RITES Civil QA/QC Consultant Recruitment 2026

RITES Limited is hiring 8 Individual Consultants (Civil) for its Water Supply and Sewerage projects in Gujarat. If you have a Civil Engineering degree and strong experience in quality control (QA/QC), you can apply online. The salary is Rs. 85,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 per month, the engagement is for 48 months, and the maximum age is 62 years. The last date to apply is 13 July 2026. There is no application fee.

RITES Limited Individual Consultant (Civil) Recruitment 2026 - 8 Posts

RITES Limited (A Government of India Enterprise) has invited online applications to engage Individual Consultants on a CV-based contract for water supply, sewerage and underground drainage (UGD) projects in Gujarat. There is no written exam — selection is by interview only. These roles suit senior Civil Engineers who have spent years in quality control of water and sewerage works and want a long, project-based assignment. Retired Government servants can also apply, as allowed under Rule 177 of GFR 2017.

Vacancy Breakdown

Total Posts: 8. Both posts are based in Gujarat for a tentative tenure of 48 months.

Who Can Apply?

Senior Quality cum Material Engineer (Rs. 1,00,000/month)

• Qualification: Degree in Civil Engineering. A PG Degree in Civil Engineering with specialisation in Environmental Engineering or Public Health Engineering is preferred.
• Experience: Total 15 years after graduation, with at least 10 years in quality control of the Water/Sewerage sector. You must have handled at least 5 similar projects as a QA/QC Engineer and worked on projects with a cumulative capital value of Rs. 500 crore in Water Supply, Sewerage or Drainage.

QA/QC Expert (Rs. 85,000/month)

• Qualification: Degree in Civil Engineering. A PG in Civil Engineering with specialisation in Environmental Engineering or Public Health Engineering is preferred.
• Experience: Total 12 years, with at least 7 years in quality control of the Water/Sewerage sector. You must have handled at least 2 similar projects as a QA/QC Engineer and be familiar with setting up Quality Assurance Programs for Water Supply or UGD projects.

Training, internship, teaching, fellowship and PhD research periods are not counted as experience.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 62 years (as on the last date of application, 13 July 2026).
• No extension will be given beyond the age of 65 years during the engagement.

Salary

• Senior Quality cum Material Engineer: Rs. 1,00,000 per month
• QA/QC Expert: Rs. 85,000 per month
• This is a fixed consultancy fee. You will not get PF, ESI or Gratuity, as this is a contract role. Income tax (TDS) will be deducted as per rules.
• You will get leave at the rate of 1.5 days for each completed month. No TA/DA is paid for joining, completing or attending the interview.

Application Fee

• All categories: No fee (NIL)

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

The mode of selection is interview only:

1. Online Application: Submit your application form with all scanned documents on the RITES portal.
2. Document Scrutiny: RITES checks your eligibility, qualification and experience. Only those who meet the criteria move ahead.
3. Personal Interview: You are judged on technical skills, subject knowledge, experience and communication. You can attend in person or through video conferencing.
4. Client Approval: CVs of suitable candidates are shared with the client. Those whose CV is approved by the client get the Engagement Letter.

Police verification is done after selection as per Government (MHA) rules. If it comes back negative, the engagement ends.

Good to Know

• You will work as an independent consultant, not a regular RITES employee, so there are no PF, ESI or gratuity benefits.
• Either side can end the contract by giving one month's notice.
• The number of vacancies may change as per project need.
• Results will be uploaded on the RITES website after the selection committee's recommendation.
• If you already work somewhere, you must be relieved from your current job before joining RITES.

How to Apply

1. Go to the Career section of the RITES website at rites.com.
2. Register in the online format — the system gives you a Registration Number. Note it down for all future communication.
3. Fill in your personal, education and experience details correctly.
4. Upload clear scanned copies of all required documents.
5. Submit the form before 13 July 2026 (till 11:00 PM) and keep a printout for the interview.

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 29 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 13 July 2026 (till 11:00 PM)
• Document Scrutiny & Interview: 15 and 16 July 2026 (reporting time 10:00 AM, at Gurugram or Ahmedabad or online)
• Age & Experience Cut-off Date: 13 July 2026

• Carry out quality control and quality assurance checks for water supply and sewerage works
• Inspect construction materials and confirm they meet project specifications
• Set up and run Quality Assurance Programs for STP, UGD and water supply projects
• Review test results and approve materials used at the site
• Prepare quality reports, records and documents for the client
• Coordinate with site engineers and the client to fix quality issues