RITES Senior Technical Assistant Jobs 2026 – 31 Posts
RITES Recruitment 2026 notification released for 31 Senior Technical Assistant posts. Diploma holders with 2 years of experience can apply online before 22 November 2026.
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RITES Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has released the official notification for Senior Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026. A total of 31 vacancies have been announced under Advertisement No. CL/12/26. Candidates possessing a full-time Diploma in Civil Engineering along with at least 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience can apply for this recruitment. The online application process will start on 02 November 2026, and the last date to submit the application form is 22 November 2026. The written examination is tentatively scheduled for 29 November 2026. RITES Senior Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 Check the complete recruitment details, including organization, vacancy distribution, salary, age limit, educational qualification, application fee, selection process and important dates before applying.
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Advertisement Details
RITES Limited has published the recruitment notification for Senior Technical Assistant posts under Advertisement No. CL/12/26.
| Advertisement No. | CL/12/26 |
| Advertisement Date | 02 Nov 2026 |
Basic Details
Check the basic recruitment information, including organization, post name, total vacancies, salary, qualification and age limit.
| Organisation | Rail India Technical and Economic Service |
| Designation | Senior Technical Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 31 |
| Salary | ₹26,218 - ₹39,137 |
| Qualifications | Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Age Limit | 18 - 40 Years (Age relaxation applicable as per government rules) |
Important Dates
Check the important dates for RITES Senior Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026, including online application, fee payment and written examination.
| Notification Date | 02 Nov 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 02 Nov 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 Nov 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | Will be informed soon |
| Answer Key Date | Will be informed soon |
| Exam Date | Will be informed soon |
| Result Date | Will be informed soon |
Vacancy Details
RITES Limited has announced 31 vacancies for Senior Technical Assistant posts. The category-wise vacancy distribution is given below.
| Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 14 |
| EWS | 03 |
| OBC (NCL) | 08 |
| SC | 04 |
| ST | 02 |
| Total | 31 |
PwBD Reservation: 02 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities on a horizontal basis, including 01 post under Category B and 01 post under Category C.
Posting Locations: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Lakshadweep. Selected candidates may also be posted anywhere in India according to company requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the educational qualification, minimum marks and work experience requirements specified in the RITES recruitment notification.
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Senior Technical Assistant | Full-Time Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised institution with a minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field of Engineering. Candidates possessing higher qualifications (Degree / PG Degree) in the same discipline are also eligible. |
Minimum Marks Requirement
- General / EWS candidates: Minimum 50% marks.
- SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / PwBD candidates applying against reserved posts: Minimum 45% marks.
- Reserved category candidates applying against unreserved posts must have at least 50% marks.
The period of training (except on-the-job training), internship, teaching, academic, fellowship and PhD research experience will not be counted as qualifying experience.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit is 40 years as on 22 November 2026.
Age Relaxation
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
Additional age relaxation for PwBD candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC-NCL categories will be applicable as per the official notification and Government of India rules.
Application Fee
Candidates must pay the prescribed application fee according to their category while submitting the online application form.
| General / OBC | ₹300/- + Applicable Taxes |
| EWS / SC / ST / PwBD | ₹100/- + Applicable Taxes |
| Payment Mode |
Candidates must pay the application fee through the online payment facility provided in the RITES application portal.
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SC/ST/PwBD candidates may receive a refund of the application fee after participating in the further selection process, subject to the conditions mentioned in the official notification. Applicable GST and bank charges will be deducted from the refund.
Selection Process
The selection process for RITES Senior Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 will consist of a written examination followed by document scrutiny and medical examination.
- Written Examination (125 Objective-Type Questions)
- Document Scrutiny
- Medical Examination
Written Examination Pattern
| Examination Type | Objective Type |
| Total Questions | 125 |
| Total Marks | 125 |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
| PwBD Compensatory Time | 50 Minutes |
Written Examination Syllabus
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 |
| Data Interpretation | 35 |
| Logical Reasoning | 35 |
| Basic Awareness / General Knowledge | 20 |
| Total | 125 |
Examination Centres
- Chennai
- Bangalore
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Secunderabad
Candidates must provide two examination centre preferences during the online application. The final centre will be allotted by RITES Limited.
Important Links
Find all important recruitment links, including the official notification PDF, online application form and official RITES website.
| Official Notification | Download Notification |
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Admit Card | Save post to get notification when available |
| Answer Key | Save post to get notification when available |
| Result | Save post to get notification when available |
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can follow the steps below to submit their online applications for RITES Senior Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026.
- Visit the official RITES website: https://www.rites.com.
- Open the Careers section on the official website.
- Find the Senior Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification (VC No. CL/12/26).
- Read the official notification carefully and check the eligibility conditions.
- Complete the online registration and note down the registration number.
- Fill in your personal details, educational qualifications and work experience.
- Upload all required documents and select two preferred examination centres.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed online payment facility.
- Submit the application form and download the final application form and payment invoice.
Candidates should retain a signed copy of the application form and registration number for future reference. Applications without successful fee payment will be treated as incomplete.
Documents Upload Guidelines
Candidates must upload clear and readable scanned copies of the required documents during the online application process. The notification does not specify separate file-size limits for these documents.
| Date of Birth Proof | High School / Class 10th Certificate |
| Educational Documents | Class 10th, Class 12th (if applicable), Diploma, Graduation and Postgraduation Certificates and Marksheets, as applicable. |
| Experience Documents | Offer Letter, Joining Letter, Relieving Letter, Experience Certificate, Salary Slips or Form 16, wherever applicable. |
| Category Certificate | EWS / SC / ST / OBC-NCL / PwBD Certificate, wherever applicable. |
| Identity Proof | Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport or Driving Licence. |
| Other Documents | PAN Card, Passport Size Photograph and Percentage Conversion Certificate, wherever applicable. |
Experience documents should be uploaded in a single PDF in chronological order, wherever applicable. Candidates must ensure that all scanned documents are clear and readable. Incorrect or incomplete documents may lead to rejection of candidature.
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