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| RITES Individual Consultant 2026: 27 Posts at Patna |
Last Updated: 11 October 2026, 11:25 AM IST | Reviewed by Vijay Sah
RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026 has opened for 27 contractual posts at Patna under VC Nos. YP/67/26 to YP/92/26. Rail India Technical and Economic Services Limited (RITES) is hiring experienced engineers with Metro or Rail project exposure, along with BIM, QA/QC, environment and secretarial support staff.
Online applications began on 09 October 2026 and close on 08 November 2026 at 11:00 PM. There is no application fee, the upper age limit is 63 years, and monthly pay ranges from ₹55,000 to ₹2,25,000 depending on the post.
These are CV-based consultancy assignments, not regular staff jobs. This page lists every post with its pay, the eligibility pattern, dates, documents and the application steps, so you can match your profile before filling the form.
Key points at a glance: 27 posts at Patna | Last date 08 November 2026, 11:00 PM | Fee NIL | Age up to 63 years | Pay ₹55,000 to ₹2,25,000 per month | Selection by document scrutiny and personal interview | Contract basis, no PF, ESI or gratuity.
Quick Highlights
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Rail India Technical and Economic Services Limited (RITES Ltd.) |
| Notification | VC Nos. YP/67/26 to YP/92/26 |
| Post type | Individual Consultant (contractual, independent consultant status) |
| Total posts | 27 |
| Job location | Patna |
| Application dates | 09 October 2026 to 08 November 2026 (till 11:00 PM) |
| Application fee | NIL |
| Age limit | Not exceeding 63 years as on 08 November 2026 |
| Pay range | ₹55,000 to ₹2,25,000 per month |
| Selection | Document scrutiny followed by personal interview |
| Initial tenure | 12 months, extendable on performance and project needs |
RITES is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways. It provides engineering and consultancy services in transport infrastructure and related technologies. The consultant posts here are meant for highly skilled professionals engaged for a specific project.
Post-wise Vacancies and Monthly Pay
All 27 posts are for Patna. The advertisement does not print a category-wise reservation breakup. The tables below group the posts by pay level.
Posts paying ₹1,70,000 and above
| VC No. | Post | Posts | Qualification | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YP/67/26 | Dy. Chief Signalling System Engineer / Chief Resident Engineer - Signalling | 1 | Graduate in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or equivalent | ₹2,25,000 |
| YP/68/26 | Dy. Chief System Integration, Testing & Commissioning Expert | 1 | Graduate in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent | ₹2,25,000 |
| YP/69/26 | Dy. Chief Quality Assurance & Quality Control Expert for Works (Electrical) | 1 | Graduate in any branch of Engineering | ₹1,70,000 |
| YP/70/26 | Interface Manager / Coordinator - Electrical | 1 | Graduate in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent | ₹1,75,000 |
| YP/73/26 | Environmental Expert | 1 | Graduate in any branch of Engineering | ₹1,70,000 |
Posts paying ₹1,00,000 to ₹1,75,000
| VC No. | Post | Posts | Qualification | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YP/71/26 | Construction Planning, Programme cum Progress/Monitoring Engineer | 1 | Graduate in any branch of Engineering | ₹1,50,000 |
| YP/72/26 | Track Expert | 1 | Graduate in Civil Engineering | ₹1,75,000 |
| YP/74/26 | Section Engineer - SCADA | 1 | Graduate in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or equivalent | ₹1,50,000 |
| YP/75/26 | Resident Engineer - Signalling | 1 | Graduate in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent | ₹1,25,000 |
| YP/76/26 | Resident Engineer - Rolling Stock (Electrical) | 1 | Graduate in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent | ₹1,50,000 |
| YP/77/26 | BIM Manager | 1 | Graduate in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent | ₹1,50,000 |
| YP/78/26 | Resident Engineer - Civil | 2 | Graduate in Civil Engineering | ₹1,25,000 |
| YP/79/26 | Resident Engineer - Track | 1 | Graduate in Civil Engineering | ₹1,25,000 |
| YP/80/26 | Section Engineer - E&M | 1 | Graduate in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent | ₹1,00,000 |
| YP/81/26 | Section Engineer - Lift & Escalator | 1 | Graduate in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent | ₹1,00,000 |
Posts paying ₹55,000 to ₹95,000
| VC No. | Post | Posts | Qualification | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YP/82/26 | BIM Engineer | 1 | Graduate/Diploma in any branch of Engineering | ₹95,000 |
| YP/83/26 | Section Engineer - Civil | 1 | Graduate in Civil Engineering or equivalent | ₹90,000 |
| YP/84/26 | Section Engineer - QA/QC | 1 | Graduate in any branch of Engineering | ₹90,000 |
| YP/85/26 | Site Engineer - Tunnel Ventilation, ECCS & Station Air-conditioning | 1 | Graduate in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent | ₹90,000 |
| YP/86/26 | Site Engineer - AFC | 1 | Graduate in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent | ₹90,000 |
| YP/87/26 | Site Engineer - Rolling Stock | 1 | Graduate in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent | ₹90,000 |
| YP/88/26 | Site Engineer - Civil | 1 | Graduate in Civil Engineering or equivalent | ₹80,000 |
| YP/89/26 | Site Engineer - Track | 1 | Graduate in Civil Engineering or equivalent | ₹80,000 |
| YP/90/26 | Site Engineer - Environment | 1 | Graduate in any branch of Engineering | ₹80,000 |
| YP/91/26 | Site Engineer - QA & QC | 1 | Graduate in any branch of Engineering | ₹80,000 |
| YP/92/26 | Team Secretary | 1 | Graduate in any branch of Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or equivalent) | ₹55,000 |
Eligibility: Which Post Suits Your Profile
The posts are meant for experienced engineers who want short-term contractual work at Patna. Experience years differ from post to post, so match your profile with the exact VC number before applying.
| Your background | Posts to look at |
|---|---|
| Electronics/Electrical degree, 15 years in infrastructure including 7 years in Metro/Rail and 5 years as Metro signal expert | YP/67/26 Dy. Chief Signalling System Engineer / Chief Resident Engineer - Signalling |
| Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical degree, 15 years in infrastructure including 7 years in Metro/Rail as system integration, testing and commissioning expert | YP/68/26 Dy. Chief System Integration, Testing & Commissioning Expert |
| Any engineering branch with QA/QC or environment experience | YP/69/26, YP/73/26, YP/84/26, YP/90/26, YP/91/26 |
| Civil Engineering with track or civil works experience in Metro/Rail | YP/72/26, YP/78/26, YP/79/26, YP/83/26, YP/88/26, YP/89/26 |
| Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical with E&M, SCADA, rolling stock, lift and escalator, AFC or TVS/ECCS experience | YP/70/26, YP/74/26, YP/75/26, YP/76/26, YP/80/26, YP/81/26, YP/85/26, YP/86/26, YP/87/26 |
| Engineering degree with BIM or planning experience | YP/77/26, YP/82/26, YP/71/26 |
| Engineering graduate with secretarial or administrative assistance experience | YP/92/26 Team Secretary |
Underground Metro project experience is preferable for most posts. Training, internship, teaching, academic and PhD research experience is not counted. Age, experience and eligibility are all reckoned as on 08 November 2026.
Exam Point: For consultant-type recruitment like this, the exact experience years printed against each VC number decide eligibility. A degree alone does not make you eligible, so read the post-wise wording in the official PDF line by line.
Remuneration and Contract Terms
Payment is a fixed monthly amount for services rendered, between ₹55,000 and ₹2,25,000 depending on the post. The consultant is entitled only to this amount and gets no statutory benefits such as PF, ESI or gratuity.
- RITES releases payment within one week after the month ends, based on attendance registered by the consultant.
- GST, as applicable, is admissible. Income Tax or other taxes are deducted at source as per prevailing rules, and RITES issues TDS certificates.
- For contracts longer than one year, remuneration may be reviewed after one year based on escalation in the client's fee.
- Leave is 1.5 days for each completed month, with no accumulation beyond a calendar year on pro-rata basis.
- Women consultants may be eligible for maternity leave as per the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017.
- Either side must give one month's notice for resignation or termination.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 09 October 2026 |
| Last date of online application | 08 November 2026 (till 11:00 PM) |
| Document scrutiny (tentative) | 10 to 13 November 2026 |
| Interview (tentative) | 17 to 20 November 2026 |
Scrutiny and interview can be attended at the RITES Corporate Office, Shikhar, Plot No. 01, Sector-29, Gurugram-122001, at the Regional Office, Kolkata OJAS, 12th Floor, Plot No. DJ-20, Action Area-1D, Street No. 326, Newtown, Kolkata-700160, or online through video conferencing. The online link is shared through the registered email or the official chat group. Dates may change at management discretion.
How to Apply for RITES Individual Consultant 2026
- Open the Career section of the RITES official website and select the registration form for YP/67/26 to YP/92/26.
- Fill in the details carefully. The system generates a Registration No., which you should note for all further communication.
- Upload clear scans of the photo, certificates, experience proofs, identity and address proof, PAN and the Annexure-A checklist.
- Submit the form. A submitted application cannot be altered.
- Print and sign a copy of the form and keep it for document verification.
The application fee is NIL for all posts and categories. Candidates are asked to report directly after submitting the online form.
Selection Process
Every candidate who submits the form successfully is provisionally allowed to appear for document scrutiny, where eligibility for the applied post is checked. Eligible and shortlisted candidates are then called for a personal interview. RITES may limit the number of candidates it shortlists.
The interview tests technical skills, subject knowledge, experience, communication and interpersonal skills. Results are uploaded on the RITES website with post name or number, registration number, candidate name and a recommendation of Suitable or Not found suitable.
Documents Required
Upload scanned copies with the application, and carry originals plus one set of self-attested photocopies to document verification.
- Passport-size photograph
- High School certificate for date of birth
- Certificates and marksheets of all academic and professional qualifications (all semesters or years)
- Experience certificates from previous employers that match your claims
- Proof of identity and address (Passport, Voter ID, Driving Licence, Aadhaar and similar)
- PAN card
- Proof of different periods of experience
- Last company relieving letter, experience certificate or NOC (for Government and PSU employees)
- Annexure-A Documents Submission Checklist, filled and signed
- Any other document supporting your candidature
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Uploading unclear scans or skipping a required document, which blocks successful submission.
- Applying for a post without matching the exact experience years and domain printed for that VC number.
- Forgetting to note the Registration No. or to carry the signed application printout.
- Leaving the form for the last evening. Portal slowdowns near 11:00 PM on 08 November 2026 can stop a submission.
- Treating this as a regular staff job. The engagement is as an independent consultant with no employer-employee relationship.
After Selection
Selected candidates undergo police verification as per the latest MHA instructions, and a negative report ends the contract immediately without notice. Deployment and the offer letter depend on the award of work or project and company requirements. The initial tenure is 12 months and can be extended. Payment starts from joining, based on attendance. No TA/DA is paid for the interview or joining.
The advertisement does not print a dedicated recruitment helpline or email. Process-related information is sent to the email address given in the application.
Exam Point: Do not pay money to anyone who claims to arrange a consultant position. The fee is NIL, and fraud can be reported at cybercrime.gov.in.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Advertisement PDF (YP/67/26 to YP/92/26) | Download RITES Individual Consultant Advertisement PDF |
| Apply online | RITES official website, Career section |
| Current openings | RITES Careers page |
Final Takeaway
The 27 posts at Patna cover signalling, track, civil, E&M, rolling stock, BIM, QA/QC, environment and secretarial work. Pay depends on the post, from ₹55,000 to ₹2,25,000 a month.
Check the experience wording for your chosen VC number in the official PDF before applying. Submit well before 08 November 2026, 11:00 PM, because the form cannot be edited afterwards.
FAQs
Q1. How many posts are there in RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026?
There are 27 posts under VC Nos. YP/67/26 to YP/92/26, all at Patna. YP/78/26 (Resident Engineer - Civil) has 2 posts and every other VC number has 1.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
Applications close on 08 November 2026 at 11:00 PM. They opened on 09 October 2026.
Q3. Is there any application fee?
No. The fee is NIL for all posts and categories.
Q4. What is the maximum age limit?
The age must not exceed 63 years as on 08 November 2026.
Q5. Which post has the highest pay?
YP/67/26 (Dy. Chief Signalling System Engineer / Chief Resident Engineer - Signalling) and YP/68/26 (Dy. Chief System Integration, Testing & Commissioning Expert) pay ₹2,25,000 a month. The lowest is Team Secretary at ₹55,000.
Q6. Do consultants get PF, ESI or gratuity?
No. The consultant receives only the fixed monthly payment, with tax deducted at source as per prevailing rules.
Q7. Can I attend the interview online?
Yes. Shortlisted candidates can appear at Gurugram, at Kolkata or by video conferencing. The online link comes through the registered email or the official chat group.
Q8. Is teaching or PhD research experience counted?
No. Training, internship, teaching, academic and PhD research experience is not counted. Underground Metro experience is preferable for most posts.
Q9. Is this a permanent RITES job?
No. It is a contractual engagement as an independent consultant, with an initial tenure of 12 months that can be extended.
Q10. Can I edit my application after submitting it?
No. Submitted applications cannot be altered, so keep the Registration No. and a signed printout of the form.
Sources referred: RITES official advertisement YP/67/26 to YP/92/26 and the RITES official website
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