Manager – Ecology & Biodiversity and Assistant Manager – Environment

Recruitment of dynamic professionals for critical roles in ecology, biodiversity, and environmental management under RITES Ltd., a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise.
Positions involve project-based deployment across India for transport, infrastructure, and related technology consultancy projects.
Opportunities to contribute to national-level environmental conservation, biodiversity assessment, and sustainable development initiatives.
Contract-based appointments with potential for extension based on project requirements and performance.
Selected candidates will be posted at various project sites and locations as per organizational needs.

For Manager – Ecology & Biodiversity: Master's degree in Life Sciences (Zoology, Botany, Forestry, Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or equivalent).
Minimum 4 years of post-qualification experience in Ecology & Biodiversity.
For Assistant Manager – Environment: Full-time Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or any engineering branch with Master's in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Science/Environmental Management/Planning/Sustainability (or equivalent).
Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience in Environment.
General/EWS candidates must have first-class degree or minimum 60% marks in qualifying degree for unreserved posts.
Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD) must have at least 50% marks in qualifying degree for reserved posts.
Degrees must be recognized by AICTE or equivalent statutory bodies in India.
Experience must be calculated as of 16.08.2026.
Age limit: Maximum 40 years as of 16.08.2026.

Selection involves a two-stage process: Written Test (60% weightage) and Interview (40% weightage).
Written Test: 125 objective-type questions (2.5 hours duration), no negative marking. Minimum 50% marks required for UR/EWS (45% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD) to qualify for interview.
Interview: Candidates shortlisted based on written test performance (ratio 1:6 to vacancies). Minimum 60% marks required for UR/EWS (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD) in interview for final selection.
Weightage distribution: Written Test (60%) – Technical & Professional Proficiency (30%), Personality & Communication (10%).
Medical fitness verification required for final appointment as per RITES standards.
Candidates can opt for interview in Hindi or English.
Final selection based on overall merit order from combined written test and interview scores.

Post Name	Total Posts
Manager – Ecology & Biodiversity	1
Assistant Manager – Environment	3
Total	4

High School certificate for proof of Date of Birth.
Academic & professional qualification certificates and mark sheets (Xth, XIIth, Diploma/Graduation/Post-Graduation as applicable).
Percentage conversion document (if applicable) issued by university/institute.
EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD certificate in prescribed format (if applicable).
Proof of Identity & Address (Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, Aadhaar Card, etc.).
PAN Card.
Proof of experience (offer letter, joining order, relieving letter, service certificate, pay slips, etc.).
Recent passport-size color photograph (8 copies).
Any other document supporting claims made in the application.

• Manager – Ecology & Biodiversity: 1 vacancy (UR category).
• Assistant Manager – Environment: 3 vacancies (UR category).
• No reserved category vacancies specified in the notification.
• Total vacancies: 4 (all under UR category).

• Manager – Ecology & Biodiversity: Basic Pay (Rs. 50,000 – 1,60,000) + Dearness Allowance (DA) + 23% fixed/variable allowances + HRA/Lease + PF Contribution + Gratuity as per Payment of Gratuity Act.
• Assistant Manager – Environment: Basic Pay (Rs. 23,340) + allowances as per company rules for contract employees.
• Actual remuneration may vary based on posting location and other terms & conditions.
• Benefits include leaves, maternity leave, medical facility, accident/death insurance, and leave encashment as per company rules.

• Written Test: 125 objective-type questions (1 mark each), 2.5 hours duration.
• Sections: Ecology & Biodiversity (for CP/12/26) and Environment (for CL/07/26).
• No negative marking; compensatory time of 50 minutes for PwBD candidates.
• Minimum qualifying marks: 50% for UR/EWS (45% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD) in written test.
• Interview: 40% weightage (Technical & Professional Proficiency: 30%, Personality & Communication: 10%).
• Minimum qualifying marks in interview: 60% for UR/EWS (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD).

• For Manager – Ecology & Biodiversity (CP/12/26):
• Fundamentals of Ecology: Ecosystem structure, biogeochemical cycles, population/community ecology, habitat/niche concepts.
• Biodiversity: Levels, hotspots, threats, IUCN Red List, CITES, biodiversity indices.
• Indian Ecosystems: Forest types, wetlands, grasslands, mangroves, coral reefs, protected areas.
• Environmental & Wildlife Legislation: Wildlife Protection Act, Forest Conservation Act, Biological Diversity Act, EIA Notification, Wetlands Rules, CRZ Notification, etc.
• Conservation Biology: In-situ/ex-situ conservation, species recovery programs, human-wildlife conflict, ecological restoration.
• Environmental Impact Assessment: EIA process, biodiversity impact assessment, wildlife conservation plans.
• Wetlands & Eco-Sensitive Zones: Ramsar Convention, wetland management, ESZ notification process.
• Natural Resource Management: Watershed management, soil conservation, sustainable forest management.
• Climate Change & Biodiversity: Climate change impacts, ecosystem-based adaptation, carbon sequestration.
• Tools & Techniques: GIS, remote sensing, biodiversity survey methodologies, environmental monitoring parameters.
• For Assistant Manager – Environment (CL/07/26):
• Environmental Studies: Ecosystems, natural resources, biodiversity conservation.
• Environmental Pollution: Air, water, soil, marine, noise pollution sources, effects, and control measures.
• Environmental Acts & Conventions: Water Act, Air Act, Environment Protection Act, EIA Notification, Solid Waste Management Rules, etc.
• Environmental Impact Assessment: Screening, IEE, EIA process, components, methodology.
• Environmental & Social Safeguard Frameworks: World Bank ESF, IFC Performance Standards, ADB SPS, etc.
• Air Pollution: Emission sources, dispersion modeling, ambient air quality standards, greenhouse gases.
• Solid Waste Management: Collection, segregation, treatment, disposal techniques, 4R principles.
• Water Supply Engineering: Water demand, sources, treatment methods, distribution networks.
• Sewerage System & Wastewater Engineering: Wastewater flow estimation, sewerage network design, treatment methods.
• Storm Water Drainage Design: Runoff estimation, drainage network design, IDF relationships.
• Climate Change & Risk Assessment: Climate science basics, risk assessment framework, adaptation planning, NDCs.

• Visit RITES official website (http://www.rites.com) and navigate to the Career section.
• Register online and fill the application form with accurate details.
• Upload required documents (academic certificates, experience proofs, ID proof, caste certificate if applicable, etc.).
• Pay the application fee online (Rs. 600 + taxes) and generate the invoice.
• Download and retain a copy of the submitted application form with registration number.
• Ensure all uploaded documents are clear and legible; incomplete applications will be rejected.
• No hard copies of documents need to be sent via post/courier.

• Candidates must ensure eligibility criteria are met before applying; false claims will lead to rejection.
• Only one application per vacancy is allowed; multiple applications for the same post will be rejected.
• SC/ST/PWD candidates applying for unreserved posts must pay the full fee but will receive a refund after participation in the selection process.
• Candidates must produce original documents for verification at the time of interview/document scrutiny.
• RITES reserves the right to modify/alter/cancel the recruitment process at any stage without prior notice.
• Selected candidates will be deployed based on project requirements and may be posted anywhere in India.
• Medical fitness verification is mandatory for final appointment.
• Queries must include VC No., Registration/ROLL No., Name, and valid email address; incomplete queries will not be entertained.