Rail India Technical and Economic Services (RITES), a Schedule-A Mini Ratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has announced the Manager Recruitment 2026 to hire experienced professionals for various managerial and related roles across India. This recruitment drive includes online and offline application opportunities for posts like Manager, Senior Manager, Assistant Manager and other specialist managerial posts in multiple engineering and planning disciplines.
Recruitment Overview
- Organization: RITES Limited (RITES) – Ministry of Railways PSU
- Post Name: Manager / Senior Manager / Assistant Manager / Deputy General Manager / Group General Manager (various disciplines)
- Job Location: Across India (roles available at headquarters and project locations nationwide)
- Application Mode: Online (main recruitment portal) and Offline for some specific manager roles through proper channel)
Vacancy Details
The 2026 RITES Manager recruitment includes a variety of posts with different numbers of vacancies and job specializations. Highlights include:
- Senior Manager
- Manager (general and discipline-specific)
- Manager (Civil / PPS / Coastal Modelling / Ports & Waterways)
- Assistant Manager (Port Planning, HR and other functions)
- Deputy General Manager (e.g., Civil-Marine Structural Expert, HR)
- Group General Manager (HR)
In one of the main notifications, a total of 18 managerial category posts were advertised covering these roles.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications
Educational and professional qualifications vary by post:
- Technical & Engineering Managers: Minimum BE/B.Tech or Master’s degree in relevant engineering fields such as Civil, Marine, Structural, Ocean, Transport Planning, etc.
- HR & Management Roles (Assistant Manager HR / General Manager HR): MBA/PGDM/PGDBM/PGDHRM or equivalent with HR/Personnel specialization.
- Other Managerial Roles: Qualifications aligned with job function (Masters degree, appropriate engineering degree, or relevant postgraduate qualification).
Experience Requirements
- Senior/Deputy/General Manager levels: typically require significant post-qualification experience (e.g., 8+ years for senior roles).
- Manager: Relevant experience in planning, design, project execution, or domain-specific technical/managerial work.
- Assistant Manager: Minimum experience post-qualification as prescribed in notification (varies by post).
Age Criteria
Age limits are post-specific, typically:
- Senior Manager: maximum around 38 years
- Manager: maximum around 35 years
- Assistant Manager: maximum around 32 years
- Group General Manager (HR): up to 53 years
- Deputy General Manager: around 41 years
Age relaxation is provided for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/ex-servicemen as per government rules.
Salary & Benefits
The monthly salary is competitive and depends on the level of the managerial post:
- Assistant Manager: approx. ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 per month
- Manager: approx. ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 per month
- Senior Manager: approx. ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 per month
- Group General Manager: higher pay bands as per grade and experience (up to ₹2,80,000/-)
The package may include allowances as per RITES/PSU norms.
Selection Process
The selection process for RITES Manager recruitment generally includes:
- Online Written Test / Screening Test – assess domain knowledge and general aptitude.
- Interview (Technical and HR) – shortlisted candidates are interviewed to evaluate skills and suitability.
- Document Verification and Medical Fitness – final stages before appointment offer.
How to Apply
- Visit official RITES website: rites.com and navigate to the Careers/Recruitment section.
- Find the relevant Manager 2026 Recruitment notification and read the official PDF carefully for eligibility details.
- Complete the online application form with personal, educational, and experience details.
- Upload scanned documents such as certificates, photograph, signature, and experience proofs.
- Pay the application fee if applicable (fee varies by post and category).
- Submit the form and save the application reference for future communication.
For specific offline managerial roles (for example, Manager — Railway Design & Operation), submission may be through proper channel with NOC and related service records.
Important Notes
- Before applying, candidates must read the official recruitment notification PDF to confirm detailed eligibility, post-wise age limits, and selection criteria.
- Ensure all uploaded documents are clear and correct to avoid rejection during screening or interview.
- Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee selection; performance in written test/interview is crucial.
RITES Manager Recruitment 2026 provides a significant opportunity for experienced professionals in engineering, HR, planning, and related disciplines to join a respected government-linked consultancy with projects across transport and infrastructure sectors.