RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026 for 24 Posts
RITES Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has released the Recruitment of Engineering Professionals on Regular Basis Notification 2026 for the post of Assistant Manager (Mechanical). A total of 24 vacancies have been announced. Eligible candidates holding a full-time Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines with the prescribed experience can submit online applications from 17 July 2026 to 17 August 2026. The selection process includes a Written Test, Document Scrutiny and Interview. Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of Rs.40,000-1,40,000 along with attractive allowances and other service benefits.
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Main Information Eligibility Vacancy Details Selection Procedure Salary Structure Application Fees Important Links Important Instructions Required Documents FAQs| Organisation | RITES Limited |
| Post Name | Assistant Manager (Mechanical) |
| VC No. | RG/11/26 |
| Total Vacancy | 24 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Starting Date | 17-07-2026 |
| Last Date | 17-08-2026 |
| Age Limit | 32 Years |
| Selection Process | Written Test, Document Scrutiny & Interview |
| Pay Scale | Rs.40,000-1,40,000 |
| Official Website | https://www.rites.com |
| Educational Qualification | Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Technology in Mechanical/Production/Production & Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Railways/Mechatronics & Automobile or any combination of these disciplines from a recognized University/Institute. |
| Minimum Marks | UR/EWS candidates and SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD candidates applying against UR posts must possess First Class or minimum 60% marks. Reserved category candidates applying against reserved vacancies must possess at least 50% marks in the qualifying degree. |
| Experience | Minimum 2 years post-qualification outdoor work experience in production, mechanical maintenance or other mechanical engineering areas. The candidate must have worked at a project site, factory or plant. |
| Experience Conditions | Training (except on-the-job training), internship, teaching, academic, fellowship and PhD research experience will not be counted. Apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 shall be considered as eligible experience subject to fulfillment of all other eligibility conditions. |
| Degree Recognition | The degree must be recognized by AICTE and obtained from a University established by Central/State Legislature, Parliament or a Deemed University recognized under the UGC Act. Sections A & B examination of Institution of Engineers (India) recognized by AICTE is also acceptable. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 32 Years as on 17-08-2026. |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC (NCL): 3 Years, PwBD: 10 Years (plus applicable category relaxation), Ex-Servicemen: Service rendered + 3 Years, J&K Domicile: 5 Years, RITES Regular/Contract Employees: 5 Years as per rules. |
RITES Limited has invited online applications from eligible Mechanical Engineering professionals for the post of Assistant Manager (Mechanical). Candidates possessing a full-time Bachelor's Degree in the prescribed Mechanical Engineering disciplines with at least two years of relevant post-qualification experience can apply online before the last date.
| Particular | Details |
| Stage 1 | Written Test |
| Mode of Examination | Offline (Objective Type) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 125 |
| Total Marks | 125 Marks |
| Marks Per Question | 1 Mark |
| Duration | 2.5 Hours (150 Minutes) |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Compensatory Time | PwBD candidates are eligible for 50 minutes extra time. |
| Written Test Qualifying Marks | UR/EWS: 50%; SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD (Reserved): 45% |
| Interview Weightage | 40% |
| Written Test Weightage | 60% |
| Interview Qualifying Marks | UR/EWS: 60%; SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD (Reserved): 50% |
| Medium of Interview | Hindi or English |
| Written Test Syllabus | Applied Mechanics & Design, Engineering Mechanics, Mechanics of Materials, Theory of Machines, Vibrations, Machine Design, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Power Engineering, IC Engines, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Turbomachinery, Engineering Materials, Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering, Casting, Forming & Joining Processes, Machining & Machine Tool Operations, Metrology & Inspection, CAD/CAM, Production Planning & Control, Inventory Control, Operations Research, Manufacturing Processes, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Material Science, Air Compressors and Air Conditioning. |
The selection process consists of a Written Test, Document Scrutiny and Interview. The written examination comprises 125 objective-type questions carrying one mark each with no negative marking.
| Category | Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 12 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 2 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC-NCL) | 1 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 5 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 4 |
| Total Vacancies | 24 |
A total of 24 vacancies have been notified for the post of Assistant Manager (Mechanical). The vacancies are distributed among UR, EWS, OBC (NCL), SC and ST categories, including one horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
| Stage 1 | Written Test |
| Stage 2 | Document Scrutiny & Verification |
| Stage 3 | Interview |
| Medical Examination | Candidates shortlisted after Interview shall undergo Medical Examination as per RITES Rules. |
| Written Test Qualifying Marks | UR/EWS: 50%; SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD (Reserved Posts): 45% |
| Interview Qualifying Marks | UR/EWS: 60%; SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD (Reserved Posts): 50% |
| Weightage | Written Test: 60%, Interview: 40% |
| Final Selection | Final panel shall be prepared on the basis of combined performance in the Written Test and Interview, subject to successful document verification and medical fitness. |
Selection will be based on Written Test, Document Scrutiny and Interview. The final merit will be prepared by giving 60% weightage to the Written Test and 40% weightage to the Interview.
| Particular | Details |
| Post Name | Assistant Manager (Mechanical) |
| Pay Scale | Rs.40,000 - 1,40,000 |
| Pay Fixation | Basic Pay shall be fixed at the minimum of the pay scale. |
| Performance Related Pay (PRP) | Applicable as per Company Rules |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | Admissible |
| HRA / Lease Accommodation | Admissible |
| Medical Facilities | Provided as per Company Rules |
| Provident Fund | Applicable |
| Gratuity | As per Gratuity Act |
| Post Retirement Medical Scheme | Applicable |
| Other Benefits | Leave, Leave Encashment, Group Insurance, Maternity/Paternity Leave and other admissible benefits as per RITES Rules. |
Selected candidates will be appointed in the pay scale of Rs.40,000-1,40,000 along with DA, PRP, Medical Facilities, HRA/Lease Accommodation, PF, Gratuity, Group Insurance, Leave Benefits and other admissible allowances.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / OBC Candidates | Rs.600 + Applicable Taxes |
| EWS / SC / ST / PwBD Candidates | Rs.300 + Applicable Taxes |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
| Refund | Application fee paid by SC/ST/PwBD candidates shall be refunded (after deduction of GST/bank charges) upon participation in the further selection process and successful verification of category certificate. |
General and OBC candidates are required to pay Rs.600 plus applicable taxes, whereas EWS, SC, ST and PwBD candidates have to pay Rs.300 plus applicable taxes through online mode.
| Application Mode | Applications must be submitted online through the RITES recruitment portal only. |
| Application Dates | Online application and fee payment will remain open from 17-07-2026 to 17-08-2026. |
| One Application | Candidates should submit only one application for this vacancy. Once submitted, the application cannot be modified. |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | Age, educational qualification and experience shall be reckoned as on 17-08-2026. |
| Document Verification | Candidates shortlisted for Interview must produce original documents along with one self-attested copy for verification. |
| Printed Application | Candidates should print, sign and retain the online application form for future use and produce it during document verification. |
| Medical Examination | Appointment is subject to being declared medically fit as per RITES medical standards. |
| No TA/DA | No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the Written Test, Interview or Document Verification. |
| Government Employees | Candidates working in Government Departments, PSUs or Autonomous Bodies must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of Interview. |
| Experience Proof | Experience claimed in the application must be supported by proper experience certificates. Offer letters alone shall not be accepted as proof of experience. |
| False Information | Suppression of facts or submission of false or fabricated information/documents shall lead to cancellation of candidature and legal action. |
| Vacancy Variation | The number of vacancies may increase, decrease or be cancelled at the discretion of RITES. |
| Corrigendum | Any corrigendum or addendum shall be published only on the official RITES website. |
| Communication | All recruitment-related communication will be sent through the registered email ID and published on the RITES Career section. |
| Legal Jurisdiction | Any dispute arising out of this recruitment shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Delhi Courts only. |
Applications must be submitted online through the RITES recruitment portal between 17 July 2026 and 17 August 2026. Candidates should upload all prescribed documents, complete fee payment and retain a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.
| Document | Purpose |
| High School (10th) Certificate | Date of Birth Proof |
| Xth, XIIth, Diploma/Graduation/Post Graduation Certificates & Marksheets | Educational Qualification Verification |
| Percentage Conversion Certificate (if applicable) | CGPA/Percentage Conversion |
| Experience Certificates | Experience Verification |
| Proof of Identity & Address (Aadhaar/Passport/Voter ID/Driving Licence etc.) | Identity Verification |
| PAN Card | Identity Verification |
| SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS Certificate (if applicable) | Reservation Benefit |
| PwBD Certificate (if applicable) | Disability Reservation |
| Proof of Current Employment/Salary (if applicable) | Employment & CTC Verification |
| Recent Passport Size Photograph | Application Form |
| Any Other Supporting Documents | Supporting Eligibility Claims |
Applicants must upload proof of date of birth, educational qualifications, marksheets, experience certificates, identity proof, PAN card, category certificate, PwBD certificate (if applicable) and other supporting documents while submitting the online application.
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| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| How many vacancies are available in RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026? | RITES has announced 24 vacancies for the post of Assistant Manager (Mechanical). |
| What is the last date to apply for RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026? | The last date to submit the online application and pay the application fee is 17 August 2026. |
| What is the age limit for RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026? | The maximum age limit is 32 years as on 17 August 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories as per Government rules. |
| What is the selection process for RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026? | The selection process includes a Written Test, Document Verification, Interview and Medical Examination. |
| What is the pay scale for the Assistant Manager (Mechanical) post? | Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of Rs.40,000-1,40,000 along with DA, PRP, HRA, Medical Facilities, PF, Gratuity and other admissible benefits. |
| Is there negative marking in the RITES written examination? | No. There is no negative marking in the Written Test. |
| What is the application fee for RITES Recruitment 2026? | General and OBC candidates have to pay Rs.600 plus applicable taxes, while EWS, SC, ST and PwBD candidates have to pay Rs.300 plus applicable taxes. |
| Can Government or PSU employees apply for this recruitment? | Yes. However, they must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of Interview. |