Posts & vacancies
Contract lumpsum basis. Place of posting: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Lakshadweep.
Senior Technical Assistant
Key dates
Eligibility snapshot
| Education | Full-Time Diploma in Civil Engineering from an institution recognised by BTE/AICTE, or from a University or institution established by an Act of Central/State legislature or Parliament, or deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. Sections A & B of the Institution of Engineers (India), treated as equivalent to a degree and recognised by AICTE, are also accepted. Candidates with higher qualifications (Degree / PG Degree) in the same discipline are also eligible. |
| Minimum marks | General / EWS candidates, and SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwD candidates applying against unreserved posts: minimum 50% marks in the minimum educational qualification. Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwD as applicable) applying against reserved posts: at least 45% marks. The same applies to candidates with higher qualifications in the same discipline. |
| Experience not counted | Training (except on-the-job training), internship, teaching, academic, fellowship and PhD research experience is not counted as experience. |
| Cut-off date | Age, experience and all other eligibility criteria are reckoned as on 22.11.2026. |
| Age relaxation | SC/ST: 5 years. OBC-NCL: 3 years. PwBD: 10 years, in addition to the relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL, for candidates with not less than 40% of the relevant disability. Reservation, relaxation and concessions for EWS/SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwD/Ex-SM/J&K Domicile apply against reserved posts as per extant Govt. orders. |
| PwBD suitability | The post is identified for Locomotor disability (OA, OL) and Hearing Impairment (HI). PwD candidates must meet the physical requirements S, ST, BN, W, SE, MF, C, R, W & RW. PwD candidates of the identified categories can apply even if no vacancies are specifically reserved for them. |
| Specialisation certificate | Where a specialisation is required in the qualifying degree, a certificate from the University/Institution clearly specifying it must be submitted. |
Selection process
The selection process consists of a written test and document scrutiny. Based on requirement and RITES' discretion, the written test, document verification or interview may be conducted from RITES' Regional Offices.
Written test
125 objective type questions of one mark each, duration 2.5 hours, no negative marking. PwBD candidates get 50 minutes of compensatory time. Candidates must score minimum 50% for UR/EWS (45% for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD against reserved posts) to be considered further.
Qualifying: 50% (45% reserved)Document scrutiny
Documents of candidates who qualify in the written test, as per the advertised number of positions, are scrutinised. A merit list is prepared only of those who secure the minimum written test marks and are shortlisted in document scrutiny. Provisional offers are then issued; original documents are verified at the time of joining, failing which the candidature and offer stand cancelled.
Medical examination
Appointment is subject to the candidate being found medically fit as per RITES Rules and Standards of Medical Fitness for the post.
Application fee
SC/ST/PwD candidates must also pay the full fee at the time of online application, even for posts not reserved for them. The refund is credited to the source account / card used for payment, after submission and scrutiny of the category certificate, which must be submitted at the time of fee payment on the portal. Fee paid through any other mode is not accepted and the application is rejected. Applications without successful fee payment are treated as incomplete. Fee payment helpdesk: 011 – 33557000, Extension 13221; pg.service@hdfc.bank.in. If the invoice cannot be downloaded after payment, email cont.rectt@rites.com with registration details.
Documents to upload
Documents to upload with the online application
| a | High School certificate as proof of Date of Birth |
| b | Certificates of academic and professional qualifications with mark sheets of all semesters / years (Xth, XIIth, Diploma / Graduation / Post-Graduation as applicable and as claimed) |
| c | Percentage Conversion Document issued by the University / Institute (wherever applicable) |
| d | EWS / SC / ST / OBC-NCL / PwBD certificate in the prescribed Govt. of India format (wherever applicable) |
| e | Proof of Identity & Address (Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, Aadhaar Card etc.) |
| f | PAN Card |
| g | Proof of each period of experience claimed, in a single PDF in chronological order (offer letter, joining order, relieving letter, service certificate, relevant pay slips etc.) |
| h | Any other document supporting the candidature and claims in the application form |
Scanned copies must be clear and visible. Candidature is liable to be cancelled if the necessary documents are not uploaded during the online application. Do not send hard copies by post or courier.
Written test centres
Written test centres (tentative). Candidates must give two centre preferences at the time of online application. RITES may allot a centre that was not indicated as a preference. Exact date, time and venue will be communicated separately.