RITES Individual Consultants Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 35 Section Engineer, Geologist and More Posts

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Recruitment BoardRITES
Total Posts35
Last Date26-05-2026
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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.

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EventDate
Commencement of Online Application06/05/2026
Last Date for Online Application26/05/2026 (till 23:59)
Cut-off Date for Age & Eligibility26/05/2026 (last date of application)
Document Scrutiny & Interview DatesTo be notified later on RITES website
All CategoriesNo application fee (NIL) for all Individual Consultant posts.
ParameterDetails
Maximum AgeNot exceeding 63 years for all categories (no relaxation mentioned).
Tenure of EngagementGenerally 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 CountingTraining (except on-the-job), internship, teaching/academic, fellowship, PhD research experience not counted as post-qualification experience.

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.

Key Individual Consultant Categories & Vacancies

VC No.Post NameNo. of PositionsLocation
YP/16/26Chief Resident Engineer / Viaduct01Haryana
YP/17/26Sr. Geotechnical Expert01Haryana
YP/18/26Dy. Chief Design Expert (S&T)01Haryana
YP/19/26Dy. Chief Design Expert (Electrical)01Haryana
YP/20/26Geologist01Haryana
YP/21/26Geotechnical Expert01Haryana
YP/22/26Project Engineer (Cut & Cover)01Haryana
YP/23/26Sr. Contract Expert01Haryana
YP/24/26Sr. QS & Billing Expert01Haryana
YP/25/26Senior Resident Engineer / Electrical02Haryana
YP/26/26Senior Resident Engineer / S&T01Haryana
YP/27/26Senior Resident Engineer / Electrical (Gen. Services)01Haryana
YP/28/26QS & Billing Engineer01Haryana
YP/29/26Drawing & Design Engineer / Electrical01Haryana
YP/30/26Drawing & Design Engineer / S&T01Haryana
YP/31/26Planning & Procurement Engineer02Haryana
YP/32/26Section Engineer / Civil (Bridge)02Haryana
YP/33/26Design Engineer / Civil04Haryana
YP/34/26Section Engineer / S&T02Haryana
YP/35/26Section Engineer / Civil05Haryana
YP/36/26Section Engineer / Electrical01Haryana
YP/37/26Senior Design Expert / Civil02Haryana
YP/38/26Senior QA / QC Expert01Haryana

RITES Individual Consultant Remuneration & Benefits

Post / VC RangeMonthly 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

StageDetails
1. Online Application & Document UploadCandidates 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 / VerificationAll 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. ShortlistingOnly 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 & EngagementCVs 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.
  • 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

Apply Online | Official Website | Direct Link | Selection Process | eligibility criteria | notification PDF

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

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