RITES Limited, a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has invited online applications for 27 Assistant Manager (Mechanical) posts on a contract basis in Tamil Nadu. The recruitment is advertised under Vacancy Circular Nos. CL/09/26, CL/10/26 and CL/11/26, and applications are open from 30 October to 20 November 2026 on the official RITES website. Candidates should note clearly: these are contractual posts on a lumpsum pay basis, not regular permanent appointments, and the engagement is for work in Tamil Nadu.
Vacancy Details
The 27 posts are divided into three categories: Assistant Manager (Mechanical-I) with 14 posts under VC No. CL/09/26, Assistant Manager (Mechanical-II) with 10 posts under VC No. CL/10/26, and Assistant Manager (Mechanical-III) with 3 posts under VC No. CL/11/26. The selected candidates will be engaged on a contract basis and paid a monthly gross pay of Rs 38,085. Candidates should read the official notification for the post-wise qualification and experience requirements, as the three categories carry different eligibility conditions.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for these posts must hold the engineering qualification and experience prescribed in the official notification for the respective vacancy circular. The maximum age limit is 40 years as on 20 November 2026, with age relaxation applicable as per government rules for reserved categories. Since the three posts have different requirements, applicants should check the detailed advertisement on rites.com and apply only for the category for which they are fully eligible.
Important Dates
Online applications for RITES Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026 opened on 30 October 2026 and close on 20 November 2026. The written test is scheduled for 29 November 2026, with the test for VC No. CL/09/26 in the morning session and the tests for VC Nos. CL/10/26 and CL/11/26 in the evening session. Candidates should keep checking the RITES website for the admit card and any change in the test schedule.
Selection for these posts is through a written test followed by further stages as per the official notification. The application fee is Rs 600 for General and OBC candidates and Rs 300 for EWS, SC, ST and PwD candidates, plus applicable taxes, payable online. Candidates should read the notification for the exact selection stages and the fee payment process before submitting the form.
How to Apply
Visit the official RITES website at rites.com and open the careers or recruitment section, then find the link for the Assistant Manager (Mechanical) recruitment under the relevant vacancy circular and register online. Fill in personal, educational and experience details carefully, upload the required documents, pay the application fee online and submit the form before 20 November 2026. Keep a copy of the submitted application and fee receipt for future reference. Also read: DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 through GATE
With 27 posts and a written test on 29 November, the RITES drive is a focused opportunity for mechanical engineers looking for PSU work in Tamil Nadu. Remember that the engagement is contractual on a lumpsum basis, so read the terms in the official notification before applying. Also read: RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 for 1,265 posts
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