RIICO Recruitment Selection Process 2026
The RIICO Recruitment 2026 selection process is post-specific. Candidates must check the official detailed advertisement, general instructions and post-wise examination scheme for the post they have applied for.
The RIICO Recruitment 2026 notification includes the following posts:
- Company Secretary
- Assistant Town Planner
- Programmer
- Assistant Accounts Officer Grade-II
- Junior Legal Officer
- Personal Assistant Grade-II
- Draughtsman-cum-Tracer (Civil)
- Junior Assistant
Important
RIICO Recruitment 2026 does not include Assistant Engineer (AE), Assistant Site Engineer (ASE) or Junior Engineer (JE) posts. This selection process should not be treated as the selection pattern for any future RIICO AE/JE recruitment.
RIICO Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
The recruitment process includes a written examination. A proficiency test may also apply where it is prescribed in the official post-wise examination scheme.
| Selection Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | One objective-type paper comprising Part I and Part II |
| Proficiency Test | Applicable only for posts where prescribed in the official post-wise scheme |
| Merit List | Prepared according to the written examination and applicable proficiency-test conditions |
RIICO Written Examination Pattern 2026
The recruitment process includes a written examination. A proficiency test may also apply where it is prescribed in the official post-wise examination scheme.
| Particular | Part I | Part II | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Questions | 60 | 90 | 150 |
| Marks per Question | 3 | 3 | - |
| Maximum Marks | 180 | 270 | 450 |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 72 Marks | 108 Marks | - |
| Duration | 3 Hours for the combined paper |
Important Written Examination Rules
- The written examination consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
- The question paper is bilingual in Hindi and English, except the Language Section.
- In case of any difference in interpretation, the English version of the question will be treated as correct.
- Every correct answer carries 3 marks.
- There is a negative marking of one-third mark, i.e., 1 mark, for every incorrect answer.
- Candidates must secure at least 40% marks separately in Part I and Part II.
- Part I is based on the Secondary Examination level of the Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan.
- Part II is based on the qualification and syllabus prescribed for the respective post.
Proficiency Test
Where a proficiency test is prescribed, only candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for the proficiency test.
The final merit list for such posts is prepared by considering:
- Marks obtained in the written examination
- Marks obtained in the applicable proficiency test
Candidates must check the official post-wise examination scheme because proficiency-test requirements may differ according to the post.
RIICO Junior Assistant Proficiency Test 2026
| Paper | Test Component | Duration | Marks | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Hindi Typewriting on Computer | 10 Minutes | 25 | 10 |
| Paper I | Efficiency Test 10 Minutes | 10 Minutes | 25 | 10 |
| Paper II | English Typewriting on Computer | 10 Minutes | 25 | 10 |
| Paper II | Efficiency Test 10 Minutes | 10 Minutes | 25 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 40 |
Only candidates qualifying in the written examination are called for the Junior Assistant proficiency test. The number of candidates called may be up to five times the advertised vacancies, including candidates securing the same marks at the cut-off level.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities receive relaxation from the proficiency test as per the official RIICO scheme.
Tie-Breaking Rule
If two or more candidates secure equal marks, RIICO applies the following tie-breaking order:
1. Candidate with higher age is placed higher.
2. If the date of birth is also the same, the candidate with higher Part II marks is placed higher.
3. If the tie continues, the candidate with higher marks in the Class 10 examination is placed higher.
Important Note
Selection stages, proficiency-test requirements, qualifying marks and final-merit conditions are subject to the applicable official RIICO notification and post-wise examination scheme. Candidates should not rely on any previous RIICO recruitment cycle for the current selection process.
