RITES Ltd has announced a recruitment drive for the position of Graduate Engineer Trainee. Candidates interested in this opportunity should review the detailed eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications, age limits, and experience requirements. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online before September 24, 2024. For more information on the RITES Ltd Graduate Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2024, including application procedures, visit the RITES recruitment page at rites.com.
Organisation Name | Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) |
Post Name | Graduate Engineer Trainee |
Number of vacancies | 15 |
Mode of Apply | Online |
Job Location | Across India |
1. RITES Ltd Recruitment 2024 : Important Dates
Event | Date |
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Commencement of submission of online application and online payment of fees | 30.08.2024 |
Last date of submission of online application and online payment of fees | 24.09.2024 |
2. RITES Ltd Recruitment 2024 : Vacancy Details

3. RITES Ltd Recruitment 2024: Eligibility
To apply online for RITES Ltd 2024, candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria discussed in this section:
a) RITES Ltd Recruitment 2024 Age Limit as on 24.09.2024
Age Criteria | Details |
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Maximum Age Requirement | 30 years |
b) RITES Ltd Recruitment 2024 Educational Qualification


Educational Qualification Requirements
General/EWS Category Candidates:
- Degree Requirement: First class degree or a minimum of 60% marks in the minimum qualification for consideration against unreserved posts.
SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD Category Candidates:
- Degree Requirement: At least 50% marks in the minimum qualification for consideration against reserved posts.
Final Year/Semester Students:
- Eligibility: Eligible if they have obtained a minimum of 60% marks for General/EWS (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) or equivalent CGPA in aggregate of all semesters/years up to the pre-final examination.
- Condition: Must qualify the educational qualification with the requisite marks.
Note on Educational Qualifications:
- Degree Recognition: The degree should be recognized by AICTE and obtained from a University established by an Act of Central or State legislature in India, or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared as a Deemed University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
- Alternative Recognition: Sections A & B examinations of the Institution of Engineers (India) treated as equivalent to a degree by the Government of India and recognized by AICTE are also acceptable.
4. RITES Ltd Recruitment 2024: Pay Scale
Compensation and Benefits
During Training Period:
- Pay Scale: IDA pay scale of ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000.
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹40,000.
- Additional Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA) and House Rent Allowance (HRA).
After Successful Completion of Training:
- Position: Assistant Manager.
- Pay Scale: IDA pay scale of ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000.
- Salary Components:
- Basic Pay and DA.
- Fixed/Variable Allowances.
- Performance Related Pay.
- Medical Facilities.
- HRA/Lease Accommodation.
- Superannuation Package:
- Provident Fund.
- Pension.
- Gratuity as per the Gratuity Act.
- Post Retirement Medical Scheme.
- Other Benefits:
- Leaves: As per company rules.
- Maternity/Paternity Leave: As per company rules applicable to regular employees.
- Medical Facility: Coverage for regular employees.
- Accident/Death Insurance: Provided.
- Leave Encashment: Available.
- Term Insurance and Other Insurance Covers: Provided.
- Approximate Annual Emoluments: ₹14.27 LPA.
5. RITES Ltd Recruitment 2024 : Application Fees
Category | Fee |
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General/OBC | Rs. 600/- plus applicable taxes |
EWS/ SC/ST/ PWD | Rs. 300/- plus applicable taxes |
Fee Payment and Helpdesk Information
For Queries or Issues Related to Fee Payment:
- Helpdesk Phone Number: 011 – 33557000
- Extension Code: 13221
- Helpdesk Email ID: pghelpdesk@hdfcbank.com
Important Notes:
- Fee Payment Mode: Only the specified payment method will be accepted by RITES. Any fees submitted through other modes will be considered invalid, and such applications will be rejected.
- Fee Concession for PWD Candidates:
- Persons with Disabilities (PWD) are eligible for a fee concession if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- PWD candidates claiming age relaxation or fee concession must submit a certified copy of the PWD certificate according to the latest Government of India format along with their Detailed Application Form.
6. RITES Ltd Recruitment 2024 : Selection Process
Recruitment Process and Eligibility for Graduate Engineer Trainee Positions
Eligibility Criteria and GATE Paper Requirements:
- Graduate Engineer Trainee (Mechanical Engineering)
- GATE 2024 Paper: Mechanical Engineering
- Paper Code: ME
- Graduate Engineer Trainee (Information Technology)
- GATE 2024 Paper: Computer Science and Information Technology
- Paper Code: CE

Selection Process:
- Eligibility: Candidates must have appeared for the corresponding GATE 2024 paper. Only those with valid normalized marks out of 100, meeting the qualifying marks set for the respective GATE paper, will be considered for the next stage.
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be short-listed for interviews based on their normalized GATE 2024 marks. The selection process may be conducted online depending on the circumstances and RITES’ discretion.
- Document Verification: Candidates’ documents will be scrutinized. Those found eligible will be called for the verification of original documents. It is the candidate’s responsibility to upload the supporting documents as claimed in their application. If any documents are deficient, candidates will be given a 7-day period to submit them, provided the documents’ issuance date is before or on the application submission deadline.
- Final Merit List:
- GATE Marks (Out of 100): 75%
- Interview: 25%
- Minimum Qualifying Marks for Interview:
- General/EWS: 60%
- SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD: 50%
- There are no aggregate qualifying marks required.
- Offer of Appointment: Will be issued based on the category-wise merit and requirements. Only GATE 2024 marks are considered; GATE scores from 2023 or earlier are not valid.
- Medical Fitness: Appointment is subject to passing a medical examination as per RITES rules and standards.
Interview Language Options: Candidates can choose to appear for the interview in either Hindi or English.
7. RITES Ltd Recruitment 2024 : Nature & Period of Engagement
Post-Selection Details
Training Period:
- Duration: 2 months.
Post-Training Engagement:
- Position: Assistant Manager.
- Pay Scale: IDA pay scale of ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000.
- Probation Period: 1 year.
Posting:
- Location: Selected candidates may be posted to any place in India based on company requirements.
Probation Confirmation:
- Screening Test: Candidates are required to clear a screening test at the end of the probation period.
- Consequences of Failure: Candidates who fail to qualify the screening test may have their probation period extended and further action will be taken as per company policy.
Service Policy:
- External Job Applications: No application for external jobs will be forwarded for employees until they complete 2 years of service in the company.
8. RITES Ltd Recruitment 2024 : How to Apply
How to Apply for RITES Ltd Recruitment 2024
1. Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria before applying.
2. Apply Online:
- Visit the official RITES website and navigate to the Career Section.
- Fill out the online registration format.
3. Registration Number:
- After submitting the application, note the ‘Registration No.’ displayed on the top of the form. Use this number for all future communication with RITES Ltd.
4. Identity Proof:
- Carefully fill in the details of your ‘Identity Proof.’ Ensure you have this document available for future verification.
5. Upload Documents and Make Payment:
- Complete the application form by uploading required documents.
- Click on “Make Payment” and pay the fee as per your category. Applications without successful payment will be rejected.
6. Print and Submit:
- Print the completed online application form containing the registration number.
- Retain this form for future reference and submit it at the time of document scrutiny along with self-attested scanned copies of the following documents:
- 2 recent passport size color photographs
- High School certificate (for proof of Date of Birth)
- Certificates of Academic & Professional qualifications and statements of marks
- EWS/ SC/ST/OBC Certificate (if applicable)
- Proof of Identity & Address (e.g., Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, Aadhaar Card)
- PAN Card
- Proof of experience (if applicable)
- Any other relevant document
- PWD Certificate (if applicable)
7. Document Scrutiny:
- Ensure scanned copies are clear and visible.
- Proof of CTC/salary should be uploaded and available for verification.
- For reserved category claims (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), ensure certificates are valid and follow the specified formats.
8. Reserved Category Certificates:
- For SC/ST/OBC-NCL, provide valid certificates as per the specified format and ensure they are not older than one year from the application deadline.
- EWS candidates must provide an Income and Asset Certificate as per the government format.
9. No Hard Copies:
- Do not send hard copies of documents by post/courier.
10. Original Documents:
- Bring original documents along with self-attested copies for verification (if called).
11. Application Process:
- Submitting an application does not guarantee selection. Ensure all eligibility criteria are met.
- Submit only one application per vacancy. Once submitted, the application cannot be altered.
- Use a valid email ID; RITES is not responsible for any issues related to email delivery.
12. Departmental and Government Candidates:
- Departmental candidates should apply online and submit hard copies through the proper channel.
- Government/PSU candidates must apply through the proper channel and provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of the interview.
13. Annexure A:
- Bring two copies of Annexure A and related documents for verification.
For any queries regarding fee payment, contact:
- Helpdesk No: 011 – 33557000 Extension Code – 13221
- Helpdesk Email: pghelpdesk@hdfcbank.com