RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026 — 11 Posts, Apply by 11 Oct

Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) has released RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026 for 11 posts across specialised infrastructure disciplines — Tunnel Design Engineer, Bridge/Structural Engineer, Tunnel Safety Expert, Senior Geotechnical Expert, Senior Geologist, Senior Contract Expert, Instrumentation & Control Expert (SCADA), Tunnel Lining Expert, Safety Engineer (2 posts), and Survey Engineer. RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026 supports specialised project consultancy needs at RITES' Gurgaon office. Candidates up to 63 years of age, holding a Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geology, or a Diploma in Civil/Survey Engineering depending on the post, can apply online at rites.com from 15 September 2026. Selected Individual Consultants will provide specialised technical expertise on RITES' tunnel, bridge, and infrastructure projects, covering design, safety, geotechnical assessment, geology, contract management, instrumentation, and survey functions. The selection process is Document Scrutiny followed by an Interview of shortlisted candidates, scheduled for 14-15 October 2026. Consolidated monthly remuneration for RITES Individual Consultant 2026 ranges from ₹40,000 (Survey Engineer) to ₹1,70,000 (Tunnel Safety Expert, Senior Geotechnical Expert, Senior Geologist), on a contractual basis with no application fee for any category. The RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026 online application closes on 11 October 2026, followed by Document Scrutiny and a Deficient Document Window on 12 October 2026. Candidates must visit rites.com, fill out the application form with accurate personal, educational and contact details, upload the required documents, and submit before the deadline. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying to confirm the exact qualification and preference criteria for their chosen consultancy role.

Varies by post: Graduate in Civil Engineering (most posts), Postgraduate in Structural Engineering/Civil/Mining Engineering, Master's in Geology/Applied Geology, Graduate in IT/Computer Science/Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation, or Diploma in Civil/Survey Engineering (Survey Engineer post).

Maximum 63 years for all posts

Tunnel Design Engineer (1 post) — Graduate in Civil Engineering from a recognised university; Postgraduate in Structural Engineering preferred Bridge / Structural Engineer (1 post) — Graduate in Civil Engineering; Postgraduate in Structural Engineering preferred Tunnel Safety Expert (1 post) — Postgraduate in Civil/Mining Engineering; Professional Certification in safety/health/shot firer/explosives preferred Senior Geotechnical Expert (1 post) — Graduate in Civil Engineering or Master's in Geology or equivalent; Postgraduate in Rock Mechanics/Foundation Engineering/Tunnel Engineering preferred Senior Geologist (1 post) — Master's in Geology/Applied Geology from a recognised university Senior Contract Expert (1 post) — Graduate in Civil Engineering; Degree in Law/PG in Management/certificate course in construction/contract management preferred Instrumentation & Control Expert, SCADA (1 post) — Graduate in IT/Computer Science/Electrical/Electronics/Civil/Instrumentation/Mechanical/Automobile; Postgraduate in Instrumentation & Control/Industrial Automation/SCADA preferred Tunnel Lining Expert (1 post) — Graduate in Civil/Mining Engineering Safety Engineer (2 posts) — Graduate in Civil Engineering; Professional Certification in safety/health/shot firer/explosives preferred Survey Engineer (1 post) — Diploma in Civil/Survey Engineering; Graduate in Civil/Survey Engineering preferred Age Limit — Maximum 63 years for all posts No application fee for any category Job Type — Contractual consultancy engagement at RITES, Gurgaon Selection Process — Document Scrutiny followed by Interview These consultancy roles are largely tied to RITES' tunnel and bridge infrastructure projects, reflecting the growing scale of India's tunnelling work for metro, rail and highway corridors, which requires niche geotechnical, geological and instrumentation expertise beyond the institute's regular engineering cadre

Survey Engineer: ₹40,000/month Bridge/Structural Engineer, Tunnel Lining Expert: ₹1,00,000/month Senior Contract Expert, Instrumentation & Control Expert (SCADA), Safety Engineer: ₹1,30,000/month Tunnel Design Engineer: ₹1,50,000/month Tunnel Safety Expert, Senior Geotechnical Expert, Senior Geologist: ₹1,70,000/month

1. Ensure you satisfy the eligibility conditions for the specific consultancy post you intend to apply for.
2. Apply online through the Career section of rites.com.
3. Fill in all details carefully under the application form, including personal, educational and experience details relevant to the post.
4. Upload all supporting documents proving your qualification and experience claims.
5. Pay the application fee online, if applicable — currently no fee is mentioned for any category.
6. Review all details carefully before final submission.
7. Submit the application on or before 11 October 2026.
8. Watch for the Document Scrutiny and Deficient Document Window on 12 October 2026, and rectify any flagged issues promptly.
9. Prepare for the Interview, scheduled for 14-15 October 2026 for shortlisted candidates.