Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES), a Government of India public sector enterprise and a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in transport and infrastructure, has announced recruitment for Senior Manager and Assistant Manager posts. A total of 5 vacancies are on offer across Port & Waterways and Coastal Modeling roles. These are managerial engineering positions suited to candidates with backgrounds in marine, coastal and structural work, offered on a full-time basis at locations across India.
RITES Recruitment 2026 - Senior Manager and Assistant Manager Posts
- Notification30 Sept
- Applications Open16 Sept
- Applications Closed08 Oct
- Exam25 Oct
About RITES Senior Manager and Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Rail India Technical and Economic Service
- Advertisement No.
- आरजी/26-आर1/25, आरजी/27-आर1/25, आरजी/28-आर1/25
- Post Name
- Senior Manager (Port & Waterways), Assistant Manager (Port & Waterways) and Assistant Manager (Coastal Modeling)
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Age Limit
- Up to 38 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | UR | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Manager (Port & Waterways) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Assistant Manager (Port & Waterways) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Assistant Manager (Coastal Modeling) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Grand Total | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Senior Manager (Port & Waterways)1 post
- Qualification
- Full time Graduate in Civil Engineering and Master Degree in Marine Engineering & Management / Ocean Structures / Structural Engineering or equivalent. Minimum 8 years post qualification experience, including at least 5 years in design, analysis and detailing of marine and coastal structures such as quay walls, jetties, dolphins, breakwaters, berthing structures, dry docks, slipways and ship lifts.
- Experience
- 8 years post qualification experience
- Age Limit
- Maximum 38 years
Assistant Manager (Port & Waterways)2 posts
- Qualification
- Full time Graduate in Civil Engineering and Master Degree in Marine Engineering & Management / Ocean Structures / Structural Engineering or equivalent. Minimum 2 years experience in design or analysis of marine structures such as jetties, dolphins, quay walls and breakwaters.
- Experience
- 2 years post qualification experience
- Age Limit
- Maximum 32 years
Assistant Manager (Coastal Modeling)2 posts
- Qualification
- Full time Graduate in Civil Engineering and Master Degree in Coastal Engineering / Marine Engineering & Management / Ocean Structures or equivalent. Minimum 2 years experience in numerical modeling related to coastal or marine engineering projects and coastal processes.
- Experience
- 2 years post qualification experience
- Age Limit
- Maximum 32 years
Age Limit
Senior Manager (Port & Waterways): maximum 38 years. Assistant Manager (Port & Waterways) and Assistant Manager (Coastal Modeling): maximum 32 years. Age, experience and all other eligibility criteria are reckoned as on the last date of application, 08-10-2026.
Age Relaxation
SC/ST: 5 years; OBC-NCL: 3 years; PwBD: 10 years; Jammu and Kashmir domicile: 5 years. RITES departmental candidates meeting the qualification and experience criteria get 5 years relaxation in the upper age limit.
Application Fee
Selection Process
- 1Written Test
125 objective questions of 1 mark each, 2.5 hours, no negative marking; minimum 50% for UR/EWS and 45% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD candidates.
- 2Document Verification
Documents submitted by candidates are checked by RITES and eligible candidates are called for verification and the interview.
- 3Interview
Candidates are called at a ratio of 1:6; written test carries 60% and interview 40% (technical and professional competence 30, personality, communication and attitude 10). Minimum 60% for UR/EWS and 50% for reserved posts.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:6
Exam Pattern
Salary Structure
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Senior Manager (Port & Waterways) | INR 60,000 - 1,80,000 |
| Assistant Manager (Port & Waterways) | INR 40,000 - 1,40,000 |
| Assistant Manager (Coastal Modeling) | INR 40,000 - 1,40,000 |
How to Apply
- 1Register on the RITES career portal at rites.com with a valid email ID and generate a registration number.
- 2Fill in the online application form with personal, educational and experience details.
- 3Upload scanned copies of the required documents, including photograph, signature, certificates and experience proof.
- 4Pay the application fee online through the payment gateway.
- 5Submit the application and download the filled form.
- 6Keep a printout of the submitted application and the registration number for future reference.
Documents to Carry / Upload
Important Details
- Candidates working in government departments or PSUs must apply through the proper channel and produce a No Objection Certificate at the time of interview; an NOC submitted after the fixed date will not be accepted.
- No TA or DA is payable for the written test or interview.
- The written test for all three posts will be held on the same date and at the same time.
- Age, experience and all other eligibility criteria are reckoned as on the last date of application, 08-10-2026.
Written Exam Centres
| S.No. | Centre |
|---|---|
| 1 | Delhi / Gurugram |
| 2 | Kolkata |
| 3 | Bengaluru |
| 4 | Mumbai |
| 5 | Bhubaneswar |
| 6 | Guwahati |
Exam Centre Note
Candidates must give two preferred exam centre choices in the online application. All centres except Delhi/Gurugram are tentative and depend on the number of applicants and the decision of RITES, which may allot a centre not in the candidate's preference.
Experience Rules
Training periods other than on-the-job training, internships, apprenticeship, fellowship and PhD research are not counted as experience. A full-time PhD completed in a relevant subject under the UGC PhD Regulations, 1961 is counted as post-qualification work experience, provided the candidate meets all other eligibility conditions. For candidates from central or state government, PSUs and autonomous bodies on IDA/CDA pay scales, total experience must be 8 years with at least 2 years in the IDA scale of Rs 50,000-1,60,000 or CDA level-9. Private sector candidates must have 8 years total experience and an annual CTC of at least Rs 20.16 lakh as on the last date of application.
Fee Refund
SC/ST/PwBD candidates applying against unreserved posts must pay the full fee. The fee paid by SC/ST/PwBD candidates is refunded if they take part in the written test or interview, after deduction of GST and bank charges, on submission and verification of their category certificate.
Probation and Service Conditions
Selected candidates are on probation for one year from the date of joining. Continuation and confirmation depend on performance and verification of the original certificates and documents. Candidates must pass a screening test at the end of probation; if they do not, the probation may be extended. A candidate will not be considered for outside employment until completing 2 years of service in the company. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India or abroad.
Written Exam Syllabus
For Senior Manager (Port & Waterways) and Assistant Manager (Port & Waterways) the syllabus covers marine hydrographic survey, coastal engineering and port planning, design of coastal and marine structures, basics of naval architecture, offshore and nearshore structures, marine geotechnical engineering, structural engineering with marine applications, maintenance and rehabilitation of coastal structures, port operations and terminal systems, related IS and international standards, project management, and general quantitative aptitude, reasoning and English. For Assistant Manager (Coastal Modeling) the syllabus covers basic civil engineering, basics of naval architecture, principles of coastal engineering, met-ocean data and coastal processes, numerical modeling, physical modeling, coastal and port structure modeling, software and programming tools such as MIKE 21, Delft3D, QGIS/ArcGIS, MATLAB and Python, industry standards and guidelines, project documentation and interpretation, project management, and general quantitative aptitude, reasoning and English.
Contact
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Phone: 011-33557000, Extension Code 13221
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for more than one post in this RITES recruitment?
Yes. Candidates may apply for more than one post, but only one application can be submitted for a single post and a submitted application cannot be changed.
Is there negative marking in the RITES written exam?
No. There is no negative marking, so no marks are deducted for a wrong answer.
In which language can the interview be taken?
Candidates have the option to take the interview in Hindi or English.
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