Recruitment Overview
Organisation: RITES Ltd. (Rail India Technical and Economic Service) — a Navratna Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Railways.
Post: Senior Technical Assistant (Mechanical)
Total Vacancies: 150 Posts
Advertisement / VC Nos.: M/121/25 to M/124/25
Application Mode: Online via the official RITES website.
Application Period: 09 December 2025 → 30 December 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
Written Test Date: 11 January 2026 (15:00 – 17:30)
Job Location: All-India (region-wise assignments: North, East, West, South)
Vacancy / Region-Wise Breakdown
Region Vacancies
North 50
East 75
West 10
South 15
Total 150
Candidates apply for one VC (vacancy code) only, even if eligible for more.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Full-time Diploma in Engineering or equivalent in one of the following:
Mechanical Engineering
Production Engineering
Manufacturing / Industrial / Production & Industrial Engineering
Mechanical & Automobile Engineering
The diploma must be recognized by AICTE/BTE / Government-approved institute.
Candidates with higher qualifications (Bachelor’s / Master’s in the same field) are also eligible.
Experience Requirement
Minimum 02 years of post-qualification experienced in relevant engineering discipline (mechanical/production etc.).
Periods of training, teaching, research, PhD, internships (except Apprenticeship as per law) are not counted as experience under this requirement.
Age Limit
Maximum Age: 40 years (as on 30 December 2025)
Age Relaxation: As per Govt. norms for SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / EWS / PwBD / Ex-SM etc.
Special relaxation provisions:
PwBD candidates eligible for extended age relaxation (10 yrs for general, extra for SC/ST & OBC).
Salary & Remuneration
Basic Pay: ₹16,338 per month
Gross Monthly CTC: Approx. ₹29,735 per month (indicative)
Actual CTC may vary by place of posting and experience; includes allowances like PF, medical benefits, leave, etc.
Selection Process
Phase-1: Written Test (Objective)
Date: 11 January 2026
Likely subjects: engineering aptitude, technical questions related to mechanical/production, general awareness & reasoning
Phase-2: Document Scrutiny / Verification
Documents verify educational credentials, experience claim, category certificates, etc.
Merit list prepared based on Written Test performance + eligibility compliance.
Important Dates
Event Date
Notification Release 10 December 2025
Online Applications Start 09 December 2025
Last Date to Apply 30 December 2025
Written Test 11 January 2026 (15:00 – 17:30)
Application Fee (Expected)
Per official norms:
General / OBC: ₹300 + GST
EWS / SC / ST / PwBD: ₹100 + GST
(Payable online only via cards / net banking.)
How to Apply
Visit RITES official recruitment portal: https://www.rites.com/career or the direct apply link on RITES site.
Register with valid email & mobile.
Fill detailed application form with personal, educational, and experience details.
Upload required documents (photo, diploma certificate, experience proof, category certificate).
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Submit before 30 Dec 2025 and print confirmation for future reference.
Documents Required at Application / Verification
Diploma Certificate & Marksheets
Experience Certificate (post-qualification)
Age proof (10th certificate)
Category certificate (if applicable)
PwBD / Ex-SM certificates (if applicable)
Recent passport photo & signature
Photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter / Driving licence)
Job Role & Work Profile
Senior Technical Assistant (Mechanical) typically supports:
Technical supervision in mechanical, manufacturing, and workshop sites
Field surveys & quality checks
Coordination with engineers and project teams
Report preparation & documentation
Supporting project execution phases
On-site inspections and technical assistance
Education Masters
This role gives hands-on exposure to infrastructure projects in the railway, transport, and related sectors.
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Why This Recruitment Matters
Govt PSU Job (RITES) — stable, secure, and reputable.
Good salary package (~₹29.7K CTC) for diploma engineers with experience.
Region-wise vacancies — increases opportunity for candidates across India.
Written exam + verification — merit-based and transparent.
Excellent
platform for career growth in infrastructure & engineering services.