01 At a glance
| Recruiting body | RITES Limited |
| Job reference | 01KZTTZHTXPNP1WJHWKAV9TWMH |
| Vacancies | 1 posts |
| Qualification | |
| Location | See official notification |
| Employment | Not specified |
| Applications close | 25 Aug 2026 |
About this post
RITES Limited has issued an official recruitment notification for Deputy General Manager (Joint Program Manager).
One unreserved Deputy General Manager (Joint Program Manager) vacancy requiring the prescribed computing/electronics qualification and 11 years of post-qualification experience, including at least five years in the stated job description.
Job description—program execution and governance: Managed end-to-end execution of large, strategic IT and digital transformation programs; extensive experience in stakeholder management with Government Ministries, regulatory bodies, and senior executives; successfully managed multi-vendor environments, contract execution, and project monitoring through defined KPIs and governance frameworks.
Job description—technology, methods, compliance, and leadership: Experience in enterprise application development, system integration, API-based interoperability, cloud deployment, cybersecurity compliance, and data governance; strong background in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management methodologies; proficient in requirement analysis, business process re-engineering, change management, and user acceptance coordination; ensured adherence to quality standards, regulatory requirements, and information security best practices; excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills with a proven ability to deliver high-impact programs under stringent timelines.
Review the verified details below and read the linked official notification for the exact eligibility, dates and application instructions.
- Qualification
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- Pay
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INR 70,000-2,00,000
- Preferred certifications
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Preferred Certifications: PgMP/PMP/ SAFeAgilist/Prosc
- Government/PSU experience criterion
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Candidates from Central/State Govt./PSUs/Autonomous Organizations having IDA/CDA Pay Scale etc. should have a total experience of 11 years and should worked for at least 2 years in the IDA pay scale of Rs. 60,000-1,80,000 /CDA pay scale in the level 11 of pay matrix of 7th CPC (pre-revised IDA/CDA pay scales as applicable, for salary drawn in pre-revised pay scale).
- Private-sector experience criterion
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Candidates from private sector or other organizations should have a total experience of 11 years and should have an annual CTC of at least 24.10 LPA on the last date for submission of the application.
- Experience exclusions and apprenticeship
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The period of training (except on-the-job training) / internship / teaching / academic / fellowship / PhD research experience shall NOT be counted as a part of experience. The period of Apprenticeship training (as per The Apprenticeship Act 1961) in the relevant discipline / area shall be considered for minimum post-qualification experience required for the post, subject to fulfilment of all other eligibility criteria of the post.
- Medical fitness
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Appointment of selected candidates will be subject to their being found medically fit in the Medical Examination to be conducted as per RITES Rules and Standards of Medical Fitness for the relevant post.
- Probation
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The appointment will be initially on probation for a period of one year from the date of joining and further continuance as well as confirmation of service would depend upon performance and verification of genuineness / veracity of the certificates & documents submitted at the time of joining RITES; and till such time the confirmation order is issued, the employee will continue to be on probation.
- Application fee
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General/OBC Candidates: Rs. 600/- plus Taxes as applicable. EWS/ SC/ST/ PWD Candidates: Rs. 300/- plus Taxes as applicable.
- Application mode
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online
Important dates
- Commencement of submission of online application and online payment of feesAug 3, 2026
- Last date of submission of online application and online payment of feesAug 24, 2026
- Eligibility cut-off date — last date of submission of the applicationAug 24, 2026
02 Vacancies
Total vacancies: 1 posts
| Category or allocation | Vacancies | Note |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 1 | — |
03 Eligibility requirements
Education
| Qualification | |
| Qualification | |
| Qualification |
Age and relaxation
| Age and cutoff | Cutoff Aug 24, 2026; minimum ; maximum 41 years |
Experience and other rules
| Status | Not specified in the current record |
Pay and fees
| Pay | INR 70,000-2,00,000 |
| Application fee | See the official notification |
Selection process
- Document scrutiny and verificationDocuments submitted by candidates will be scrutinized by RITES Limited and candidates found eligible will be called for verification of original documents and selection process.
- InterviewSelection involves only interview, with 100% weightage: Technical & Professional proficiency - 65%; Personality Communication & Competency – 35%.
04 How to apply
Complete every required step in sequence. A portal registration alone may not complete the application.
Follow these steps in order
- 01Online application
Interested candidates fulfilling the above laid down eligibility criteria are required to apply online in the registration format available in the Career Section of RITES website, http://www.rites.com.
- 02Upload documents
After filling up the required details under the “Fill/ Modify Application Form”, candidate must upload all documents under the “Upload Document” section.
- 03Payment and final form
After uploading all documents, candidates are required to make online payment under the “Make Payment” section. And post successful payment of application fee, final application form must be downloaded.
Official application routes
Use the route specified for your apprentice or qualification group.
| Who should use it | Official URL printed in notification | Establishment ID |
|---|---|---|
| All applicants | https://www.rites.com | — |
Before final submissionRecheck your category, qualification, marks, contact details and uploaded documents. Use only the verified official routes shown on this page.
Important official conditions
Condition
| Job description—program execution and governance | Managed end-to-end execution of large, strategic IT and digital transformation programs; extensive experience in stakeholder management with Government Ministries, regulatory bodies, and senior executives; successfully managed multi-vendor environments, contract execution, and project monitoring through defined KPIs and governance frameworks. |
| Job description—technology, methods, compliance, and leadership | Experience in enterprise application development, system integration, API-based interoperability, cloud deployment, cybersecurity compliance, and data governance; strong background in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management methodologies; proficient in requirement analysis, business process re-engineering, change management, and user acceptance coordination; ensured adherence to quality standards, regulatory requirements, and information security best practices; excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills with a proven ability to deliver high-impact programs under stringent timelines. |
| Preferred certifications | Preferred Certifications: PgMP/PMP/ SAFeAgilist/Prosc |
| Government/PSU experience criterion | Candidates from Central/State Govt./PSUs/Autonomous Organizations having IDA/CDA Pay Scale etc. should have a total experience of 11 years and should worked for at least 2 years in the IDA pay scale of Rs. 60,000-1,80,000 /CDA pay scale in the level 11 of pay matrix of 7th CPC (pre-revised IDA/CDA pay scales as applicable, for salary drawn in pre-revised pay scale). |
| Private-sector experience criterion | Candidates from private sector or other organizations should have a total experience of 11 years and should have an annual CTC of at least 24.10 LPA on the last date for submission of the application. |
| Experience exclusions and apprenticeship | The period of training (except on-the-job training) / internship / teaching / academic / fellowship / PhD research experience shall NOT be counted as a part of experience. The period of Apprenticeship training (as per The Apprenticeship Act 1961) in the relevant discipline / area shall be considered for minimum post-qualification experience required for the post, subject to fulfilment of all other eligibility criteria of the post. |
| Medical fitness | Appointment of selected candidates will be subject to their being found medically fit in the Medical Examination to be conducted as per RITES Rules and Standards of Medical Fitness for the relevant post. |
| Probation | The appointment will be initially on probation for a period of one year from the date of joining and further continuance as well as confirmation of service would depend upon performance and verification of genuineness / veracity of the certificates & documents submitted at the time of joining RITES; and till such time the confirmation order is issued, the employee will continue to be on probation. |
| Application fee | General/OBC Candidates: Rs. 600/- plus Taxes as applicable. EWS/ SC/ST/ PWD Candidates: Rs. 300/- plus Taxes as applicable. |
Eligibility
| Age — RITES regular/contract employees fulfilling the educational qualification and experience criteria | relaxation 5 years |
| Age — SC/ST Category | relaxation 5 years |
| Age — OBC-NCL Category | relaxation 3 years |
| Age — J&K Domicile | relaxation 5 years |
| Age — Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD), subject to the post being identified suitable for PWD | relaxation 10 years |