01 At a glance
| Recruiting body | RITES Limited |
| Job reference | 01KZTTZJ2R7Y0GHYB4R1HANKT1 |
| 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 Senior Manager (Cyber Security Expert).
One unreserved Senior Manager (Cyber Security Expert) vacancy requiring the prescribed computing/electronics qualification and eight years of post-qualification experience, including at least six years in the stated job description.
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 60,000-1,80,000
- Job description
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Design and implement enterprise cybersecurity solutions; conduct risk assessments, VAPT, and security audits; implement IAM, MFA, encryption, API security, and network security controls; monitor security incidents using SIEM tools and lead incident response; ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, CERT-In, DPDP and OWASP guidelines; integrate security into the SDLC/DevSecOps lifecycle; prepare security policies, documentation, and compliance reports.
- Preferred certifications
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Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, CCSP, or equivalent
- 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 08 years and should worked for at least 2 years in the IDA pay scale of Rs. 50,000-1,60,000 /CDA pay scale in the level 9 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 8 years and should have an annual CTC of at least 20.16 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
- Written TestAug 30, 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 38 years |
Experience and other rules
| Status | Not specified in the current record |
Pay and fees
| Pay | INR 60,000-1,80,000 |
| Application fee | See the official notification |
Selection process
- Written testThere will be 125 objective type questions carrying one mark each for a duration of 2.5 Hours. There will be no negative marking system applicable and therefore, no marks will be deducted in case of an incorrect answer. Candidates belonging to PwBD Category are eligible for an compensatory time of 50 minutes.
- Written-test qualifying marksA minimum of 50% marks for UR/ EWS (45% for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD against reserved posts) in written test will be required to enable the candidate to be considered for further consideration.
- Document scrutiny and shortlistingBased on the result of the written test and no. of vacancies, the documents submitted by candidates will be scrutinized by RITES Limited and shortlisted candidates will be called for interview preceded by verification of original documents.
- Interview and weightageCandidates will be called for interview in the ratio of 1:6 to the number of vacancies. Written Test - 60%; Interview - 40% (Technical & Professional proficiency - 30; Personality Communication & Competency – 10).
- Interview qualifying marksA minimum of 60% marks for UR/ EWS (50% for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/ PWD against reserved posts) in interview will be required to enable the candidate to be considered for placement on panel. There will be no minimum qualifying marks required in the aggregate.
- Written-test centresCandidates are required to give two preferences for their choice of center for the Written Test at the time of online application. Test centers are Delhi/Gurgaon, Kolkata, Bangalore, Mumbai, Bhubaneswar and Guwahati; all centers except Delhi/Gurgaon are tentative and will depend on number of candidates and discretion of RITES.
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 |
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| 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 | Design and implement enterprise cybersecurity solutions; conduct risk assessments, VAPT, and security audits; implement IAM, MFA, encryption, API security, and network security controls; monitor security incidents using SIEM tools and lead incident response; ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, CERT-In, DPDP and OWASP guidelines; integrate security into the SDLC/DevSecOps lifecycle; prepare security policies, documentation, and compliance reports. |
| Preferred certifications | Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, CCSP, or equivalent |
| Government/PSU experience criterion | Candidates from Central/State Govt./PSUs/Autonomous Organizations having IDA/CDA Pay Scale etc. should have a total experience of 08 years and should worked for at least 2 years in the IDA pay scale of Rs. 50,000-1,60,000 /CDA pay scale in the level 9 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 8 years and should have an annual CTC of at least 20.16 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 |