RITES Recruitment 2026 — Assistant Manager, Apply now

RITES Limited, a Navratna central public sector enterprise, has invited online applications for 27 Assistant Manager (Mechanical) posts on a one-year contract under VC Nos. CL/09/26, CL/10/26 and CL/11/26: 14 AM-Mechanical-I, 10 AM-Mechanical-II and 3 AM-Mechanical-III. This is an experienced-hire recruitment, not an entry-level one: it needs 2 years (degree) or 8 years (diploma) of QA/QC/testing experience. Applications and fee payment close on 20 November 2026.

Who Should Apply

• AM-Mechanical-I (VC CL/09/26) — 14 posts: Full-time Diploma or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, with QA/QC/Testing experience
• AM-Mechanical-II (VC CL/10/26) — 10 posts: the same, plus ASNT or ISNT Level-II in Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
• AM-Mechanical-III (VC CL/11/26) — 3 posts: the same, plus ASNT or ISNT Level-II in Magnetic Particle Testing (MPT)

Vacancies by category:

The category figures add up to 27 for each post. The 2 PwBD posts are reserved horizontally, inside the 27.

Eligibility & Age Limit

Qualification: A full-time Diploma or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution or university. For unreserved posts, UR, EWS and SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD candidates applying against unreserved posts need a first class or at least 60% marks in the minimum qualification. Reserved candidates applying against reserved posts need at least 50%. [check] The source words this rule loosely, so check the exact marks rule in the notification.

Experience (QA/QC/Testing, preferably in steel plants and rolling, forging or casting industries):

Training (apart from on-the-job training), internship, teaching, academic, fellowship and PhD research time does not count as experience.

Age: Up to 40 years. Age, experience and all other conditions are counted as on the last date to apply, 20 November 2026. The source gives no age relaxation figures. [check] Check the notification. You can check your exact age as on the cut-off date.

Salary & Pay Scale

This is a contract on lump-sum remuneration, at the minimum of the pay scale: ₹24,258 basic pay and about ₹38,085 gross per month. The basic remuneration will be revised in line with minimum wages notified by the Central Government from time to time.

Important Dates

Application Fee

Pay online, and check that the invoice is generated after payment. For SC/ST/PwBD candidates, the fee is refunded after they take part in the selection process, less GST and bank charges, under the conditions in the notification. [check] Check the refund conditions.

How to Apply

1. Open the RITES website, https://www.rites.com/, and go to the Career section.
2. Open the advertisement for your VC number and read it fully.
3. Register and fill in the form with your personal, educational, experience and category details.
4. Choose two preferences for the written-test centre.
5. Upload the documents as instructed, pay the fee and check everything before final submission.
6. Download and keep a copy of your application and your registration number.

If your marks are in CGPA, convert your CGPA to a percentage, and attach the percentage conversion document where applicable. [check] The source gives no photo, signature or file size rules.

How Are Candidates Selected

Written Test (60% weightage): 125 objective questions in 2.5 hours, 1 mark each, with no negative marking. PwBD candidates get 50 minutes of compensatory time. The questions are about 35 on Quantitative Aptitude, 35 on Data Interpretation, 35 on Logical Reasoning and 20 on Basic Awareness/General Knowledge. There is no mechanical engineering subject in the reported syllabus. [check] Confirm this in the notification.

Interview (40% weightage): Candidates are shortlisted at 1:6 against the number of vacancies. The final merit combines the two stages in the 60:40 ratio.

Test centres (tentative): Chennai, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram and Secunderabad. RITES may allot a centre other than your choice.

Why This Job Matters

RITES is a Navratna central public sector enterprise that provides engineering consultancy to railways and other infrastructure sectors. These posts are quality assurance and testing roles at project sites, and the notification says selected candidates may be sent anywhere in India, although the source lists Tamil Nadu as the job location.

The FreshersLike Take

Best fit: A mechanical diploma holder with 8 years or a B.Tech with 2 years of QA/QC or testing experience, ideally with Level-II NDT certification, who wants a contract role at a Navratna PSU with a posting in Tamil Nadu.

Who should think twice: This is not for freshers or short-experience candidates, the contract is for one year at about ₹38,085 gross a month, and you can be posted anywhere in India, with no guaranteed deployment even after empanelment.

Practical tip: Pick the VC number carefully, because AM-Mechanical-II needs ASNT/ISNT Level-II in UT and AM-Mechanical-III needs it in MPT, while AM-Mechanical-I needs neither, and since the reported written test has no mechanical subject, practise aptitude, data interpretation and reasoning for the 60% written weightage.

Documents Required

• Class 10 certificate for proof of date of birth
• Academic and professional qualification certificates and mark sheets
• Percentage conversion document, where applicable
• EWS / SC / ST / OBC-NCL / PwBD certificate, where applicable
• Proof of identity and address
• PAN card
• Experience certificates and documents supporting the experience claimed
• ASNT/ISNT Level-II certificate, for AM-Mechanical-II and III

Upload clear, readable scans. Missing documents can lead to cancellation of candidature.

What Happens After Selection

The engagement is a contract for one year at first, extendable until the assignment ends, subject to mutual consent and satisfactory performance. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India. Empanelment does not guarantee selection or a right to employment, because deployment depends on the needs of the project or company.

Important Links

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Common Questions

What is the last date to apply for RITES AM-Mechanical 2026?

20 November 2026, for both the application and the fee. The portal opened on 30 October 2026.

How many vacancies are there?

27: 14 AM-Mechanical-I, 10 AM-Mechanical-II and 3 AM-Mechanical-III.

Can a fresher or a diploma holder apply?

Not a fresher. A diploma holder needs 8 years of QA/QC/testing experience, and a B.Tech holder needs 2 years.

What is the salary?

About ₹38,085 gross per month (₹24,258 basic) at the minimum of the scale, on a one-year contract.

Is there negative marking?

No. The 125-question written test has no negative marking.

What is the selection process?

A written test (60%) and an interview (40%), with 6 candidates shortlisted for each vacancy.

Is the application fee refundable?

For SC/ST/PwBD candidates it is refunded after they take part in the selection process, less GST and bank charges.

Is this a permanent job?

No. It is a contract engagement for one year, which may be extended.

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