RITES Limited, a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has announced recruitment for the post of Technician on a contract basis. The position is specifically for projects in Bihar and is open under VC No. CL/10-R1/25. This is a fixed-term role, initially for one year, extendable based on project requirements and performance.
As per the official notification, candidates must hold a full-time BSc degree in Physics or Chemistry with at least 45% marks and a minimum of 3 years of experience in material testing, spectroscopy, or equivalent laboratory fields. The maximum age for applicants is 40 years as on 19 May 2025.
Online applications can be submitted from 30 April 2025 to 19 May 2025 on the official RITES website. Selection will be based on a written test scheduled for 24 May 2025.
Important Dates:
The registration process for the Technician post begins from 30 April 2025.
Notification Date: 30 April 2025.
Start Date of Application: 30 April 2025.
Last Date of Application: 19 May 2025.
Written Test Date: 24 May 2025
Vacancy Details:
This recruitment drive aims to fill the following vacancy:
Post Name: Technician (VC No. CL/10-R1/25)
No. of Posts: 02 (UR)
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, and other essential details below.
Educational Qualifications
Candidates must possess a full-time BSc degree in Physics or Chemistry with a minimum of 45% marks from a recognized institution. Degree must be AICTE/UGC recognized.
Experience
Minimum 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience in Spectro & Material Testing (e.g., slag analysis, BHN, tensile strength, impact testing, silica sand, macro/micro examination, etc.)
Age Limit
Maximum age limit is 40 years as on 19 May 2025.
Relaxations are applicable for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD as per government norms.
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria must apply online via the official RITES website (www.rites.com) between 30 April and 19 May 2025.
Application Fee:
Candidates are required to pay an application fee of ₹300 + taxes (for all categories). SC/ST/PwBD candidates will get a refund if they appear for the written test.
Selection Process:
The selection will be based entirely on a written test.
- Duration: 2.5 Hours
- Questions: 125 (Objective type, 1 mark each)
- No negative marking
- Minimum qualifying marks: 50% (UR/EWS), 45% (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD)
Candidates shortlisted based on the written test will be called for document verification.
Candidates who wish to apply must read the official notification in full before applying. The notification includes detailed eligibility, exam syllabus, pay structure, and submission instructions.
Official Notification PDF