RITES IT Professionals Recruitment 2026 for 3 Deputy General Manager, Senior Manager and Manager Posts
RITES IT Professionals Recruitment 2026: 3 DGM, Senior Manager and Manager Posts on Regular Basis
RITES Limited Navratna CPSE Recruitment 2026 — IT Professionals for Deputy General Manager, Cyber Security Expert and API Developer — Apply Online at rites.com
See, RITES Limited (Rail India Technical and Economic Service), a Navratna CPSE under Ministry of Railways, has released a notification for 3 IT professional posts. The vacancies include Deputy General Manager (Joint Program Manager) 1 post, Senior Manager (Cyber Security Expert) 1 post and Manager (API Developer) 1 post. This is a regular basis recruitment, not contractual. Applications are open from to through the official website rites.com. So if you have IT background with relevant experience, this is actually a good opportunity in a Navratna company.
Now the real question — are you eligible? For DGM, you need Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Electronics or related field with 11 years experience. For Senior Manager, Bachelor's or PG in CS/IT/Electronics with 8 years experience in cybersecurity. And for Manager post, you need 5 years API development experience. Age limit ranges from 35 to 41 years depending on the post. The written test for SM and Manager posts is on . So make sure you prepare well.
The salary is actually quite good for government sector. DGM gets Rs. 70,000 to 2,00,000, Senior Manager gets Rs. 60,000 to 1,80,000 and Manager gets Rs. 50,000 to 1,60,000. Application fee is Rs. 600 for General/OBC and Rs. 300 for EWS/SC/ST/PwD candidates plus applicable taxes. Selection for DGM is document scrutiny plus interview, while SM and Manager candidates will have written test first. So apply before the last date at rites.com under Career section.
Key Details
- Conducting Authority: RITES Limited (Rail India Technical and Economic Service), Navratna CPSE, Ministry of Railways
- Post Names: Deputy General Manager (Joint Program Manager), Senior Manager (Cyber Security Expert), Manager (API Developer)
- Total Vacancies: 3
- Job Type: Regular Basis
- Application Start Date:
- Application Last Date:
- Written Test Date:
- Application Mode: Online only at rites.com under Career section
Eligibility and Salary
- DGM Qualification: Bachelor's in CS/IT/Electronics/E&C/E&TC/E&I or related PG degree + 11 years experience (5 years relevant)
- Senior Manager Qualification: Bachelor's/PG in CS/IT/Electronics + 8 years experience (6 years cybersecurity)
- Manager Qualification: Bachelor's/PG in CS/IT/Electronics + 5 years API development experience
- Pay Scale: DGM Rs. 70,000-2,00,000, SM Rs. 60,000-1,80,000, Manager Rs. 50,000-1,60,000
- Selection: DGM — Document Scrutiny + Interview. SM/Manager — Written Test + Document Scrutiny + Interview
- Official Website: rites.com
RITES IT Professionals Recruitment 2026 — Important Dates and Application Fee
Online Registration: 3 August to 24 August 2026 — Exam Fee Rs. 600 (General/OBC) / Rs. 300 (EWS/SC/ST/PwD)
The online application process for RITES IT Professionals Recruitment 2026 opens on and closes on . The written test for Senior Manager and Manager posts is scheduled on . Admit cards will be available on rites.com before the exam. Applications must be submitted before the last date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Tip: Candidates are advised to apply well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues on the portal. Keep scanned copies of photograph, signature, educational certificates, experience certificates, and category certificates ready before starting the application. The application number is required to download the admit card.
Application Fee
Application fee is Rs. 600 for General and OBC candidates. For EWS, SC, ST and PwD candidates, the fee is Rs. 300. Applicable taxes will be charged over and above the fee amount. Payment can be made through credit card, debit card or net banking. Application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
RITES IT Professionals Recruitment 2026 — Vacancy Details and Eligibility
3 IT Professional Posts — DGM, Senior Manager and Manager — Regular Basis in Navratna CPSE
RITES IT Professionals Recruitment 2026 covers 3 vacancies across three posts. The Deputy General Manager (Joint Program Manager) post has 1 vacancy, Senior Manager (Cyber Security Expert) has 1 vacancy and Manager (API Developer) has 1 vacancy. All posts are on regular basis. This is not a contractual position — you will be a permanent employee of RITES Limited, a Navratna CPSE under Ministry of Railways.
Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Deputy General Manager (Joint Program Manager): 1 Post
- Senior Manager (Cyber Security Expert): 1 Post
- Manager (API Developer): 1 Post
- Total Vacancies: 3
Educational Qualification
- DGM (Joint Program Manager): Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Electronics/E&C/E&TC/E&I or related PG degree
- Senior Manager (Cyber Security Expert): Bachelor's or Post Graduate degree in CS/IT/Electronics
- Manager (API Developer): Bachelor's or Post Graduate degree in CS/IT/Electronics
- Experience Required: DGM — 11 years (5 years relevant), SM — 8 years (6 years cybersecurity), Manager — 5 years API development
Age Limit
- Deputy General Manager: 41 years as on
- Senior Manager: 38 years as on
- Manager: 35 years as on
RITES IT Professionals Recruitment 2026 — Written Test Pattern and Selection Process
SM/Manager Written Test: 125 MCQs, 2.5 Hours, No Negative Marking — DGM Direct Interview
The selection process differs based on the post applied for. For DGM post, candidates are selected through document scrutiny followed by interview. For Senior Manager and Manager posts, candidates need to appear for a written test first. The written test consists of 125 multiple choice questions with a duration of 2.5 hours. There is no negative marking in the written test. After the written test, shortlisted candidates will be called for document scrutiny and interview.
Written Test Details (SM and Manager Posts)
- Test Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Total Questions: 125
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Negative Marking: No negative marking
- Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Selection Stages
- DGM Post: Document Scrutiny + Interview
- Senior Manager Post: Written Test + Document Scrutiny + Interview
- Manager Post: Written Test + Document Scrutiny + Interview
RITES IT Professionals Recruitment 2026 — Job Profile, Salary and Benefits
Regular Basis Posts — Pay Scale Rs. 50,000 to 2,00,000 — Navratna CPSE Benefits
Selected candidates will be appointed as IT professionals in RITES Limited on regular basis. The pay scales are quite attractive for government sector. Deputy General Manager gets Rs. 70,000 to 2,00,000, Senior Manager gets Rs. 60,000 to 1,80,000 and Manager gets Rs. 50,000 to 1,60,000. Being a Navratna CPSE, you will get all central government employee benefits including DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per RITES rules.
Salary Details
- Deputy General Manager (Joint Program Manager): Rs. 70,000 – 2,00,000
- Senior Manager (Cyber Security Expert): Rs. 60,000 – 1,80,000
- Manager (API Developer): Rs. 50,000 – 1,60,000
These are pay scales in the revised pay matrix. In-hand salary will include basic pay plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance and other admissible allowances as per RITES Limited rules for Navratna CPSE employees. The exact in-hand amount depends on the city of posting and applicable allowances.
RITES IT Professionals Recruitment 2026 — How to Apply
Apply Online at rites.com Under Career Section — Last Date 24 August 2026
The application process is entirely online through the RITES official website at rites.com. Applications must be submitted before . No offline applications are accepted. Candidates must read the official notification carefully before starting the application form.
How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit the official RITES website rites.com
- Step 2: Go to Career section and find the IT Professionals Recruitment 2026 notification
- Step 3: Read the notification and eligibility conditions carefully before starting the form
- Step 4: Fill in personal details, educational qualification details, and experience details
- Step 5: Upload photograph, signature and required documents in prescribed format
- Step 6: Pay the application fee through credit card, debit card or net banking
- Step 7: Submit the form, note down the application number, and keep a printout safely
Important Instructions
- Applications must be submitted online only before
- No correction is allowed after final submission of the application form
- Carry all original documents for document scrutiny and interview
- For application-related help, visit the official website rites.com
RITES IT Professionals Recruitment 2026 — Selection Mode and Documents Required
DGM: Document Scrutiny + Interview — SM/Manager: Written Test + Document Scrutiny + Interview
The selection process varies based on the post. For DGM post, candidates are shortlisted based on eligibility and called for document scrutiny followed by interview. For Senior Manager and Manager posts, candidates first appear for a written test of 125 MCQs with no negative marking. Shortlisted candidates from the written test are then called for document scrutiny and interview.
Selection Stages
- DGM Post: Document Scrutiny + Interview
- SM/Manager Posts: Written Test (125 MCQs, 2.5 hours) + Document Scrutiny + Interview
- Written Test Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Negative Marking: No negative marking
Documents Required for Verification
- 10th Marksheet: For date of birth proof
- 12th Marksheet: For educational qualification proof
- Graduation/PG Marksheets: For qualification proof
- Experience Certificates: For relevant work experience
- Caste/Category Certificate: For SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates
- Passport-size Photographs: Carry extra copies
- Printout of Application Form: Submitted application confirmation
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RITES IT Professionals Recruitment 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for RITES IT Professionals Recruitment 2026?
The last date for submission of online applications for RITES IT Professionals Recruitment 2026 is . The application window opens on .
Q2. How many vacancies are there in RITES IT Professionals Recruitment 2026?
There are 3 IT professional vacancies — 1 Deputy General Manager (Joint Program Manager), 1 Senior Manager (Cyber Security Expert) and 1 Manager (API Developer) — in RITES Limited, a Navratna CPSE under Ministry of Railways.
Q3. What is the qualification for RITES IT Professionals posts?
For DGM: Bachelor's in CS/IT/Electronics/E&C/E&TC/E&I or related PG degree with 11 years experience. For Senior Manager: Bachelor's/PG in CS/IT/Electronics with 8 years experience. For Manager: Bachelor's/PG in CS/IT/Electronics with 5 years API development experience.
Q4. When is the written test for RITES IT Professionals Recruitment 2026?
The written test for Senior Manager and Manager posts is scheduled on . The test consists of 125 MCQs with 2.5 hours duration. There is no negative marking. DGM candidates are directly called for interview.
Q5. What is the age limit for RITES IT Professionals Recruitment 2026?
The age limit as on is 41 years for DGM, 38 years for Senior Manager and 35 years for Manager posts.
Q6. What is the salary for RITES IT Professionals posts?
DGM gets Rs. 70,000 to 2,00,000, Senior Manager gets Rs. 60,000 to 1,80,000 and Manager gets Rs. 50,000 to 1,60,000. These are regular basis posts with all Navratna CPSE benefits including DA, HRA and TA.
Q7. What is the application fee for RITES IT Professionals Recruitment 2026?
The application fee is Rs. 600 for General and OBC candidates and Rs. 300 for EWS, SC, ST and PwD candidates. Applicable taxes are additional. Fee is non-refundable.
Q8. What is the selection process for RITES IT Professionals posts?
For DGM: Document Scrutiny + Interview. For Senior Manager and Manager: Written Test (125 MCQs, 2.5 hours, no negative marking) + Document Scrutiny + Interview. Shortlisting is based on eligibility and experience.
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