RITES LIMITED RITES Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026 for 27 Posts

This page covers the RITES Assistant Manager recruitment for 2026, where candidates who have already registered for the online application can find the complete notification details, eligibility conditions, selection process, and application instructions. The RITES Assistant Manager Online Form 2026 notification has been released for 27 posts, and this article explains every stage of the recruitment so that applicants can complete their registration correctly before the closing date.

Overview

Vacancy and Post Details

RITES Ltd. has invited online applications for the post of Assistant Manager across 27 vacancies. The engagement is purely on a contract basis, and offer letters will be issued only as per the requirement of the project or company received from time to time. Candidates should note that empanelment against a vacancy does not guarantee selection or a right to the job, and deployment will depend entirely on project requirements.

Eligibility Criteria

Before applying, candidates must confirm that they satisfy all the conditions and requirements of the position as laid down in the advertisement. The eligibility criteria relating to age, experience, and other conditions shall be reckoned as on the last date of submission of application, that is 20.11.2026.

Age Relaxation

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are eligible for an age relaxation of 10 years in the upper age limit. This relaxation applies in addition to the relaxation permissible for SC/ST/OBC-NCL category candidates, subject to the post being identified as suitable for PwBD. Relaxation in the upper age limit for PwBD candidates is applicable irrespective of whether the post is reserved or not, provided the post is identified suitable for PwBDs. Candidates suffering from not less than 40% of the relevant disability are only eligible for the benefit of PwBD.

PwBD Functional Classification and Physical Requirements

PwBD candidates must meet the Physical Requirements and Functional Classifications identified for the post. The categories for which the post is identified include Locomotor disability (OA, OL) with physical requirements S, ST, BN, W, SE, MF, C, R, W and RW. Persons with Disabilities belonging to the identified category can apply even if no vacancies are specifically reserved for them, and such candidates will be considered for selection by the general standard of merit.

The above lists are subject to revision.

Remuneration

The approximate emoluments at the minimum of the pay scale for the Assistant Manager position are detailed below. The basic remuneration shall be revised in accordance with the rates of minimum wages notified by the Central Government from time to time.

Application Fee

For posts not reserved for SC/ST/PwD category, candidates from such categories will also have to make payment of the full fee at the time of online application. The fee charged from SC/ST/PwD candidates during online application would be refunded later upon their participation in the further selection process of written exam or interview, as applicable. The refund will be credited to the source account, debit card, or credit card from which the fee was paid, after deducting GST and bank charges as applicable, following submission and scrutiny of the category certificate. SC/ST/PwBD candidates are required to submit their certificate at the time of payment of application fee through the application portal to be considered for the refund.

Fee submitted through any mode other than the specified mode will not be accepted, and such applications will be treated as without fee and summarily rejected. Candidates must ensure that the invoice is generated upon successful payment of fee; if they are unable to download the invoice, they should immediately communicate the same by email to cont.rectt@rites.com with registration details. For queries regarding fee payment, candidates may contact Helpdesk No. 011 – 33557000, Extension Code 13221, or email pg.service@hdfc.bank.in.

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

The selection process consists of a Written Test followed by an Interview. The written test will be held at four different locations across India, and the exact address shall be communicated to candidates later. Candidates are required to give two preferences for their choice of centre at the time of online application, though RITES reserves the right to allot a centre not indicated as a preference.

Tentative test centres: Chennai, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, and Secunderabad. All centres are tentative, and the venue for conduct of the examination at any or all of these locations will depend on the number of candidates, at the discretion of RITES. The exact date, time, and venue details of the selection shall be communicated to candidates separately.

Written Test Syllabus

The written test carries a total of 125 questions.

How to Apply

1. Before applying, candidates should ensure that they satisfy the necessary conditions and requirements of the position.
2. Interested candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria are required to apply online in the registration format available in the Career Section of the RITES website.
3. While submitting the online application, the system would generate a Registration No. on top of the online form. Note down this Registration No. and quote it for all further communication with RITES Ltd.
4. While filling up the required details, candidates are advised to carefully and correctly fill the details of Identity Proof. Candidates should note the same and ensure availability of the same Identity Proof in original at later stages of selection, if called.
5. After filling up the required details under the Fill/Modify Application Form, candidates must upload all documents under the Upload Document section, substantiating their claim with respect to eligibility.
6. After uploading all documents, candidates are required to make online payment under the Make Payment section. Post successful payment, the final application form must be downloaded and retained for the selection stage. Applications without successful fee payment shall be treated as incomplete and summarily rejected.
7. Hard copies of documents are not to be sent to the office through post or courier.
8. A copy of the online application form containing the registration number is to be printed, signed, and retained, to be submitted along with self-attested photocopies of the relevant documents if called for document verification on the day of the interview.
9. Candidates should submit only one application for one vacancy, and an application once submitted cannot be altered. A valid email ID is essential for submission of the online application. Candidates can apply for any number of vacancies separately.
10. Candidates have to bring duly filled two copies of Annexure A and the documents mentioned therein in chronological order and submit them at the time of document verification or selection process.

Documents to be Uploaded During Online Application

• High School certificate for proof of Date of Birth
• Certificates of Academic and Professional qualifications along with mark sheets of all semesters or years for all qualifications (Xth, XIIth, Diploma, Graduation, Post-Graduation as applicable and as claimed in the application form)
• Percentage Conversion Document as issued by the University or Institute, wherever applicable
• EWS / SC / ST / OBC-NCL / PwBD Certificate in the prescribed format by the Government of India, wherever applicable
• Proof of Identity and Address (Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, Aadhaar Card, etc.)
• PAN Card
• Proof of each period of experience claimed in the application form, submitted in a single PDF in chronological order, including offer letter, joining order, relieving letter, service certificate, and relevant pay slips
• Any other document required in support of candidature and claims submitted in the online application form

Candidates need to ensure that scanned copies are clear and visible. Candidature is liable to be cancelled in case of failure to upload the necessary documents during submission of the online application.

Reservation and Category Certificate Requirements

For availing reservation, SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates should furnish a Caste Certificate from competent authorities in the prescribed format, valid as on the crucial date, that is the last date stipulated for submission of application. In the case of OBC-NCL candidates, the certificate should specifically indicate that they do not belong to the Persons/Sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in Column 3 of the Schedule of the Government of India, Department of Personnel and Training O.M. No. 36012/22/93-Estt. (SCT) dated 08.09.93 and its subsequent revisions through O.M. No. 36033/3/2004-Estt. (Res) dated 09.03.2004, 27.05.2013, 13.09.2017, and further revisions, if any, received till the closing date for online registration.

OBC-NCL candidates must also furnish a declaration in the prescribed format during document verification that they do not belong to the creamy layer on the crucial date. The certificate produced shall not be older than one year on the crucial date. In case of non-compliance, the claim for reserved status will not be entertained, and the candidature will be considered under General (UR) vacancies only if the candidate fulfils all eligibility conditions for the General category.

EWS candidates applying against vacancies reserved for EWS must possess an Income and Asset Certificate as on the crucial date, in the Government of India format. Non-compliance will result in the claim for EWS status not being entertained, and the application will be considered under General (UR) vacancies only. OBC-NCL and EWS candidates will be afforded an opportunity to submit valid certificates on the date of joining, valid as on the crucial date; those unable to produce valid certificates even after this additional opportunity will be treated as UR category candidates.

General Instructions

• Management reserves the right to cancel, restrict, enlarge, modify, or alter the selection or recruitment process at any stage without issuing further notice or assigning any reason.
• The number of vacancies may vary.
• Departmental candidates of RITES and candidates working in Government Departments or PSUs shall be allowed to join RITES only after being properly relieved from their parent organization.
• If it is detected at any stage of recruitment that a candidate does not fulfil the eligibility norms or has furnished incorrect or false information or suppressed any material fact, the candidature is liable for cancellation, and services are liable to be terminated if detected after appointment.
• Any corrigendum or addendum to the advertisement will be displayed only on the company’s website www.rites.com, and applicants are advised to keep checking for updates.
• An offer letter is not considered proof of experience; candidates must submit joining and relieving orders or experience certificates for claiming experience.
• Legal jurisdiction will be Delhi in case of any dispute.
• No fares, TA, or DA shall be payable.
• Age, experience, and all other eligibility criteria shall be reckoned as on the last date of submission of application, that is 20.11.2026.
• The date of acquiring the qualification will be the earliest of the last day of the month in which the final examination of the qualifying degree was held, the date of declaration of result, the date of issuance of the final mark sheet, or the date of issuance of the degree. No relaxation shall be allowed on this account.
• Where a specialization is required in the qualifying degree, candidates must submit a certificate from the University or Institution clearly specifying the specialization.

Communication with RITES

Any information regarding this recruitment process will be made available on the email address provided by the candidate at the time of registration and uploaded on the RITES website. Candidates are advised to periodically check the Career section of the RITES website for further updates and are encouraged to read the detailed advertisement and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) uploaded there. Queries should be sent to cont.rectt@rites.com only and must contain the VC No., Registration/Roll No., name of the candidate in full and in block letters, and the valid email address given in the application. Communications not containing these particulars will not be attended to. Any query or issue should be brought to the notice of RITES well in advance of the last date so that genuine grievances can be redressed in time.

Documents Submission Checklist (Annexure A)

Candidates called for document verification must submit the following documents along with duly self-attested photocopies in chronological order:

Candidates must certify that the documents submitted are authentic, valid, and true to the best of their knowledge. If any document or information is found to be false, the candidature or employment may be summarily rejected or cancelled. The original testimonials and documents along with one self-attested copy must be produced at the time of selection if called, and the original copies shall be returned after verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are available in the RITES Assistant Manager recruitment 2026?

A total of 27 posts of Assistant Manager are available under this recruitment.

What is the last date to submit the online application?

The cut-off date for submission of the online application is 20.11.2026, and age, experience, and all other eligibility criteria shall be reckoned as on this date.

What is the application fee for reserved category candidates?

EWS, SC, ST, and PWD candidates are required to pay Rs. 300/- plus applicable taxes, while General and OBC candidates pay Rs. 600/- plus applicable taxes.

What is the selection process for the Assistant Manager post?

The selection process consists of a Written Test with 125 questions followed by an Interview. The written test will be held at four tentative centres across India.

Is the Assistant Manager appointment permanent?

No. The appointment is purely on a contract basis initially for one year, extendable until completion of the assignment, subject to mutual consent and satisfactory performance.

What is the pay scale for the Assistant Manager post?

The monthly basic pay at the minimum of the pay scale is Rs. 24,258, and the monthly gross pay is approximately Rs. 38,085.

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