RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 24 Posts
RITES Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has invited online applications for 24 Assistant Manager (Mechanical) posts on a regular basis under Vacancy Circular No. RG/11/26. Mechanical engineering graduates with at least 2 years of hands-on outdoor work experience can apply through the official RITES website.
RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) 2026 at a Glance
| Organisation | RITES Limited (Navratna CPSE, Ministry of Railways) |
| Post | Assistant Manager (Mechanical) |
| VC No. | RG/11/26 |
| Total Vacancies | 24 (UR-12, EWS-2, OBC (NCL)-1, SC-5, ST-4; 1 post reserved for PwBD horizontally) |
| Application Mode | Online at rites.com |
| Application Window | 17 July 2026 to 17 August 2026 |
| Age Limit | 32 years as on 17 August 2026 |
| Pay Scale | ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 per month |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Technology, or in Mechanical, Production, Production & Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Railways, Mechatronics & Automobile, or any combination of the above disciplines, from a university or institution recognised by AICTE.
Experience
Minimum 2 years of post-qualification outdoor work experience in production, mechanical maintenance or other mechanical engineering areas. The candidate must have worked at a project site, factory or plant during this period; training, internship, teaching or research experience does not count towards this requirement.
Age Limit
Maximum 32 years as on 17 August 2026, the closing date. Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, 10 years for PwBD, and as applicable for Ex-Servicemen and RITES employees.
Marks Requirement
UR/EWS candidates (and reserved-category candidates applying against unreserved posts) need a first-class degree or minimum 60% marks. Reserved-category candidates applying against reserved posts need at least 50% marks.
Selection Process
- Written Test: 125 objective-type questions, one mark each, for 2.5 hours, with no negative marking. Qualifying marks are 50% for UR/EWS and 45% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD.
- Document Scrutiny: Based on written test results and the number of vacancies, shortlisted candidates are called for interview after verification of original documents.
- Interview: Candidates are called in the ratio of 1:6 to the number of vacancies. Final selection weightage is 60% for the written test and 40% for the interview.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹600 plus applicable taxes |
| EWS/SC/ST/PwBD | ₹300 plus applicable taxes |
The fee for SC/ST/PwBD candidates is refunded after their participation in the further selection process, after deducting bank and GST charges.
Pay and Benefits
Selected candidates will draw pay in the scale of ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000, fixed at the minimum of the scale, along with dearness allowance, performance-related pay, HRA or lease accommodation, medical facilities, and a superannuation package covering PF and Gratuity.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official RITES website at rites.com, go to the Career section, and click on the online registration link for “Assistant Manager (Mechanical) – VC No. RG/11/26”. Note the Registration Number generated on the form, fill in personal, educational, experience and category details, upload the required documents, and complete the fee payment before submitting. Applications close on 17 August 2026. Use our free Age Calculator to confirm you meet the 32-year age limit, and our JPG to PDF Converter and Compress PDF tools to prepare your certificates and marksheets for upload.
Official Notification
Download the Official RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) Notification PDF
Candidates should read the complete notification for the full selection weightage, category-wise reservation details and PwBD suitability before applying.