RITES Assistant Manager (CS/IT) Recruitment 2026

About This Job

RITES Limited has released a recruitment notification for 5 Assistant Manager (Computer Science/IT) posts on a regular basis. The roles cover 3 specializations — Network & Security, Programming, and Data Centre. You can earn an approximate CTC of Rs. 16.01 Lacs per annum at the minimum of the pay scale. The last date to apply is 27 April 2026, and you need a B.E./B.Tech or equivalent degree in a relevant field with 2 years of experience.

RITES Assistant Manager (CS/IT) Recruitment 2026 — 5 Posts

RITES Limited, a NavRatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, is a premier multi-disciplinary consultancy organization in the fields of transport, infrastructure, and related technologies. This recruitment drive aims to fill 5 vacancies across three IT specializations on a regular (permanent) basis. Selected candidates will be posted at any location in India or abroad as per the company's requirements.

Vacancy Breakdown

There are 5 vacancies spread across 3 IT specializations:

Note: 1 post is reserved for PwBD category on a horizontal basis (VC No. RG/09/26).

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

You need one of these qualifications from an AICTE/UGC recognized university:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering / Computer Science / IT / Computer Applications / Information Technology / Electronics / Telecommunications / Electronics & Instrumentation
• Post Graduate Degree in Electronics / Tele Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation / Computer Science / Information Technology / Computer Applications

Marks requirement: UR/EWS candidates need first class (60% marks). SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD candidates applying against reserved posts need minimum 50% marks.

Experience

You need at least 2 years of post-qualification experience in the areas mentioned in the job description for each specialization. Training, internship, teaching, academic, fellowship, or PhD research experience will not be counted.

Key Skills by Specialization

• Network & Security (RG/08/26): Firewall configuration, network security, EDR/DLP/XDR, SDWAN, DPDP Act compliance, incident analysis, video conferencing (MCU), Wi-Fi/LAN network design
• Programming (RG/09/26): Object-oriented programming, SDLC, relational databases, SAP S/4 HANA, FIORI, ABAP
• Data Centre (RG/10/26): Windows/Linux server administration, VMware vSphere/ESXi, Hyper-V, SAN, backup solutions, rack management, data centre infrastructure monitoring

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 32 years as on 27 April 2026
• Age relaxation for reserved categories:
• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC-NCL: 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years (additional to category relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates)
• Ex-Servicemen: Number of years of service rendered + 3 years
• J&K Domicile: 5 years
• RITES employees: 5 years over the upper age limit

Salary

• Pay Scale: Rs. 40,000 - 1,40,000 (IDA pattern)
• Approximate CTC: Rs. 16.01 Lacs per annum (at minimum of pay scale)
• Allowances: DA, Fixed/Variable Allowances, Performance Related Pay (PRP), HRA/Lease Accommodation, Medical Facilities, Group Insurance
• Retirement benefits: PF, Gratuity (as per Gratuity Act), Superannuation, Post-Retirement Medical Scheme
• Other benefits: Leave encashment, Maternity/Paternity Leave

Note: Candidates from Government Departments/PSUs are eligible for protection of their Basic Pay. Pay will be fixed at the minimum of the scale.

Application Fee

• General / OBC candidates: Rs. 600 (plus taxes)
• EWS / SC / ST / PwBD candidates: Rs. 300 (plus taxes)

Payment mode: Online only, during the application process. Fee is non-refundable for General/OBC. SC/ST/PwBD candidates get a refund upon participation in the selection process (after GST/bank charges deduction).

For fee payment issues, contact: 011-33557000, Extension 13221 or email pg.service@hdfc.bank.in

Selection Process

The selection has 3 stages, and the overall weightage is — Written Test 60% + Interview 40%.

1. Written Test — 125 objective questions, 1 mark each, total 125 marks, duration 2.5 hours. No negative marking. PwBD candidates get 50 minutes extra. Minimum qualifying marks: 50% for UR/EWS, 45% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD. The written test will be held at 6 centres: Delhi/Gurgaon, Kolkata, Bangalore, Mumbai, Bhubaneswar, and Guwahati.
2. Document Scrutiny — Shortlisted candidates' documents will be verified. You must upload all supporting documents during the online application.
3. Interview — Candidates will be called in the ratio of 1:6 to vacancies. Interview has 40 marks (Technical & Professional Proficiency: 30, Personality & Communication: 10). Minimum qualifying: 60% for UR/EWS, 50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD.

You can appear for the selection process in Hindi or English. Selected candidates must pass a medical examination as per RITES rules.

How to Apply

1. Go to www.rites.com and click on the Career Section, or visit recruit.rites.com directly.
2. Register and fill in the online application form carefully. Note your Registration Number for future reference.
3. Upload all required documents under the "Upload Document" section.
4. Pay the application fee online under "Make Payment".
5. Download and save a copy of your completed application form.

Important: Candidates working in Government/PSUs on regular basis must apply through proper channel and bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the interview. Hard copies are not required to be sent by post.

Important Dates

• Application start date: 2 April 2026
• Last date to apply and pay fee: 27 April 2026
• Admit card date: To be notified later
• Written test date: To be notified later

• Handle firewall configuration, network security posture evaluation, and recommend hardening measures for core network services including DHCP, DNS, and VPN
• Manage endpoint security solutions (EDR/XDR/DLP), incident analysis, and risk mitigation across the organization's IT infrastructure
• Work on object-oriented programming, software development following SDLC, and manage relational databases and SAP S/4 HANA, FIORI, ABAP systems
• Maintain and monitor Windows Server, Linux, and Enterprise server environments including installation, configuration, tuning, and performance management
• Manage virtualized environments using VMware vSphere (ESXi and vCenter) and Microsoft Hyper-V, including VM creation, migration, and backup
• Monitor data centre infrastructure including servers, rack-level power, cooling, network devices, UPS, precision air-conditioning, and Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Assist in planning and implementing cybersecurity improvements aligned with DPDP Act compliance and regulatory requirements
• Prepare and execute disaster recovery plans, business continuity strategies, and regular system maintenance including hardware/software upgrades