RITES Recruitment 2026: Assistant Manager Engineer Vacancy @rites.com | Rs. 40,000 per month | Gurgaon
RITES Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, is seeking dynamic and hard-working engineering professionals for the position of Assistant Manager (Mechanical). This recruitment aims to fill vacancies on a regular basis for qualified candidates with relevant outdoor work experience in the mechanical engineering field.
Important Points
Organization: RITES Limited (RITES)
Post Name: Assistant Manager (Mechanical)
Employment Type: Regular Basis
Total Vacancies: 24 Posts
Job Location: Gurgaon (Head Office) with liability for posting across India and abroad
VC Number: RG/11/26
Vacancy Details for Career 2026
The distribution of the 24 vacancies for the post of Assistant Manager (Mechanical) is as follows:
Category | Number of Vacancies |
UR (Unreserved) | 12 |
EWS | 02 |
OBC (NCL) | 01 |
SC | 05 |
ST | 04 |
Total | 24 |
PwBD (Horizontal Reservation) | 01 (Category-c) |
Eligibility Criteria for Recruitment 2026
Candidates must fulfill the following educational and experience requirements:
Educational Qualification:
Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Technology.
Acceptable branches include Mechanical, Production, Production & Industrial, Manufacturing, Railways, Mechatronics, Automobile, or combinations thereof.
Minimum Marks (UR/EWS): 60% marks or First Class degree.
Minimum Marks (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD): 50% marks for reserved category candidates.
Experience Requirements:
Minimum 2 years of post-qualification outdoor work experience.
Experience must be in the field of production, mechanical maintenance, or other mechanical engineering areas.
The candidate must have worked at a project site, factory, or plant during this period.
Age Limit for Vacancy
The age of the candidates will be reckoned as of the cut-off date, 17.08.2026.
Maximum Age: 32 Years
Relaxation for SC/ST: 5 years
Relaxation for OBC-NCL: 3 years
Relaxation for PwBD: 10 years (additional relaxation for SC/ST/OBC applies)
Relaxation for RITES Employees: 5 years
Salary and Remuneration for Jobs
Selected candidates will be appointed in the IDA pay scale with various benefits and allowances.
Pay Scale: Rs. 40,000 - 1,40,000 per month.
Additional Benefits: Dearness Allowance (DA), fixed/variable allowances, Performance Related Pay (PRP), Medical facilities, HRA/Lease accommodation, and superannuation benefits (PF, Gratuity).
Selection Process for Jobs
The selection process is designed to evaluate both technical proficiency and professional competency.
Written Test (60% Weightage): Consists of 125 objective-type questions. The duration is 2.5 hours, and there is no negative marking.
Interview (40% Weightage): Shortlisted candidates in a 1:6 ratio will be called for an interview.
Document Scrutiny: Verification of original documents and eligibility claims.
Medical Examination: Candidates must meet the medical fitness standards of RITES.
Application Fee for Career 2026
Candidates are required to pay the following non-refundable fee during the online application process:
General/OBC Candidates: Rs. 600/- plus applicable taxes.
EWS/SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: Rs. 300/- plus applicable taxes.
Last Date for Recruitment 2026
Commencement of online application: 17.07.2026
Last date of submission of online application: 17.08.2026
Last date of online payment of fees: 17.08.2026
How to Apply for Vacancy
Interested and eligible candidates should follow these steps to apply:
Visit the Career Section of the official RITES website at rites.com.
Fill in the registration format and note down the system-generated Registration Number.
Carefully fill in all details, including identity proof and educational qualifications.
Upload required documents such as proof of birth, academic certificates, experience letters, and category certificates.
Complete the online fee payment through the "Make Payment" section.
Download and retain a copy of the final submitted application form.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the total number of vacancies available in this recruitment? There are a total of 24 vacancies for the post of Assistant Manager (Mechanical).
What is the maximum age limit for General category candidates? The maximum age limit is 32 years as of 17.08.2026.
Is there any negative marking in the written test? No, there is no negative marking system applicable for the written test.
What is the minimum qualification percentage required for UR candidates? General and EWS candidates must have at least 60% marks in their Bachelor’s Degree.
Where will the written tests be conducted? The written test is scheduled to be held at six locations: Delhi/Gurgaon, Kolkata, Bangalore, Mumbai, Guwahati, and Bhubaneswar.
What is the application fee for SC/ST candidates? The application fee for SC/ST/PwBD candidates is Rs. 300/- plus applicable taxes.
Is experience mandatory for this post? Yes, candidates must have at least 2 years of post-qualification outdoor work experience.
What is the weightage distribution for final selection? The written test carries 60% weightage, and the interview carries 40% weightage.
Can candidates from other engineering branches apply? Candidates with degrees in Production, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Automobile, and similar related fields as specified in the notification can apply.
Is the job permanent or on contract? The recruitment is for Engineering Professionals on a Regular Basis.