RITES Ltd., a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has released a large-scale recruitment notification for the engagement of engineering professionals on a contract basis. The company is inviting online applications for over 600 Senior Technical Assistant positions in various disciplines across India. This is an excellent opportunity for diploma holders and graduates with relevant experience to join a premier multi-disciplinary consultancy organization. The written test for all positions will be conducted on November 23, 2025.
Job Details
| Organization | RITES Limited (A Govt. of India Enterprise) |
| Job Title | Senior Technical Assistant |
| Employment Type | Contract Basis |
| Total Vacancies | 600+ |
| Application Start Date | 14-10-2025 |
| Application End Date | 12-11-2025 |
| Location | Across India (North, East, West, South regions) |
| Application Method | Online |
| Official Site | www.rites.com |
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VC No. M/61/25 to M/88/25
Post and Vacancy Details
| Discipline | Total Vacancies |
| Senior Technical Assistant (Civil) | 465 |
| Senior Technical Assistant (Mechanical) | 65 |
| Senior Technical Assistant (Electrical) | 27 |
| Senior Technical Assistant (Metallurgy) | 13 |
| Senior Technical Assistant (Chemical) | 11 |
| Senior Technical Assistant (Chemistry) | 11 |
| Senior Technical Assistant (S&T) | 8 |
Salary Details
The selected candidates will receive a remuneration package based on their experience. The approximate compensation is as follows :
- Basic Pay: ₹16,338 per month
- Gross Monthly CTC: ₹29,735
- Annual CTC: Approximately ₹3,56,819
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have the following qualifications. Higher qualifications (Degree/PG Degree) in the same discipline are also eligible.
- Senior Technical Assistant (Civil): Full-time Diploma in Civil Engineering.
- Senior Technical Assistant (Electrical): Full-time Diploma in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
- Senior Technical Assistant (S&T): Full-time Diploma in Engineering in Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Control/Electronics & Instrumentation/Electrical & Instrumentation/Electronics.
- Senior Technical Assistant (Mechanical): Full-time Diploma in Mechanical/Production/Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Automobile Discipline.
- Senior Technical Assistant (Metallurgy): Full-time Diploma in Metallurgy Engineering.
- Senior Technical Assistant (Chemical): Full-time Diploma in Chemical/Petrochemical/Chemical Technology/Petrochemical Technology/Plastic Engineering Technology/Food/Textile/Leather Technology.
- Senior Technical Assistant (Chemistry): Full-time B.Sc. in Chemistry.
- A minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field is required for all posts.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit for the post of Senior Technical Assistant is 40 years as of the last date of application submission (12.11.2025). Relaxations are applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of two phases :
- Written Test: A written test with 100% weightage will be conducted. The test will have 125 objective-type questions to be completed in 2.5 hours. There will be no negative marking.
- Document Scrutiny: Candidates who qualify in the written test will be called for document verification based on the information and documents uploaded in their online application.
How to Apply
- Visit the official RITES website:
www.rites.com. - Go to the “Career” section and find the online registration link.
- The online application portal is open from October 14, 2025, to November 12, 2025.
- Fill out the application form carefully and correctly.
- Upload all required documents, including proof of date of birth, academic qualifications, experience certificates, and category certificates (if applicable).
- Pay the application fee online. The fee is ₹300 for General/OBC candidates and ₹100 for EWS/SC/ST/PWD candidates.
- Submit the application and download a copy for future reference.
Instructions
- The appointment is purely on a contract basis, initially for one year, and extendable based on project requirements and performance.
- A candidate can apply for only one vacancy (VC No.).
- The written test for all vacancies will be conducted on the same date and time.
- Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying.
Important Dates
- Commencement of Online Application: 14-10-2025
- Last Date of Online Application: 12-11-2025
- Date of Written Test: 23-11-2025
Important Links
- Notification Link: Click Here
- Application Link: Click Here









