RITES Engineer-UT Testing Recruitment 2026 — 8 Posts, Apply Online by 14 Sep (Karnataka)

RITES Limited, a Government of India Enterprise and Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has released RITES Engineer Recruitment 2026 under VC No. CL/08/26 for 8 Engineer-UT Testing posts on a contract lump-sum basis. This PSU government job invites candidates with a full-time Diploma or Degree in Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering along with a valid UT Level-2 Certificate (ASNT/ISNT) and the prescribed post-qualification experience. Selected candidates under RITES Engineer Recruitment 2026 will be engaged initially for one year (extendable) and posted at Bangalore across various project sites, carrying out ultrasonic testing (UT) inspection work. The selection process for RITES Recruitment 2026 consists of Document Scrutiny/Verification followed by an Interview, which carries 100% weightage split as Technical & Professional proficiency (65%) and Personality, Communication & Competency (35%). The approximate gross salary for RITES Engineer Recruitment 2026 is ₹42,478 per month, at the minimum of the pay-scale, with actual remuneration depending on posting location and company policy. The RITES Engineer Recruitment 2026 online application is open from 21 August 2026 to 14 September 2026, submitted through www.rites.com. There is no application fee for any candidate. Candidates must read the complete official RITES notification PDF before applying, since Diploma holders need a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience while Degree holders need a minimum of 2 years, and preference will be given to candidates with NDT experience.

• Full-time Diploma in Mechanical/Metallurgical branch of Engineering with UT Level-2 Certificate (ASNT/ISNT), OR Full-time Degree in Mechanical/Metallurgical branch of Engineering with UT Level-2 Certificate (ASNT/ISNT)
• Diploma/Degree must be from an institution recognised by BTE/AICTE, or a university incorporated by an Act of Central/State legislature, or an institution established/deemed under the UGC Act, 1956
• UR/EWS category (and SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD applying against unreserved posts): first-class degree or minimum 60% marks
• Reserved category candidates applying against reserved posts: minimum 50% marks
• Diploma holders: minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience; Degree holders: minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience
• Preference given to candidates possessing NDT experience; training, internship, teaching, academic work, fellowship, or PhD research experience not counted towards required experience

Maximum Age: 40 years, as on the last date of application (14.09.2026) Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST; 3 years for OBC-NCL; 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD, in addition to SC/ST/OBC-NCL relaxation, subject to the post being identified as suitable for PWD and not less than 40% relevant disability)

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering with UT Level-2 Certificate (ASNT/ISNT)
• Diploma holders: 5 years' post-qualification experience; Degree holders: 2 years' post-qualification experience
• Age: Maximum 40 years, with 5-year (SC/ST), 3-year (OBC-NCL), and 10-year (PwBD, additional) relaxation
• No application fee for any category
• Contract lump-sum engagement, initially for one year, extendable; posting at Bangalore across various project sites
• Preference given to candidates with NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) experience

NIL for all candidates

Engineer-UT Testing: Approximately ₹42,478 per month (gross salary, minimum of pay-scale) This remuneration is indicative; actual emoluments depend on place of posting and other terms and conditions of appointment/company policy as revised from time to time

1. Ensure you satisfy the eligibility conditions and requirements for the post before applying
2. Visit the Career Section of the RITES website, www.rites.com, and apply online in the prescribed registration format
3. Note down the Registration Number generated on the online form after submission, and quote it in all further communication with RITES Ltd.
4. Carefully fill in the Identity Proof details and ensure the same document is available for verification later, if called
5. Upload all required documents under the "Upload Document" section of the application form
6. Make the online payment under the "Make Payment" section, where applicable, and download the final application form after successful payment
7. Submit the application on or before 14 September 2026

Applications without successful fee payment (where applicable) will be treated as incomplete and summarily rejected. Hard copies of documents should not be sent to RITES by post or courier.