Senior Technical Assistant Recruitment at RITES Limited
RITES Ltd., a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India, stands as a premier multi-disciplinary consultancy organization dedicated to transport, infrastructure, and related technologies. RITES Ltd. is now actively seeking applications from qualified and experienced engineering professionals for the engagement of Multiple Engineering Professionals on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious Government of India enterprise and contribute to significant infrastructure projects across the nation. The selection process involves a written test followed by document scrutiny. Candidates across various disciplines including Civil, Electrical, S&T, Mechanical, Metallurgy, Chemical, and Chemistry are invited to apply for the positions of Senior Technical Assistant.
Table of Contents
- Job Summary
- Details of Position
- Eligibility Details
- Application Details
- Important Conditions
- Mode of Selection
- Important Links
Job Summary
- Organization: RITES LIMITED (A Govt. of India Enterprise)
- Job Title: Senior Technical Assistant (Across various Engineering Disciplines)
- Type of Engagement: Contract Basis
- Last Date of Submission of Online Application: 12.11.2025
- Date of Written Test: 23.11.2025 (Sunday)
Details of Position
Vacancies are specific to a particular REGION and DISCIPLINE. Posting under each region is determined by the States/UTs covered as detailed below:
| Region | States / UTs covered |
|---|---|
| North | Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand & Chandigarh |
| East | Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| West | Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu |
| South | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Lakshadweep |
Details of Posts, Qualifications, and Vacancies are listed below:
- Post Name: Senior Technical Assistant (Civil, Electrical, S&T, Mechanical, Metallurgy, Chemical, Chemistry)
- Minimum Educational Qualification: Varies by discipline (e.g., Full time Diploma in Civil Engineering, Full time Diploma in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Full time B.Sc. in Chemistry, etc.). Candidates possessing higher qualifications (Degree / PG Degree) in the same discipline are also eligible.
- Domain of Experience Required: Experience in the relevant field of Engineering (02 Years Post qualification work experience required for most roles).
- Remuneration: Basic Pay (in INR, pm): 16,338 | Gross Monthly CTC (in INR): 29,735 | Annual CTC in INR (Approx.): 3,56,819. (Note: This remuneration is indicative and subject to place of posting and other terms.)
Eligibility Details
- Age Limit: Maximum Age Limit for Senior Technical Assistant is 40 years. Age, experience, and all other eligibility criteria shall be reckoned as on the last date of submission of the application (cut-off date).
- Educational Marks Criteria: General/EWS category candidates need minimum 50% marks in the Minimum Educational Qualification. Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD) need at least 45% marks in the Minimum Qualification.
- Qualification Recognition: Degree/Diploma recognized by AICTE/BTE (as applicable); from a University incorporated by an Act of Central or State legislature in India or other Educational Institutions established by an Act of Parliament or deemed university under UGC Act.
- Experience Note: The period of Training / Internship / Teaching / Research Fellowship shall NOT be counted as a part of work experience.
Application Details
- Application Deadline: 12.11.2025
- Application Method: Online application via the Career Section of the RITES website: http://www.rites.com.
- Application Fee: General/OBC Candidates: Rs. 300/- plus Taxes; EWS/SC/ST/PWD Candidates: Rs. 100/- plus Taxes. (Fee for SC/ST/PWD candidates will be refunded upon participation in the selection process.)
- Required Documents for Upload (Scrutiny): High School certificate, Academic & Professional qualification certificates/mark sheets, Percentage Conversion Document (if applicable), EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD Certificate (if applicable), Proof of Identity & Address, PAN Card, and Proof of each period of experience in a single chronological PDF.
Important Conditions
- A candidate shall apply for ONE VACANCY (VC No.) ONLY, regardless of their place of domicile.
- Hard copies of documents are not to be sent via post/courier during the initial application stage.
- Empanelment against a vacancy does NOT guarantee selection/right to the job in RITES Ltd.; deployment is totally based on project requirements.
- The appointment is purely on a contract basis, initially for one year, extendable based on performance and project requirement.
- Candidature is liable to be CANCELLED for failure to upload necessary documents substantiating eligibility claims.
Mode of Selection
The Selection Process shall consist of two phases:
- Phase I: Written Test (100% Weightage): 125 objective type questions, 1 mark each, duration 2.5 Hours. No negative marking. A minimum qualifying score (50% for UR/EWS, 45% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD) is mandatory.
- Phase II: Document Scrutiny: Based on written test results, uploaded documents will be scrutinized to substantiate claims.