RITES Limited Recruitment 2026: Assistant Manager (Mechanical)

RITES Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has officially released the notification for the recruitment of 24 Assistant Manager (Mechanical) posts (Vacancy Circular No. RG/11/26) [1.1.1, 1.1.3].

Recruitment Overview

Feature	Details
Organization	RITES Limited [1.1.1]
Post Name	Assistant Manager (Mechanical) [1.1.1]
Total Vacancies	24 [1.1.1, 1.1.3]
Pay Scale	₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 (IDA Pay Scale) [1.1.1, 1.3.1]
Application Mode	Online [1.1.1]
Commencement of Application	17th July 2026 [1.1.1, 1.1.3]
Last Date to Apply	17th August 2026 [1.1.1, 1.1.3]
Official Website	www.rites.com [1.1.1]

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Technology (or allied disciplines such as Production, Production & Industrial, Manufacturing, Railways, Mechatronics, or Automobile) recognized by AICTE [1.1.1, 1.1.3].
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of post-qualification outdoor work experience in production, mechanical maintenance, or other mechanical engineering areas is required [1.1.1, 1.1.3].
• Age Limit: The upper age limit is 32 years as of the cut-off date, 17th August 2026 [1.1.3, 1.3.1]. Relaxations are provided for SC/ST (5 years), OBC-NCL (3 years), PwBD (10 years), and other categories as per government norms [1.1.1, 1.1.3].
• Minimum Marks:
  • UR/EWS: First-class degree (minimum 60%) [1.1.1, 1.1.3].
  • Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD): Minimum 50% marks for consideration against reserved posts [1.1.1, 1.1.3].

Selection Process

The selection process involves three main stages [1.3.1]:

1. Written Test: Consists of 125 objective-type questions (1 mark each) with a duration of 2.5 hours [1.1.3, 1.3.1]. There is no negative marking [1.1.3, 1.3.1].
2. Document Scrutiny: Shortlisting based on written test performance [1.3.1].
3. Interview: Candidates are called in a 1:6 ratio [1.1.3, 1.3.1].

Weightage Distribution:

• Written Test: 60% [1.1.3, 1.3.1]
• Interview: 40% (Technical & Professional Proficiency: 30%; Personality, Communication & Competency: 10%) [1.1.3, 1.3.1]

RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) Vacancy 2026

Post Name	UR	EWS	OBC (NCL)	SC	ST	Total
Assistant Manager (Mechanical)	12	2	1	5	4	24

Note: 01 post is reserved for PwBD on a horizontal basis, and the total includes backlog vacancies.

Application Fee

The application fee must be paid online by candidates while submitting the application form.

Category	Fee
General/OBC Candidates	Rs. 600/- plus Taxes as applicable
EWS/SC/ST/PwBD Candidates	Rs. 300/- plus Taxes as applicable

Download Official Notification PDF

Apply Online Link

How to Apply

1. https://www.rites.com/Upload/Career/RG-11-26-AM-Mech_adv_pdf-2026-Jul-17-14-25-24.pdfVisit the official RITES website at www.rites.com and navigate to the ‘Career’ section [1.1.1, 1.3.1].
2. Click on the online registration link for VC No. RG/11/26 [1.1.1, 1.3.1].
3. Fill in all required personal, educational, and experience details accurately [1.1.1, 1.3.1].
4. Note down the generated Registration Number [1.1.1, 1.3.1].
5. Upload necessary documents and pay the application fee online (if applicable) [1.1.1, 1.3.1].
6. Submit the application and download a final printout for your records [1.1.1, 1.3.1].

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Q: Is there negative marking in the written test?
  • A: No, there is no negative marking system for this examination [1.1.3, 1.3.1].
• Q: Can final-year students apply?
  • A: The notification requires a full-time Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of post-qualification experience; therefore, candidates must meet these criteria by the cut-off date of 17th August 2026 [1.1.1, 1.1.3].
• Q: What is the last date to submit the application?
  • A: The last date for online application and fee payment is 17th August 2026 [1.1.1, 1.1.3].
• Q: Is this a regular job?
  • A: Yes, these posts are on a regular basis [1.1.1, 1.3.1].