RITES Limited, a prestigious Government of India Enterprise operating under the Ministry of Railways, has released an official notification for the engagement of 600 Senior Technical Assistant (STA) posts. This is a golden opportunity for eligible engineering professionals to secure a contract-based role and gain valuable experience in railway and infrastructure projects.

The online application window is brief, running from October 14, 2025, to November 12, 2025. Candidates are strongly advised to read the detailed RITES notification thoroughly before completing the application form.

RITES STA Recruitment 2025: Key Vacancy Details

This major recruitment drive covers 600 vacancies across various disciplines and regions, with the posts categorised under Vacancy Notice Nos. M/61/25 to M/88/25.

Detail	Information
Company Name	Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES)
Post Name	Senior Technical Assistant (STA)
Total Vacancies	600
Contract Basis	Yes
Monthly Salary (Gross CTC)	₹ 29,735/-
Job Location	Various Regions (North, East, West, South)

The vacancies are distributed across disciplines, including civil, electrical, S&T, mechanical, metallurgical, chemical, and chemistry, across the north, east, west, and south regions.

RITES STA Recruitment 2025, Essential Eligibility Criteria for STA Posts

Q: What is the age limit for RITES STA Recruitment 2025?

Maximum age limit is 40 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules.

Q: What are the eligibility criteria for RITES STA Recruitment 2025?

Candidates must hold a full-time Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline (or B.Sc. in Chemistry for Chemistry posts) and have minimum 2 years post-qualification experience. Candidates with Degree/PG in same discipline are also eligible.

Q: What is the total number of vacancies?

There are 600 Senior Technical Assistant (STA) posts across various disciplines and regions.

Q: What is the selection process?

Selection consists of Phase I: Written Test (125 objective questions, 2.5 hours, no negative marking) and Phase II: Document Scrutiny/Verification.

Q: What is the last date to apply?

Last date to submit the online application and pay fees is 12 November 2025.

To be considered for the RITES STA recruitment, candidates must meet specific educational qualifications and experience requirements:

1. Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a full-time diploma in the relevant engineering discipline.
For those applying to the chemistry discipline, a full-time B.Sc. in Chemistry is required.
Crucially, candidates holding higher qualifications (such as a degree or PG degree) in the same discipline are also eligible to apply.

The diploma disciplines mentioned in the source material include civil, electrical/electrical & electronics, instrumentation (various specialisations), mechanical/production/manufacturing, metallurgy, and chemical/petrochemical technology.

2. Experience and Age Limit

Experience: A minimum of 02 years of post-qualification work experience in the relevant field of engineering is mandatory.
Age Limit: The maximum age limit is 40 years. Age relaxation rules apply as per the Government of India norms.

Selection Process and Exam Details

The RITES STA Recruitment 2025 will involve a two-phase selection process:

Phase I: Written Test

The written test carries 100% weightage in the selection process.

The test will consist of 125 objective-type questions, with each question carrying one mark.
The duration of the test is 2.5 hours.
NO negative marking will be applied for incorrect answers.
Candidates must achieve a minimum of 50% marks (for UR/EWS) or 45% marks (for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD against reserved posts) in the written test to proceed to the next phase.

Phase II: Document Scrutiny / Documents Verification

Based on the written test results and the number of vacancies, RITES Ltd. will scrutinise the documents uploaded by the candidates during the online application submission.

Important Dates and Application Fee

Event	Date
Commencement of Online Application	14.10.2025
Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fees	12.11.2025
Date of Written Test	23.11.2025

The application fee must be paid online via the payment gateway:

General / OBC Candidates: ₹ 300/- + Taxes
EWS / SC / ST / PWD Candidates: ₹ 100/- + Taxes

How to Successfully Apply for RITES STA 2025

Interested and eligible candidates must apply online exclusively through the official RITES Recruitment Portal. The process involves the following steps:

1. Online Registration: Apply online through the RITES Recruitment Portal starting October 14, 2025. Note down the generated ‘Registration No.’ for all future communications.

2. Fill in Application Details: Carefully and correctly fill in all required details in the "Fill/Modify Application Form" section.

3. Document Upload: Upload necessary documents, including a colour photograph, signature, date of birth certificate, educational qualifications, experience certificates, and category certificate (if applicable) under the "Upload Document" section.

4. Fee Payment: Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway.

5. Submission: Submit the complete application form on or before the deadline of November 12, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the age limit for RITES STA Recruitment 2025?

The maximum age limit is 40 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per the Government of India rules.

What are the eligibility criteria for RITES STA Recruitment 2025?

Candidates must hold a full-time diploma in the relevant engineering discipline or a B.Sc. in chemistry, along with a minimum of 02 years of post-qualification experience. Higher qualifications (degree/PG degree) in the same discipline are also eligible.

What is the total number of vacancies for RITES STA Recruitment 2025?

There are a total of 600 posts available for Senior Technical Assistant across various disciplines and regions.

What is the selection process for RITES STA Recruitment 2025?

The selection process consists of Phase I: a Written Test, followed by Phase II: document scrutiny and document verification.

What is the last date to apply for the RITES STA Recruitment 2025?

The last date for submitting the online application and paying the fee is November 12, 2025.

Important Links

Link Description	Access Link
RITES STA Notification PDF	[RITES STA Notification PDF Link]
RITES STA Apply Online Link	[RITES STA Apply Online Link]
Official RITES Website	[Official Website Link]