RITES Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has invited applications for 31 posts of Senior Technical Assistant. This recruitment is under Vacancy Circular No. CL/12/26 for the Southern region on a contract lumpsum basis, and RITES is headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana. Selected candidates will get a monthly gross salary of Rs 26,218 to Rs 39,137, depending on the city of posting. Candidates need a full-time Diploma in Civil Engineering with 2 years of experience. Online applications opened on 2 November 2026 and the last date to apply is 22 November 2026.
Key Information
| Details | Information |
| Organisation | RITES Limited (Ministry of Railways, Government of India) |
| Post Name | Senior Technical Assistant |
| Total Posts | 31 |
| Vacancy Circular No. | VC No. CL/12/26 |
| Place of Posting | Southern region — Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Lakshadweep |
| Salary | Rs 26,218–Rs 39,137 per month (gross, as per city) |
| Type of Recruitment | Contract (initially 1 year) |
| Mode of Application | Online (Career Section of rites.com) |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 November 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Salary (per month) | Educational Qualification |
| Senior Technical Assistant | 31 | Rs 26,218–Rs 39,137 | Full-Time Diploma in Civil Engineering + 2 years experience |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Category | Posts |
| UR (Unreserved) | 14 |
| EWS | 03 |
| OBC (NCL) | 08 |
| SC | 04 |
| ST | 02 |
| Total | 31 |
Of these 31 posts, 2 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) on a horizontal basis — 1 for Cat-b and 1 for Cat-c. The notification clearly states that the number of vacancies may vary.
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
The candidate must hold a full-time Diploma in Civil Engineering from an institution recognised by BTE/AICTE, a university incorporated by a Central or State Act, an institution established by an Act of Parliament, or a deemed university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers (India) examination are also accepted. Candidates with a Degree or Post Graduate Degree in the same discipline are also eligible to apply. General/EWS candidates and reserved-category candidates applying against unreserved posts need a minimum of 50% marks, while reserved-category candidates need at least 45% marks against reserved posts.
Experience
The candidate must have at least 2 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field of Engineering. Training (except on-the-job training), internship, teaching, academic work, fellowship or PhD research experience is not counted as experience. While claiming experience, proof of every period must be submitted in a single PDF in chronological order — such as the offer letter, joining order, relieving letter, service certificate or pay slips.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit is 40 years as on the last date of application, i.e. 22 November 2026. Age, experience and all other eligibility criteria are reckoned as on this date. Age relaxation is given as follows: SC/ST 5 years, OBC-NCL 3 years and PwBD 10 years (in addition to the SC/ST/OBC-NCL relaxation where applicable). The PwBD benefit is available only to candidates with 40% or more of the relevant disability. The post is identified for locomotor disability (OA, OL) and hearing impairment (HI).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Date of advertisement | 02 November 2026 |
| Online application and fee payment start | 02 November 2026 |
| Last date of online application and fee payment | 22 November 2026 |
| Written Test (tentative) | 29 November 2026 (Morning Shift) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC | Rs 300 + applicable taxes |
| EWS / SC / ST / PWD | Rs 100 + applicable taxes |
The fee paid by SC/ST/PwBD candidates is refunded after they participate in the written examination or interview — the amount is credited back to the source account or card, after deducting GST/bank charges and after scrutiny of the category certificate. The fee must be paid only through the online mode specified in the notification; a fee paid by any other mode is not accepted and such an application is treated as without fee and summarily rejected.
Salary
| City | Monthly Basic Pay (Rs) | Monthly Gross Pay (Rs) |
| Bangalore | 26,624 | 39,137 |
| X Class Cities | 26,624 | 36,475 |
| Y Class Cities | 24,258 | 30,808 |
| Z Class Cities | 20,644 | 26,218 |
The basic remuneration is revised from time to time in line with the minimum wage rates notified by the Central Government.
Selection Process
Selection will be done in two stages — a written test followed by document scrutiny. The written test will have 125 objective-type questions, each carrying 1 mark, with a duration of 2.5 hours. There is no negative marking. PwBD candidates get 50 minutes of compensatory time. To be considered further, UR/EWS candidates need a minimum of 50% marks and SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD candidates need at least 45% marks against reserved posts. After this, documents are scrutinised on the basis of the written-test result and the number of vacancies, and a merit list is prepared only for candidates who meet the minimum marks and clear the document scrutiny. Final appointment is subject to medical fitness as per RITES Rules.
Written Test Pattern and Syllabus
| Section | Questions (approx.) | Topics |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | Number system, arithmetic, geometry, algebra, trigonometry, mensuration, profit and loss, time and distance, probability, interest, permutation and combination |
| Data Interpretation | 35 | Analysis of data in tables, charts, graphs and series |
| Logical Reasoning | 35 | Puzzles, seating arrangement, inequalities, Venn diagrams, blood relations, directions, ranking, verbal and spatial reasoning |
| Basic Awareness / General Knowledge | 20 | Current affairs, history, geography, polity, economy, culture, general science |
The tentative test centres are Chennai, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram and Secunderabad. Candidates must give two preferences for the test centre at the time of application, though RITES reserves the right to allot a centre that was not indicated. The exact date, time and venue of the examination will be communicated separately.
How to Apply — Step by Step
Applications are accepted online only — do not send hard copies of documents by post or courier.
- First read the official notification (VC No. CL/12/26) carefully from the link below and check your eligibility.
- Go to the Career Section of the RITES official website www.rites.com and open the registration format between 2 and 22 November 2026.
- While filling the form, the system will generate a Registration No. on top of the form — note it down and quote it in all further communication with RITES.
- Fill in all details carefully under “Fill/ Modify Application Form”, especially the Identity Proof details — the same identity proof must be produced in original at later stages of selection.
- Upload all required documents under the “Upload Document” section — High School certificate, academic certificates with all semester mark sheets, category certificate (if applicable), identity and address proof and PAN card, and experience proof in a single PDF.
- Pay the fee online under the “Make Payment” section (General/OBC Rs 300, EWS/SC/ST/PWD Rs 100 + taxes), then download the final application form, print it, sign it and keep a copy with you.
- Submit only one application per vacancy — an application once submitted cannot be altered, and an application without successful fee payment is treated as incomplete and rejected.
Important Links
| Details | Link |
| Official Notification (PDF) | Download Official Notification |
| Apply Online | RITES Career Section — Apply Online |
| Official Website | RITES Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many posts are there in RITES Senior Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
There are 31 posts in total — UR 14, EWS 03, OBC (NCL) 08, SC 04 and ST 02. Of these, 2 posts are reserved for PwBD candidates on a horizontal basis.
What is the qualification for RITES Senior Technical Assistant?
A full-time Diploma in Civil Engineering with 2 years of experience in the relevant field is required. General/EWS candidates need minimum 50% marks and reserved-category candidates need 45% marks against reserved posts. Candidates with a Degree or Post Graduate Degree in the same discipline are also eligible.
What is the age limit for RITES Senior Technical Assistant Recruitment?
The maximum age limit is 40 years as on 22 November 2026. SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC-NCL 3 years and PwBD 10 years of age relaxation.
What is the salary of RITES Senior Technical Assistant?
The monthly gross salary ranges from Rs 26,218 to Rs 39,137 depending on the city — Rs 39,137 in Bangalore, Rs 36,475 in X Class cities, Rs 30,808 in Y Class cities and Rs 26,218 in Z Class cities.
What is the last date for RITES Senior Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application and fee payment is 22 November 2026. Applications opened on 2 November 2026.
How is the selection done in RITES Senior Technical Assistant Recruitment?
Selection is through a written test and document scrutiny. The written test has 125 objective questions, lasts 2.5 hours and has no negative marking. The tentative date of the written test is 29 November 2026 (Morning Shift).
Read the official notification carefully before applying.
Last updated: 10 November 2026
Sources: Official notification: https://rites.com/Upload/Career/CL_12_26_pdf-2026-Nov-02-17-43-47.pdf · Official website: https://www.rites.com/
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