RITES Limited, a Navratna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, is hiring a Senior Manager (Mechanical), Bulk Material Handling Expert, on contract. There is one vacancy, open to candidates anywhere in India. The role involves designing and optimising bulk material handling systems for transport and infrastructure consultancy projects, with posting as per company requirements.
RITES Senior Manager (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026
Posted 06 Oct 2026Updated 06 Oct 2026CP/07-R2/26
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1
Last Date
02 Nov
15 days left
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Last date 02 Nov 2026 · 15 days left
- Notification06 Oct
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About RITES Senior Manager (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Rail India Technical and Economic Service
- Advertisement No.
- CP/07-R2/26
- Post Name
- Senior Manager (Mech.)- Bulk Material Handling Expert
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Selected candidates shall be liable for posting anywhere in India as per Company requirements)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Minimum 06 years' experience in designing and optimizing bulk material handling systems, with ability to develop process flow diagrams, capacity calculations and optimization studies; well-versed in conveyors, stackers, reclaimers, ship loaders/unloaders, silos, wagon tipplers and rapid loading systems; experience in cost estimation, budgeting and lifecycle analysis of CAPEX and OPEX.
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 60,000 - 1,80,000 (IDA scale)
- Tenure
- One year initially, extendable until completion of the assignment subject to mutual consent and satisfactory performance
Vacancy Breakdown
Senior Manager (Mech.)- Bulk Material Handling Expert
1
UR 1OBC 0SC 0ST 0EWS 0
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Manager (Mech.)- Bulk Material Handling Expert | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Senior Manager (Mech.)- Bulk Material Handling Expert - Qualification and Experience
Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Technology in Mechanical / Production / Production & Industrial / Manufacturing / Mechanical / Railways / Mechatronics & Automobile or any of the above combinations in part or whole. Minimum of 06 years' experience in designing and optimizing bulk material handling systems. Ability to develop process flow diagrams, capacity calculations, and optimization studies. The expert must be well-versed in material handling systems like conveyors, stackers, reclaimers, ship loaders/unloaders, silos, wagon tipplers, and rapid loading systems, with proven capability in project lifecycle management from feasibility to commissioning. Experience in cost estimation, budgeting, and lifecycle analysis of CAPEX and OPEX. UR/EWS candidates (and SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD candidates applying against unreserved posts) need first class degree or minimum 60% marks; reserved category candidates need at least 50% marks for consideration against reserved posts.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Senior Manager (Mech.)- Bulk Material Handling Expert - Qualification and Experience | Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Technology in Mechanical / Production / Production & Industrial / Manufacturing / Mechanical / Railways / Mechatronics & Automobile or any of the above combinations in part or whole. Minimum of 06 years' experience in designing and optimizing bulk material handling systems. Ability to develop process flow diagrams, capacity calculations, and optimization studies. The expert must be well-versed in material handling systems like conveyors, stackers, reclaimers, ship loaders/unloaders, silos, wagon tipplers, and rapid loading systems, with proven capability in project lifecycle management from feasibility to commissioning. Experience in cost estimation, budgeting, and lifecycle analysis of CAPEX and OPEX. UR/EWS candidates (and SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD candidates applying against unreserved posts) need first class degree or minimum 60% marks; reserved category candidates need at least 50% marks for consideration against reserved posts. |
Age Limit
Maximum 40 years as on 02-11-2026
Age Relaxation
SC/ST 5 years, OBC-NCL 3 years, PwBD 10 years (in addition to the relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL)
Application Fee
All Candidates
Rs. 600
Selection Process
- 1Written Test
125 objective type questions carrying one mark each for 2.5 hours; no negative marking; PwBD candidates get a compensatory time of 50 minutes; minimum 50% marks for UR/EWS and 45% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD against reserved posts to qualify for further consideration.
- 2Interview
Candidates called in the ratio of 1:6 to the number of vacancies; technical and professional proficiency 30 marks and personality, communication and competency 10 marks; minimum 60% marks for UR/EWS and 50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD against reserved posts; can be taken in Hindi or English.
- 3Document Verification
Educational qualification and experience claims are verified from original documents at the appropriate stages.
- 4Medical Examination
Appointment is subject to being found medically fit as per RITES Rules and Standards of Medical Fitness for the post.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:6
Exam Pattern
2.5 HoursObjective type written testNegative: No negative marking
Objective type questions
125 questions · 125 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective type questions | 125 | 125 | — |
Salary Structure
Rs. 60,000 - 1,80,000 (IDA scale)
Basic pay and DA, fixed/variable allowances at 23% of basic pay, HRA/Lease, PF contribution, gratuity as per the Payment of Gratuity Act, leave, maternity leave, medical facility, accident/death insurance and leave encashment as per company rules applicable to contract employees.
How to Apply
- 1Register online in the registration format available in the Career Section of the RITES website.
- 2Note down the generated Registration No. and quote it for all further communication.
- 3Fill in the required details under the Fill/Modify Application Form.
- 4Upload all required documents under the Upload Document section.
- 5Make the online payment under the Make Payment section.
- 6Download the final application form and keep a copy to carry at the selection stage.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•High School certificate for proof of date of birth
•Certificates of academic and professional qualifications with mark sheets of all semesters/years
•Percentage conversion document
•EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD certificate
•Proof of identity and address
•PAN card
•Proof of each period of experience claimed
Important Details
- The post is unreserved
- SC/ST/PwBD candidates pay the full fee at application and get it refunded after participating in the further selection process, by credit to the source account after deducting GST and bank charges.
- Empanelment against the vacancy does not guarantee selection or a right to the job; offers are issued only based on project or company requirement.
- Appointment is subject to medical fitness as per RITES Rules and Standards of Medical Fitness.
- The period of training (except on-the-job training), internship, teaching, academic, fellowship and PhD research experience is not counted as experience.
- Departmental candidates of RITES and candidates working in Government Departments/PSUs must be properly relieved from their parent organization before joining.
- Date of acquiring the qualification is the earliest of the last day of the month in which the final examination was held, the date of declaration of result, the date of issuance of final marksheet or the date of issuance of degree.
Written Test Centres
1
City: Delhi/Gurgaon
2
City: Kolkata
3
City: Bangalore
4
City: Mumbai
5
City: Hyderabad
6
City: Guwahati
| S. No. | City |
|---|---|
| 1 | Delhi/Gurgaon |
| 2 | Kolkata |
| 3 | Bangalore |
| 4 | Mumbai |
| 5 | Hyderabad |
| 6 | Guwahati |
Syllabus for Written Test
- Fundamentals of Bulk Material Handling
- Crushing Systems
- Belt and Pipe Conveyor Design
- Storage and Stockpile Systems
- Wagon Tippler and Wagon Rapid Loading Systems
- Stacker-Reclaimer, Ship Loader and Ship Unloader
- Silo Design
- Ash Handling Plant (Power Plant Application)
PwBD Suitability and Concessions
The post is identified for Locomotor disability (OA, OL) with functional classification S, ST, BN, W, SE, MF, C, R, W and RW. PwBD candidates with not less than 40% of the relevant disability are eligible for 10 years relaxation in the upper age limit, whether or not the post is reserved, and can apply even if no vacancy is reserved for them.
Selection Weightage
Written Test
Weightage: 60%
Interview - Technical & Professional proficiency
Weightage: 30%
Interview - Personality, Communication & Competency
Weightage: 10%
Total
Weightage: 100%
| Parameter | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Written Test | 60% |
| Interview - Technical & Professional proficiency | 30% |
| Interview - Personality, Communication & Competency | 10% |
| Total | 100% |
Contact
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Phone: 011-33557000 (Extension Code 13221)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there negative marking in the RITES written test?
No. There is no negative marking, so no marks are deducted for an incorrect answer.
Can the interview be taken in Hindi?
Yes. Candidates have the option to appear for the interview in either Hindi or English.
Is the appointment permanent?
No. The appointment is purely on contract for one year initially, extendable until the assignment is completed.
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