Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES), a Government of India enterprise and multi-disciplinary consultancy organisation in transport and infrastructure, has invited applications for the post of Manager / Railway Design & Operation. There is a single vacancy, to be filled on immediate absorption basis from officials working in Indian Railways. The role involves railway operations, train scheduling, yard design and traffic management, and the selected officer can be posted anywhere in the country or abroad.
RITES Recruitment 2026 - Manager / Railway Design & Operation Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026VC No. 22/26 (D)
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
07 Nov
20 days left
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Last date 07 Nov 2026 · 20 days left
- Notification24 Sept
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About RITES Manager / Railway Design & Operation Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Rail India Technical and Economic Service
- Advertisement No.
- VC No. 22/26 (D)
- Post Name
- Manager / Railway Design & Operation
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Deputation
- Age Limit
- Up to 55 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Experience in Railway Operations, train scheduling, rake management, traffic management or related functional areas; good understanding of operating rules, yard design, station/yard layouts, signalling and block working; ability to prepare operation plans, assessment and technical reports, coordination and interdepartmental liaison; proficiency in MS Office.
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 50,000 - 1,60,000 per month (IDA pay scale)
Vacancy Breakdown
Manager / Railway Design & Operation
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Manager / Railway Design & Operation | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Manager / Railway Design & Operation - Qualification and Experience
Eligibility: Railway officials working in pay level 7 as per 7th CPC. Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from recognised university. Experience: Experience in Railway Operations, Train scheduling, rake management, traffic management or related functional areas. Good understanding of operating rules, yard design, station/yard layouts, signalling, block working etc. Ability to prepare operation plans, assessment and technical reports, coordination, interdepartmental liaison. Proficiency in MS Office.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Manager / Railway Design & Operation - Qualification and Experience | Eligibility: Railway officials working in pay level 7 as per 7th CPC. Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from recognised university. Experience: Experience in Railway Operations, Train scheduling, rake management, traffic management or related functional areas. Good understanding of operating rules, yard design, station/yard layouts, signalling, block working etc. Ability to prepare operation plans, assessment and technical reports, coordination, interdepartmental liaison. Proficiency in MS Office. |
Age Limit
Maximum 55 years as on the last date of submission of application (07-11-2026)
Application Fee
All Categories
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Scrutiny on 100 Point Scale
Candidature is assessed on a 100 point scale covering educational qualification, vigilance/D&AR record, APAR performance, work experience, length of service and overall suitability.
- 2Merit List
Candidates securing 75% or above are considered qualified and are placed in the merit list in order of merit.
Salary Structure
Rs. 50,000 - 1,60,000 per month (IDA pay scale)
How to Apply
- 1Prepare the application in the prescribed proforma with complete bio-data covering personal details, educational qualifications and experience.
- 2Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof and a recent passport-size photograph.
- 3Get the application forwarded through the respective Competent Authority with No Objection, Vigilance/D&AR records and ACRs/APARs for the past five years.
- 4Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
- 5Email the forwarded application and documents to [email protected] so that it reaches by 07-11-2026.
- 6Optionally send an advance copy of the application with a detailed CV directly to the same email address.
- 7Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Application in prescribed proforma
•Detailed CV
•Self-attested educational certificates
•Experience certificates
•ID proof
•Recent passport-size photograph
•No Objection certificate
•Vigilance/D&AR records
•ACRs/APARs for the past five years
Important Details
- The post is filled on an immediate absorption basis and is open only to officials working in Indian Railways on a regular or permanent cadre in Pay Level 7 of the 7th CPC.
- Applications must be forwarded through the respective Competent Authority and must clearly mention No Objection, Vigilance/D&AR records with details of any penalties imposed, and ACRs/APARs for the past five years with the grading or score.
- An advance copy of the application in the prescribed proforma with a detailed CV may be sent directly by email, but if the forwarded application and required documents do not reach within the stipulated period the advance copy will not be considered.
- No request for extension of time will be entertained.
- Candidates switching from 8th CPC CDA pay scales to 4th PRC IDA pay scales on absorption get the benefit of one fitment only, with final fixation done after implementation of the 4th PRC report, if any.
- RITES reserves the right to cancel or modify the number of vacancies.
Weightage Distribution for Immediate Absorption
Educational Qualification
Points: 20
Remarks: Basic/Minimum Qualification (Degree in the relevant discipline) 15; each relevant additional qualification such as M.Tech or MBA gets 1 point each, maximum 5
Vigilance/DAR
Points: 10
Remarks: No vigilance history during the entire career 10; cases closed without any action 10; cases closed with minor penalty action 7.5; cases closed with major penalty action 5
Performance in Service (APARs for 5 years)
Points: 25
Remarks: OS 5, VG 4, G 3, G+F 3.5, Av 2, BA 1
Work Experience
Points: 15
Remarks: Person with varied and most relevant experience gets more points, to be decided by the Selection Committee
Length of Service
Points: 10
Remarks: 5 years of service experience in relevant discipline; each additional year of experience in relevant discipline 1 point each, maximum 5
Overall Suitability
Points: 20
Remarks: Domain knowledge and managerial competence, to be decided by the Selection Committee
Total
Points: 100
| Criteria | Points | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | 20 | Basic/Minimum Qualification (Degree in the relevant discipline) 15; each relevant additional qualification such as M.Tech or MBA gets 1 point each, maximum 5 |
| Vigilance/DAR | 10 | No vigilance history during the entire career 10; cases closed without any action 10; cases closed with minor penalty action 7.5; cases closed with major penalty action 5 |
| Performance in Service (APARs for 5 years) | 25 | OS 5, VG 4, G 3, G+F 3.5, Av 2, BA 1 |
| Work Experience | 15 | Person with varied and most relevant experience gets more points, to be decided by the Selection Committee |
| Length of Service | 10 | 5 years of service experience in relevant discipline; each additional year of experience in relevant discipline 1 point each, maximum 5 |
| Overall Suitability | 20 | Domain knowledge and managerial competence, to be decided by the Selection Committee |
| Total | 100 | — |
Place of Posting
The official can be posted anywhere in the country or abroad as per requirement.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (0124) 2571666
Frequently Asked Questions
Can officials from organisations other than Indian Railways apply for this post?
No. The vacancy is open only to officials working in Indian Railways on a regular or permanent cadre in Pay Level 7 of the 7th CPC.
Can an advance copy of the application be sent directly by the candidate?
Yes, an advance copy in the prescribed proforma with a detailed CV may be emailed directly for record, but the application must also be forwarded through the Competent Authority within the deadline or it will not be considered.
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