RITES Senior Technical Assistant Syllabus 2026 — Exam Pattern, Subject Wise Syllabus

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This article covers the RITES Senior Technical Assistant Syllabus 2026 for the written test. RITES Limited has announced 31 Senior Technical Assistant posts. The required qualification is a Diploma in Civil Engineering. The last date to apply online is 22 November 2026. The syllabus below is taken only from the official RITES notification (VC No. CL/12/26).

Short Information & Overview

Exam Pattern

The official notification gives the syllabus for the written test as a total of 125 questions, divided as follows. The notification does not state total marks, duration or negative marking for this written test in the syllabus section, so no such figure is given here.

Subject Wise Syllabus

Quantitative Aptitude (Around 35 Questions)

This section focuses on mathematical reasoning and problem-solving, including topics like number system, arithmetic, geometry, algebra, series, trigonometry, quadratic equations, mensuration, average, profit loss, ratio and proportion, work time, & distance, probability, simple and compound interest, permutation and combination, etc.

Data Interpretation (Around 35 Questions)

This section tests ability to analyze and interpret data presented in various formats like tables, charts and graphs, series, etc.

Logical Reasoning (Around 35 Questions)

This section assess problem-solving skills, logical thinking and ability to draw conclusions from given information, puzzles, seating arrangements, inequalities, venn diagrams, blood relations, directions, orders & ranking, verbal reasoning, spatial abilities, pattern recognition, etc.

Basic Awareness / General Knowledge (Around 20 Questions)

The basic awareness / general knowledge syllabus typically includes: Current Affairs – National and International events, sports, awards and recent developments. Static GK – Indian History, geography, polity, economy and culture, general science and miscellaneous.

Selection Process

1. Written Test – The written test syllabus is given above, with a total of 125 questions.
2. Document Verification – Based on the performance in the written test, candidates will be shortlisted for document verification.

Important Links

FAQs

Q1. How many questions are there in the RITES Senior Technical Assistant written test?
As per the official notification, there are a total of 125 questions: around 35 questions each in Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, and around 20 questions in Basic Awareness / General Knowledge.

Q2. What subjects are covered in the RITES Senior Technical Assistant syllabus?
The syllabus covers Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning and Basic Awareness / General Knowledge, as listed in the official notification.

Q3. Does the official notification state the total marks, duration or negative marking for this written test?
No. The syllabus section of the official notification gives only the section-wise number of questions and the total of 125 questions, and does not state total marks, duration or negative marking.

Q4. What is the selection process for the RITES Senior Technical Assistant posts?
Selection is through a written test, followed by document verification for candidates shortlisted on the basis of their performance in the written test.

Q5. Where can I download the official RITES Senior Technical Assistant syllabus?
Use the “Syllabus Download” link in the Important Links section above, which opens the official RITES notification PDF directly.