RITES Limited Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Joint General Manager, DGM, and Manager Posts - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

Recruitment Overview

RITES Limited, a NavRatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India, is inviting online applications from dynamic and hard-working professionals for recruitment on a regular basis. This is a premier opportunity for experienced engineering and transport professionals to join a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy organization in transport and infrastructure.

This recruitment is for Direct Recruitment based on merit (Document Scrutiny & Interview) for senior positions (Joint General Manager & DGM) and a Competitive Examination (Written Test) for the Manager position.

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details

Note: Age, experience, and all other eligibility criteria shall be reckoned as on the last date of submission of the application i.e. 16.03.2026 (cut-off date).

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Joint General Manager (Civil- Tunnel Construction Expert) (RG/02/26): Full time bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• DGM (Transport Economist) (RG/03/26): Full time bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (4 Years) / B. Arch (5 Years) / B. Planning (4 Years) AND Master’s degree in economics / Statistics / Management (Finance) / Transport Engineering/ Planning/ Economics/ Traffic Engineering or equivalent.
• Manager (Transport Economist) (RG/04/26): Full time bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (4 Years) / B. Arch (5 Years) / B. Planning (4 Years) AND Master’s degree in economics / Statistics / Management (Finance) / Transport Engineering/ Planning/ Economics/ Traffic Engineering or equivalent.

Marks Criteria: UR/EWS candidates require a first-class degree/minimum 60% marks. Reserved category (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD) candidates require at least 50% marks.

Age Limit & Relaxation

Cut-off Date: 16 March 2026

Age Relaxations:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC-NCL: 3 years
• Ex-Servicemen: Service period + 3 years
• J&K Domicile: 5 years
• PwBD: 10 years (in addition to SC/ST/OBC relaxation)
• RITES Employees: 5 years relaxation over and above upper age limit.

Experience Requirements

• Joint General Manager: 13 years of experience in Tunnel Construction supervision and Management. Must have worked 2 years in IDA pay scale of Rs. 70,000-2,00,000 (or equivalent) OR minimum CTC of 28.46 LPA (Private Sector).
• DGM: 11 years of experience in Traffic & Transport studies/consultancy. Must have worked 2 years in IDA pay scale of Rs. 60,000-1,80,000 (or equivalent) OR minimum CTC of 23.71 LPA.
• Manager: 5 years of experience in Traffic & Transport studies/consultancy. Must have worked 2 years in IDA pay scale of Rs. 40,000-1,40,000 (or equivalent) OR minimum CTC of 16.01 LPA.

Note: Training/internship/teaching/PhD research experience is not counted.

Examination Structure & Selection

Selection Stages

• For Joint General Manager & DGM (RG/02/26 & RG/03/26): Document Scrutiny → Interview.
• For Manager (RG/04/26): Written Test → Document Scrutiny → Interview.

Written Test (For Manager Post RG/04/26)

• Mode: Objective Type
• Duration: 2.5 Hours (3 hours for PwBD)
• Questions: 125 Questions (1 mark each)
• Negative Marking: None
• Qualifying Marks: 50% for UR/EWS (45% for Reserved Categories)

Interview

• Weightage (With Written Test): Written Test (60%) + Interview (40%).
• Weightage (Interview Only): Interview (100%).
• Qualifying Marks: 60% for UR/EWS (50% for Reserved Categories).

Syllabus Highlights (For Manager Written Test)

• Concepts & Theory of Transport Planning and Traffic Engineering.
• Urban transport planning & transport demand modelling.
• Freight demand modelling, logistics planning.
• Transport Economics (Cost-Benefit Analysis, Vehicle Operating Costs).
• Financial analysis, PPP concepts.
• Policy frameworks and regulatory mechanisms.

Application Fee

Payment Mode: Online

How to Apply

1. Visit the official RITES website: http://www.rites.com.
2. Navigate to the Career Section and read the official notification.
3. Click on the link to apply online and register to generate a Registration No.
4. Fill in the application form carefully and upload all necessary documents (Date of Birth, Qualifications, Experience, Category Certificate, ID Proof, PAN, etc.) in a single PDF where required.
5. Make the online payment of the application fee based on your category.
6. Download the final application form and keep a copy for future reference.

Important Dates

• Last Date to Apply Online: 16 March 2026
• Admit Card Release: To be notified on the website.
• Written Test Date (Manager Post): To be notified.
• Interview Dates: To be notified.

Important Links

• Download Official Notification PDF
• Apply Online / View Official Details
• Official Website: http://www.rites.com

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the last date to apply for RITES Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 16 March 2026.

Is there any negative marking in the RITES written test?

No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the written test for the Manager post.

What is the age limit for the Joint General Manager post?

The upper age limit for the Joint General Manager post is 43 years as on 16.03.2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories.

Can SC/ST candidates apply for free?

SC/ST/PwBD candidates need to pay Rs. 300/- plus taxes during application, which will be refunded upon participation in the selection process.

What is the selection process for the Manager post?

The selection for the Manager post involves a Written Test (Objective type, 125 questions), followed by Document Scrutiny and an Interview.