RITES Career: All you need to know about RITES Limited

RITES Limited which stands for Rail India Technical and Economic Service is a significant Govt. of India enterprise. RITES falls under the Ministry of Railways and was established on 26th April 1974. It is recognized as Navratna and Schedule ‘A’ Central Public Sector Enterprise.

A multidisciplinary engineering and consultancy organization, providing a comprehensive range of services from concept to commissioning in all facets of transport infrastructure and related technologies.

Through this blog, we will talk all about RITES Limited and how one can have an excellent career. MADE EASY promotes students’ growth and their excellence in engineering. While reading this blog further you can learn many things about RITES and the sectors they work in, what is the eligibility criteria to enroll yourself, and how recruitment is taking place through GATE. You can also find some common questions regarding RITES Ltd.

 

Major Railway Companies and Projects that have had projects with RITES Ltd. as a consultant include:

• SNTF, Algeria, Consulting
• Luanda Railway (CFL), Angola, Feasibility study for rehabilitation
• Bangladesh Railway, Bangladesh, Consultation
• Belize Railways, Belize, Planning
• Belmopan Commuter Rail, Belize, Planning
• Botswana Railways, Botswana, Management Support and Consultation
• Cambodian Railways, Cambodia, Rehabilitation
• Red Atlantic Railway Network, Colombia, Equity partner, Technical and Managerial support
• Ghana Railway Corporation, Ghana, Consultation
• Iran Railways, Iran, Planning
• Railways of Jamaica
• Kenya Railways, Kenya, Locomotive operation, Restructuring, Planning
• Central East African Railways, Malawi, Management services.
• Beira Railroad Corporation (CFM Central), Mozambique, Rehabilitation and Management
• Nicaraguan Railways, Nicaragua, Planning
• Nigerian Railways, Nigeria, Complete management (3 years), Revitalization, Planning
• Philippine Railways, Philippines, Rehabilitation
• Sri Lanka Railways, Sri Lanka, Consulting and Management Assistance
• Sudan Railways, Sudan, Consulting
• Tanzania Railway Corporation, Tanzania, General management
• Uzbek Railways, Uzbekistan, Expert-based consultancy for Elastic Fasteners and Accounting System project

Ongoing Projects

Below is the list of the current initiatives reflecting the RITES dedication to advancing transportation systems and infrastructure development.

• Third line from Pendra Road to Anuppur of Bilaspur Division
• PMC work of Railway Electrification of sidings and Mainline Railway Electrifications works for more than 2200 TKMs
• Detailed engineering & project supervision for the development of ICD at Karambeli, Vapi
• PMC for Improvement of Ashuganj Akhaura Land Port Road as 4-Lane NH Project in Bangladesh
• DPR for Expressway and NHs of length more than 2000 km under the Bharatmala scheme in Bihar, Haryana, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Telangana, West Bengal
• PMC for KIIFB-funded road and bridge projects in Kerala
• Independent Quality Audit of Transport and Non-Transport Projects in Kerala
• PMC-cum-ETA for Greenfield Purvanchal Expressway, Bundelkhand Expressway, and Gorakhpur Link Expressway in Uttar Pradesh
• PMC for construction of Grade Separators at NAD Junction in Visakhapatnam
• Feasibility Study for the extension of Metro Express in Mauritius
• Supervision of Metro Express Line (A Lite Rail Transit System) in Mauritius
• Consultancy, Preliminary Design services for Bahrain Metro Extension to Bahrain Sport City
• General Consultancy for Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor of HRIDC, Delhi Metro Phase-IV, Ahmedabad Metro & Nagpur Metro
• Detailed design consultancy works for Power Supply, distribution System, 750V DC 3rd Rail Traction & SCADA system for Bhopal, Indore, Ahmedabad- Phase 2 and Surat Phase-1 MRTS
• Detailed Design Consultancy for Civil works of two Rolling stock depots- one at Bhopal and one at Indore for Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail
• Comprehensive Mobility Plan for GNIDA, Ayodhya, Jhansi, Saharanpur, Salem, Coimbatore and Chandigarh Tri-City Complex
• DPR for Development of Sadiya to Dhubri stretch of Brahmaputra River for enhancement of transportation of cargo
• DPR for IMS Katra and Feasibility Report of Commercial Zone at IMS Katra
• DPR of Bihar Ropeways: Rohtasgarh, Mudeshwari, Brahmayoni Hill, and Dungeshwari Hill in Gaya, Vanavar Hill, Jehanabad
• Design and PMC for the Development of Gautam Buddha International Airport at Bhairahawa in Nepal
• Design and PMC for the Development of Integrated Check Post at Nepalgunj; Design and PMC for the Development of Integrated Check Post at Bhiarahwa
• Design & PMC for Expansion of Gwalior Airport
• Design & PMC for Expansion of Srinagar International Airport
• Design and PMC for the Development of Airport’s at Chitrakoot U.P.
• Providing Independent Engineer Services for operations, management, and development of Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
• Preparation of Masterplan, DPR, and EIA for development of airport at Raichur, Karnataka for day VFR operations.
• Design and PMC services for the upgradation of infrastructure at Belora Airport, Amravati
• Development of Heliport at Noida, Uttar Pradesh
• Repair and rehabilitation of 2nd Hooghly Bridge (Vidyasagar Setu, Kolkata) including replacement of Stay & holding down cables and bearing, etc. for Hooghly River Bridge Commissioner, etc.,
• DPRs for 4 highway tunnels across Key La, Shinkun La, Tanglang La & Lachalung La including approaches in Himachal Pradesh and the Union Territory of Ladakh
• DPR for the proposed Tunnel in connection with Nathdwara- Nathdwara Town New BG Line project for NW Railway
• GT investigations including carrying out Marine boreholes for the LPG import facility of HPCL at Dahej, Gujarat
• Warranty support to Sri Lanka for maintenance of diesel locomotives, diesel train sets and coaches
• Supply of 90 Cape Gauge Passenger Coaches, including 05 sets of DEMUs to CFM Mozambique, 24 Cape Gauge coaches, and 1 set of Diesel Train set (each consisting of 6 coaches) have been shipped
• Redevelopment of Ayodhya Railway Station
• Redevelopment of Varanasi Railway Station
• Improvement of Platform at Charbagh Railway Station
• Ropeway projects at Sholinghur and Ayyarmalai, Tamil Nadu

 

Sectors

RITES Ltd. is one of the top companies in India that assists with the development and planning of the transportation sector. Due to its diverse range of services and extensive geographic reach across multiple sectors, it is in a unique position.

• Railways
• Highways, Bridges, Tunnels
• Urban Engineering (metros) & sustainability
• Airports & Integrated Check Posts
• Ropeways
• Institutional buildings
• Inland waterways- ports and harbors
• Renewable energy
• Procurement
• Information Technology

RITES is the designated part of Indian Railways responsible for selling rolling stock (trains and related equipment) to other countries excluding Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

RITES’ success story spans over 49 years covering more than 55 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America, South America, and Middle East regions.

RITES Limited became a listed company in July 2018, and it has made it to the top 500 listed Indian companies based on its market capitalization.

 

Jobs through GATE in RITES

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an annual examination held for admission of postgraduate programmes in technology sectors. It also opens recruitment in the Public Sector. RITES also opens their online portal for hiring through GATE score and the vacancies are frequently in their “career” section. Recently RITES was recruiting through the GATE scorecard.

Candidates were called for the interview based on their performance in GATE. Posts for Graduate Engineer Trainee (Mechanical), Graduate Engineer Trainee (Electrical), Graduate Engineer Trainee (Signaling and Telecom), and many other such vacancies were posted.

 

Eligibility criteria for posts through GATE in RITES

The eligibility criteria for the recent job posts through GATE are mentioned below, it will be helpful for the candidates to identify the procedure and eligibility if they are looking forward to registering for vacancies.

Nationality– Candidates must be of Indian Nationality.

Age Limit

• Candidates should have a minimum age of 21.

• He/she should not be more than 30 years old.

• Relaxation for reserved candidates as per norms

 

Academic Qualification

• Candidates belonging to the General/ EWS category are required to score a minimum of 60% marks in the qualifying exam.

• Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD as applicable) should have obtained at least 50% marks in their qualifying exam.

• Final Year/Semester students are also eligible, General/EWS candidates have a minimum 60% marks and the reserved SC/ST/OBC/PWD have 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in aggregate of all semesters up to the pre-final year/semester.

The selection procedure will be based on the GATE scores and further final merit list will be prepared as per the weightage i.e., GATE score 75% and interview 25%.

 

Contribution of RITES for India

RITES Limited has made a significant contribution to India’s infrastructure development, technological advancement, global representation, economic growth, and job creation over the years. This is a public sector enterprise that plays an important role in economic development and contributes to the well-being of the nation.

1. Transportation Infrastructure Development: RITES have been playing a vital role in the development of transportation infrastructure in India. Involvement in planning, design, and execution of railways, metros, highways, ports, airports, ropeways, inland waterways, and more.
2. Engineering Expertise: It has contributed to the overall growth and modernization of the infrastructure by providing engineering expertise in various sectors. Projects related to railways, urban engineering, and sustainability have enhanced the quality of transportation systems.
3. Global reach: RITES has a global presence working in over 55 countries across  Asia, Africa, Latin America, South America, and the Middle East. This builds India’s international relationships and shows capabilities in the development of infrastructure.
4. Rolling Stock Exports: RITES globally presents Indian rail technology as the export arm of Indian Railways for rolling stock. It has exported railways and related equipment to various countries globally showcasing the nation’s technological capabilities.
5. Job Creation: RITES has been involved in various projects and through that it has contributed to various engineering and technical fields. This creates various jobs and supports livelihoods contributing to the overall socio-economic development of the nation.

 

FAQs

1. What is the salary in RITES through GATE?

Ans: The pay salary in RITES through GATE 2023 was ₹ 40,000–₹ 1,40,000 during the training period, commencing with a basic pay of ₹ 40,000 per month (approximately).

2. What is the age limit for RITES through GATE?

Ans: The age limit for the aspirants should be a minimum age limit of 21 years, except for the reserved category. The maximum age limit to apply for RITES through GATE 2023 is 30 years.

3. Is RITES private or government?

Ans: RITES is a Central Public Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways incorporated in 1974, April 26.

4. What is the full form of RITES?

Ans: Rail India Technical and Economic Service is the full form RITES.

5. Is RITES a government company?

Ans: RITES Ltd. is a public enterprise under the Ministry of Railways.

6. What is the salary of a Junior Assistant in RITES?

Ans: Candidates chosen for the post of junior assistant in RITES are entitled annually for ₹ 2,40,000 to ₹ 7,92,000.

7. What is the work of RITES?

Ans: RITES is a leading player in the transport consultancy and engineering sector in India. It primarily focuses on transportation infrastructure development like railways, highways, urban engineering, airports, ports, ropeways, institutional buildings, inland waterways, and renewable energy.

 

 

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