RITES Engineer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

RITES (RITES) Engineer Notification 2026 has been released on 21 August 2026 on the official website www.rites.com. A total of 8 vacancies have been announced through the RITES Engineer Recruitment 2026 under VC No. CL/08/26.

Candidates up to 40 years of age who have a full-time Diploma or Degree in Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering along with a valid UT Level-2 Certificate (ASNT/ISNT) and the prescribed post-qualification experience are eligible to apply for these Engineer vacancies. The online application process for RITES Engineer Recruitment 2026 has started on 21 August 2026 and will remain open until 14 September 2026.

Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.

RITES Engineer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

RITES, a Government of India Enterprise and Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Railways, has officially released VC No. CL/08/26 dated 21 August 2026 for the recruitment of 8 Engineer posts on a contract lump-sum basis. The notification includes complete details on category-wise vacancies, educational qualifications, UT Level-2 certification, post-qualification experience, age limit, salary, selection process, interview schedule, required documents, and application instructions. Candidates are strongly advised to read the full notification before applying. The notification is available on the official RITES website.

• Download RITES Engineer Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF
• Official Website

RITES Recruitment 2026 - Quick Overview

RITES Engineer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

• Commencement of online application submission: 21.08.2026
• Last date for submission of online application: 14.09.2026
• Date of issuance of admit card (tentative): 15.09.2026
• Date of interview (tentative): 17.09.2026 and 18.09.2026

RITES Engineer Vacancy 2026 Details

RITES is recruiting for one post under VC No. CL/08/26, with a total of 8 vacancies as per the category-wise break-up below.

No vacancies have been notified under the EWS and ST categories for this post as per the official notification.

RITES Engineer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for the post of Engineer (VC No. CL/08/26) must possess any one of the following:

• Full-time Diploma in Mechanical/Metallurgical branch of Engineering with UT Level-2 Certificate (ASNT/ISNT), or
• Full-time Degree in Mechanical/Metallurgical branch of Engineering with UT Level-2 Certificate (ASNT/ISNT)

The Diploma/Degree must be from an institution recognised by BTE/AICTE, or from a university incorporated by an Act of Central or State legislature in India, or from an institution established/deemed under the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. Sections A & B examinations of the Institution of Engineers (India), treated as equivalent to a Degree and recognised by AICTE, are also accepted.

Candidates from UR/EWS category (and SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD candidates applying against unreserved posts) must have a first-class degree or a minimum of 60% marks. Reserved category candidates applying against reserved posts must have at least 50% marks. Where the certificate or marksheet does not show a class/division or percentage, candidates must submit the CGPA/DGPA conversion formula issued by their university; where no such formula exists, an authorised undertaking is required, with a minimum of 6 on a 10-point scale considered equivalent to 60%.

Experience Requirement

• For Diploma holders: Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience
• For Degree holders: Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience

Preference will be given to candidates possessing NDT experience. The period of training (except on-the-job training), internship, teaching, academic work, fellowship, or PhD research experience will not be counted towards the required experience.

Age Limit

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST category: 5 years
• OBC-NCL category: 3 years
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years, in addition to any age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates, subject to the post being identified as suitable for PWD

PwBD candidates with not less than 40% of the relevant disability are eligible for the 10-year age relaxation, subject to meeting the identified physical requirements and functional classifications for the post (locomotor disability category, as specified in the official notification).

RITES Engineer 2026 Salary Structure

This remuneration is indicative and reflects the approximate emoluments at the minimum of the pay-scale. The actual remuneration will depend on the place of posting and other terms and conditions of the appointment/company policy as revised from time to time.

How to Apply Online for RITES Engineer Recruitment 2026?

1. Before applying, ensure you satisfy the eligibility conditions and requirements for the post.
2. Visit the Career Section of the RITES website, www.rites.com, and apply online in the prescribed registration format.
3. Note down the Registration Number generated on the online form after submission, and quote it in all further communication with RITES Ltd.
4. Carefully fill in the Identity Proof details and ensure the same document will be available for verification later, if called.
5. Upload all required documents under the "Upload Document" section of the application form.
6. Make the online payment under the "Make Payment" section and download the final application form after successful payment.

Applications without successful fee payment will be treated as incomplete and summarily rejected. Hard copies of documents should not be sent to RITES by post or courier.

RITES Engineer Recruitment 2026 - Documents Required

Candidates must upload the following documents during the online application:

• High School certificate as proof of Date of Birth
• Certificates and mark sheets of all semesters/years for all claimed qualifications (Xth, XIIth, Diploma/Graduation/Post-Graduation)
• Percentage Conversion Document issued by the University/Institute (wherever applicable)
• EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD Certificate in the prescribed Government of India format (wherever applicable)
• Proof of Identity and Address (Passport, Voter ID, Driving Licence, Aadhaar Card, etc.)
• PAN Card
• Proof of each period of claimed experience (offer letter, joining order, relieving letter, service certificate, relevant pay slips) submitted as a single PDF in chronological order
• Any other document required in support of candidature and claims made in the application form

Candidates must ensure scanned copies are clear and visible; failure to upload the necessary documents can lead to cancellation of candidature. At the time of document verification/interview, self-attested photocopies of these documents (in a specified order, along with a recent passport-size colour photograph) must be produced, along with two duly filled copies of Annexure-A (Documents Submission Checklist).

RITES Engineer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process consists of the following stages:

1. Document Scrutiny/Verification: All candidates who successfully submit the online application are provisionally allowed to appear for document scrutiny to verify their eligibility for the applied post.
2. Interview: Shortlisted/eligible candidates are called for an interview, which carries a weightage of 100% - split as Technical & Professional proficiency (65%) and Personality, Communication & Competency (35%).

A minimum of 60% marks in the interview is required for UR/EWS candidates (50% for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD candidates against reserved posts) to be considered for placement on the panel; there is no separate minimum qualifying mark in the aggregate. RITES Ltd. reserves the right to shortlist the number of candidates for interview out of the eligible pool, and may conduct the written test, document verification, or interview from its Regional Offices as per requirement. Candidates may opt to appear for the interview in Hindi or English. Selected candidates must also be found medically fit as per RITES' Standards of Medical Fitness before final appointment.

Interview Venue

Candidates must indicate their preferred interview location at the time of application; the exact date and location will be communicated at the time of admit card issuance.

RITES Recruitment 2026 - Important Instructions

• Management reserves the right to cancel, restrict, enlarge, modify, or alter the selection/recruitment process at any stage without prior notice.
• The number of vacancies may vary.
• Departmental candidates of RITES and candidates working in Government Departments/PSUs can join only after being properly relieved from their parent organisation.
• Any corrigendum or addendum to this advertisement will be displayed only on the official RITES website; applicants should keep checking for updates.
• An offer letter is not accepted as proof of experience - a joining and relieving order or experience certificate is required.
• Legal jurisdiction for any dispute will be Delhi.
• No fares, TA, or DA will be payable to candidates.
• Age, experience, and all other eligibility criteria are reckoned as on the cut-off date, 14.09.2026, with no relaxation on this account.
• Candidates should submit only one application per vacancy; an application once submitted cannot be altered. Candidates may apply for multiple vacancies separately, where applicable.
• Queries must be sent only to [email protected], quoting the VC No., Registration/Roll No., candidate's full name in block letters, and a valid email address; queries related to information already available in the advertisement will not be entertained.

Candidates holding Diploma or Degree qualifications in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering can also explore more Engineering Government Jobs and Technical Government Jobs available across India. Candidates looking for opportunities in Government of India enterprises can also explore the latest PSU Government Jobs and Railway Government Jobs. Applicants with NDT and testing experience can check more Engineer Jobs, Diploma Government Jobs, and Mechanical Engineering Jobs matching their qualification.