RITES Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 24 Posts

Candidates applying for RITES Recruitment 2026 should note that the same date range applies to both the online application and the online fee payment. The exact date, time, and venue of the written test and interview will be communicated separately to shortlisted candidates and are not yet announced in the notification.

RITES Recruitment 2026 covers a total of 24 Assistant Manager (Mechanical) vacancies, distributed across categories as shown below. One post is reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) on a horizontal basis, and the total includes backlog vacancies. For the PwBD post, RITES will follow this priority order while issuing offers: first, candidates belonging to the disability type detailed in the table above; second, candidates belonging to any disability type that meets the job requirements for the position; and third, if no suitable candidate is found in the first two categories, the vacancy will be filled from any other category.

PwBD Category-Wise Breakup (1 Vacancy)

Candidates wondering whether they qualify for RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026 can check the educational qualification, experience, and age limit requirements below. Candidates must hold a full-time Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Technology in Mechanical, Production, Production & Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical/Railways, Mechatronics & Automobile, or a combination of the above disciplines in part or whole. UR/EWS candidates (and SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD candidates applying against unreserved posts) need a first-class degree or a minimum of 60% marks . Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD, as applicable) need a minimum of 50% marks for consideration against reserved posts. The degree must be recognized by AICTE and awarded by a University established under an Act of Parliament/State legislature, or a Deemed University under the UGC Act, 1956.

Selection for RITES Recruitment 2026 involves three stages - a written test, document scrutiny, and an interview - with a fixed weightage split between the written test and interview. The written test consists of 125 objective-type questions carrying one mark each, for a duration of 2.5 hours . There is no negative marking ; no marks are deducted for incorrect answers. PwBD candidates are eligible for a compensatory time of 50 minutes . A minimum of 50% marks is required for UR/EWS candidates ( 45% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD against reserved posts) to be considered further. Based on the written test result and the number of vacancies, RITES will scrutinize the documents submitted by candidates, and shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview preceded by verification of original documents. It is the candidate's responsibility to upload documents that substantiate all claims made i

The written test syllabus for the Mechanical discipline covers core mechanical engineering subjects, similar in scope to the GATE Mechanical syllabus. Applied Mechanics and Design: Engineering Mechanics, Mechanics of Materials, Theory of Machines, Vibrations, Machine Design. Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences: Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Power Engineering, I.C. Engines, Refrigeration & Air-conditioning, Turbomachinery. Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering: Engineering Materials, Casting/Forming/Joining Processes, Machining & Machine Tool Operations, Metrology & Inspection, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Production Planning & Control, Inventory Control, Operations Research. Manufacturing Processes: Metal casting, metal forming, metal joining/welding, welding metallurgy, powder metallurgy, non-destructive testing. Testing of Materials: Non-destructi

Candidates checking the RITES Assistant Manager salary can note that the pay scale for the post is ₹40,000–1,40,000 , with pay fixed at the minimum of the scale for new appointees. Employees appointed on a regular basis from other PSUs or Government organizations (Central/State/Banks/Autonomous Body), who applied through proper channel or submitted an NOC at the time of interview, are eligible for protection of pay (Basic + DA) as per company policy. In addition to Basic Pay, selected candidates will get DA, fixed/variable allowances, Performance Related Pay, medical facilities, HRA/lease accommodation, and a superannuation package including PF contribution, Gratuity (as per the Gratuity Act), and Post Retirement Medical Scheme. Other benefits include leave as per leave rules, Maternity/Paternity Leave, medical facility, Group Insurance, and Leave Encashment, as applicable to regular emp

The application fee for RITES Recruitment 2026 must be paid online at the time of application submission and varies by category. Candidates applying against unreserved posts must pay the full fee at the online application stage, even if they belong to SC/ST/PwBD category. The fee charged from SC/ST/PwBD candidates during online application will be refunded upon their participation in the further selection process (written exam/interview), credited to the original payment source after deducting GST/bank charges, once their category certificate is submitted and scrutinized. Fees paid through any mode other than the one specified will not be accepted, and such applications will be treated as without fee and summarily rejected. Candidates must ensure the invoice is generated after successful payment; if unable to download it, they should immediately email [email protected] with their registr

Candidates must upload the following documents during online application, substantiating their eligibility and claims: High School certificate for proof of Date of Birth Certificates and mark statements of all academic/professional qualifications for all semesters/years (10th, 12th, Diploma/Graduation/Post-Graduation as claimed) Percentage Conversion Document issued by the University/Institute (wherever applicable) EWS/SC/ST/OBC Certificate in the prescribed Government of India format (wherever applicable) Proof of Identity & Address (Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, Aadhaar Card, etc.) PAN Card Proof of each period of experience claimed, compiled in a single PDF in chronological order (offer letter, joining order, relieving letter, service certificate, relevant pay slips, etc.) PwBD Certificate as per the latest format (if applicable) Any other document supporting the candidature an