RITES Limited Recruitment 2026: 2 DGM (Architect / Buildings) Posts – Apply Online at rites.com

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Age, experience, and all other eligibility criteria shall be reckoned as on the last date of submission of the application i.e., 19 October 2026 (cut-off date).

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Educational Qualification: Full Time Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (B.Arch) from a recognized university/institution.
• Desirable: Master's Degree in Architecture; working knowledge of BIM and 3D visualization software such as SketchUp, Lumion, Enscape, etc.
• Minimum Post-Qualification Experience: 11 years, out of which minimum 9 years must be in planning, design and execution of multi-storied Educational, Residential / Industrial / Convention Centres / Museums / Railway Station / Air Concourse Buildings, Pre-engineered steel buildings, Landscape and Interior designing projects.

Experience Definition by Sector

• Central/State Govt./PSU/Autonomous Organizations (IDA/CDA Pay Scale): Total 11 years of experience and must have worked for at least 2 years in the IDA pay scale of Rs. 60,000–1,80,000 / CDA pay scale at Level 11 of the 7th CPC pay matrix (or pre-revised equivalent).
• State PSUs / Autonomous Organizations / PSBs / Public Sector Insurance Companies / Statutory Bodies (Non-IDA/CDA): Total 11 years experience with at least 2 years at a pay scale equivalent to IDA Rs. 60,000–1,80,000 / CDA Level 11. Equivalence determined by comparing maximum basic pay with the relevant IDA/CDA scale. The 2-year residency condition in the immediate lower scale does not apply if the candidate is already in the same or higher pay scale.
• Private Sector / Other Organizations: Total 11 years of post-qualification experience with an annual CTC of at least Rs. 24.10 LPA on the last date for submission of the application.
• For all categories, the eligibility criteria apply for the latest (most recent) organization in which the candidate has worked or is currently working.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

The selection process for RITES VC No. RG/47/26 involves the following stages:

1. Document Scrutiny: Applications and uploaded documents will be scrutinized by RITES Limited. Only candidates found eligible will be called for original document verification and interview. Candidates are solely responsible for uploading all supporting documents substantiating their claims in the online application.
2. Document Deficiency Notification: Any deficiency in documents will be notified on the RITES website along with the interview call list. Candidates must carry all original documents — including those resolving the notified deficiency — at the time of document verification, which will precede the interview. Failure to produce qualifying documents at document verification will render the candidate ineligible.
3. Interview (100% Weightage): Selection is based solely on interview performance with the following distribution:
   – Technical & Professional Proficiency: 65%
   – Personality, Communication & Competency: 35%
   – Minimum qualifying marks: 60% for UR/EWS; 50% for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD against reserved posts. No minimum qualifying marks in aggregate.
4. Language: Candidates may appear for the selection process in Hindi or English.
5. Regional Interview Centers: As per RITES requirement and discretion, interviews may be conducted from Regional Offices; intimation will be provided in the call letter.
6. Medical Examination: Appointment subject to candidates being found medically fit as per RITES Rules and Standards of Medical Fitness for the relevant post.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Full Time Bachelor's Degree in Architecture — original certificate and all consolidated mark sheets
• Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as proof of date of birth
• Experience certificates on official letterhead from all employers (minimum 11 years post-qualification)
• Proof confirming 9 years of relevant experience in multi-storied building projects (Educational, Residential, Industrial, Convention Centres, Museums, Railway Stations, Air Concourse Buildings, Pre-engineered steel buildings, Landscape & Interior design)
• Pay scale / CTC proof from current or latest employer (Govt./PSU: pay scale equivalence to IDA Rs. 60,000–1,80,000; Private: annual CTC ≥ Rs. 24.10 LPA)
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS as applicable)
• PwBD Certificate in the identified category (Cat-c for horizontal reservation)
• Two recent passport-size photographs
• Valid Government-issued Photo ID (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN Card)
• Online application fee payment receipt

Fee Payment Helpdesk: Phone: 011-33557000 (Extension Code 13221) | Email: [email protected]

Important Links

• Download RITES DGM (Architect/Buildings) Official Notification PDF (RG/47/26)
• Apply Online at RITES Career Section (www.rites.com)

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