RITES Group GM/GM (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026

RITES Limited is filling 1 post of Group General Manager/General Manager (Mechanical) on a deputation basis for its various railway infrastructure projects. This opening is open only to serving IRSME (Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers) officers at the SAG/NFSG/SG level with at least 18 years of Group A service. You need to apply through the Railway Board using the proper official channel. The last date for your forwarded application to reach RITES is 14 September 2026.

RITES Limited Group General Manager/General Manager (Mechanical) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

RITES Limited (Rail India Technical and Economic Service), a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has issued Vacancy Circular No. 18/26 (D) dated 31 July 2026 to fill 1 post of Group General Manager/General Manager (Mechanical) across its various ongoing railway and infrastructure consultancy projects. RITES provides engineering consultancy and turnkey project delivery services in railways, metro rail, highways, ports, and airports, both in India and abroad. This is a deputation-based senior management opening — it is meant exclusively for serving railway officers from the IRSME cadre, and is not open to candidates outside the railway system. RITES periodically re-issues such vacancy circulars for this recurring post as its project requirements evolve.

Who Can Apply?

• Service: You must be a serving IRSME (Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers) officer.
• Grade: You should be at SAG (Senior Administrative Grade), NFSG (Non-Functional Selection Grade), or SG (Selection Grade) level.
• Experience: You need a minimum of 18 years of Group A service.
• Channel: Your application must be forwarded through your competent authority via the Railway Board — direct individual applications outside this channel are not accepted for this post.

Selection Process

Selection for this deputation post is based on record screening rather than a written exam:

1. Application Screening: Your forwarded application is reviewed along with your Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APAR) for the last 5 years and your D&A (Disciplinary & Appeal)/Vigilance clearance.
2. Selection by Competent Authority: RITES Limited's Human Resource Department finalizes the appointment based on eligibility, seniority, and your service record.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your application along with APAR for the last 5 years and D&A/vigilance clearance documents.
2. Get your application forwarded through the proper channel via the Railway Board.
3. Make sure your forwarded application reaches RITES before 14 September 2026.
4. Send an advance copy of your application to RITES Limited's Human Resource Department at kapil.soniz@rites.com for their records.
5. Keep checking rites.com/Career for the official notice and any updates.

Important Dates

• Vacancy Circular Date: 31 July 2026
• Notice Hosted on Website: 4 August 2026
• Last Date for Application to Reach RITES: 14 September 2026

• Lead mechanical engineering functions across assigned RITES projects
• Review and approve technical designs, specifications, and quality standards for rolling stock and mechanical systems
• Coordinate with railway zones, project authorities, and client organizations on technical matters
• Monitor project execution timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Guide and mentor junior engineers and managers in the mechanical discipline
• Ensure compliance with railway safety standards and statutory regulations
• Represent RITES in technical committees and client meetings
• Report project status and technical issues to senior management