RITES - AM - Mechanical Recruitment 2026

RITES Limited is hiring for 27 AM-Mechanical contract posts in Tamil Nadu, and online applications close on 20 November 2026. Mechanical Diploma or B.Tech holders with QA/QC/Testing experience can apply, up to a maximum age of 40. Two of the three posts also need ASNT / ISNT Level-II certification. The written test is on 29 November 2026, and monthly gross pay is Rs. 38,085.

RITES Ltd. describes itself as a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India. It is a multi-disciplinary consultancy organisation in transport, infrastructure and related technologies. The address on its letterhead is Shikhar, Plot No. 1, Sector – 29, Gurgaon – 122001.

These are the approximate emoluments at the minimum of the pay scale. The basic remuneration will be revised in line with the Minimum Wages rates notified by the Central Government from time to time. The notice also says the number of vacancies may vary.

AM-Mechanical-I (CL/09/26)

AM-Mechanical-II (CL/10/26)

AM-Mechanical-III (CL/11/26)

Vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are included within these numbers; the official notice gives the break-up.

Age Limit

The maximum age is 40 years. Age, experience and all other eligibility criteria are counted as on the last date of application, 20 November 2026.

Minimum Educational Qualification

• UR/EWS candidates, and SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD candidates applying against unreserved posts, need a first class degree or minimum 60% marks in the Minimum Qualification.
• Reserved category candidates need at least 50% marks in the Minimum Qualification for reserved posts.
• The Diploma or Degree must come from an Institution recognised by BTE/AICTE respectively, or from a University or Institution covered by the notice's other listed categories.
• Sections A & B of the Institution of Engineers (India) examination, treated as equivalent to a Degree by the Govt. of India and recognised by AICTE, is also accepted.
• Where a specialisation is required, the candidate must submit a certificate from the University or Institution clearly stating it.
• The date of acquiring the qualification is the earliest of four dates: the last day of the month of the final examination, the result declaration, the final marksheet issue, or the degree issue. Where the exact date of the written examination is stated, that date is used. No relaxation applies on this point.

Mandatory Experience

• Diploma Holders: minimum 08 years of post-qualification experience in QA/QC/Testing (destructive/Non-destructive).
• Degree Holders: minimum 02 years of post-qualification experience in QA/QC/Testing (destructive/Non-destructive).

This requirement is the same for all three posts. Experience is preferred in steel plants and rolling, forging or casting industries.

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST Category: 5 years
• OBC-NCL Category: 3 years
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years, in addition to the relaxation permissible for SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates

Required certificates must be produced. The PwBD relaxation applies whether or not the post is reserved, provided the post is identified as suitable. Only candidates with not less than 40% of the relevant disability get PWD benefits. Reservation, relaxation and concessions for EWS, SC, ST, OBC (NCL), PWD, Ex-SM and J&K Domicile candidates apply against reserved posts, where applicable, as per extant Govt. orders.

Requirements for PwBD Candidates

Persons with disabilities in the identified category can apply even if no vacancy is specifically reserved for them, and they will be considered by the general standard of merit.

Check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of each post before applying.

• Fees are paid online through the application portal. A fee sent by any other mode will not be accepted, and the application will be summarily rejected.
• For posts not reserved for SC / ST / PwD candidates, candidates from those categories must also pay the full fee at this stage.
• SC/ST/PwBD candidates must submit their certificate through the portal at the time of payment to be considered for a refund.
• Make sure the invoice is generated after payment. If you cannot download it, email [email protected] ↗ immediately with your registration details.
• Fee payment helpdesk: 011 – 33557000, Extension Code 13221, or [email protected] ↗.

Selection consists of a Written Test and an Interview. Copies of qualification and experience documents will be verified against the originals at the appropriate stages. Appointment also depends on being found medically fit in the Medical Examination under RITES Rules and Standards of Medical Fitness.

Written Test Pattern

The test has 125 objective type questions of one mark each and lasts 2.5 Hours. PwBD candidates are eligible for a compensatory time of 50 minutes.

Minimum Marks and Weightage

No minimum qualifying marks are required in the aggregate. The interview may be taken in Hindi or English.

Venues

Written test centres are tentative and depend on the number of candidates. Exact addresses will be shared later.

• Chennai
• Bangalore
• Thiruvananthapuram
• Secunderabad

Choose two centre preferences in the online application, although RITES may allot a centre you did not choose. The interview venue will be intimated later. RITES may hold the written test, document verification or interview from its Regional Offices, as stated in the call letter.

• The appointment is purely on contract basis, initially for one year. It can be extended until completion of the assignment, subject to mutual consent and satisfactory performance.
• Services can be terminated without notice or pay in lieu for unsatisfactory performance, inappropriate conduct, misbehaviour or wrongdoing, or if the client discontinues services.
• Selected candidates are liable for posting anywhere in India as per Company requirements.
• Offers will be issued only on project or company requirement and on meeting the criteria for deployment in projects.
• Departmental candidates of RITES and candidates working in Government Departments/ PSU can join only after being properly relieved by their parent organisation.
• Management may cancel, restrict, enlarge, modify or alter the selection process at any stage without further notice.
• Legal jurisdiction for any dispute is Delhi.

1. Open the Career Section of the RITES website ↗ and use the online registration format.
2. Note the Registration No. generated at the top of the online form, and quote it in all further communication with RITES.
3. Fill in your details under "Fill/ Modify Application Form". Enter your Identity Proof details correctly and keep that proof available, because the original may be required at later stages.
4. Upload all documents under the "Upload Document" section. Scanned copies must be clear and visible.
5. Pay the fee under the "Make Payment" section. An application without successful fee payment is treated as incomplete and is summarily rejected.
6. Download the final application form after payment, then print, sign and retain a copy.
7. Do not send hard copies of documents to RITES by post or courier.

You can submit only one application for one vacancy, and it cannot be altered once submitted. A valid e-mail ID is essential.

Documents to Upload

• High School certificate for proof of Date of Birth
• Certificates of Academic and Professional qualifications with mark sheets of all semesters or years (Xth, XIIth, Diploma / Graduation / Post-Graduation as applicable)
• Percentage Conversion Document issued by the University / Institute, wherever applicable
• EWS/ SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD Certificate in the prescribed Govt. of India format, wherever applicable
• Proof of Identity and Address (Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, Aadhaar Card etc)
• PAN Card
• Proof of each period of experience in a single PDF in chronological order, such as offer letter, joining order, relieving letter, service certificate and relevant pay slips
• Any other document supporting your candidature and claims

Failure to upload the necessary documents can lead to cancellation of candidature.

Documents to Bring if Called

• The signed application form containing the registration number
• Self-attested photocopies of the listed documents in the order given in the notice, along with 1 recent passport size colour photograph and a PwBD Certificate in the latest format, if applicable
• Original testimonials or documents with one self-attested copy; originals are returned after verification
• Two duly filled copies of Annexure A, with its documents in chronological order
• For current employment: experience certificate or joining letter, along with last month's salary slips or Form 16, and other proof of continuity in the job

Category Certificates

• SC/ST candidates use the format in Annexure I, and OBC-NCL candidates use the format in Annexure II. Certificates must be valid on the last date of application.
• OBC-NCL candidates must also furnish the Annexure III declaration during document verification. Their certificate must not be older than one year on the last date of application.
• EWS candidates must hold an Income and Asset Certificate in the Govt. of India format, valid for FY 2026-27 as on the last date of application.
• OBC NCL and EWS candidates get a further chance to submit a valid certificate on the date of joining. If they still cannot, they will be treated as UR Category candidates.

Queries

Send queries only to [email protected] ↗, in advance of the last date. Include the VC No., Registration/Roll No., your full name in block letters, and the valid email address given in the application. Messages without these details will not be attended to. Queries about information already in the advertisement will also not be attended to.