Rail India Technical and Economic Service or RITES Limited, the government-owned consultancy under the Ministry of Railways, has opened applications for 150 Senior Technical Assistant (STA) posts in the Mechanical engineering stream. The online registration began on 9 December 2025 and will close on 30 December 2025. The written examination is scheduled for 11 January 2026.
RITES STA recruitment details
Candidates interested in registering for the RITES recruitment drive may check the details mentioned in the table below:
| Parameter | Details |
| Employer | RITES Limited (Government-owned PSU under Ministry of Railways) |
| Post | Senior Technical Assistant (Mechanical) |
| Total Vacancies | 150 |
| Application Start Date | 09 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 December 2025 |
| Written Exam Date | 11 January 2026 |
| Monthly Remuneration | ₹29,735 approx. (CTC) |
| Basic Pay | ₹16,338 per month approx. |
| Application Fee | ₹300 + taxes (General/OBC), ₹100 + taxes (EWS/SC/ST/PwBD) |
Eligibility criteria
In order to be eligible for the recruitment process, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Educational Qualification:
- Full-time Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing / Industrial / Automobile / related engineering streams from AICTE/BTE-recognized institutes.
- Candidates with higher qualifications (Degree/PG) in the same discipline are also eligible.
Work Experience: Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant discipline is mandatory.
Age Limit:
- Maximum age: 40 years as on 30 December 2025.
- Relaxations apply as per government norms for OBC, SC, ST, PwBD, and other eligible categories.
Vacancy distribution
The RITES recruitment process is open for 150 vacancies. Check region-wise distribution of vacancies below:
| Region | Number of Posts |
| North | 50 |
| East | 75 |
| West | 10 |
| South | 15 |
How to apply for RITES recruitment
Interested and eligible candidates can register for RITES recruitment process by following the steps mentioned below:
- Visit the official website: Go to rites.com and navigate to the “Career” or “Recruitment” section.
- Read the notification: Carefully check eligibility, post details, and key dates before starting the application.
- Register / create login: Click “Apply Online” and create a login ID with basic personal details.
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Fill educational and professional details: Enter diploma/degree, institute, passing year, and relevant work experience.
- Upload documents: Upload scanned photo, signature, mark sheets, diploma/degree, experience, and category/PwBD certificates.
- Pay application fee: Pay ₹300 (General/OBC) or ₹100 (EWS/SC/ST/PwBD) online.
- Preview and submit: Verify all details carefully and submit the application.
- Print and save: Download and print the confirmation and payment receipt for future reference.
Note: For more information about RITES recruitment process, candidates are advised to visit the official website, rites.com.
