Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) Limited has released Advertisement No. YP/67/26 to YP/92/26 for 27 Individual Consultant posts on a contract basis with an initial tenure of 12 months. All posts are based in Patna and are related to metro/railway infrastructure work. Posts span signalling, civil, mechanical, electrical, track, environment, BIM, quality assurance and secretarial domains. Online applications are open from 9 October 2026 and close on 8 November 2026 at 11:00 PM at rites.com. Document scrutiny is tentatively scheduled for 10-13 November 2026 and interviews for 17-20 November 2026.
Important Note: Three things every candidate must know. First, these are Individual Consultant engagements on contract basis – no statutory benefits like PF, ESI or Gratuity are applicable. GST as applicable is admissible. Second, offer letters are subject to client approval of CVs and continued project requirements. Third, candidates working in any organisation must be properly relieved before joining, and Govt./PSU employees must submit an NOC.
RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | RITES Limited (Rail India Technical and Economic Service) |
| Advertisement No. | YP/67/26 to YP/92/26 |
| Post | Individual Consultant (various specialisations) |
| Total Vacancies | 27 |
| Engagement Type | Contract (initial tenure 12 months) |
| Job Location | Patna |
| Age Limit | Not exceeding 63 years (as on 8 November 2026) |
| Pay | Rs. 55,000 to Rs. 2,25,000 per month |
| Application Mode | Online at rites.com |
| Application Opens | 9 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 8 November 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Document Scrutiny | 10 to 13 November 2026 (tentative) |
| Interview | 17 to 20 November 2026 (tentative) |
| Official Website | rites.com |
RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | 9 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 8 November 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Document Scrutiny (Tentative) | 10 to 13 November 2026 |
| Interview (Tentative) | 17 to 20 November 2026 |
RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026: Post-wise Vacancies and Pay
| VC No. | Post | Posts | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| YP/67/26 | Dy. Chief Signalling System Engineer/Chief Resident Engineer – Signalling | 1 | Rs. 2,25,000 |
| YP/68/26 | Dy. Chief System Integration, Testing and Commissioning Expert | 1 | Rs. 2,25,000 |
| YP/69/26 | Dy. Chief QA and QC Expert for Works (Electrical) | 1 | Rs. 1,70,000 |
| YP/70/26 | Interface Manager/Coordinator – Electrical | 1 | Rs. 1,75,000 |
| YP/71/26 | Construction Planning, Programme cum Progress/Monitoring Engineer | 1 | Rs. 1,50,000 |
| YP/72/26 | Track Expert | 1 | Rs. 1,75,000 |
| YP/73/26 | Environmental Expert | 1 | Rs. 1,70,000 |
| YP/74/26 | Section Engineer – SCADA | 1 | Rs. 1,50,000 |
| YP/75/26 | Resident Engineer – Signalling | 1 | Rs. 1,25,000 |
| YP/76/26 | Resident Engineer – Rolling Stock (Electrical) | 1 | Rs. 1,50,000 |
| YP/77/26 | BIM Manager | 1 | Rs. 1,50,000 |
| YP/78/26 | Resident Engineer – Civil | 2 | Rs. 1,25,000 |
| YP/79/26 | Resident Engineer – Track | 1 | Rs. 1,25,000 |
| YP/80/26 | Section Engineer – E and M | 1 | Rs. 1,00,000 |
| YP/81/26 | Section Engineer – Lift and Escalator | 1 | Rs. 1,00,000 |
| YP/82/26 | BIM Engineer | 1 | Rs. 95,000 |
| YP/83/26 | Section Engineer – Civil | 1 | Rs. 90,000 |
| YP/84/26 | Section Engineer – QA/QC | 1 | Rs. 90,000 |
| YP/85/26 | Site Engineer – Tunnel Ventilation, ECCS and Station Air-conditioning | 1 | Rs. 90,000 |
| YP/86/26 | Site Engineer – AFC | 1 | Rs. 90,000 |
| YP/87/26 | Site Engineer – Rolling Stock | 1 | Rs. 90,000 |
| YP/88/26 | Site Engineer – Civil | 1 | Rs. 80,000 |
| YP/89/26 | Site Engineer – Track | 1 | Rs. 80,000 |
| YP/90/26 | Site Engineer – Environment | 1 | Rs. 80,000 |
| YP/91/26 | Site Engineer – QA and QC | 1 | Rs. 80,000 |
| YP/92/26 | Team Secretary | 1 | Rs. 55,000 |
| Total | 27 |
RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026: Eligibility
| VC No. | Qualification |
|---|---|
| YP/67/26, YP/68/26, YP/74/26, YP/75/26 | Graduate in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or equivalent |
| YP/69/26, YP/71/26, YP/73/26, YP/84/26, YP/90/26, YP/91/26, YP/92/26 | Graduate in any branch of Engineering |
| YP/70/26, YP/76/26, YP/77/26, YP/80/26, YP/81/26, YP/85/26, YP/86/26, YP/87/26 | Graduate in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent |
| YP/72/26, YP/78/26, YP/79/26, YP/83/26, YP/88/26, YP/89/26 | Graduate in Civil Engineering (or equivalent where specified) |
| YP/82/26 | Graduate or Diploma in any branch of Engineering |
Refer to the official notification PDF at rites.com for post-wise experience requirements, which vary significantly across VC numbers.
RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026: Age Limit
Upper age limit: Not exceeding 63 years as on 8 November 2026. No minimum age specified in the notification.
RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Document Scrutiny/Verification | 10 to 13 November 2026 (tentative). Shortlisting based on eligibility. |
| Personal Interview | 17 to 20 November 2026 (tentative). Evaluated on technical skills, subject knowledge, experience, communication and interpersonal skills. |
No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.
How to Apply for RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026
- Visit the Career section of rites.com from 9 October 2026.
- Fill in the online application form with personal, educational and experience details.
- Submit the form and note the Registration Number.
- Upload scanned copies of all required documents.
- Print the submitted application form for Document Scrutiny and Interview stages.
- Applications once submitted cannot be altered.
Documents Required
- 1 passport-size photograph
- High School certificate (proof of date of birth)
- Academic and professional qualification certificates and marksheets (all semesters/years)
- Experience certificates from all previous employers
- Proof of identity and address (Passport/Voter ID/Driving Licence/Aadhaar)
- PAN Card
- Proof of different periods of experience as claimed
- Last company relieving letter/experience certificate (NOC for Govt./PSU employees)
- Duly filled Annexure-A checklist
Important Instructions
- Contract engagement only. No PF, ESI or Gratuity. GST as applicable is admissible.
- Offer letters subject to client approval of CVs and continued project requirements.
- Candidates from any organisation must be properly relieved before joining.
- Govt./PSU employees must produce NOC at the time of interview.
- Full-time consultants cannot take up any other assignment during the consultancy period.
- Appointment is temporary and can be cancelled at any time by RITES without assigning any reason.
- Police verification will be conducted as per MHA instructions.
- Applications once submitted cannot be altered.
RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026: Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| RITES Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. How many posts are there?
27 Individual Consultant posts across 26 VC numbers (YP/67/26 to YP/92/26), all based in Patna.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
8 November 2026 at 11:00 PM at rites.com.
Q3. What is the pay?
Rs. 55,000 to Rs. 2,25,000 per month depending on the post. No PF/ESI/Gratuity.
Q4. What is the age limit?
Not exceeding 63 years as on 8 November 2026.
Q5. When are the interviews?
Tentatively 17 to 20 November 2026. Document scrutiny: tentatively 10 to 13 November 2026.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official RITES Advertisement No. YP/67/26 to YP/92/26 published on rites.com. These are contractual engagements, not permanent appointments. Post-wise experience requirements must be checked from the official notification PDF. JobShouter is not associated with RITES Limited. This article is for informational purposes only.
