A negative working chemical amplification type resist composition, which is capable of giving more improved resolution; and comprises an alkali-soluble resin, a cross-linking agent, a N-substituted succinimide compound represented by the following formula (I): wherein R represents an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, an alicyclic hydrocarbon residue, an aryl or a camphor group, and an acid generator other than the above N-substituted succinimide compound is provided.