RITES Recruitment 2026 for Resident Engineer, Quality Engineer & Field Engineer Posts
RITES Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has released a notification for recruitment of Engineering Professionals on contract basis through Interview. Online applications are invited for Resident Engineer (Civil), Quality Engineer (Civil) and Field Engineer (Civil) posts for deployment at various project sites in Kerala. Eligible candidates can submit the online application from 10 July 2026 to 30 July 2026 through the official RITES website.
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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 | Resident Engineer (Civil), Quality Engineer (Civil) & Field Engineer (Civil) |
| Advertisement No. | CL/04/26 to CL/06/26 |
| Total Vacancy | 16 |
| Application Start Date | 10-07-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30-07-2026 |
| Selection Process | Document Scrutiny & Interview |
| Job Location | Project Sites in Kerala |
| Employment Type | Contract Basis |
| Official Website | https://www.rites.com |
| Resident Engineer (Civil) | Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering recognized by AICTE with minimum 8 years post qualification experience in Road/Bridges/Buildings. |
| Quality Engineer (Civil) | Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering recognized by AICTE with minimum 5 years post qualification experience in Road/Bridges/Buildings. |
| Field Engineer (Civil) | Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering recognized by AICTE with minimum 2 years post qualification experience in Road/Bridges/Buildings. |
| Age Limit | Maximum age is 55 years as on 30-07-2026. |
| Educational Qualification | Degree must be recognized by AICTE and obtained from a recognized University/Institution established by Central or State Legislature or declared as Deemed University under UGC Act. |
| Equivalent Qualification | Sections A & B Examination of Institution of Engineers (India) with enrolment on or before 31-05-2013 shall also be accepted as equivalent to Engineering Degree. |
| Experience | Training (except on-the-job training), internship, teaching, academic experience, fellowship and PhD research shall not be counted towards post qualification experience. |
RITES Limited has invited online applications from eligible Engineering Professionals for engagement on contract basis through Interview. Applications are invited for Resident Engineer (Civil), Quality Engineer (Civil) and Field Engineer (Civil) posts for deployment at various project sites in Kerala. Candidates possessing Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with the prescribed post qualification experience are eligible to apply.
| Stage | Details |
| Stage 1 | Document Scrutiny / Verification |
| Stage 2 | Interview |
| Interview Weightage | 100% |
| Technical & Professional Proficiency | 65% |
| Personality, Communication & Competency | 35% |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | UR/EWS - 60%, SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD (against reserved posts) - 50% |
| Interview Language | Candidates may appear for the Interview in Hindi or English. |
Selection will be based on Document Scrutiny followed by Interview. The interview will carry 100% weightage comprising Technical & Professional Proficiency and Personality, Communication & Competency.
| Post Name | Total |
| Resident Engineer (Civil) | 03 |
| Quality Engineer (Civil) | 02 |
| Field Engineer (Civil) | 11 |
| Grand Total | 16 |
A total of 16 vacancies have been announced including 3 Resident Engineer (Civil), 2 Quality Engineer (Civil) and 11 Field Engineer (Civil) posts.
| Stage 1 | Online Application |
| Stage 2 | Document Scrutiny / Verification |
| Stage 3 | Interview |
| Stage 4 | Medical Examination |
| Stage 5 | Client Approval |
| Stage 6 | Final Engagement on Contract Basis |
Candidates will be shortlisted after document scrutiny and called for Interview. Final appointment will be subject to medical fitness and client approval.
| Minimum Experience | Monthly Basic Pay |
| 2 Years | Rs.23,340 |
| 5 Years | Rs.25,504 |
| 8 Years | Rs.27,869 |
Monthly Basic Pay ranges from Rs.23,340 to Rs.27,869 depending upon the minimum experience prescribed for the respective post. Gross monthly pay ranges from Rs.42,478 to Rs.50,721.
| Category | Application Fee |
| All Categories | Nil |
No application fee is payable for applying to this recruitment.
| Application Mode | Applications will be accepted through online mode only via the RITES Careers portal. |
| Application Fee | No application fee is payable for this recruitment. |
| Interview Venue | Candidates can appear for the Interview at either Gurugram (Haryana) or Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) as notified by RITES. |
| Reporting | Candidates shall report directly at the selected Interview venue during the reporting time specified by RITES. |
| Document Verification | Candidates must produce original certificates along with one set of self-attested photocopies during document scrutiny/interview. |
| Medical Fitness | Appointment shall be subject to being declared medically fit as per RITES Medical Standards. |
| Contract Period | The appointment will be purely on contract basis initially for one year, extendable based on satisfactory performance and project requirement. |
| Posting | Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India as per Company requirements. Current deployment is for project sites in Kerala. |
| Government/PSU Employees | Candidates working in Government Departments/PSUs must produce NOC/Relieving Order at the appropriate stage. |
| Selection | Final engagement is subject to approval of the candidate's CV by the client after empanelment by RITES. |
| No TA/DA | No Train Fare, Bus Fare, TA or DA will be paid for attending the Interview. |
| False Information | Submission of false information or suppression of material facts will result in cancellation of candidature. |
| Corrigendum | Any corrigendum, addendum or further notification shall be published only on the RITES official website. |
Candidates must apply online through the RITES website before the last date. Eligible candidates shall report for Interview at either Gurugram or Thiruvananthapuram venue as notified by RITES.
| Document | Purpose |
| Recent Passport Size Colour Photograph | Identity Verification |
| Updated CV / Resume | Experience Verification |
| 10th / High School Certificate | Proof of Date of Birth |
| 12th Mark Sheet | Educational Qualification |
| Diploma / Graduation Mark Sheets & Certificate | Educational Qualification |
| Post Graduation Mark Sheets & Certificate (if applicable) | Educational Qualification |
| PhD Certificate (if applicable) | Educational Qualification |
| Experience Certificates | Proof of Post Qualification Experience |
| SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS Certificate (if applicable) | Reservation Benefit |
| PwBD Certificate (if applicable) | Reservation Benefit |
| Proof of Identity & Address (Aadhaar Card / Passport / Voter ID / Driving Licence etc.) | Identity Verification |
| PAN Card | Identity Verification |
| Last Salary Slip / Form-16 / Earnings Card / Appraisal Letter | Proof of CTC / Salary |
| NOC / Relieving Letter (Government / PSU Employees) | Employment Verification |
| Self-attested Copies of All Original Documents | Document Verification |
Candidates should produce educational qualification certificates, experience certificates, identity proof, category certificate, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, passport size photographs and other prescribed documents during document verification.
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| What is the starting date to apply for RITES Engineer Recruitment 2026? | Starting date to submit the online application is 10-07-2026. |
| What is the last date to apply for RITES Engineer Recruitment 2026? | Last date to submit the online application is 30-07-2026. |
| What is the educational qualification required? | Candidates should possess a Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering recognized by AICTE. |
| What is the maximum age limit? | Maximum age limit is 55 years as on 30-07-2026. |
| How many vacancies are available? | A total of 16 vacancies have been announced including Resident Engineer (Civil), Quality Engineer (Civil) and Field Engineer (Civil) posts. |
| What is the selection process? | Selection will be based on Document Scrutiny, Interview, Medical Examination and Client Approval. |
| Is there any application fee? | No. There is no application fee for any category of candidates. |
