
RITES Recruitment 2026 | www.rites.com. | Team Leader, Project Engineer, Junior Engineer | 48 Posts | BE/ B.Tech/ Diploma | Kerala | Last Date: 26th February 2026
The Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) Recruitment 2026 for posts of 48 Team Leader, Project Engineer and Junior Engineer. Candidates with Any Bachelors Degree, B.Tech/B.E, Diploma Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 22-01-2026, and closes on 26-02-2026. The candidate shall apply online through RITES website, www.rites.com
RITES Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company | Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) |
| About Company | Government of India Enterprise was established in 1974, under the aegis of Indian Railways. RITES is incorporated in India as a Public Limited Company under the Companies Act, 1956 and is governed by a Board of Directors which includes persons of eminence from various sectors of engineering and management. |
| Official Website | www.rites.com |
| Company Type | PSU |
| Position |
Team Leader, Project Engineer and Junior Engineer Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 48 Posts |
| Experience | Experienced |
| Salary | Rs. 4.14 LPA to Rs. 19.85 LPA |
| Job Location | Job Location: Kerala (Project Sites) + Interview in Gurugram & Thiruvananthapuram |
| Last Date | 26th February 2026 |
RITES Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| VC No. | Post Name | Total |
| CP/01/26 | Team Leader (Safety) | 1 |
| CP/02/26 | Team Leader (Civil) | 2 |
| CP/03/26 | Team Leader (MEP) | 2 |
| CP/04/26 | Team Leader (QC) | 4 |
| CP/05/26 | Project Engineer (Civil) | 2 |
| CP/06/26 | Project Engineer (MEP) | 6 |
| CL/01/26 | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 21 |
| CL/02/26 | Junior Engineer (MEP) | 10 |
| Grand Total | 48 | |
Eligibility Criteria for RITES Recruitment 2026:
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Team Leader (Safety) – CP/01/26
- Qualification: Full time Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
- Experience: Minimum 15 years’ experience in high rise buildings/KWA projects/Irrigation/shore protection/Harbour projects with experience of managing and working in the field of health and safety
- Essential: Candidates should hold OSHA or NEBOSH certification
Team Leader (Civil) – CP/02/26
- Qualification: Full time Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
- Experience: Minimum 15 years’ experience in high rise buildings/KWA Projects with experience in handling engineering aspects including interface coordination
Team Leader (MEP) – CP/03/26
- Qualification: Full time Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent OR Full time Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Experience: Minimum 15 years’ experience in high rise building projects/KWA projects with experience in handling engineering and overall coordination
- Essential: Should have a good knowledge in Electrical/HVAC/Fire fighting ELV & Plumbing system including interface coordination
Team Leader (QC) – CP/04/26
- Qualification: Full time Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
- Experience: Minimum 15 years’ experience in high rise building projects/KWA projects with experience in the field of quality control
- Essential: Shall possess experience in quality assurance/control, auditing design projects, developing QMS, and inspection/testing/product conformity. The concerned should be a Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
Project Engineer (Civil) – CP/05/26
- Qualification: Full time Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
- Experience: Minimum 7 years’ experience in Building/water supply/shore protection works/waterways/irrigation/Harbour, etc.
Project Engineer (MEP) – CP/06/26
- Qualification: Full time Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent OR Full time Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Experience: Minimum 7 years’ experience in Electrical/HVAC/Fire fighting ELV & Plumbing system including interface coordination
Junior Engineer (Civil) – CL/01/26
- Qualification: Full time Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering OR Full Time Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Experience: Minimum 7 years’ experience for diploma holders and 05 years for degree holders, with specific experience in relevant project category (Building/water supply/shore protection works/waterways/irrigation/Harbour)
Junior Engineer (MEP) – CL/02/26
- Qualification: Full time Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent OR Full Time Diploma in Engineering in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics
- Experience: Minimum 7 years’ experience for diploma holders and 05 years for degree holders, in electrical Engineering with specific experience in relevant project category (Building/water supply/shore protection works/waterways/irrigation/Harbour Electrical/HVAC/Fire Fighting, ELV & Plumbing systems)
Age Limit:
- Maximum Age Limit: 55 years as on the last date of application i.e. 26.02.2026
- Age Relaxation for SC/ST: 5 years
- Age Relaxation for OBC-NCL: 3 years
Selection Process for RITES Recruitment 2026:
- All candidates who successfully submitted their online application form shall be provisionally allowed to appear for Document Scrutiny/verification process
- The eligibility of the candidates with respect to the post applied will be verified during document scrutiny
- Thereafter, the shortlisted/eligible candidates shall be allowed to appear for Interview
- RITES Ltd. reserves the right to shortlist the number of candidates for selection out of eligible candidates
- Weightage Distribution: Interview – 100%
- Technical & Professional proficiency – 65%
- Personality, Communication & Competency – 35%
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Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- 60% marks for UR/EWS in interview
- 50% marks for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD against reserved posts in interview
Walk-in Interview Venues
- Venue 1: RITES Ltd., Shikhar, Plot No. 1, Sector – 29, Near IFFCO Chowk Metro Station, Gurugram – 122001, Haryana
- Venue 2: RITES LTD, Ground floor, Calsar Heather Punnen Road, Opposite Hilton Hotel, Statue, Thiruvananthapuram- 695001, Kerala
- Reporting Time: Between 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Application Fees:
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Category Fee Amount General/OBC Candidates NIL EWS/SC/ST/PWD Candidates NIL
Mode of Payment: Through Online (Debit card / Credit card etc.)
How To Apply for RITES Recruitment 2026?
- Interested candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria are required to apply online in the registration format available in the Career Section of RITES website, http://www.rites.com
- While submitting the online application, the system would generate ‘Registration No.’ on top of online form. Note down this “Registration No.” and quote it for all further communication with RITES Ltd.
- While filling up the required details, candidates are advised to carefully and correctly fill the details of “Identity Proof”
- After filling up the required details under the “Fill/Modify Application Form”, candidate should submit the application
- Documents to be Uploaded (Mandatory):
- High School certificate for proof of Date of Birth
- Certificates of Academic & Professional qualifications with mark sheets of all semesters/years (10th, 12th, Diploma/Degree/PG as applicable)
- Percentage Conversion Document (wherever applicable)
- EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD Certificate in prescribed format (wherever applicable)
- Proof of Identity & Address (Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, Aadhaar Card)
- PAN Card
- Proof of experience in chronological order (offer letter, joining order, relieving letter, service certificate, pay slips)
- Any other document required in support of candidature
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online using their official website on or before 26th February 2026
Apply Online: Click here
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here
| Event | Date |
| Commencement of submission of online application | 22.01.2026 |
| Last date of submission of online application | 26.02.2026 |
| Walk-in Interview for CP/01/26 to CP/06/26 | 23.02.2026 & 24.02.2026 |
| Walk-in Interview for CL/01/26 & CL/02/26 | 25.02.2026 to 27.02.2026 |
| Reporting Time for Walk-in Interview | 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
RITES Team Leader, Project Engineer, Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in RITES Recruitment 2026?
RITES has announced a total of 48 vacancies for various engineering positions including Team Leaders (9 posts), Project Engineers (8 posts), and Junior Engineers (31 posts) on contract basis for deployment at project sites in Kerala.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for RITES Engineering Recruitment 2026?
The last date for submission of online application for RITES Engineering Recruitment 2026 is 26th February 2026. The online application facility commenced on 22nd January 2026 and candidates can apply through the official website www.rites.com.
Q3. What is the salary range for RITES Engineering positions?
The salary varies by position: Team Leaders receive approximately Rs. 19.85 LPA, Project Engineers get Rs. 14.22 LPA, Junior Engineers with degree get Rs. 5.57 LPA (5 years experience), and Junior Engineers with diploma receive Rs. 4.14 LPA (7 years experience).
Q4. Is this a walk-in interview recruitment process?
Yes, this is a walk-in interview recruitment. Interviews will be conducted from 23rd to 27th February 2026 at two venues in Gurugram and Thiruvananthapuram. Candidates need to report between 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM on first come first served basis.
Q5. What is the application fee for RITES Recruitment 2026?
There is no application fee for any category. Both General/OBC and EWS/SC/ST/PWD candidates are exempted from paying any application fee for this recruitment process conducted by RITES Limited.










