RITES Senior Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026: 31 Civil Posts (Contract), VC CL/12/26 – Diploma + 2 Years, Apply Online by 22 November

RITES Ltd has advertised 31 Senior Technical Assistant posts (VC No. CL/12/26) on a contract lumpsum basis for its southern region (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Lakshadweep). Apply online from 02.11.2026 to 22.11.2026; the written test is tentatively on 29.11.2026.Official Notification PDF: RITES VC No. CL/12/26 – Senior Technical Assistant (PDF)

Recruitment Name: Recruitment of Senior Technical Assistant (Civil) on contract lumpsum basis, Southern region – VC No. CL/12/26

31 Senior Technical Assistant (Civil) Posts – Contract – Written Test 29 Nov – Apply by 22 Nov 2026

Short Summary: You need a full-time Civil Engineering diploma and 2 years' post-qualification experience. Upper age is 40. The contract is initially for one year. Selection is by a 125-question written test with no negative marking, then document scrutiny. Fee is ₹300 (General/OBC) or ₹100 (EWS/SC/ST/PwD), plus taxes.

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Online application starts:	02/11/2026
Last date – apply & pay fee:	22/11/2026
Written test (tentative):	29/11/2026 (morning shift)
Application Fee
General / OBC:	₹300 + taxes
EWS / SC / ST / PwD:	₹100 + taxes
Note:	SC/ST/PwD fee is later refunded after deducting GST/bank charges, as per the notice.
Pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or as per options available on the official portal.

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Important Links
Apply Online:	Apply Online – RITES Careers
Download Official Notification PDF:	RITES VC No. CL/12/26 – Senior Technical Assistant (PDF)
Official Website:	RITES Official Website
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Category-wise Vacancy Details

VC No.	Post	UR	EWS	OBC (NCL)	SC	ST	Total
CL/12/26	Senior Technical Assistant (Civil)	14	3	8	4	2	31

Figures are as printed in the official notice. 2 posts are reserved for PwBD on a horizontal basis.

Eligibility

Full-time Diploma in Civil Engineering from an institution recognised by BTE/AICTE (a degree in the same discipline is also accepted).
Minimum 50% marks for UR/EWS (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD against reserved posts).
2 years' post-qualification experience in the relevant field of engineering.

Age Limit

Maximum age: 40 years as on 22.11.2026.
Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC (NCL) 3 years, PwD 10 years, others as per rules.

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Salary

Approximate monthly pay at the minimum of the scale (from the notice): Bangalore – basic ₹26,624, gross ₹39,137; X-class cities – ₹26,624 / ₹36,475; Y-class – ₹24,258 / ₹30,808; Z-class – ₹20,644 / ₹26,218.

Exam Pattern

Written test: 125 objective questions, one mark each, 2.5 hours, no negative marking.
Minimum 50% for UR/EWS (45% for reserved categories against reserved posts).
Document scrutiny for those who qualify, then provisional offers.

Selection Process

Written test
Document scrutiny
Medical examination

How to Apply

Read VC No. CL/12/26 on rites.com (Career).
Register and fill the online form.
Upload documents and pay the fee online.
Submit by 22/11/2026.

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RITES STA 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many posts are there?

31 Senior Technical Assistant (Civil): UR 14, EWS 3, OBC 8, SC 4, ST 2.

Is it permanent?

No. It is on contract, initially for one year.

When is the written test?

Tentatively 29 November 2026, morning shift.

What is the age limit?

40 years as on 22 November 2026.

RITES STA 2026 – Important Candidate Instructions (Prevent Rejection!)

Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:

Official notice first: Read the full official advertisement before you apply. This page is a summary.
One application: Submit only one application per post unless the notice allows more. Duplicate forms can be rejected.
Documents: Keep certificates, category proof and photo ID ready. Originals are checked at document verification.
Last date: Do not wait for the last day. Portals slow down near the closing date.