Senior Technical Assistant – 31 Posts

The Aspirant News; Karnataka; On-site; INR 397,000 - 476,000; Full time

Job summary

RITES invites applications for the post of Senior Technical Assistant in Karnataka. There are 31 vacancies for diploma holders in Civil Engineering, with at least two years of post-qualification experience. The last date to apply is 22 November 2026.

Selection includes a written test followed by document verification. Candidates must bring Annexure A and the required documents; centres include Bengaluru and other cities. Refer to the official notification for detailed eligibility and terms.

Qualifications

• Full-Time Diploma in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) in diploma.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in relevant field.

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Job description

RITES Senior Technical Assistant – 31 Posts Recruitment 2026

Introduction

RITES has invited applications for Senior Technical Assistant – 31 Posts. There are 31 vacancies for candidates with Diploma. The last date to apply is 22 November 2026.

02.11.2026

22.11.2026

29.11.2026 (Morning Shift)

• Submit only one application per vacancy. An application cannot be altered after submission, and a valid e-mail ID is essential.
• At document verification or the selection process, bring two filled copies of Annexure A (documents checklist) and the documents it lists, in chronological order. Bring the originals with one self-attested copy of each.
• For experience claims, bring experience certificates from previous employers. Current employees must bring a joining letter or experience certificate with the last month's salary slips, or Form 16. An offer letter is not accepted as proof of experience.
• Employees of RITES, Government Departments or PSUs may join only after being properly relieved. Annexure A asks for an NOC from Govt./PSU employees.
• No fares / TA / DA will be paid.
• Management may cancel, restrict, enlarge or modify the recruitment process at any stage. Any corrigendum will be displayed only on www.rites.com.
• Queries must be sent only to [email protected], quoting the VC No., the Registration/Roll No., your full name in block letters and the email address given in the application.
• Legal jurisdiction for any dispute is Delhi.

Application Fee

Category

Fee

General/OBC Candidates Rs. 300/- plus Taxes as applicable

EWS/SC/ST/ PWD Candidates Rs. 100/- plus Taxes as applicable

If the invoice cannot be downloaded after payment, email [email protected] with your registration details. For payment problems, contact Helpdesk No 011 – 33557000, Extension Code - 13221, or [email protected].

Selection and Interview The RITES Senior Technical Assistant selection consists of a written test followed by document scrutiny. Appointment also depends on medical fitness.

Written Test The written test has 125 objective type questions of one mark each, with a duration of 2.5 hours. There is no negative marking. PwBD candidates get a compensatory time of 50 minutes. To be considered further, candidates need a minimum of 50% marks (UR/EWS) or 45% marks (SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD against reserved posts).

Section Questions Topics

Quantitative Aptitude around 35 Number system, arithmetic, geometry, algebra, trigonometry, mensuration, profit and loss, time and distance, probability, interest, permutation and combination, etc.

Data Interpretation around 35 Data in tables, charts, graphs and series

Logical Reasoning around 35 Puzzles, seating arrangement, inequalities, Venn diagrams, blood relations, directions, ranking, verbal and spatial reasoning, patterns

Basic Awareness/ General Knowledge around 20 Current affairs

Document Scrutiny and Merit List Based on the written test result and the number of vacancies, RITES scrutinises the uploaded documents. A merit list is prepared only for candidates who meet the minimum marks and are shortlisted in the document scrutiny. Offers are then issued provisionally. Original documents are verified at joining, and the offer is cancelled if they cannot be verified. Depending on requirement, the written test, document verification or interview may be held at RITES' Regional Offices. Selected candidates must be found medically fit as per RITES Rules.

Where a post is not reserved for the SC / ST / PwD category, candidates from that category must also pay the full fee during the online application.

The fee paid by SC / ST / PwD candidates is refunded once they take part in the written exam / interview (as applicable). The refund goes to the source account or card, less GST / bank charges, after the category certificate is checked.

SC/ST/PwBD candidates must submit their certificate through the portal at the time of paying the fee to be considered for a refund.

A fee paid by any other mode is not accepted, and such an application is rejected. An application without successful fee payment is treated as incomplete.

Documents named in the notice (to upload)

High School certificate for proof of Date of Birth

Certificates of academic and professional qualifications, with mark sheets of all semesters/years (Xth, XIIth, Diploma / Graduation / Post-Graduation as applicable)

Percentage Conversion Document issued by the University / Institute (wherever applicable)

EWS/ SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD Certificate in the Govt. of India format (wherever applicable)

Proof of Identity & Address (Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, Aadhaar Card etc) and PAN Card

Proof of each period of experience in a single pdf in chronological order (offer letter, joining order, relieving letter, service certificate, pay slips etc.)

Any other document supporting the claims made in the application

Candidature is liable to be cancelled if these documents are not uploaded. Hard copies of documents are not to be sent by post or courier. SC/ST candidates need a caste certificate in the Annexure I format. OBC-NCL candidates need a certificate in the Annexure II format, not older than one year on 22.11.2026, plus an Annexure III declaration at document verification. EWS candidates need an Income and Asset Certificate (valid for FY 2026-27) in the Govt. of India format. If a valid OBC-NCL or EWS certificate is not produced even by the date of joining, the candidate will be treated as UR.

static GK (history, geography, polity, economy, culture, general science)

The tentative test centres are Chennai, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram and Secunderabad. RITES may allot a centre that the candidate did not choose. The exact date, time and venue will be communicated separately.

Age Limit

The maximum age is 40 years as on the last date of application, i.e. 22.11.2026. Age, experience and all other eligibility criteria are reckoned as on that date.

SC/ST 5 years

OBC-NCL 3 years

PwBD 10 years, in addition to the relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL

The PwBD relaxation applies whether or not the post is reserved, provided the post is identified as suitable for PwBDs. Only candidates with not less than 40% of the relevant disability get PWD benefits. The post is identified for locomotor disability (OA, OL) and hearing impairment (HI). Physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, walking, seeing, manipulation by fingers, communication, and reading and writing. Persons with these disabilities may apply even where no vacancy is reserved for them

they are then considered by the general standard of merit. The relaxations are given subject to the required certificates. For the discipline-specific eligibility of the post, candidates should check the official notification.

Age Relaxation

Show age relaxation

Category | Relaxation

Experience

Check out the Official Notification or Overview on this page.

Salary / Pay Scale

Rs. 39,137

How many vacancies are there in RITES Senior Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?

There are 31 posts: UR 14, EWS 03, OBC (NCL) 08, SC 04 and ST 02. Of these, 02 posts are reserved for PwBD candidates on a horizontal basis.

What is the last date to apply?

The last date for the online application and fee payment is 22 November 2026. Applications opened on 02 November 2026.

What qualification is required?

Candidates need a Full-Time Diploma in Civil Engineering with 02 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field of Engineering. The minimum marks are 50% (45% for reserved categories against reserved posts).

Verify all details from the official notification before applying.