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| Recruiting authority | RITES Ltd. (A Govt. of India Enterprise) |
| Last successful check | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Last date | 26 May 2026 |
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- The latest RITES Ltd. (RITES) Individual Consultant (Young Professional) Recruitment 2026 has been announced for multiple specialised posts (VC Nos. YP/16/26 to YP/38/26). Published on 06 May 2026 at the official website https://www.rites.com, this recruitment drive offers engagements for highly experienced consultants in Civil, Electrical, S&T, Geotechnical, Design, QS & Billing, Planning, and related railway infrastructure roles. Eligible candidates aged up to 63 years with the required educational qualification and post-qualification experience can apply online from 06 May 2026 to 26 May 2026. The official notification PDF and online application link are provided below for detailed eligibility, vacancy, and submission instructions.
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RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organisation | RITES Ltd. (A Govt. of India Enterprise) |
| Notification Title | Engagement of Individual Consultants (Young Professionals / Experts) in RITES Ltd. |
| VC Numbers | YP/16/26 to YP/38/26 |
| Post Types | Individual Consultants – Chief Resident Engineer, Senior/Deputy Experts, Project/Section/Design/QS & Billing/Planning Engineers, etc. |
| Location | Haryana (client project site) |
| Engagement Type | Contractual Individual Consultants (Independent, not regular staff) |
| Maximum Age | Not exceeding 63 years for all categories (overall cap 65 years for extensions). |
| Application Mode | Online only via RITES career portal |
| Application Fee | NIL for all categories |
RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Commencement of Online Application | 06/05/2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 26/05/2026 (till 23:59) |
| Cut-off Date for Age & Eligibility | 26/05/2026 (last date of application) |
| Document Scrutiny & Interview Dates | To be notified later on RITES website |
RITES Individual Consultant Vacancy 2026 (YP/16/26 to YP/38/26)
| VC No. | Post Name | No. of Positions | Location |
| YP/16/26 | Chief Resident Engineer / Viaduct | 01 | Haryana |
| YP/17/26 | Sr. Geotechnical Expert | 01 | Haryana |
| YP/18/26 | Dy. Chief Design Expert (S&T) | 01 | Haryana |
| YP/19/26 | Dy. Chief Design Expert (Electrical) | 01 | Haryana |
| YP/20/26 | Geologist | 01 | Haryana |
| YP/21/26 | Geotechnical Expert | 01 | Haryana |
| YP/22/26 | Project Engineer (Cut & Cover) | 01 | Haryana |
| YP/23/26 | Sr. Contract Expert | 01 | Haryana |
| YP/24/26 | Sr. QS & Billing Expert | 01 | Haryana |
| YP/25/26 | Senior Resident Engineer / Electrical | 02 | Haryana |
| YP/26/26 | Senior Resident Engineer / S&T | 01 | Haryana |
| YP/27/26 | Senior Resident Engineer / Electrical (Gen. Services) | 01 | Haryana |
| YP/28/26 | QS & Billing Engineer | 01 | Haryana |
| YP/29/26 | Drawing & Design Engineer / Electrical | 01 | Haryana |
| YP/30/26 | Drawing & Design Engineer / S&T | 01 | Haryana |
| YP/31/26 | Planning & Procurement Engineer | 02 | Haryana |
| YP/32/26 | Section Engineer / Civil (Bridge) | 02 | Haryana |
| YP/33/26 | Design Engineer / Civil | 04 | Haryana |
| YP/34/26 | Section Engineer / S&T | 02 | Haryana |
| YP/35/26 | Section Engineer / Civil | 05 | Haryana |
| YP/36/26 | Section Engineer / Electrical | 01 | Haryana |
| YP/37/26 | Senior Design Expert / Civil | 02 | Haryana |
| YP/38/26 | Senior QA / QC Expert | 01 | Haryana |
- RITES has notified multiple Individual Consultant positions (generally one or a few posts per category) in specialised domains like Civil, Electrical, S&T, Geotechnical, Geology, Design, Contracts, QS & Billing, QA/QC and Project Planning.
- Key Individual Consultant Categories & Vacancies
RITES Individual Consultant Eligibility Criteria 2026
| Post / VC No. | Educational Qualification & Experience |
| Chief Resident Engineer / Viaduct (YP/16/26) | Graduate Degree in Civil Engineering from recognised university; minimum 15 years’ post-qualification experience, with at least 7 years in construction/supervision of viaducts and major civil structures with pile/open foundations in Railway Infrastructure projects or eligible works. |
| Sr. Geotechnical Expert (YP/17/26) | M.Tech in Geotechnical Engineering; minimum 12 years’ post-PG experience with at least 10 years in geotechnical investigations and interpretation for tunnels, bridges and structures in Railway/Highway projects with DDC/PMC/GC/Construction agencies. |
| Dy. Chief Design Expert (S&T) (YP/18/26) | Diploma in Electronics/Electrical Engineering (preferred Degree); 10 years’ experience after Diploma or 8 years after Degree in Railway signalling design, with minimum 7/5 years respectively in PMC/GC/Construction/Signalling contractors/OEMs for RRI/SSI/PI/EI systems. |
| Dy. Chief Design Expert (Electrical) (YP/19/26) | Diploma in Electrical/Electronics or related; preferred Degree in Electrical/Electronics; 10 years after Diploma or 8 years after Degree in Railway electrification projects, including OHE & PSI design through PMC/GC/contractors. |
| Geologist / Geotechnical Expert (YP/20/26, YP/21/26) | M.Sc Geology or M.Tech Geotechnical with 10+ years relevant post-PG experience in geological/geotechnical investigations, reports and interpretation for Railway/Highway projects, with specific minimum years in Railways/PSUs/PMC/GC as detailed in notification. |
| Project Engineer (Cut & Cover) (YP/22/26) | Diploma in Civil (preferred Degree); 10 years after Diploma or 7 years after Degree including 6/4 years respectively in construction/supervision of tunnelling works (preferably cut-and-cover tunnels) in Railway/Highway projects. |
| Sr. Contract Expert / Sr. QS & Billing Expert (YP/23/26, YP/24/26) | Diploma in Civil (preferred Degree or Project/Construction Management certification); 10 years after Diploma or 7 years after Degree, including significant experience in procurement strategy, tenders, bid management, contracts, estimates, billing, budgeting and cost control for Railway/Infrastructure projects. |
| Senior Resident Engineer (Electrical / S&T) (YP/25/26, YP/26/26, YP/27/26) | Diploma (preferred Degree) in Electrical/Electronics; 10 years after Diploma or 7 years after Degree in Railway electrification, signalling or general electrical services; detailed alternative experience paths for retired IRSEE/ASTE/DSTE and equivalent PSU/Metro roles given in notification. |
| Design / Section / QS / Planning Engineers (YP/28/26 to YP/36/26) | Diploma/ Degree in Civil/Electrical/Electronics with 4–7 years+ experience (depending on post) in design, construction/supervision, QS & billing, planning & procurement, bridges, formation, tunnels, OHE/PSI, Railway signalling and related railway infrastructure works. |
| Senior Design Expert / Civil (YP/37/26) | Diploma in Civil (preferred PG in Structural or retired Railway Gazetted officer); total 5 years after PG or 7 years after Degree; at least 5 years after Degree or 3 years after PG in design of railway formation, bridges, tunnels, station buildings, earth retaining structures etc. |
| Senior QA / QC Expert (YP/38/26) | Diploma in Civil (preferred Degree or retired Railway Gazetted officer); total 10 years after Diploma or 7 years after Degree, with at least 6/4 years respectively as Supervisor and above in QA/QC for construction of Railway infrastructure projects/eligible works. |
- Nationality: Candidates must satisfy eligibility and experience requirements as per RITES norms; retired government / railway / PSU officers can also be engaged through competitive process for specific tasks and durations.
- Educational Qualification & Experience (Illustrative by Major Categories)
RITES Individual Consultant Age Limit & Tenure 2026
| Parameter | Details |
| Maximum Age | Not exceeding 63 years for all categories (no relaxation mentioned). |
| Tenure of Engagement | Generally 12 months for all posts; may be extended by one year at a time, based on project requirement and satisfactory annual performance review, but not beyond 65 years of age. |
| Experience Counting | Training (except on-the-job), internship, teaching/academic, fellowship, PhD research experience not counted as post-qualification experience. |
- For all Individual Consultant posts, the maximum age limit is 63 years (as on last date of application), with overall engagement not extendable beyond 65 years.
RITES Individual Consultant Application Fee 2026
| All Categories | No application fee (NIL) for all Individual Consultant posts. |
RITES Individual Consultant Selection Process 2026
| Stage | Details |
| 1. Online Application & Document Upload | Candidates apply online via RITES website and upload all required documents (education, experience, ID proofs, etc.) in the portal; hard copies are not to be sent by post. |
| 2. Document Scrutiny / Verification | All applicants who submit the online form are provisionally allowed for document scrutiny; eligibility against the post is verified from uploaded documents and original proofs (in person/online). |
| 3. Shortlisting | Only candidates found eligible after document scrutiny are shortlisted for interview; RITES reserves the right to limit the number of candidates. |
| 4. Interview (Personal) | Mode of selection is Interview only; candidates are evaluated on technical skills, subject knowledge, experience, communication and interpersonal skills. |
| 5. Client CV Approval & Engagement | CVs of suitable candidates are sent to client; engagement letters issued only for candidates whose CVs are approved by client and subject to project/award requirements. |
How to Apply for RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026
- Visit the RITES official website https://www.rites.com and open the “Career” section, then the relevant online registration link for Individual Consultant posts (VC Nos. YP/16/26–YP/38/26).
- Carefully read the detailed advertisement and ensure that you meet the required educational qualification, post-qualification experience and age criteria for the specific VC number/post.
- Fill the online application (registration format) with accurate personal details, educational qualifications, experience, category and identity proof details; note and preserve the system-generated Registration No. for all future communication.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents: photograph, High School certificate (DOB), all marksheets and degree/diploma certificates (X, XII, Diploma, Graduation, Post-Graduation, PhD), experience certificates, relieving/NOC for Govt./PSU employees, ID proofs (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport/Voter ID/Driving Licence), and any additional supporting documents, in clear, legible format.
- Print and sign the submitted online Application Form containing Registration No.; keep it ready along with self-attested photocopies for document verification/interview.
- At the time of document verification/interview (in-person or online), present all original documents along with one self-attested set and duly filled Annexure-A (document checklist).
- Note that applications once submitted cannot be altered; candidates must ensure correctness and completeness before final submission.
- RITES Individual Consultant Application Form
- Experienced professionals who satisfy the specified educational and experience criteria for the desired VC number can submit the online application form through the RITES career portal within the prescribed dates.
- The application will be considered only if all required details are filled correctly, supporting documents are uploaded clearly, and the candidates successfully complete document scrutiny and interview stages as per RITES requirements.
- Application Mode: Online only through RITES Career page – https://www.rites.com (no offline/postal applications accepted).
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Candidates must carefully check their eligibility for the specific VC number before applying and ensure that all claims made in the application are fully supported by valid documents.
- Management reserves the right to cancel/modify/alter the selection/engagement process at any stage and to vary the number of vacancies without notice.
- Any false/incomplete information or suppression of material facts will lead to rejection of candidature and termination of engagement if discovered later.
- The period of training/internship is not counted as post-qualification experience; date of acquiring qualification is determined as per earliest of exam date/result/marksheet/degree issuance as defined in the notification.
- Consultants are independent service providers, not regular staff; no TA/DA is admissible for joining or attending interview, and they are responsible for their own insurance.
- Individual Consultants must avoid conflict of interest, maintain confidentiality under Official Secrets Act, and adhere to conduct standards including provisions related to sexual harassment.
- RITES may terminate the contract at any time (normally with one month’s notice); consultants also must give one month’s notice to resign.
- All recruitment-related communication and online interview links will be sent to the registered email ID; candidates should regularly check their email and RITES website for updates and FAQs.
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Q4. What is the eligibility criteria for RITES Individual Consultant posts?
- Candidates must hold the relevant Diploma/Graduate/PG degree (B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc, etc.) in Civil, Electrical, Electronics, S&T, Geology/Geotechnical or related disciplines and possess post‑qualification experience ranging from 4–15+ years in railway/metro/highway infrastructure, depending on the specific VC number and role.
Q6. What is the age limit for RITES Individual Consultant (Young Professional) Recruitment 2026?
- For all Individual Consultant posts under VC Nos. YP/16/26 to YP/38/26, the maximum age is 63 years as on 26 May 2026, and even with extensions the overall engagement cannot go beyond 65 years of age.
Q7. Is there any application fee for RITES Individual Consultant 2026?
- No, there is no application fee (NIL) for any category; candidates can apply online for RITES Individual Consultant posts without paying any fee.
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