RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 24 Posts

RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026

RITES Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has released RITES Recruitment 2026 for 24 Assistant Manager (Mechanical) posts on a regular basis (VC No. RG/11/26). This is a golden opportunity for candidates with a full-time Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 2 years of post-qualification experience.

RITES Recruitment 2026 Quick Overview

Important Dates for RITES Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026

Candidates applying for RITES Recruitment 2026 should note that the same date range applies to both the online application and the online fee payment.

The exact date, time, and venue of the written test and interview will be communicated separately to shortlisted candidates and are not yet announced in the notification.

RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) Vacancy Details 2026

RITES Recruitment 2026 covers a total of 24 Assistant Manager (Mechanical) vacancies, distributed across categories as shown below. One post is reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) on a horizontal basis, and the total includes backlog vacancies.

PwBD Category-Wise Breakup (1 Vacancy)

RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates wondering whether they qualify for RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026 can check the educational qualification, experience, and age limit requirements below.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must hold a full-time Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Technology in Mechanical, Production, Production & Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical/Railways, Mechatronics & Automobile, or a combination of the above disciplines in part or whole.
• UR/EWS candidates (and SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD candidates applying against unreserved posts) need a first-class degree or a minimum of 60% marks.
• Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD, as applicable) need a minimum of 50% marks for consideration against reserved posts.
• The degree must be recognized by AICTE and awarded by a University established under an Act of Parliament/State legislature, or a Deemed University under the UGC Act, 1956. Sections A & B of the Institution of Engineers (India) examination, treated as equivalent to a degree by the Government of India, are also accepted.

Experience Requirement

Candidates need a minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience in production or mechanical maintenance or other mechanical engineering areas, gained while working at a project site, factory, or plant. Apprenticeship training under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961, in the relevant discipline will be considered towards the minimum experience.

Age Limit

The upper age limit for RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026 is 32 years as on the last date of application submission (17 August 2026).

RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) Selection Process 2026

Selection for RITES Recruitment 2026 involves three stages - a written test, document scrutiny, and an interview - with a fixed weightage split between the written test and interview.

1. Written Test: Consists of 125 objective-type questions (1 mark each, 2.5 hours, no negative marking). Minimum 50% for UR/EWS (45% for reserved posts) to qualify.
2. Document Scrutiny: Shortlisted candidates based on written test results will have their documents verified.
3. Interview: Candidates called in a 1:6 ratio. Weightage: Written Test – 60%, Interview – 40% (Technical & Professional proficiency: 30, Personality, Communication & Competency: 10). Minimum 60% in interview for UR/EWS (50% for reserved posts) to be empanelled.

Written Test Venue & Centres

Candidates must give two preferences for their choice of written test centre at the time of online application. Centres include Delhi/Gurgaon, Kolkata, Bangalore, Mumbai, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar.

RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) Written Test Syllabus

The written test syllabus for the Mechanical discipline covers core mechanical engineering subjects, similar in scope to the GATE Mechanical syllabus, including:

• Applied Mechanics and Design
• Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences
• Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing Processes
• Testing of Materials
• Material Science

RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) Salary and Pay Scale 2026

The pay scale for the post is ₹40,000–1,40,000. In addition to Basic Pay, selected candidates will receive DA, fixed/variable allowances, Performance Related Pay, medical facilities, HRA/lease accommodation, and a superannuation package including PF contribution, Gratuity, and Post Retirement Medical Scheme.

RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) Application Fee 2026

The application fee must be paid online at the time of application submission and varies by category:

The fee charged from SC/ST/PwBD candidates during online application will be refunded upon their participation in the further selection process.

How to Apply for RITES Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website www.rites.com from 17 July 2026 to 17 August 2026. Candidates are advised to read the full notification carefully before applying and ensure all required documents are uploaded correctly.