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RITES Expert Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Port Planning, Transport Planner and More Posts
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| Name of post | RITES Expert Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Port Planning, Transport Planner and More Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Rail India Technical and Economic Service |
| Job location | All India |
| Pay / salary | The REOI does not fix a salary for any position. Instead, Annexure-IV asks each applicant to state the indicative expected remuneration for the position they are interested in.; For a project, RITES will interact with shortlisted Experts to obtain their willingness and negotiate their salary expectations. Written consent on willingness, availability and agreed remuneration is obtained before the bid is submitted.; Item : Details; Basis : Monthly employment basis, per person per month (22 working days per month), excluding GST; Currency : INR / USD; Information to be given : Position interested, minimum qualification and experience, currency and indicative expected remuneration; Fixed salary / pay scale : Not specified |
| Selection process | Examination of applications: RITES checks that all requested documents are provided and complete. It may ask applicants for clarifications within the time it specifies. → Evaluation: RITES uses the inputs submitted in the Annexure-II forms and any clarifications. It also reserves the right to assess an applicant's capability and capacity to perform where circumstances warrant. → Empanelment: After evaluation, applicants are empanelled and informed by e-mail. The first list is prepared from applications received up to 08.10.2026, 17:00 hrs, and expanded later at intervals decided by RITES. → Project-wise shortlisting: While bidding for a project, RITES scrutinizes the CVs of empanelled Experts to judge suitability against the project's RFP requirements. → Negotiation and consent: RITES interacts with shortlisted Experts, negotiates remuneration and obtains written consent before submitting the bid. → Engagement: Once the project is awarded to RITES, the Experts whose CVs were used in the bid are engaged for the project. → The REOI does not mention a written test or interview. The process described is as follows: → Mere empanelment does not guarantee a job with RITES Limited. → The selection process involves the examination and evaluation of EOI applications, subsequent shortlisting and negotiation, followed by official empanelment by RITES. |
| Posted on | 01 Oct 2026 |
| Last updated | 01 Oct 2026 |
Official source: The official notification was opened, but it does not state these facts in a form we can compare automatically. Official notification (rites.com)
Important Dates
- REOI Date / Download Available on www.rites.com30 September 2026
- Applications after the first listAccepted at any time (continuous process); evaluated at intervals decided by RITES
- Validity of EOI Application180 days from the date of submission
- Validity of EmpanelmentTwo years, or until the Expert stops satisfying the REOI terms or there is a material change from the EOI Application, whichever is earlier
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for submitting the Expression of Interest applications for these contract-based expert roles.
Age Limit
- The applicant's age should not be more than 60 years as on the last date of submission of the EOI Application. The notification does not specify a minimum age or any age relaxation. Proof of age must be furnished with the application.
- Criteria : Details
- Maximum Age : 60 years as on the last date of submission of EOI Application
- Minimum Age : Not specified
- Age Relaxation : Not specified
- The maximum age limit for all posts under this recruitment notification is 60 years. Candidates must ensure they meet this age criterion before applying.
Salary / Pay Scale
- The REOI does not fix a salary for any position. Instead, Annexure-IV asks each applicant to state the indicative expected remuneration for the position they are interested in.
- For a project, RITES will interact with shortlisted Experts to obtain their willingness and negotiate their salary expectations. Written consent on willingness, availability and agreed remuneration is obtained before the bid is submitted.
- Item : Details
- Basis : Monthly employment basis, per person per month (22 working days per month), excluding GST
- Currency : INR / USD
- Information to be given : Position interested, minimum qualification and experience, currency and indicative expected remuneration
- Fixed salary / pay scale : Not specified
Download RITES Job 2026 Notification PDF – RITES Experts Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | RITES Limited (RITES), Schedule 'A' Enterprise of Govt. of India |
| Notification Type | Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) |
| REOI Number | RITES/AP/P&WR/EOI/Experts/2026/01 |
| REOI Date | 30.09.2026 |
| Purpose | Empanelment of Experts for Preparation of a Land Use Optimization Study for the Port of Colombo (International and National Experts) |
| Positions | Port Planning Expert (Team Leader/Project Manager); Port Related Logistics Expert; Transport Planner Expert |
| Number of Vacancies | Not specified in the notification |
| Application Mode | By e-mail |
| Application Fee | Not specified in the notification |
| Upper Age Limit | Not more than 60 years as on the last date of submission of EOI Application |
| Last Date (first empanelment list) | 08.10.2026, 17:00 hrs |
| Issuing Office | Ports & Water Resources Subunit, RITES Limited, Shikhar, Plot No. 1, Sector-29, Gurugram-122001, Haryana, India |
| Official Website | www.rites.com |
- RITES Limited, Gurugram, has issued REOI No. RITES/AP/P&WR/EOI/Experts/2026/01 dated 30.09.2026. Selected applicants will be empanelled as Experts and may be deployed on the consultancy for the Land Use Optimization Study for the Port of Colombo, for which RITES intends to submit a bid.
About RITES and the Port of Colombo Assignment – About RITES Limited
- RITES Ltd. is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India. According to the REOI, it is a premier multi-disciplinary consultancy organization in the fields of transport, infrastructure and related technologies.
About the Assignment
- Sri Lanka Ports Authority (the client) has invited proposals for consultancy services for the Preparation of a Land Use Optimization Study for the Port of Colombo. RITES has been shortlisted by the client to submit its Request for Proposal.
- The assignment comprises a land use survey of port and near-port land, followed by a Land Use Optimization Plan for short-, medium- and long-term port and port-related logistics development. It aims to optimize land utilization within the Port of Colombo, improving operational efficiency, logistics integration and future development planning.
- The empanelled Experts will be considered for deployment against suitable positions on this consultancy. The selection of a particular Expert will be made from the list of empanelled Experts, based on the project's qualification requirements and negotiation between RITES and the Expert.
RITES Experts Last Date
- The last date to be included in the first list of empanelled Experts is 08.10.2026 up to 17:00 hrs. The REOI states that empanelment is a continuous process, so applications received later can still be submitted and will be considered when the list is expanded.
RITES Experts Vacancy 2026
| Position | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Port Planning Expert (Team Leader/Project Manager) | Not specified |
| Port Related Logistics Expert | Not specified |
| Transport Planner Expert | Not specified |
- The REOI lists three positions. It does not state how many Experts will be empanelled or how many are needed for each position, so the vacancy count is not specified.
- Reservation details are not mentioned in the notification.
RITES Experts Eligibility Criteria
- Possess the minimum qualification and experience for the proposed position as per Annexure-I (see the qualification section below).
- Be not more than 60 years of age as on the last date of submission of the EOI Application.
- Submit the application in the prescribed formats of Annexure-II along with all required documents.
- Not be blacklisted, debarred, banned or restricted by any Department of Central Govt., State Govt. or Central or State PSUs as on the date of submission. Any earlier blacklisting, debarment, ban or restriction must be disclosed in Form-II.
- To be eligible, an applicant must meet the following conditions from the REOI:
- The notification is open to International and National Experts. A copy of the passport is required with the application.
RITES Experts Qualification
| Position | Education | Experience in Sector (years) | Similar Assignment | Remarks on Education and Qualification Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Planning Expert (Team Leader/Project Manager) | Bachelor's in Civil Engineering | Minimum 15 | Minimum 15 years | Civil Engineer with Chartered / Recognition from Internationally accepted Civil Engineering related professional body; Expert in port facility planning; Should have at least 15 years of firsthand experience in port infrastructure planning and execution in a major container port |
| Port Related Logistics Expert | Master's or PG Diploma in Supply Chain management / Port & Logistics management / Port & Shipping Management / Shipping Logistics | Minimum 15 | Minimum 5 years (after 2015) | A minimum of 15 years' experience in managing and operating port-related logistics facilities.; Minimum of 5 years of international logistics exposure in major foreign ports with leading container Port Performance Index ranking in a country with LPI ranking less than 35 will be an added advantage.; The above-mentioned 5 years of experience shall be maintained after year 2015 – the expert should have sufficient knowledge and experience in the modern logistics trends and markets strategies. |
| Transport Planner Expert | Bachelor's degree in civil engineering / Transport Engineering | Minimum 5 | Minimum of 3 successfully completed projects of similar size | The volume of containerized cargo flows through the Indian Ocean includes Europe – Asia – Europe (23 million TEUs in 2024), Trans-Pacific (28.5 million TEUs in 2024) and TransAtlantic routes (7.9 million TEUs in 2024); Sri Lanka handles over 25% of the regional container throughput. |
- The education and experience required for each position are given in Annexure-I of the REOI.
- Note from the REOI: the name and nomenclature of the Bachelor's degree may differ across countries. RITES reserves all rights to decide whether this criterion is fulfilled, based on the submitted documents.
- The sample row in Annexure-IV shows "16+ years" of experience as an example; Annexure-I specifies a minimum of 15 years for the Port Planning Expert and should be followed for qualification.
RITES Experts Salary
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Basis | Monthly employment basis, per person per month (22 working days per month), excluding GST |
| Currency | INR / USD |
| Information to be given | Position interested, minimum qualification and experience, currency and indicative expected remuneration |
| Fixed salary / pay scale | Not specified |
- The REOI does not fix a salary for any position. Instead, Annexure-IV asks each applicant to state the indicative expected remuneration for the position they are interested in.
- For a project, RITES will interact with shortlisted Experts to obtain their willingness and negotiate their salary expectations. Written consent on willingness, availability and agreed remuneration is obtained before the bid is submitted.
Documents Required for RITES Experts Application
| Form / Document | Details |
|---|---|
| Covering Letter (Form-I of Annexure-II) | Addressed to the Sub Unit Head, Ports & Water Resources Subunit, AP Vertical, RITES Limited. The application must be unconditional and unqualified, and signed with date, place and name. |
| Specific Details (Form-II of Annexure-II) | Positions applied for with nationality; passport number with self-attested copy of passport; income tax returns of the last 3 filed returns; details of any blacklisting, debarment, ban or restrictions. |
| Detailed Curriculum Vitae (Form-III of Annexure-II) | Format must be strictly followed with true and correct information. The CV must indicate the work in hand and the duration till which the person will be engaged in that assignment. It must include a colour photograph, contact address and phone/mobile number. It covers education, employment record relevant to the assignment, professional memberships and publications, language skills, trainings, and details of prior work or assignments that best illustrate capability, with a signed certification. |
| Qualification documents | Educational qualification certificates, experience certificates and any other document showing evidence of qualification and experience. |
| Attachments listed with the CV | Proof of Date of Birth; Proof of Qualifications; Proof of Memberships and Training; Proofs of Experience. |
| Indicative remuneration (Annexure-IV) | Position interested, minimum qualification and experience, currency (INR/USD) and indicative expected remuneration per person per month. |
- The REOI states that an application will be summarily rejected if the following prescribed forms and documents are not submitted:
- Proof of age and qualification must be furnished in the EOI Application.
Important Terms and Conditions
- Misrepresentation: RITES treats the information supplied as correct and complete and does not separately verify it during evaluation. Any misrepresentation or incorrect statement found can lead to rejection of the application or cancellation of empanelment or engagement, with blacklisting or banning of business for a period of up to three years.
- Confidentiality: All information, documents, data and personal information related to the REOI are confidential. Any attempt to influence RITES in the evaluation may result in rejection of the application.
- Empanelment rights: RITES may suspend, remove or terminate the empanelment of any Expert at any time without assigning any reason. RITES may also cancel the empanelment process at any time and is not bound to accept any application or empanel any applicant.
- Governing law: The REOI is governed by the laws of India, and the Courts at Delhi have exclusive jurisdiction.
- Clarifications: Applicants may seek clarifications in case of doubt about the REOI.
More Details
- RITES Experts Important Dates
- RITES Experts Age Limit
- RITES Experts Selection Process
Mode of Selection
- Examination of applications: RITES checks that all requested documents are provided and complete. It may ask applicants for clarifications within the time it specifies.
- Evaluation: RITES uses the inputs submitted in the Annexure-II forms and any clarifications. It also reserves the right to assess an applicant's capability and capacity to perform where circumstances warrant.
- Empanelment: After evaluation, applicants are empanelled and informed by e-mail. The first list is prepared from applications received up to 08.10.2026, 17:00 hrs, and expanded later at intervals decided by RITES.
- Project-wise shortlisting: While bidding for a project, RITES scrutinizes the CVs of empanelled Experts to judge suitability against the project's RFP requirements.
- Negotiation and consent: RITES interacts with shortlisted Experts, negotiates remuneration and obtains written consent before submitting the bid.
- Engagement: Once the project is awarded to RITES, the Experts whose CVs were used in the bid are engaged for the project.
- The REOI does not mention a written test or interview. The process described is as follows:
- Mere empanelment does not guarantee a job with RITES Limited.
- The selection process involves the examination and evaluation of EOI applications, subsequent shortlisting and negotiation, followed by official empanelment by RITES.
How to Apply for RITES Experts Recruitment 2026 – RITES Experts Apply Online (By E-mail)
- Download and read the complete REOI document from www.rites.com.
- Check that you meet the qualification, experience and age requirements for your position.
- Prepare the EOI Application in the formats of Annexure-II, with all supporting documents (see the documents section below).
- Prepare the application in indelible ink and sign every page. Avoid interlineations or overwriting; any correction made by the applicant must be initialled.
- E-mail the complete application with the subject line: Empanelment of Experts for Preparation of a Land Use Optimization Study for the Port of Colombo
- Send it to [email protected], with copy to [email protected] and [email protected].
- The notification does not provide an online application portal. Applications must be sent by e-mail. The REOI also states that the complete REOI document can be downloaded from the RITES website (www.rites.com) from 30.09.2026.
Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Download rites.com |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click Here rites.com |
| Field | Details |
| Subject | Empanelment of Experts for Preparation of a Land Use Optimization Study for the Port of Colombo |
| Link Description | Link |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for RITES Expert Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Port Planning, Transport Planner and More Posts?
The applicant's age should not be more than 60 years as on the last date of submission of the EOI Application. The notification does not specify a minimum age or any age relaxation. Proof of age must be furnished with the application; Criteria : Details; Maximum Age : 60 years as on the last date of submission of EOI Application; Minimum Age : Not specified; Age Relaxation : Not specified; The maximum age limit for all posts under this recruitment notification is 60 years. Candidates must ensure they meet this age criterion before applying.
What qualification is needed for RITES Expert Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Port Planning, Transport Planner and More Posts?
Possess the minimum qualification and experience for the proposed position as per Annexure-I (see the qualification section below). | Be not more than 60 years of age as on the last date of submission of the EOI Application. | Submit the application in the prescribed formats of Annexure-II along with all required documents. | Not be blacklisted, debarred, banned or restricted by any Department of …
What is the selection process for RITES Expert Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Port Planning, Transport Planner and More Posts?
Examination of applications: RITES checks that all requested documents are provided and complete. It may ask applicants for clarifications within the time it specifies, Evaluation: RITES uses the inputs submitted in the Annexure-II forms and any clarifications. It also reserves the right to assess an applicant's capability and capacity to perform where circumstances warrant, Empanelment: After evaluation, applicants are empanelled and informed by e-mail. The first list is prepared from applications received up to 08.10.2026, 17:00 hrs, and expanded later at intervals decided by RITES, Project-wise shortlisting: While bidding for a project, RITES scrutinizes the CVs of empanelled Experts to judge suitability against the project's RFP requirements, Negotiation and consent: RITES interacts with shortlisted Experts, negotiates remuneration and obtains written consent before submitting the bid, Engagement: Once the project is awarded to RITES, the Experts whose CVs were used in the bid are engaged for the project, The REOI does not mention a written test or interview. The process described is as follows:, Mere empanelment does not guarantee a job with RITES Limited, The selection process involves the examination and evaluation of EOI applications, subsequent shortlisting and negotiation, followed by official empanelment by RITES.
What is the official website for RITES Expert Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Port Planning, Transport Planner and More Posts?
The official website is https://www.rites.com.