🚆 RITES Recruitment 2026 – VC No. 16/26 (D) AGM / JGM / DGM (Mechanical) 03 Posts on Deputation / Immediate Absorption Basis | IRSME Officers Apply | Last Date 05.09.2026 📢
🎯 Important Vacancy for Railway Officers! RITES Limited (A Govt. of India Enterprise) has issued Deputation Advertisement File No. 9/6/Depu/Mech/2026 – VC No. 16/26 (D) dated 23.07.2026 for filling up 03 posts of Additional General Manager / Joint General Manager / Deputy General Manager (Mechanical) for various projects on Deputation / Immediate Absorption Basis.
📄 This vacancy is specifically for Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officers working in Senior Scale / JAG Level. Interested officers have to apply online on www.rites.com and send hard copy through proper channel within 45 days from date of issue i.e. 05.09.2026.
📌 Quick Overview – RITES VC No. 16/26 (D) 👀
- 🏛️ Organization: RITES Limited, Ministry of Railways
- 📄 VC No.: 16/26 (D) dated 23.07.2026, File No. 9/6/Depu/Mech/2026
- 💼 Post Name: Additional General Manager (AGM) / Joint General Manager (JGM) / Deputy General Manager (DGM) (Mechanical)
- 🔢 Total Vacancies: 03 Posts
- 👨✈️ Eligible Cadre: IRSME Officers (Senior Scale / JAG)
- 🌍 Location: Anywhere in India or Abroad as per requirement of company / project
- ⏳ Period of Deputation: 3 Years, extendable as per performance and requirement
- ⏰ Last Date: 45 days from issue – 05.09.2026
- 📧 Contact Email: kapil.soni3@rites.com
- 🏢 Address for Hard Copy: JGM (HR), RITES Ltd., RITES Bhawan, Shikhar, Plot No.1, Sector-29, Gurugram – 122001
💼 Post Wise Pay & Level Details 💰
| Category of Officers | To be Considered as | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| IRSME Officers working in 7th CPC Level-11 (Senior Scale) – Fresh | Deputy General Manager (Mechanical) | Deputation and Immediate Absorption |
| IRSME Officers who have completed 3 years service in Senior Scale | Joint General Manager (Mechanical) | Deputation ONLY |
| IRSME Officers working in 7th CPC Level-12 (JAG) | Additional General Manager (Mechanical) | Deputation and Immediate Absorption |
💡 As per Railway Board guidelines, officer on deputation will be entitled to Basic Pay plus Deputation Allowance and other allowances admissible on deputation.
✅ Eligibility Criteria – Who Can Apply? 🎓
🛠️ Essential Tools
- 👨💼 Service: Must be an IRSME Officer of Indian Railways.
- 📊 Level: Senior Scale (Level-11) / Junior Administrative Grade (JAG) (Level-12).
- 🎂 Age Limit:
- For Immediate Absorption: Not more than 55 years as on last date of submission
- For Deputation: Not more than 57 years as on last date
- 📁 Required Documents through Proper Channel: NOC, Vigilance / DAR Clearance, APARs for last 5 years, Service Certificate.
📊 Selection Criteria – Weightage Distribution 📝
RITES has fixed two different weightage systems:
A. For Deputation of Officials to RITES – 100 Marks (Qualifying 60%)
| Criteria | Points | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | 15 | Basic Degree/Diploma – 10, Additional Qualification – 5 (1 point per additional qualification) |
| Vigilance / DAR | 10 | No vigilance history in entire career – 10, Cases closed without action – 10, Closed with Minor Penalty – 7.5, Major Penalty – 5 |
| Performance in Service (APARs 5 Years) | 25 | OS-5, VG-4, G-3, F-3.5, Av-2, BA-1 |
| Performance in Interview | 50 | Domain Knowledge, Work Exp, Managerial Competency, Overall Suitability – Decided by Interview Committee |
B. For Immediate Absorption – 100 Marks (Qualifying 75%)
| Criteria | Points | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | 20 | Basic – 15, Additional like M.Tech, MBA – 5 (1 each) |
| Vigilance / DAR | 10 | Same as above |
| Performance in Service | 25 | APARs 5 Years |
| Work Experience | 15 | Varied and most relevant experience gets more points |
| Length of Service | 10 | 5 years with Indian Railways – 5, each additional year 1 point, max 5 |
| Overall Suitability | 20 | Domain Knowledge + Managerial Competency |
🖥️ How to Apply for RITES Deputation 2026? – Step by Step 📝
🛠️ Essential Tools
- 🌐 Visit RITES Official Website – http://www.rites.com – Career Section.
- 🔍 Click on VC No. 16/26 (D) – AGM / JGM / DGM (Mech) Deputation Advt.
- 📝 Fill online application, get registration number.
- 🖨️ Take printout of online form.
- 📎 Attach required documents – NOC from Cadre Controlling Authority, Vigilance / DAR Clearance, APARs for last 5 years, Bio-data format as per Annexure-I.
- 📮 Send the hard copy through your Administrative Officer (Establishment Section) to – JGM (HR), RITES Ltd., Shikhar, Plot No.1, Sector-29, Gurugram-122001 and also email advance copy to kapil.soni3@rites.com.
- ⏰ Ensure it reaches within 45 days i.e. by 05.09.2026.
⚠️ Important Instructions 🚨
- ❌ Applications without NOC / Vigilance Clearance / APARs will not be considered.
- 📄 Officer selected on deputation will be governed by standard deputation terms of DoPT / Railway Board.
- 🔒 Officer on immediate absorption will be governed by RITES Service Rules and will have to resign from Railways.
- 🌍 Posting can be anywhere in India or abroad depending on project requirement.
- 📧 For any query, contact – kapil.soni3@rites.com
📌 Notification at a Glance 👇
- 🌐 RITES Website: www.rites.com
- 📄 Advt No: VC No. 16/26 (D) Dated 23.07.2026
- 📅 Last Date: 05.09.2026 (45 days from notification)
- 💼 Posts: 03 (AGM/JGM/DGM – Mechanical)
✍️ Final Words 🌈
🌟 This is a golden chance for IRSME officers looking for corporate exposure in a Navratna PSU like RITES. With opportunity to work on domestic and international railway projects, attractive deputation allowance and immediate absorption option up to age 55, eligible Senior Scale and JAG officers should apply well before 05.09.2026 through proper channel.
🍀 All the Best to All IRSME Officers! 💐
