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RITES Individual Consultants Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 35 Section Engineer, Geologist and More Posts provides the current recruitment details. Recruiting organization: RITES • Vacancies: 35 • Application deadline: 26 May 2026 • Advertisement: YP/16/26 to YP/38/26. Check post-wise eligibility, age limit, fees, selection process and the linked official notification/application source before applying.
OVERVIEW AND DATE :
Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES)
RITES Individual Consultants Recruitment 2026
YP/16/26 to YP/38/26
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 |
FEES DETAILS
| All Categories | No application fee (NIL) for all Individual Consultant posts. |
AGE DETAILS :
Age Limit
| 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. |
POST DETAILS, ELIGIBILITY and QUALIFICATION:
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)
| 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. |
VACANCY DETAILS : Total Post 35
Key Individual Consultant Categories & Vacancies
| 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 Individual Consultant Remuneration & Benefits
| Post / VC Range | Monthly Payment for Services (₹) |
|---|---|
| Chief Resident Engineer / Sr. Geotechnical Expert (YP/16/26, YP/17/26) | ₹1,25,000 per month |
| Project Engineer (Cut & Cover) (YP/22/26) | ₹1,30,000 per month |
| Geologist / Geotechnical Expert (YP/20/26, YP/21/26) | ₹1,10,000 per month |
| Dy. Chief Design Experts (S&T/Electrical) (YP/18/26, YP/19/26) | ₹80,000 per month |
| Sr. Contract Expert / Sr. QA/QC Expert (YP/23/26, YP/38/26) | ₹70,000–₹80,000 per month (₹70,000 for Sr. Contract, ₹80,000 for Sr. QA/QC) |
| Sr. Resident Engineers (Electrical/S&T/Gen. Services) (YP/25/26–YP/27/26) | ₹70,000 per month |
| Sr. QS & Billing Expert (YP/24/26) | ₹60,000 per month |
| QS & Billing / Drawing & Design / Section / Planning Engineers (YP/28/26–YP/36/26) | ₹40,000 – ₹45,000 per month depending on post. |
| Senior Design Expert / Civil (YP/37/26) | ₹85,000 per month |
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
- 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
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FAQs :
How many posts are available in RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026?
35
What are the application dates for RITES Individual Consultant (YP/16/26–YP/38/26) 2026?
The online application process starts on 06 May 2026 and the last date to apply online is 26 May 2026 up to 23:59 hrs, with age and eligibility reckoned as on 26 May 2026.
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.
Is there any application fee for RITES Individual Consultant 2026?
No