RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026 — 24 Posts, Apply Online by 17 Aug (All India)

RITES Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has released Assistant Manager (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026 under VC No. RG/11/26 for 24 regular posts, including 1 post reserved for PwBD. This is an All India PSU jobs 2026 opportunity for mechanical engineering graduates with post-qualification experience seeking a career in railway technical consultancy. Candidates up to 32 years of age holding a full-time Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2 years' relevant experience are eligible to apply online. Selected Assistant Managers will work in production or mechanical maintenance roles at RITES project sites across India. The selection process for RITES Assistant Manager 2026 consists of a written test (125 objective questions, 2.5 hours, no negative marking), document scrutiny, and an interview conducted in the ratio of 1:6 to vacancies, with 60% weightage to the written test and 40% to the interview. The salary is on the pay scale of ₹40,000 to ₹1,40,000 per month, plus DA, HRA/lease accommodation, and other PSU benefits. The RITES Assistant Manager 2026 online application is available at recruit.rites.com. The last date to apply and pay the fee is 17 August 2026. Application fee is ₹600 plus taxes for General/OBC and ₹300 plus taxes for EWS/SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Candidates must read the complete official RITES notification PDF before applying, and ensure all claimed qualifications and experience are supported by uploaded documents.

• Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Technology (Mechanical, Production, Production & Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical/Railways, Mechatronics & Automobile, or combination)
• UR/EWS: first-class or minimum 60% marks; Reserved categories: minimum 50% marks
• Degree must be AICTE-recognised and from a university under Act of Parliament/State legislature or UGC-deemed university
• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience in production/mechanical maintenance at a project site, factory or plant (training/internship/teaching not counted; Apprenticeship under Apprenticeship Act 1961 counted)

• Maximum 32 years as on 17 August 2026
• SC/ST: 5 years; OBC-NCL: 3 years; Ex-Servicemen: service rendered + 3 years; J&K Domicile: 5 years
• PwBD: 10 years additional to SC/ST/OBC-NCL relaxation
• RITES Regular/Contract Employees: 5 years additional

• Full-time Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, AICTE-recognised
• UR/EWS: first class or 60%+ marks; Reserved categories: 50%+ marks
• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience in production/mechanical maintenance
• Age not exceeding 32 years as on 17 August 2026, with category-wise relaxation
• 1 post reserved for PwBD (locomotor disability categories OA, OL, OAL, BL, Leprosy Cured, Acid Attack Victims)

• General/OBC: ₹600 plus applicable taxes
• EWS/SC/ST/PwBD: ₹300 plus applicable taxes (refunded on participation in selection process after category verification)

• Pay Scale: ₹40,000–₹1,40,000, fixed at minimum for new appointees
• Plus DA, fixed/variable allowances, Performance Related Pay, medical facilities, HRA/lease accommodation, PF, Gratuity, Post Retirement Medical Scheme

1. Visit www.rites.com and access the Career Section registration format
2. Register online and note the Registration Number for all future communication
3. Fill in Identity Proof details matching the document available for later verification
4. Upload all required documents — High School certificate, qualification marksheets, percentage conversion document, category certificates, ID proof, PAN, experience proof, PwBD certificate if applicable
5. Choose two preferred written test centres from Delhi/Gurgaon, Kolkata, Bangalore, Mumbai, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar
6. Make the online payment under "Make Payment" section
7. Download the final application form after successful payment
8. Keep a copy of the submitted application form for future selection stages
9. Await written test call letter with exact date, time and venue
10. Prepare original documents and Annexure A checklist for document verification if shortlisted