RITES Recruitment 2026: 2 DGM (Architect/Buildings) Posts – Apply Online @ rites.com

Recruitment Overview at a Glance

• Recruiting Body: RITES Limited (Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India)
• Advertisement / VC No.: RG/47/26
• Total Vacancies: 2 (UR: 01, OBC-NCL: 01; 01 post reserved for PwBD – Cat-c on horizontal basis)
• Post Name: DGM (Architect / Buildings) – Deputy General Manager
• Employment Nature: Permanent / Regular Cadre
• Application Mode: Online (via Career Section of www.rites.com)
• Application Window: 25 September 2026 to 19 October 2026 (inclusive)
• Age Limit: Maximum 41 years (relaxations as per Govt. norms)
• Pay Scale: IDA Pay Scale Rs. 70,000 – Rs. 2,00,000
• Application Fee: General/OBC – Rs. 600/- + Taxes; EWS/SC/ST/PWD – Rs. 300/- + Taxes

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• Age, experience, and all other eligibility criteria shall be reckoned as on the last date of submission of the application i.e., 19 October 2026 (cut-off date).

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Educational Qualification: Full Time Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (B.Arch) from a recognized university/institution.
• Desirable: Master's Degree in Architecture; working knowledge of BIM and 3D visualization software such as SketchUp, Lumion, Enscape, etc.
• Minimum Post-Qualification Experience: 11 years, out of which minimum 9 years must be in planning, design and execution of multi-storied Educational, Residential / Industrial / Convention Centres / Museums / Railway Station / Air Concourse Buildings, Pre-engineered steel buildings, Landscape and Interior designing projects.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• The selection process for RITES VC No. RG/47/26 involves the following stages:
• Document Scrutiny: Applications and uploaded documents will be scrutinized by RITES Limited. Only candidates found eligible will be called for original document verification and interview. Candidates are solely responsible for uploading all supporting documents substantiating their claims in the online application.
• Document Deficiency Notification: Any deficiency in documents will be notified on the RITES website along with the interview call list. Candidates must carry all original documents — including those resolving the notified deficiency — at the time of document verification, which will precede the interview. Failure to produce qualifying documents at document verification will render the candidate ineligible.
• Interview (100% Weightage): Selection is based solely on interview performance with the following distribution: – Technical & Professional Proficiency: 65% – Personality, Communication & Competency: 35% – Minimum qualifying marks: 60% for UR/EWS; 50% for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD against reserved posts. No minimum qualifying marks in aggregate.
• Language: Candidates may appear for the selection process in Hindi or English.
• Regional Interview Centers: As per RITES requirement and discretion, interviews may be conducted from Regional Offices; intimation will be provided in the call letter.
• Medical Examination: Appointment subject to candidates being found medically fit as per RITES Rules and Standards of Medical Fitness for the relevant post.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Full Time Bachelor's Degree in Architecture — original certificate and all consolidated mark sheets
• Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as proof of date of birth
• Experience certificates on official letterhead from all employers (minimum 11 years post-qualification)
• Proof confirming 9 years of relevant experience in multi-storied building projects (Educational, Residential, Industrial, Convention Centres, Museums, Railway Stations, Air Concourse Buildings, Pre-engineered steel buildings, Landscape & Interior design)
• Pay scale / CTC proof from current or latest employer (Govt./PSU: pay scale equivalence to IDA Rs. 60,000–1,80,000; Private: annual CTC ≥ Rs. 24.10 LPA)
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS as applicable)
• PwBD Certificate in the identified category (Cat-c for horizontal reservation)
• Two recent passport-size photographs
• Valid Government-issued Photo ID (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN Card)
• Online application fee payment receipt
• Fee Payment Helpdesk: Phone: 011-33557000 (Extension Code 13221) | Email: [email protected]

Important Links

• Download RITES DGM (Architect/Buildings) Official Notification PDF (RG/47/26)
• Apply Online at RITES Career Section (www.rites.com)

• Download RITES DGM (Architect/Buildings) Official Notification PDF (RG/47/26) ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• Apply Online at RITES Career Section (www.rites.com) ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

What is the pay scale for the DGM (Architect / Buildings) post in RITES?

• The post carries an IDA pay scale of Rs. 70,000 – Rs. 2,00,000. This is at the Deputy General Manager level in RITES Limited's organizational hierarchy.

How many vacancies are available and which categories are reserved?

• There are 2 total vacancies: 01 for UR and 01 for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer). Of these, 01 post is reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities under Category-c on a horizontal basis.

What is the application fee for RITES Recruitment 2026?

• General and OBC candidates must pay Rs. 600/- plus applicable taxes. EWS, SC, ST, and PWD candidates must pay Rs. 300/- plus applicable taxes. Fee payment is online only, concurrent with application submission.