
RITES Senior Technical Assistant Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 600 Posts.
RITES Limited (Rail India Technical and Economic Service), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise, has announced the recruitment for the post of Senior Technical Assistant on a contract basis. This is a significant opportunity for experienced professionals in various engineering and science disciplines.
Key Recruitment Overview 📋
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) Limited |
| Post Name | Senior Technical Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 600 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Start Date | October 14, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fees | November 12, 2025 |
| Tentative Written Test Date | November 23, 2025 |
| Official Website | www.rites.com |
Vacancy Details by Discipline
A total of 600 vacancies are distributed across various technical disciplines:
| Discipline | Educational Qualification | Minimum Experience | Total Posts (Approx.) |
| Civil | Full-time Diploma in Civil Engineering | 2 Years | 465 |
| Electrical | Full-time Diploma in Electrical/ Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 2 Years | 27 |
| Mechanical | Full-time Diploma in Mechanical/ Production/ Manufacturing/ etc. Engineering | 2 Years | 65 |
| S&T (Signal & Telecommunication) | Full-time Diploma in S&T/Electronics/Instrumentation Engineering | 2 Years | 8 |
| Metallurgy | Full-time Diploma in Metallurgy Engineering | 2 Years | 13 |
| Chemical | Full-time Diploma in Chemical/ Petrochemical/ Plastic/ etc. Engineering/Technology | 2 Years | 11 |
| Chemistry | Full-time B.Sc. in Chemistry | 2 Years | 13 |
| Total | 600 |
Note: Candidates possessing higher qualifications (B.E./B.Tech/P.G. Degree) in the same discipline are also eligible to apply, provided they meet the minimum percentage criteria.
Eligibility Criteria For RITES POSTS
1. Educational Qualification & Percentage
Candidates must have a Full-time Diploma (or B.Sc. in Chemistry for the Chemistry post) in the relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
- General/EWS/OBC candidates applying against unreserved posts must have a minimum of 50% marks in the minimum educational qualification.
- Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD) applying against reserved posts must have at least 45% marks in the minimum educational qualification.
2. Age Limit (as on a specified cut-off date, typically the last date for submission)
- Maximum Age: 40 years
- Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PWD) as per Government of India rules.
3. Post Qualification Work Experience
- Candidates must have a minimum of 02 years of post-qualification work experience in the relevant domain/discipline.
- Experience in training, internship, teaching, or research fellowship will typically not be considered as work experience.
Selection Process & Salary
Selection Process
The selection process is based on two phases:
- Phase I: Written Test (100% Weightage): Candidates must appear for a Computer-Based Test (CBT). A minimum score is required to be considered for further selection (50% for UR/EWS and 45% for reserved categories against reserved posts).
- Phase II: Document Scrutiny: Candidates shortlisted based on the written test will be called for document verification.
Salary
- Gross Monthly CTC: Approximately ₹29,735/- (This is indicative, and the actual remuneration depends on the place of posting and other terms).
- Annual CTC (Approx.): ₹3,56,819/-
Application Details
Application Fee
The application fee must be paid online:
- General/OBC Candidates: ₹300/- + Taxes
- EWS/SC/ST/PwD Candidates: ₹100/- + Taxes
How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step) 📝
- Visit the Official Website: Go to www.rites.com.
- Navigate to Careers: Click on the ‘Career’ section on the homepage.
- Find the Advertisement: Locate the notification for “Engagement of Multiple Engineering Professionals on contract basis” (VC No. M/61-88/25) for Senior Technical Assistant posts and click on the ‘Online Registration’ link.
- Register: Complete the initial registration with basic details. A Registration Number will be generated. Note this down for all future correspondence.
- Log In and Fill Form: Log in using the registration number and complete the application form, ensuring all personal, educational, and experience details are filled accurately.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph and signature, along with all required supporting documents (age proof, educational certificates, experience certificates, category certificate, etc.).
- Pay Fee: Pay the requisite application fee online through the secure payment gateway.
- Final Submission: Review the application, submit the form, and take a printout of the final submission for your records.
