RITES Recruitment of Engineering Professionals 2025

Introduction

RITES Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, is renowned for its expertise in transport, infrastructure, and related technologies. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified multi-disciplinary consultancy, RITES plays a pivotal role in shaping India’s infrastructure landscape. RITES has announced a recruitment drive for 18 Engineering Professionals posts for which applications are invited.

Recruitment Details

Total Vacancies

The recruitment drive aims to fill 18 posts across various specialized roles, catering to professionals with expertise in civil engineering and related fields.

Posts Available

The positions are divided between Deputy General Manager (DGM) and Assistant Manager roles, each requiring specific expertise. The vacancy breakdown is as follows:

Post

Vacancies

Vacancy Code

DGM (Civil-BLT Expert)

1

RG/16/25

DGM (Transport Economist)

1

RG/17/25

DGM (Civil-Marine Structural Expert)

2

RG/18/25

Assistant Manager (Civil Planning)

2

RG/19/25

Assistant Manager (SHE Expert)

4

RG/20/25

Assistant Manager (Civil-Hydrographic Surveyor)

1

RG/21/25

Assistant Manager (Civil-Rail Alignment Design)

2

RG/22/25

Assistant Manager (Civil GIS Specialist)

1

RG/23/25

Assistant Manager (Civil BIM Modeler)

4

RG/24/25

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, candidates must meet specific educational, age, and experience requirements, which vary by post. Below is an overview:

  • Educational Qualifications: Candidates should hold one of the following degrees, depending on the post:

    • B.Arch

    • B.Tech/B.E (Civil Engineering or related fields)

    • M.A (for Transport Economist)

    • M.E/M.Tech

    • B.Plan Detailed qualifications for each post are available in the official notification.

  • Age Limit (as on July 27, 2025):

    • DGM Posts: Maximum 41 years

    • Assistant Manager Posts: Maximum 32 years

    • Age relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per government norms.

  • Experience: Requirements vary by post. Examples include:

    • DGM (Civil-BLT Expert): Full-time Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering with 11 years of experience, including 6 years in Ballastless track projects.

    • Assistant Manager (Civil-Planning): Full-time Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering with 2 years of experience in project planning, with mandatory experience in JICA or internationally financed projects. Candidates should refer to the official notification for detailed experience requirements for each post.

Application Process

  • Mode: Online

  • Application Period:

    • Start Date: June 27, 2025

    • Last Date: July 27, 2025 (11:59 PM)

  • How to Apply:

    1. Visit the official RITES website: https://www.rites.com/.

    2. Navigate to the Career section.

    3. Locate the link for “Recruitment of Engineering Professionals on Regular Basis (VC No. RG/16/25 to RG/24/25).”

    4. Register on the portal, complete the application form, and upload required documents (e.g., educational certificates, experience letters).

    5. Pay the application fee online.

    6. Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.

Application Fee

The application fee structure is as follows:

Category

Fee

General/OBC

₹600 + Taxes

EWS/SC/ST/PwD

₹300 + Taxes

Note: The application fee for SC/ST/PwD candidates will be refunded upon participation in the selection process.

Selection Process

The selection process differs based on the post applied for:

  • DGM Posts:

    • Selection is based solely on an interview.

    • Weightage: 100% (65% for technical skills, 35% for personality).

    • Candidates must meet minimum qualifying marks.

  • Assistant Manager Posts:

    • Written Test: Consists of 125 questions, 125 marks, and a duration of 2.5 hours with no negative marking.

    • Interview: Follows the written test for shortlisted candidates.

    • Weightage: 60% for the written test, 40% for the interview.

    • Minimum qualifying marks are required for both stages.

Salary and Benefits

RITES offers competitive salaries under the Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) pay scale, along with a comprehensive benefits package:

Post

Pay Scale

Approximate CTC per Annum

DGM

₹70,000–2,00,000

₹27.84 Lacs

Assistant Manager

₹40,000–1,40,000

₹15.66 Lacs

Additional Benefits:

  • Dearness Allowance (DA)

  • Fixed/Variable Allowances

  • Performance-Related Pay (PRP)

  • House Rent Allowance (HRA) or Lease Accommodation

  • Medical Facilities

  • Provident Fund (PF) contributions

  • Gratuity as per the Gratuity Act

  • Post-Retirement Medical Scheme

  • Leave as per company rules (including maternity and paternity leave)

  • Leave Encashment

  • Group Insurance

Important Dates

Event

Date

Online Application Start

June 27, 2025

Online Application End

July 27, 2025

Written Test (Assistant Manager)

To be notified

Interview (DGM)

To be notified

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