Overview for RITES Technical Assistant Recruitment
RITES Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has released multiple recruitment notifications for various technical positions on a contractual basis. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website from 01 August 2025 to 23 August 2025. The interested candidates can check the eligibility criteria and apply online from the official websites.

Important Dates
Event | Date |
Online Application Start Date | 01.08.2025 |
Last Date to Apply Online | 23.08.2025 |
Admit Card Release Date | 26.08.2025 |
Written Exam (Tentative) | 30.08.2025 |
Vacancy
Posts Name | Total posts |
---|---|
Senior Technical Assistant (VC No. CL/12-R1/25) | 32 |
Technical Assistant (VC No. CL/07-R1/25) | 19 |
Resident Engineer (VC Nos. CL/11-R1/25 and CL/08-R1/25) | 08 and 01 |
Application Fees
Category | Fees |
General/OBC | ₹300 + Taxes |
EWS/SC/ST/PwBD | ₹100 + Taxes (Refundable if appeared in exam) |
Vacancy Details
Salary
Post | Basic Pay (₹) | Gross Pay (₹) | CTC per Year (₹) |
Senior Technical Asst | 16,338 | 29,735 | 3,56,819 |
Technical Assistant | 16,338 | 29,735 | 3,56,819 |
Resident Engineer | 17,853 | 32,492 | 3,89,906 |
Exam Pattern
- Type: Objective (Multiple Choice)
- Total Questions: 125
- Marks per Question: 1
- Duration: 2.5 Hours
- Negative Marking: None
- Qualifying Marks:
- UR/EWS: 50%
- SC/ST/OBC/PwBD: 45%
- PwBD Extra Time: 50 minutes
Educational Qualification Details
Senior Technical Assistant
- Qualification: Full-time Diploma in Civil Engineering.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in PSC Sleeper Plant or RCC construction works.
Technical Assistant
- Qualification: Full-time Diploma in Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in inspection & supervision.
Resident Engineer
- Qualification: Full-time Diploma or Degree in Mechanical/Civil/Electrical/Instrumentation.
- Experience:
- VC CL/11-R1/25: Minimum 3 years in inspection.
- VC CL/08-R1/25: Minimum 5 years in construction/fabrication project.
Note: Minimum 50% marks (General/EWS) or 45% (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD). For Degree holders: Minimum 60% (General/EWS) or 50% (Reserved category).
Age Limit
Senior Technical Assistant / Technical Assistant / Resident Engineer Posts
Minimum Age of the Candidate: 21 Years
Maximum Age of the Candidate: 40 Years
However, relaxation in upper age limit for categories like SC/ST/OBC/PWBD etc. as per Govt. of India guidelines is applicable.
SC / ST – 5 Years
OBC – 3 Years
PWD – 10 Years
Syllabus
Common Subjects
- General Engineering Concepts
- General Awareness
- Current Affairs
- Aptitude & Reasoning
Technical Assistant (Mechanical/Metallurgy)
- Engineering Mechanics, Theory of Machines
- Manufacturing Processes, Welding, NDT
- Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics
- Material Science, CAD/CAM
- Inspection & Metrology
Senior Technical Assistant (Civil)
- Railway Engineering, Highway Engineering
- Surveying & GPS, Geotechnical Engineering
- Quantity Surveying, Contract & Tendering
- Environmental & Airport Engineering
Resident Engineer (Multi-Disciplinary)
- Core subjects of Mechanical/Civil/Electrical/Instrumentation
- Soil Mechanics, Structural Analysis & Design
- Project Management, Quality Control
- Building Construction, Smart Infrastructure
- Power Systems, Renewable Energy (for Electrical)
Selection Process
The selection process is step by step method written test, document scrutiny and then medical fitness test:
- Written Test (100% weightage)
- Document Scrutiny (only for qualified candidates)
- Medical Fitness Test
- Final Appointment
Important Documents
Before beginning your application, keep the following documents handy:
- Recent passport photo
- Resume/CV
- Class 10 Certificate (DOB proof)
- Diploma/Degree Certificates and Marksheets
- Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Passport etc.)
- PAN Card
- Work Experience Certificates
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
How to Apply
The candidates must apply online through the official RITES Limited website at www.rites.com, under the “Careers” section. Follow the steps below carefully:
- Online Registration
- Begin by completing the online registration form available in the “Career” section. Once submitted, the system will generate a unique Registration Number at the top of the application form. Note down this number carefully, as it will be required for all future correspondence with RITES Ltd.
- Filling Application Details
- While completing the form, ensure all details—especially those related to your Identity Proof—are entered correctly. The same identity proof must be available in original during later stages of the selection process.
- Final Submission
- After entering all the required details under the “Fill/Modify Application Form” section, review the information thoroughly and then submit the application.
- Preserve Application Copy
- After successful submission, download and print a copy of the application form. Keep this copy safely as it will be required during the selection process.
- Document Submission for Verification
- At the time of document scrutiny, candidates must submit a printed and signed copy of the online application form along with self-attested photocopies of the following documents, arranged in the order listed below
Important Links
Apply Online Start Date | 01.08.2025 | |||||
Apply Online Close Date | 23.08.2025 | |||||
DOWNLOAD NOTIFICATION | Senior Technical Assistant (CL_12-R1_25) / Resident Engineer (CL_11-R1_25) / Resident Engineer (CL_08-R1_25) / Technical Assistant (CL_07-R1_25) | |||||
Official Website | Click Here | |||||
Apply Online | Click Here |
FAQ
What is the exam date for these positions?
Tentatively 30th August 2025
Can Diploma holders apply for Resident Engineer?
Yes, if they meet the relevant experience criteria
What is the posting location for selected candidates?
Anywhere in India, including project sites in Maharashtra, Odisha, North Eastern States, etc