RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 35 Section Engineer, Geologist & More Posts

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🕒 Last Updated: May 07, 2026
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Job Overview / Summary
Organization RITES Ltd. (A Govt. of India Enterprise)
Post Name Individual Consultant (Young Professional/Expert) – Various Posts
Qualification Diploma/Degree/PG in Civil, Electrical, Electronics, S&T, Geology/Geotechnical or related disciplines
Location Haryana, Haryana
Salary ₹40,000 – ₹1,30,000 per month
Last Date to Apply 26 May 2026
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Introduction

RITES Ltd., a premier Government of India engineering consultancy, has rolled out the RITES Individual Consultant (Young Professional) Recruitment 2026 for 35+ posts under VC Nos. YP/16/26 to YP/38/26. This is a golden opportunity for experienced professionals in civil, electrical, signalling & telecommunication (S&T), geotechnical, design, quantity surveying & billing, planning, and quality assurance roles. The online application window opens on 6th May 2026 and closes on 26th May 2026. Read on for complete details on eligibility, vacancies, selection process, and how to apply for this Sarkari Job.

Organization Overview

RITES Ltd. is a multi-disciplinary consultancy organization under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. It provides comprehensive services in rail and metro infrastructure, highways, ports, airports, and urban transport. With decades of expertise, RITES is a trusted name in infrastructure development and offers contractual engagement for highly skilled individual consultants on prestigious projects.

Post Details

RITES invites applications for Individual Consultant (Young Professional/Expert) positions in various disciplines. The engagement is purely contractual for a fixed tenure, with monthly remuneration as per the post. Key roles include Chief Resident Engineer, Senior Geotechnical Expert, Deputy Chief Design Expert (S&T/Electrical), Geologist, Project Engineer, Senior Contract Expert, Senior QS & Billing Expert, Senior Resident Engineers, Design Engineers, Section Engineers, and more. All positions are based at the client project site in Haryana.

VC No.Post NameNo. of PositionsLocation
YP/16/26Chief Resident Engineer / Viaduct01Haryana
YP/17/26Sr. Geotechnical Expert01Haryana
YP/18/26Dy. Chief Design Expert (S&T)01Haryana
YP/19/26Dy. Chief Design Expert (Electrical)01Haryana
YP/20/26Geologist01Haryana
YP/21/26Geotechnical Expert01Haryana
YP/22/26Project Engineer (Cut & Cover)01Haryana
YP/23/26Sr. Contract Expert01Haryana
YP/24/26Sr. QS & Billing Expert01Haryana
YP/25/26Senior Resident Engineer / Electrical02Haryana
YP/26/26Senior Resident Engineer / S&T01Haryana
YP/27/26Senior Resident Engineer / Electrical (Gen. Services)01Haryana
YP/28/26QS & Billing Engineer01Haryana
YP/29/26Drawing & Design Engineer / Electrical01Haryana
YP/30/26Drawing & Design Engineer / S&T01Haryana
YP/31/26Planning & Procurement Engineer02Haryana
YP/32/26Section Engineer / Civil (Bridge)02Haryana
YP/33/26Design Engineer / Civil04Haryana
YP/34/26Section Engineer / S&T02Haryana
YP/35/26Section Engineer / Civil05Haryana
YP/36/26Section Engineer / Electrical01Haryana
YP/37/26Senior Design Expert / Civil02Haryana
YP/38/26Senior QA / QC Expert01Haryana

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the educational qualification and post-qualification experience requirements as per the specific VC number. Below is an illustrative list of qualifications and experience for major posts:

Post / VC No.Educational Qualification & Experience
Chief Resident Engineer / Viaduct (YP/16/26)Graduate Degree in Civil Engineering; minimum 15 years’ post-qualification experience, with at least 7 years in construction/supervision of viaducts and major civil structures with pile/open foundations in Railway Infrastructure projects.
Sr. Geotechnical Expert (YP/17/26)M.Tech in Geotechnical Engineering; minimum 12 years’ post-PG experience with at least 10 years in geotechnical investigations and interpretation for tunnels, bridges and structures in Railway/Highway projects.
Dy. Chief Design Expert (S&T) (YP/18/26)Diploma in Electronics/Electrical Engineering (preferred Degree); 10 years’ experience after Diploma or 8 years after Degree in Railway signalling design, with minimum 7/5 years respectively in PMC/GC/Construction/Signalling contractors/OEMs for RRI/SSI/PI/EI systems.
Dy. Chief Design Expert (Electrical) (YP/19/26)Diploma in Electrical/Electronics or related; preferred Degree; 10 years after Diploma or 8 years after Degree in Railway electrification projects, including OHE & PSI design through PMC/GC/contractors.
Geologist / Geotechnical Expert (YP/20/26, YP/21/26)M.Sc Geology or M.Tech Geotechnical with 10+ years relevant post-PG experience in geological/geotechnical investigations for Railway/Highway projects.
Project Engineer (Cut & Cover) (YP/22/26)Diploma in Civil (preferred Degree); 10 years after Diploma or 7 years after Degree including 6/4 years respectively in construction/supervision of tunnelling works (preferably cut-and-cover tunnels) in Railway/Highway projects.
Sr. Contract Expert / Sr. QS & Billing Expert (YP/23/26, YP/24/26)Diploma in Civil (preferred Degree or Project/Construction Management certification); 10 years after Diploma or 7 years after Degree, with significant experience in procurement strategy, tenders, contracts, estimates, billing, budgeting for Railway/Infrastructure projects.
Senior Resident Engineer (Electrical / S&T) (YP/25/26, YP/26/26, YP/27/26)Diploma (preferred Degree) in Electrical/Electronics; 10 years after Diploma or 7 years after Degree in Railway electrification, signalling or general electrical services.
Design / Section / QS / Planning Engineers (YP/28/26 to YP/36/26)Diploma/ Degree in Civil/Electrical/Electronics with 4–7 years+ experience in design, construction/supervision, QS & billing, planning & procurement for railway infrastructure works.
Senior Design Expert / Civil (YP/37/26)Diploma in Civil (preferred PG in Structural or retired Railway Gazetted officer); total 5 years after PG or 7 years after Degree; at least 5 years after Degree or 3 years after PG in design of railway formation, bridges, tunnels, station buildings, earth retaining structures.
Senior QA / QC Expert (YP/38/26)Diploma in Civil (preferred Degree or retired Railway Gazetted officer); total 10 years after Diploma or 7 years after Degree, with at least 6/4 years respectively as Supervisor and above in QA/QC for Railway infrastructure projects.

Age Limit

Maximum age for all posts is 63 years as on the last date of application (26th May 2026). Engagement may be extended up to a maximum of 65 years based on project requirement and performance.

ParameterDetails
Maximum AgeNot exceeding 63 years for all categories (no relaxation mentioned).
Tenure of EngagementGenerally 12 months for all posts; may be extended by one year at a time, based on project requirement and satisfactory annual performance review, but not beyond 65 years of age.
Experience CountingTraining (except on-the-job), internship, teaching/academic, fellowship, PhD research experience not counted as post-qualification experience.

Application Fee

There is no application fee for any category. Candidates can apply online without any payment.

Selection Process

The selection is based on Interview after shortlisting of eligible candidates. The stages are:

StageDetails
1. Online Application & Document UploadCandidates apply online via RITES website and upload all required documents (education, experience, ID proofs).
2. Document Scrutiny / VerificationEligibility is verified from uploaded documents and original proofs (in person/online).
3. ShortlistingOnly eligible candidates are shortlisted for interview; RITES may limit the number.
4. Interview (Personal)Evaluation on technical skills, subject knowledge, experience, communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Client CV Approval & EngagementCVs of suitable candidates are sent to client; engagement letters issued only upon client approval.

Important Dates

EventDate
Commencement of Online Application06/05/2026
Last Date for Online Application26/05/2026 (till 23:59)
Cut-off Date for Age & Eligibility26/05/2026
Document Scrutiny & Interview DatesTo be notified later on RITES website

How to Apply

  1. Visit the RITES official website: https://www.rites.com and navigate to the “Career” section.
  2. Find the online application link for Individual Consultant posts (VC Nos. YP/16/26–YP/38/26).
  3. Read the detailed advertisement carefully and ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for the specific VC number.
  4. Fill the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details.
  5. Upload scanned copies of required documents: photograph, signature, educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, etc.
  6. Submit the application and note the system-generated Registration Number for future reference.
  7. No need to send any hard copy; keep a printout of the submitted application for document verification.

Remuneration

Monthly consolidated remuneration varies by post as per the table below:

Post / VC RangeMonthly Payment (₹)
Chief Resident Engineer / Sr. Geotechnical Expert (YP/16/26, YP/17/26)₹1,25,000
Project Engineer (Cut & Cover) (YP/22/26)₹1,30,000
Geologist / Geotechnical Expert (YP/20/26, YP/21/26)₹1,10,000
Dy. Chief Design Experts (S&T/Electrical) (YP/18/26, YP/19/26)₹80,000
Sr. Contract Expert / Sr. QA/QC Expert (YP/23/26, YP/38/26)₹70,000–₹80,000
Sr. Resident Engineers (Electrical/S&T/Gen. Services) (YP/25/26–YP/27/26)₹70,000
Sr. QS & Billing Expert (YP/24/26)₹60,000
QS & Billing / Drawing & Design / Section / Planning Engineers (YP/28/26–YP/36/26)₹40,000 – ₹45,000
Senior Design Expert / Civil (YP/37/26)₹85,000

Note: Consultants are paid only for services rendered; no PF, ESI, gratuity, or other statutory benefits. GST and TDS applicable as per rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

RITES Ltd. has released a notification for engagement of Individual Consultants (Young Professionals/Experts) under VC Nos. YP/16/26 to YP/38/26 for highly experienced roles in Civil, Electrical, S&T, Geotechnical, Design, QS & Billing, Planning and QA/QC for Railway Infrastructure projects in Haryana.
There are multiple individual consultant posts (generally one or a few positions per VC number) including Chief Resident Engineer, Senior/Deputy Experts, Senior Resident Engineers, Geologists, Geotechnical Experts, Design Engineers, Section Engineers, QS & Billing and Planning Engineers, totalling around 30+ positions across VC Nos. YP/16/26 to YP/38/26.
The online application process starts on 06 May 2026 and the last date to apply online is 26 May 2026 up to 23:59 hrs, with age and eligibility reckoned as on 26 May 2026.
Candidates must hold the relevant Diploma/Graduate/PG degree (B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc, etc.) in Civil, Electrical, Electronics, S&T, Geology/Geotechnical or related disciplines and possess post-qualification experience ranging from 4–15+ years in railway/metro/highway infrastructure, depending on the specific VC number and role.
Both serving professionals and retired Government/Railway/PSU/Metro officers with the prescribed qualification and experience can be engaged as Individual Consultants through a competitive process for specific tasks and durations, subject to the age and experience criteria laid down for each post.
For all Individual Consultant posts under VC Nos. YP/16/26 to YP/38/26, the maximum age is 63 years as on 26 May 2026, and even with extensions the overall engagement cannot go beyond 65 years of age.
No, there is no application fee (NIL) for any category; candidates can apply online for RITES Individual Consultant posts without paying any fee.
Monthly consolidated remuneration varies by post, for example: about ₹1,25,000 for Chief Resident Engineer/Sr. Geotechnical Expert, ₹1,30,000 for Project Engineer (Cut & Cover), ₹80,000 for Dy. Chief Design Experts, ₹70,000 for Senior Resident Engineers, ₹60,000–₹70,000 for Sr. QS & Billing/Contract Experts and ₹40,000–₹45,000 for Section/Design/QS/Planning Engineers, plus admissible GST and TDS deduction as per rules.
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