RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026 - Apply for Used Water Expert, Procurement Specialist & More

RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Expert Roles

Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES), a leading infrastructure consultancy and engineering company, has released an official recruitment notification for Individual Consultant positions in 2026. This is a significant opportunity for experienced professionals seeking to contribute to government projects. A total of 3 vacancies have been announced for specialized roles including Used Water Expert, Standard & Specification Expert, and Procurement Specialist.

Eligible candidates who meet the specific educational qualifications and experience criteria are encouraged to submit their applications online. The application window commenced on September 10, 2026, and the deadline for submission is October 4, 2026. The selection process will involve document scrutiny followed by a personal interview.

RITES Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Vacancy Details: RITES Individual Consultant Posts 2026

Candidates can refer to the detailed breakdown of vacancies as per the official notification:

Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification & Experience

Applicants must ensure they meet the specific post-wise eligibility requirements before applying:

• Individual Consultant: Used Water Expert
  • Education: B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc in Civil / Environmental / Chemical / Public Health / Biotechnology Engineering or equivalent AND M.Tech / M.E./M.Sc. in Environmental / Public Health / Chemical / Sanitary / Water Resource Engineering or equivalent. PhD preferred.
  • Experience: 8 to 12 years in Sewage / Wastewater Management / Sludge Management / Design and Implementation.
• Individual Consultant: Standard & Specification Expert
  • Education: B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc in Civil / Environmental / Chemical / Public Health Engineering or equivalent AND M.Tech / M.E./M.Sc. in Environmental / Public Health / Structural / Chemical / Sanitary / Water Resource Engineering or equivalent. PhD preferred.
  • Experience: 10 to 12 years in Standards and Specifications in the field of sewage, wastewater management, sludge management and solid waste management or relative field.
• Individual Consultant: Procurement Specialist
  • Education: B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc in Civil / Environmental / Chemical / Public Health Engineering or equivalent AND MBA/PG in Management or equivalent.
  • Experience: 10 to 12 years in Sewage / Waste-water Management / Solid Waste Management/procurement/ tendering & contract agreements/ related field.

Age Limit

For all Individual Consultant posts, the age of the candidate must not exceed 60 years as of the specified cut-off date.

Application Fee

There is no application fee for any category of candidates applying for the RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026.

Salary / Pay Scale

RITES offers attractive remuneration for these consultant positions:

• Individual Consultant: Used Water Expert: Rs. 1,60,000/- to Rs. 2,00,000/- per month
• Individual Consultant: Standard & Specification Expert: Rs. 1,80,000/- to Rs. 2,00,000/- per month
• Individual Consultant: Procurement Specialist: Rs. 1,80,000/- to Rs. 2,00,000/- per month

Important Dates

Selection Process

The selection for the RITES Individual Consultant positions will be based on a two-stage process:

1. Document Scrutiny/Verification: Initial screening of applications and supporting documents to ensure eligibility.
2. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview to assess their expertise, experience, and suitability for the role.

How to Apply for RITES Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026

Eligible and interested candidates must follow these steps to apply online:

1. Visit the official RITES careers portal: www.rites.com.
2. Navigate to the 'Careers' or 'Recruitment' section and find the advertisement for Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026.
3. Click on the 'Apply Online' link provided.
4. Register yourself by providing basic details if you are a new user, or log in if already registered.
5. Fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and professional experience details.
6. Upload scanned copies of required documents, including photograph, signature, and educational/experience certificates, in the prescribed format and size.
7. Review all the entered information carefully before final submission to avoid any errors.
8. No application fee is required for these posts.
9. Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for your records.

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