| Organisation | RITES Limited — Navratna Central PSU under Ministry of Railways |
| VC No. | RG/11/26 |
| Post | Assistant Manager (Mechanical) |
| Total Vacancies | 24 Posts |
| Pay Scale | ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 (IDA Pay Scale) |
| Qualification | Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (or related streams) — min 60% for UR/EWS |
| Experience | Minimum 2 years post-qualification outdoor work experience |
| Age Limit | Maximum 32 years (as on 17 August 2026) |
| Application Start | 17 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 August 2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹600 + taxes (General/OBC) | ₹300 + taxes (EWS/SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Selection Process | Written Test (60%) → Document Scrutiny → Interview (40%) |
| Apply Mode | Online — rites.com → Career Section |
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About RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026
RITES Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, is a premier multidisciplinary consultancy organisation in transport, infrastructure and related technologies. RITES has notified 24 vacancies for Assistant Manager (Mechanical) on regular basis vide VC No. RG/11/26. Applications are open online from 17 July to 17 August 2026 at rites.com.
The pay scale is ₹40,000–₹1,40,000 (IDA) plus DA, HRA/lease accommodation, Performance Related Pay, medical facilities and an attractive superannuation package. Candidates with minimum 2 years of outdoor mechanical/production/maintenance experience are eligible.
📊 Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Category | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Manager (Mechanical) | 12 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 24 |
1 post reserved for PwBD (Locomotor disability) on horizontal basis. Includes backlog vacancies.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Full-time B.E./B.Tech in: Mechanical | Production | Production & Industrial | Manufacturing | Railways | Mechatronics & Automobile | or any combination thereof
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS (unreserved posts) | First Class / Minimum 60% |
| SC / ST / OBC-NCL / PwBD (reserved posts) | Minimum 50% |
Experience — Minimum 2 Years Outdoor
Post-qualification outdoor experience in production operations, mechanical maintenance, or other mechanical engineering areas at a project site, factory or plant.
Age Limit (as on 17 August 2026)
| Category | Max Age |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 32 years |
| OBC-NCL | 35 years |
| SC / ST | 37 years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 42 years |
| RITES employees | +5 years over limit |
💰 Pay Scale & Benefits
| Pay Scale | ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000/month (IDA — 4th PRC) |
| Benefits | DA, HRA/Lease, Performance Related Pay, Medical (self & family), Group Insurance, Leave Encashment, PF, Gratuity, Post Retirement Medical Scheme |
| Probation | 1 year (screening test for confirmation) |
| Posting | Anywhere in India and abroad |
📝 Selection Process
Stage 1: Written Test — 125 Questions | 2.5 Hours | No Negative Marking
Qualifying: 50% (UR/EWS) | 45% (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD). Syllabus: Applied Mechanics & Design | Fluid Mechanics & Thermal Sciences | Materials, Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering | NDT | Material Science | Heat Transfer | Air Compressors & AC.
Stage 2: Document Scrutiny → Stage 3: Interview (40 marks)
Candidates called at 1:6 ratio. Interview qualifying: 60% (UR/EWS) | 50% (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD). Final merit: Written Test 60% + Interview 40%.
Written Test Centres
Delhi/Gurgaon | Kolkata | Bangalore | Mumbai | Guwahati | Bhubaneswar
💸 Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund on appearing |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹600 + taxes | ₹400 refunded |
| EWS / SC / ST / PwBD | ₹300 + taxes | Full ₹300 refunded |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | 17 July 2026 |
| Last Date + Fee Payment | 17 August 2026 |
📋 How to Apply
- Visit rites.com → Career Section → VC No. RG/11/26
- Register → fill details → upload documents → pay fee → submit
- Queries: rectt@rites.com | Helpdesk: 011-33557000 (Ext: 13221)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Total vacancies in RITES AM Mechanical 2026?
24 posts — UR(12), EWS(2), OBC(1), SC(5), ST(4).
Q2. Last date for RITES RG/11/26?
17 August 2026. Apply at rites.com Career Section.
Q3. Salary for RITES Assistant Manager?
₹40,000–₹1,40,000/month IDA plus DA, HRA, PRP, Medical, PF and Gratuity.
Q4. Experience required?
Minimum 2 years post-qualification outdoor work experience in production/mechanical maintenance at a site/factory/plant. Teaching, internship, PhD do NOT count.
Q5. Negative marking in RITES written test?
No negative marking. 125 questions, 2.5 hours.
Q6. Age limit?
Maximum 32 years (UR/EWS) as on 17 August 2026. OBC: 35 | SC/ST: 37 | PwBD: 42.
Q7. Application fee?
₹600+taxes (General/OBC) | ₹300+taxes (EWS/SC/ST/PwBD). SC/ST/PwBD fee refunded after exam.
Q8. Which mechanical streams are eligible?
Mechanical, Production, Production & Industrial, Manufacturing, Railways, Mechatronics & Automobile. AMIE (Institution of Engineers India) also accepted.
Q9. Exam centres?
Delhi/Gurgaon, Kolkata, Bangalore, Mumbai, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar.
Q10. Final merit calculation?
Written Test 60% + Interview 40% = 100%. Must qualify both separately.
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