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Overview of RITES Limited Recruitment 2025

RITES Limited, a prestigious Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has announced a major recruitment drive for 391 Assistant Manager positions across multiple engineering disciplines. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about the RITES Assistant Manager recruitment 2025.

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Important Dates for RITES Recruitment 2025

Event Date
Online Application Start Date 26 November 2025
Last Date to Apply 25 December 2025
Written Test Date 11 January 2026
Interview Date To be announced later

Note: The cut-off date for age, experience, and eligibility criteria is 25 December 2025.

RITES Vacancy Details 2025

RITES is recruiting for 391 Assistant Manager positions across four regions (North, East, West, South) in various engineering disciplines:

Discipline-wise Total Vacancies

Discipline Total Posts PwBD Reservations
Civil Engineering 120 8
Electrical Engineering 55 2
Signal & Telecommunication 10 0
Mechanical Engineering 150 8
Metallurgy 26 0
Chemical Engineering 11 0
Information Technology 14 0
Food Technology 12 0
Pharmacy 2 0
Grand Total 391 16

Region-wise Distribution

North Region: Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh

East Region: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar Islands

West Region: Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu

South Region: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Lakshadweep

Educational Qualification Requirements

Civil Engineering

  • Qualification: Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Experience Required: 2 years post-qualification experience in relevant discipline
  • Minimum Marks: 60% for General/EWS (50% for reserved categories against reserved posts)

Electrical Engineering

  • Qualification: Full-time Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Power Supply/Instrumentation and Control/Industrial Electronics/Electronics & Instrumentation/Applied Electronics/Digital Electronics/Power Electronics Engineering
  • Experience Required: 2 years in relevant discipline

Mechanical Engineering

  • Qualification: Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Technology in Mechanical/Production/Production & Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Railways/Mechatronics & Automobile
  • Experience Required: 2 years in relevant discipline

Information Technology

  • Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering/Technology/Computer Science/Engineering in Computer Applications/Information Technology
  • Experience Required: 2 years in relevant discipline

Other Disciplines

Similar requirements apply for Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Signal & Telecommunication, Food Technology, and Pharmacy with discipline-specific degrees and 2 years of relevant experience.

Age Limit and Relaxations

  • Maximum Age: 40 years (as on 25 December 2025)

Age Relaxations

Category Age Relaxation
OBC (NCL) As per government orders (against reserved posts)
SC/ST As per government orders (against reserved posts)
PwBD 10 years

Salary Structure and Benefits

Component Amount
Basic Pay (per month) ₹23,340
Gross Monthly CTC ₹42,478
Annual CTC (Approximate) ₹5,09,741

Note: Actual remuneration may vary based on place of posting and other terms and conditions.

Application Fee Structure

Category Application Fee
General/OBC ₹600 + applicable taxes
EWS/SC/ST/PwBD ₹300 + applicable taxes

Refund Policy: SC/ST/PwBD candidates will receive fee refunds (after deducting GST/bank charges) upon participating in the selection process.

Selection Process

Stage 1: Written Test

  • Format: 125 objective-type questions
  • Duration: 2.5 hours (3 hours 20 minutes for PwBD candidates with compensatory time)
  • Marking Scheme: 1 mark per question, no negative marking
  • Qualifying Marks: 50% for General/EWS, 45% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD (against reserved posts)

Written Test Syllabus

Section Number of Questions Topics Covered
Quantitative Aptitude ~35 Number system, arithmetic, geometry, algebra, trigonometry, profit-loss, time-distance, probability, etc.
Data Interpretation ~35 Tables, charts, graphs, series analysis
Logical Reasoning ~35 Puzzles, seating arrangements, blood relations, pattern recognition, spatial abilities
General Knowledge ~20 Current affairs, Indian history, geography, polity, economy, general science

Stage 2: Interview

Shortlisting Ratio: 1:6 (candidates to vacancies)

Weightage Distribution:

  • Written Test: 60%
  • Interview: 40%
    • Technical & Professional Proficiency: 30%
    • Personality, Communication & Competency: 10%

Qualifying Marks for Interview: 60% for General/EWS, 50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD (against reserved posts)

Test Centers (Tentative)

The written examination will be conducted at the following centers:

  • Delhi/Gurugram
  • Mumbai
  • Bengaluru
  • Kolkata
  • Bhubaneswar
  • Hyderabad
  • Bhilai
  • Chennai
  • Patna
  • Lucknow

Note: Candidates can provide two center preferences, but RITES reserves the right to allot any center.

How to Apply for RITES Recruitment 2025

Step-by-Step Application Process

  1. Visit Official Website: Go to www.rites.com and navigate to the Career section
  2. Registration: Fill the online application form and note your Registration Number
  3. Upload Documents: Submit all required documents in PDF format
  4. Pay Fee: Complete online payment through the specified mode
  5. Download Form: Save and print the application form for future reference

Required Documents for Upload

  • High School certificate (Date of Birth proof)
  • All academic certificates and mark sheets
  • Percentage conversion document (if applicable)
  • Category certificate (EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD in prescribed format)
  • Identity and Address proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License)
  • PAN Card
  • Experience certificates (offer letter, joining order, relieving letter, service certificate, pay slips)
  • PwBD certificate (if applicable)

Reservation Policy

Category-wise Reservation

Vacancies are distributed across categories:

  • UR (Unreserved)
  • EWS (Economically Weaker Section)
  • OBC (NCL) – Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer)
  • SC (Scheduled Caste)
  • ST (Scheduled Tribe)
  • PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities)

PwBD Categories Eligible

For Civil, Electrical, S&T:

  • Locomotor Disability (OA, OL)
  • Hearing Impairment (HI)

For Mechanical, Metallurgy, Chemical, Food Technology, Pharma:

  • Locomotor Disability (OA, OL)

For Information Technology:

  • Locomotor Disability (BA, OA, OL, BH, MW, BL, OAL, BLA, BLOA)
  • Visual Impairment (LV, B)

Important Instructions

Certificate Requirements

OBC-NCL Certificate:

  • Must not be older than one year as on 25 December 2025
  • Should specifically mention non-creamy layer status
  • Declaration required at document verification

EWS Certificate:

  • Valid for Financial Year 2025-26
  • Must be as per Government of India format
  • Income and Asset Certificate required

General Guidelines

  1. Single Application: Candidates can apply for only ONE vacancy number
  2. Document Verification: Original certificates required at selection stage
  3. No Alteration: Application once submitted cannot be modified
  4. Valid Email ID: Essential for all communications
  5. No TA/DA: Travel expenses not provided for selection process

Contract Terms and Conditions

  • Contract Period: Initially one year, extendable based on project requirement and performance
  • Medical Fitness: Appointment subject to medical examination as per RITES standards
  • Deployment: Based on project requirements and client approval
  • Important: Empanelment does not guarantee selection or deployment

Key Points to Remember

✓ Carefully verify eligibility before applying ✓ Keep all original documents ready for verification ✓ Upload clear, legible scanned copies of documents ✓ Note your Registration Number for future reference ✓ Check RITES website regularly for updates ✓ Ensure experience certificates include all relevant details ✓ Training, internship, PhD research not counted as experience ✓ Legal jurisdiction: Delhi

Contact Information

For Application Queries: Email: cont.rectt@rites.com

For Payment Issues: Helpdesk: 011-33557000, Extension: 13221 Email: pg.service@hdfc.bank.in

Official Website: www.rites.com

When contacting, include:

  • VC Number
  • Registration/Roll Number
  • Full Name (in block letters)
  • Valid email address

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can I apply for multiple vacancy numbers?

No, candidates can apply for only ONE vacancy (VC No.) regardless of their place of domicile.

2. What is the age limit for RITES Assistant Manager posts?

The maximum age limit is 40 years as on 25 December 2025.

3. Is there negative marking in the written test?

No, there is no negative marking in the written examination.

4. What is the minimum qualifying percentage required?

General/EWS candidates need 60% marks in their degree, while reserved category candidates need 50% against reserved posts.

5. How many years of experience is required?

A minimum of 2 years post-qualification work experience in the relevant discipline is mandatory.

6. Will training or internship be counted as experience?

No, training (except on-the-job training), internship, teaching, academic, fellowship, or PhD research experience will NOT be counted.

7. Can I choose my preferred test center?

You can provide two preferences, but RITES reserves the right to allot any available center.

8. What is the selection process weightage?

Written Test carries 60% weightage and Interview carries 40% weightage in the final selection.

9. Is there any travel allowance for the selection process?

No, candidates must bear their own travel expenses. No TA/DA is payable.

10. What if I don’t have a percentage conversion formula from my university?

If the university doesn’t have a conversion formula, submit an undertaking signed by an authorized representative. Then, minimum 6 on 10-point scale will be considered as 60%.

11. Can I modify my application after submission?

No, application once submitted cannot be altered or modified.

12. What documents are required at the interview stage?

Printed application form, one passport-size photograph, original certificates with self-attested photocopies of all educational qualifications, experience certificates, category certificates (if applicable), and identity proof.

13. Does empanelment guarantee a job at RITES?

No, empanelment does NOT guarantee selection or right to the job. Deployment depends on project requirements.

14. How will I receive communication from RITES?

All communications will be sent to your registered email address and/or uploaded on the RITES website.

15. What is the validity of OBC-NCL certificate?

The OBC-NCL certificate should not be older than one year as on the last date of application (25 December 2025).

Conclusion

The RITES Assistant Manager Recruitment 2025 offers excellent career opportunities for engineering professionals across multiple disciplines. With 391 vacancies and a competitive salary package, this is a golden opportunity to join a prestigious Navratna PSU. Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria, prepare thoroughly for the selection process, and apply before the deadline.

Don’t miss this opportunity – Apply Now!