RITES Recruitment 2026 - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary for 05 Engineering Professionals

RITES Recruitment 2026: Engineering Professionals Notification

Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 05 Engineering Professionals posts. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineering professionals to join a premier Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. The recruitment is for positions such as Joint General Manager (Civil-Tunnel Construction Expert), DGM (Transport Economist), and Manager (Transport Economist).

Recruitment Type: This recruitment involves a Competitive Written Examination for the position of Manager (RG/04/26), followed by an interview. For the senior positions of Joint General Manager and DGM, the selection is based on Document Scrutiny and Direct Interview.

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details (Detailed Breakdown)

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• For Joint General Manager (RG/02/26): Full-time Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• For DGM & Manager (RG/03/26 & RG/04/26): Full-time Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / B.Arch / B.Planning PLUS Master's degree in Economics/Statistics/Management/Transport Engineering/Transport Planning/Transport Economics/Traffic Engineering.
• Minimum Marks: First class or minimum 60% marks for General/EWS candidates. Minimum 50% marks for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates.
• Recognition: Degrees must be recognized by AICTE or a University incorporated by an Act of Central/State legislature.

Experience Requirements

• Joint General Manager: 13 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• DGM: 11 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Manager: 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience.

Age Limit & Relaxation

Age calculated as on: 16-03-2026

Examination Structure & Selection Process

The selection process differs based on the post level:

1. For Joint General Manager (RG/02/26) & DGM (RG/03/26): Selection is based solely on Document Scrutiny and Personal Interview. Weightage: Interview 100%.
2. For Manager (RG/04/26): Selection involves a Written Test followed by Document Scrutiny and Interview.

Written Test Pattern (For Manager Post)

• Mode: Objective Type (likely Online/Offline)
• Duration: 2.5 Hours (150 Minutes)
• Total Questions: 125
• Negative Marking: NO negative marking is specified in the notification.
• Qualifying Marks:
  • UR/EWS: Minimum 50% marks in Written Test & 60% in Interview.
  • SC/ST/OBC/PwBD: Minimum 45% marks in Written Test & 50% in Interview.
• Weightage: Written Test 60% + Interview 40%.

Syllabus Highlights

While the specific syllabus for the 125 questions is not detailed in the short notification, typically for Transport Economist and Civil roles, expect questions related to:

• Technical knowledge in Civil Engineering/Transport Planning
• General Awareness (Current Affairs, Indian Railways context)
• Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
• Professional Knowledge

Application Fee

📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

1. Visit Official Website: Go to www.rites.com.
2. Navigate to Careers: Click on the "Careers" section and find the notification for "Recruitment of Engineering Professionals (RG-02,03,04/26)".
3. Registration: Click on the "Apply Online" link and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user.
4. Fill Application Form: Enter your personal details, educational qualifications, and work experience carefully.
5. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and relevant certificates (Degree, Marksheets, Caste/PwD certificate if applicable) in the prescribed format.
6. Pay Fee: Pay the application fee online via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking. Ensure the transaction is successful.
7. Final Submission: Review all details before final submission. Save/download the filled application form for future reference.
8. Last Date: Submit the application on or before 16-03-2026.

📅 Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 20 February 2026
• Online Application Start: 20 February 2026
• Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment: 16 March 2026
• Date of Written Test (Manager only): 27 March 2026
• Interview Dates (Joint GM & DGM): To be notified via email/website.

Important Links Section

• Official Notification PDF: Download RITES Engineering Professionals Notification 2026
• Apply Online Link: Click here to Apply (Link Active from 20-02-2026)
• Official Website: www.rites.com