RITES Limited, a Navratna consultancy enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has invited expressions of interest for empanelment of International and National Experts for its Port Planning Expert (Team Leader/Project Manager), Port Related Logistics Expert and Transport Planner Expert positions. The number of posts has not been specified. Empanelled Experts may be deployed on a consultancy for a Land Use Optimization Study for the Port of Colombo in Sri Lanka, a project aimed at improving land utilization, operational efficiency and logistics integration at the port.
RITES Recruitment 2026 - Port Planning Expert, Logistics Expert and Other Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 2026RITES/AP/P&WR/EOI/Experts/2026/01
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Applications closed on 08 Oct 2026
- Notification30 Sept
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About RITES Expert Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Rail India Technical and Economic Service
- Advertisement No.
- RITES/AP/P&WR/EOI/Experts/2026/01
- Post Name
- Port Planning Expert (Team Leader/Project Manager), Port Related Logistics Expert and Transport Planner Expert
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Open to International and National Experts)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 60 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian and International
- Credentials Required
- Chartered / Recognition from an internationally accepted Civil Engineering related professional body (Port Planning Expert)
- Tenure
- Empanelment valid for two years, or until the Expert stops satisfying the REOI terms or there is a material change from the EOI Application, whichever is earlier
Vacancy Breakdown
Port Planning Expert (Team Leader/Project Manager)
Port Related Logistics Expert
Transport Planner Expert
Total0
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Port Planning Expert (Team Leader/Project Manager) | |
| Port Related Logistics Expert | |
| Transport Planner Expert | |
| Grand Total | 0 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Port Planning Expert (Team Leader/Project Manager)
- Qualification
- Bachelor's in Civil Engineering. Civil Engineer with Chartered / Recognition from an internationally accepted Civil Engineering related professional body. Expert in port facility planning.
- Experience
- Minimum 15 years experience in sector and minimum 15 years similar assignment; should have at least 15 years of firsthand experience in port infrastructure planning and execution in a major container port.
Transport Planner Expert
- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering / Transport Engineering. The name and nomenclature of the Bachelor's degree may differ across countries and RITES reserves all rights to decide whether this criterion is fulfilled.
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years experience in sector and minimum of 3 successfully completed projects of similar size. Similar size of projects refers to the volume of containerized cargo flows through the Indian Ocean, including Europe-Asia-Europe (23 million TEUs in 2024), Trans-Pacific (28.5 million TEUs in 2024) and Trans-Atlantic routes (7.9 million TEUs in 2024), and Sri Lanka handling over 25% of the regional container throughput.
Age Limit
Not more than 60 years as on the last date of submission of the EOI Application
Selection Process
- 1Examination of Applications
RITES checks that all requested documents are provided and complete and may ask applicants for clarifications within the time it specifies.
- 2Evaluation
RITES uses the inputs submitted in the Annexure-II forms and any clarifications, and reserves the right to assess the applicant's capability and capacity to perform.
- 3Empanelment
Applicants are empanelled and informed by e-mail; the first list is prepared from applications received up to 08.10.2026, 17:00 hrs and expanded later at intervals decided by RITES.
- 4Project-wise Shortlisting
While bidding for a project, RITES scrutinises the CVs of empanelled Experts against the project's RFP requirements.
- 5Negotiation and Consent
RITES interacts with shortlisted Experts, negotiates remuneration and obtains written consent on willingness and availability before submitting the bid.
- 6Engagement
Once the project is awarded to RITES, the Experts whose CVs were used in the bid are engaged for the project.
How to Apply
- 1Download and read the complete REOI document from the RITES website.
- 2Check that you meet the qualification, experience and age requirements for the position you are applying for.
- 3Prepare the EOI Application in the formats of Annexure-II with all supporting documents.
- 4Prepare the application in indelible ink and sign every page; initial any correction made.
- 5E-mail the complete application to [email protected] with copy to [email protected] and [email protected].
- 6Use the subject line: Empanelment of Experts for Preparation of a Land Use Optimization Study for the Port of Colombo.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Covering Letter (Form-I of Annexure-II)
•Specific Details (Form-II of Annexure-II) including self-attested copy of passport and income tax returns of the last 3 filed returns
•Detailed Curriculum Vitae (Form-III of Annexure-II) with colour photograph and contact address and phone/mobile number
•Educational qualification certificates
•Experience certificates
•Proof of date of birth
•Proof of qualifications
•Proof of memberships and training
•Proofs of experience
•Indicative remuneration details (Annexure-IV)
Important Details
- The REOI is for empanelment of Experts, not for direct appointment.
- Mere empanelment does not guarantee a job with RITES Limited
- Experts are engaged project-wise only if RITES wins the bid and the CV is used in it.
- The EOI Application is valid for 180 days from the date of submission.
- Applicants must not be blacklisted, debarred, banned or restricted by any Central or State Government department or PSU as on the date of submission, and any earlier blacklisting must be disclosed in Form-II.
- Misrepresentation or incorrect statements can lead to rejection of the application or cancellation of empanelment or engagement, with blacklisting or banning of business for up to three years.
- RITES may suspend, remove or terminate the empanelment of any Expert at any time without assigning any reason.
- The REOI is governed by the laws of India and the Courts at Delhi have exclusive jurisdiction.
Indicative Remuneration
The REOI does not fix a salary for any position. Annexure-IV asks each applicant to state the position interested, minimum qualification and experience, currency (INR or USD) and indicative expected remuneration per person per month (22 working days per month), excluding GST, on a monthly employment basis. RITES negotiates remuneration with shortlisted Experts and obtains written consent before submitting the bid.
Empanelment Validity
The EOI Application is valid for 180 days from the date of submission. Empanelment is valid for two years, or until the Expert stops satisfying the terms and conditions of the REOI and there is no material change from the EOI Application, whichever is earlier. Empanelment is a continuous process; applications after 08.10.2026, 17:00 hrs are evaluated at intervals decided by RITES Limited.
About the Assignment
Sri Lanka Ports Authority has invited proposals for consultancy services for the Preparation of a Land Use Optimization Study for the Port of Colombo, and RITES Limited has been shortlisted to submit its Request for Proposal. The assignment covers a land use survey of port and near-port land followed by a Land Use Optimization Plan for short-, medium- and long-term port and port-related logistics development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does empanelment guarantee a job with RITES Limited?
No. Mere empanelment does not guarantee a job. Empanelled Experts are considered for deployment against suitable positions, and are engaged only if RITES wins the project and their CV is used in the bid.
Can applications be submitted after 08.10.2026?
Yes. Empanelment is a continuous process, so applications can be submitted at any time. Those received after 08.10.2026, 17:00 hrs are evaluated at intervals decided by RITES Limited.
Can international experts apply?
Yes. The REOI is open to both International and National Experts, and a self-attested copy of the passport is required with the application.
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