Update: 2 November 2026
RITES Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has invited applications for Senior Technical Assistant posts in its Southern region. Under Vacancy Circular No. CL/12/26, a total of 31 posts will be filled on a contract basis, initially for 1 year and extendable till the completion of the assignment. Applications can be submitted online through the Career Section of rites.com from 2 November to 22 November 2026.
RITES Senior Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 — Short Information
| Organisation | RITES Limited (Navratna CPSE, Ministry of Railways) |
| Vacancy Circular No. | CL/12/26 |
| Post | Senior Technical Assistant (Civil) |
| Total Posts | 31 |
| Region | Southern region; posting in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Lakshadweep, and liable for posting anywhere in India as required |
| Engagement | Contract basis, initially 1 year |
Important Dates and Application Fee
| Application Starts | 2 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 November 2026 |
| Written Test (Tentative) | 29 November 2026, morning shift |
| Fee — General/OBC | Rs 300 + taxes |
| Fee — EWS/SC/ST/PwD | Rs 100 + taxes (SC/ST/PwD fee refunded after appearing, less GST/bank charges) |
Age Limit: Maximum age 40 years as on 22 November 2026. Relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC-NCL +3 years, PwBD +10 years in addition to SC/ST/OBC relaxation.
Category-wise Posts and Qualification
| UR | 14 |
| EWS | 3 |
| OBC (NCL) | 8 |
| SC | 4 |
| ST | 2 |
| Total | 31 |
There are also 2 PwBD horizontal posts (Cat-b 1, Cat-c 1). Qualification: full-time Diploma in Civil Engineering plus 2 years of post-qualification relevant experience; a Degree/PG in the same discipline is also eligible. Minimum marks: 50% for General/EWS and 45% for reserved categories.
Pay: Approximate monthly gross pay is Rs 39,137 in Bangalore, Rs 36,475 in X-class cities, Rs 30,808 in Y-class cities and Rs 26,218 in Z-class cities (basic Rs 20,644–26,624).
Selection Process
Selection is through a written test and document scrutiny, subject to medical fitness. The written test has 125 objective questions, 1 mark each, over 2.5 hours, with NO negative marking. Tentative centres are Chennai, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram and Secunderabad.
How to Apply
- Visit the Career Section of rites.com.
- Read Vacancy Circular CL/12/26 and open the online application link.
- Fill the details, pay the fee and submit the application.
Important Links
| Apply Online / Career Section | rites.com |
| Official Website / Notification CL/12/26 | rites.com |
GramSuvidha is a private information portal, not a government website. This information is for general information only; please read the official notification before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many posts are there in RITES Senior Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
A: 31 posts.
Q: What is the last date to apply?
A: 22 November 2026.
Q: When is the written test?
A: Tentatively on 29 November 2026, in the morning shift.
Q: Is there negative marking?
A: No.
Q: What is the qualification?
A: A full-time Diploma in Civil Engineering with 2 years of experience; a Degree/PG in the same discipline is also eligible.
