Overview
RITES Limited (A Govt. of India Enterprise), Ministry of Railways has released a recruitment notification for the post of Assistant Manager (Mechanical) (24 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online before 17 August 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- RITES Limited (A Govt. of India Enterprise), Ministry of Railways
- Qualification
- Candidates wondering whether they qualify for RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026 can check the educational qualification, experience, and age limit requirements below.
- Vacancies
- 24
- Posted
- 17 July 2026
- Last date to apply
- 17 August 2026
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 17 July 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 17 August 2026 |
| Commencement of Online Application & Fee Payment | 17 July 2026 |
| Last Date of Online Application & Fee Payment | 17 August 2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Age/Experience/Eligibility | 17 August 2026 |
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Vacancy Details
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. VC No.: Post | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Total | PwBD RG/11/26: Assistant Manager (Mechanical) | 12 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 24 | 1
Eligibility
Candidates wondering whether they qualify for RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026 can check the educational qualification, experience, and age limit requirements below.
Age Limit
The upper age limit for RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026 is 32 years as on the last date of application submission (17 August 2026). Category: Age Relaxation SC/ST: 5 years OBC-NCL: 3 years Ex-Servicemen: Number of years of service rendered + 3 years J&K Domicile: 5 years Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): 10 years, in addition to relaxation permissible for SC/ST/OBC-NCL, subject to the post being identified suitable for PwBD RITES Regular/Contract Employees: 5 years (over and above the upper age limit), subject to fulfilling qualification & experience criteria For the Mechanical discipline, the post is identified suitable for candidates with locomotor disability categories OA, OL, OAL, BL, Leprosy Cured, and Acid Attack Victims, with functional classifications S, ST, BN, W, SE, MF, C, R, W & RW. Persons with disabilities belonging to an identified category can apply even where no vacancy is specifically reserved for them, and will be considered by the general standard of merit.
Salary
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 employees. Candidates switching from 8th CPC CDA pay scales to 4th PRC IDA pay scales on appointment/absorption in RITES will be entitled to the benefit of only one fitment, with final fixation done after implementation of the 4th PRC report, if any.
Application Fee
The application fee for RITES Recruitment 2026 must be paid online at the time of application submission and varies by category. Category: Fee General/OBC Candidates: ₹600 plus applicable taxes EWS/SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: ₹300 plus applicable taxes • 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 registration details. For queries regarding fee payment, candidates can contact Helpdesk No. 011-33557000, Extension 13221, or email [email protected].
Syllabus
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-destructive testing (ultrasonic, radiography, magnetic particle, eddy current, dye penetration), physical testing (tensile, hardness, impact, bend, shear, fatigue, creep), chemical testing, metallography. • Material Science: Thermal, chemical, electrical, magnetic and mechanical properties of materials, structure of metals, corrosion, heat transfer, air compressors, air conditioning.
Selection Process
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.
How to Apply
• Ensure you satisfy the necessary conditions and requirements before applying. • Apply online through the registration format available in the Career Section of the RITES website, www.rites.com. • Note down the "Registration No." generated on top of the online form for all further communication with RITES. • Carefully fill in the "Identity Proof" details, and ensure the same document is available for production at later stages of selection. • Upload all the required documents under the "Upload Document" section, ensuring scanned copies are clear and visible. • Make the online payment under the "Make Payment" section, and download the final application form after successful payment. • Keep a copy of the submitted application form and carry it at the time of selection, if called. Applications without successful fee payment will be treated as incomplete and summarily rejected. Candidates can apply for any number of vacancies separately, but only one application per vacancy is allowed, and an application once submitted cannot be altered.
Required Documents
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 and claims made in the application Candidates called for document verification must additionally carry a printed, signed copy of the application form (with registration number) along with self-attested scanned copies of the same documents, plus one recent passport-size colour photograph, in the prescribed order.
Important Instructions
• Candidates working in Government organizations (Central/State/Autonomous Body)/PSUs/PSBs on a regular basis must apply through proper channel; if applying directly, they must bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview for pay protection, transfer of gratuity/leave, and joining benefits. NOC submitted after the interview date will not be considered. • SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates must furnish caste certificates in the prescribed Annexure I/II format, valid as on the last date for application submission; OBC-NCL candidates must additionally submit a non-creamy layer declaration (Annexure III) at document verification. • EWS candidates must possess an Income and Asset Certificate in the Government of India format, valid as on the last date of application submission (valid for FY 2026-27). • Hard copies of documents are not to be sent to RITES by post or courier. • Candidates must bring two duly filled copies of Annexure A (Documents Submission Checklist) along with supporting documents in chronological order at the time of document verification/selection. • The date of acquiring a qualification is the earliest of: the last day of the month in which the final exam was held (or the exact exam date, if stated), the date of declaration of result, the date of issuance of the marksheet, or the date of issuance of the degree - with no relaxation on this account. • Where a specialization is required in the qualifying degree, candidates must submit a certificate from t…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for RITES Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 24 Posts?
Application Start Date: 17 July 2026; Application Last Date: 17 August 2026; Commencement of Online Application & Fee Payment: 17 July 2026; Last Date of Online Application & Fee Payment: 17 August 2026; Cut-off Date for Age/Experience/Eligibility: 17 August 2026
What is the application fee?
The application fee for RITES Recruitment 2026 must be paid online at the time of application submission and varies by category. Category: Fee General/OBC Candidates: ₹600 plus applicable taxes EWS/SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: ₹300 plus applicable taxes • 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 i…
What is the age limit?
32 years (as on 17 August 2026)
What is the selection process?
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.