RITES DGM JGM Mech Recruitment 2026

RITES Limited is filling 3 Deputy General Manager / Joint General Manager (Mechanical) posts. This opening is for IRSME Senior Scale officers on deputation or immediate absorption basis. The last date for forwarded applications has been extended to 5 July 2026. Pay is linked to 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-11 with deputation allowance and other admissible perks.

RITES Limited DGM JGM Mechanical Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

RITES Limited, a Navratna Government of India enterprise, has issued Vacancy Circular No. 06/26 (D) for senior mechanical officers. The original circular was dated 26 February 2026, and the latest corrigendum dated 22 May 2026 extended the last date. This is a senior railway mechanical deputation/absorption opening, not a fresh graduate recruitment.

Vacancy Details

• Total vacancies: 3 posts for Deputy General Manager / Joint General Manager (Mechanical).
• Cadre focus: The circular is meant for Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officers in Senior Scale level.
• Mode of appointment: RITES has mentioned deputation and immediate absorption, but JGM (Mech) is available only on deputation basis.
• Vacancy circular: VC No. 06/26 (D) is the reference number you should use while checking the official notice.

Who Can Apply?

• Service requirement: You should be an IRSME officer in Senior Scale level.
• Deputy General Manager (Mech): Senior Scale IRSME officers and above can be considered for designation as DGM (Mech) on deputation or immediate absorption basis.
• Joint General Manager (Mech): IRSME officers with 3 years service in Senior Scale can be considered as JGM (Mech), only on deputation basis.
• Forwarding rule: Your application must be sent through the respective administrative officer or HOD with No Objection, Vigilance/DAR clearance and APARs.
• Work location: The officer can be posted anywhere in India or abroad as per RITES requirement.
• Application route: The online form alone is not enough. RITES needs the forwarded application with service records from your department.

Tenure and Posting

• Normal deputation tenure: 3 years, and it may be extended as per Government and RITES rules.
• Posting location: Selected officers can be posted at any RITES project or office in India or abroad.
• Reporting: Officers will work under RITES project, technical and management systems while continuing to follow applicable deputation rules.

Age Limit

• Immediate absorption: IRSME officer should not be more than 55 years as on the last date of submission.
• Deputation: IRSME officer should not be more than 57 years as on the last date of submission.
• Age reference date: use the extended last date, 5 July 2026.

Salary

• The post is linked to 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-11.
• On deputation, the officer gets parent pay plus deputation allowance and other perks as admissible under Railway Board guidelines.
• RITES also mentions company or leased accommodation as per entitlement for officers who join on deputation.
• The structured salary fields use the current Level-11 range of Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month for search and filtering.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

RITES will consider applications through a marks-based assessment and committee process. There is no written examination in the vacancy circular.

1. Application Scrutiny: RITES checks service, eligibility, age, forwarding, vigilance/DAR records and APARs.
2. Deputation Assessment: For deputation, the marking criteria include education 15 marks, vigilance/DAR record 10 marks, APAR performance 25 marks and interview 50 marks, for a total of 100 marks. A score of 60% or above is required for consideration.
3. Immediate Absorption Assessment: For immediate absorption, the marking criteria include education 20 marks, vigilance/DAR record 10 marks, APARs 25 marks, work experience 15 marks, length of service 10 marks and suitability 20 marks. A score of 75% or above is required for consideration.
4. Interview / Selection Committee: Domain knowledge, work experience, managerial competency and overall suitability are assessed by the committee.
5. Document Verification: Forwarded application, APARs for the past 5 years, No Objection and vigilance/DAR clearance must reach RITES within the extended deadline.

Important selection note: An advance email copy can help RITES track your application, but final consideration depends on the official forwarded documents reaching RITES through the proper channel.

How to Apply

1. Go to the RITES website career section at rites.com.
2. Complete online registration through recruit.rites.com/frmRegistration.aspx.
3. Print the online application form with the generated registration number.
4. Sign the printed form and attach it with the prescribed application format and detailed CV.
5. Send the application through your administrative officer or HOD with No Objection, Vigilance/DAR clearance and APARs for the past 5 years.
6. You may also send an advance copy to bishnunanda@rites.com or kapil.soni3@rites.com for record.
7. The forwarded application must reach RITES by 5 July 2026.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Printed online application: Keep the form with registration number after submitting on the RITES portal.
• Department forwarding: No Objection, Vigilance/DAR clearance and service record details must come through your department.
• APARs / ACRs: RITES asks for performance records for the past 5 years.
• CV and certificates: Keep your detailed CV, education certificates and service details ready for scrutiny.

Important Dates

• Original Notification Date: 26 February 2026
• Latest Extension Notice Date: 22 May 2026
• Application Start: 26 February 2026
• Extended Last Date for Forwarded Applications: 5 July 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Manage senior-level mechanical engineering work assigned by RITES for railway or infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with railway departments, project teams and RITES management on mechanical matters.
• Review technical records, project progress, compliance points and operational requirements.
• Guide teams on mechanical systems, maintenance planning and implementation issues.
• Support decision-making through reports, inspections, technical notes and management updates.
• Follow Railway Board, RITES and deputation rules for service conduct, reporting and documentation.