduates with at least two years of hands-on field experience, offering an IDA pay scale of ₹40,000-1,40,000. Online registration began on 17 July 2026 and closes on 17 August 2026. Read on for the full eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern and application steps.

About RITES Limited

RITES Limited is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise functioning under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. It works as a premier multidisciplinary consultancy in transport, infrastructure and related engineering fields, handling projects both within India and overseas. A role here means working on real railway and infrastructure projects, which is what makes this recruitment attractive to mechanical engineers looking to build a long-term career in the public sector.

RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details / Post Wise Break-up

All 24 vacancies fall under a single post, Assistant Manager (Mechanical), spread across categories as shown below. One post among these is reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities on a horizontal basis, specifically identified for the Cat-c disability category.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants need a full-time Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Technology, or in Production, Production & Industrial, Manufacturing, Railways, or Mechatronics & Automobile Engineering (or a combination of these), from a university or institution recognised by AICTE. On top of the degree, candidates must have at least two years of post-qualification outdoor work experience in production or mechanical maintenance, gained at a project site, factory or plant — training, internship and PhD research periods don't count toward this experience. UR/EWS candidates need a first-class degree or minimum 60% marks, while SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD candidates need at least 50% marks for consideration against reserved posts.

Age Limit (as on 17 August 2026)

• Maximum Age: 32 Years

Age Relaxation

Salary Details

Selected candidates will be placed in an IDA pay scale of ₹40,000-1,40,000, with pay fixed at the minimum of the scale on joining. In addition to Basic Pay, candidates will receive Dearness Allowance, fixed/variable allowances, Performance Related Pay, medical facilities, HRA/lease accommodation, and superannuation benefits including PF contribution and gratuity.

Selection Process

Selection happens over three stages — a written test, document scrutiny, and a final interview, with the written test carrying 60% weightage and the interview 40% in the overall selection.

• Written Test – 125 Objective Questions, 2.5 Hours, No Negative Marking
• Document Scrutiny of Uploaded Certificates
• Interview (called in a 1:6 ratio to vacancies)
• Medical Examination for Selected Candidates

Candidates need a minimum of 50% marks in the written test (45% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD against reserved posts) to move forward, and 60% marks in the interview (50% for reserved category candidates) to make it onto the final panel. The test will be held across 6 locations — Delhi/Gurgaon, Kolkata, Bangalore, Mumbai, Guwahati and Bhubaneswar — and candidates can choose to attempt it in Hindi or English.

Application Fee

SC/ST/PwBD candidates get their fee refunded once they participate in the written exam/interview, subject to submission and scrutiny of their category certificate.

Required Documents

Keep scanned copies of these documents ready before you start filling the online form, as they need to be uploaded during application itself.

• High School Certificate (Date of Birth Proof)
• Academic & Professional Qualification Certificates and Mark-sheets (all semesters/years)
• Percentage Conversion Document, where CGPA is awarded instead of percentage
• EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL Certificate in the prescribed Government of India format, wherever applicable
• Proof of Identity & Address (Passport/Voter ID/Driving License/Aadhaar) and PAN Card
• Proof of Each Period of Experience Claimed (offer letter, joining order, relieving letter, service certificate, pay slips) in a single PDF
• PwBD Certificate as per the latest format, if applicable

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official website: www.rites.com
2. Go to the Career section and find the registration format for VC No. RG/11/26.
3. Fill in the online application form and note down the Registration Number generated.
4. Upload all required documents under the "Upload Document" section, ensuring scanned copies are clear.
5. Make the online fee payment under the "Make Payment" section as per your category.
6. Download the final application form after successful payment and keep a copy for future reference.
7. Retain the printed, signed application form to submit along with self-attested documents if called for document verification.

Important Instructions

• Read the detailed advertisement and the FAQs on the RITES Career section before applying.
• Candidates working in Government/PSU/PSB organisations on a regular basis must apply through proper channel or carry an NOC at the time of interview.
• OBC-NCL and EWS certificates must be valid as on the last date of application submission.
• Applications without successful fee payment will be treated as incomplete and summarily rejected.
• Hard copies of documents should not be sent by post or courier at the application stage.
• Only one application is allowed per vacancy, and details cannot be altered once submitted.

Why Should You Apply?

RITES is a Navratna PSU under the Railways ministry, so this role comes with the job security, structured pay progression and benefits typical of central government undertakings. For mechanical engineers with a couple of years of field experience, it's a chance to move into project and infrastructure work at a national scale, with exposure to postings across India and occasionally abroad. The clear, weighted selection process also means candidates know exactly where they stand at each stage.

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Final Words

RITES Limited's Assistant Manager (Mechanical) drive brings 24 openings in a Navratna PSU, with online applications open till 17 August 2026 and a clear written test-plus-interview selection process. If you're a mechanical engineering graduate with two years of relevant field experience, this is worth applying for well before the deadline to avoid last-minute payment or upload issues. Share this post with engineers who might be eligible, and join our Telegram channel above for more PSU and government job updates.

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