Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) Recruitment 2026 Notification Out | Apply Online for 5 GM, DGM & Manager Posts @ chennaimetrorail.org
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), a Joint Venture of Government of India and Government of Tamil Nadu, has released the official employment notification for the recruitment of qualified and experienced personnel for various senior-level positions on a regular basis. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 5 vacancies including General Manager (Operations), Deputy General Manager (Rolling Stock), Deputy General Manager (Automatic Fare Collection), and Manager (Automatic Fare Collection).
Eligible Indian nationals possessing the required educational qualifications and experience are invited to apply online through the CMRL Career Portal. The selection process comprises an interview followed by a medical examination. Candidates are advised to carefully check their eligibility criteria including age, educational qualification, and experience before applying online. The last date for submission of online applications is 20 July 2026.
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About Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is a Joint Venture of the Government of India and the Government of Tamil Nadu. It is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) entrusted with the responsibility of implementing the Metro Rail Project in the city of Chennai. CMRL is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified and is committed to providing world-class metro rail services to the citizens of Chennai.
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Recruitment Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) |
| Notification No. | CMRL/HR/REG/03/2026 |
| Post Name | GM (Ops), DGM (RS), DGM (AFC) & Manager (AFC) |
| Total Vacancies | 5 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 July 2026 |
| Selection Process | Interview & Medical Examination |
| Official Website | chennaimetrorail.org |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 01 July 2026 |
| Online Registration Start Date | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 July 2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility | 01 July 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Sl. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts | Scale of Pay (IDA Pattern) | Max Age | Required Qualification |
| 1 | General Manager (Operations) | 01 | Rs. 1,20,000 - 2,80,000 | 55 Years | B.E / B.Tech or any Graduate |
| 2 | Deputy General Manager (Rolling Stock) | 02 | Rs. 80,000 - 2,20,000 | 40 Years | B.E / B.Tech (Electrical/ECE) |
| 3 | Deputy General Manager (AFC) | 01 | Rs. 80,000 - 2,20,000 | 40 Years | BE/B.Tech (ECE/EEE/IT/CSE) |
| 4 | Manager (Automatic Fare Collection) | 01 | Rs. 70,000 - 2,00,000 | 38 Years | BE/B.Tech (ECE/EEE/IT/CSE) |
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Educational Qualifications & Experience Details
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1. General Manager (Operations) – 01 Post
Qualification: B.E / B.Tech or any Graduate from a Govt recognized Institute/University approved by AICTE/UGC.
Experience:
- Govt Organization: Officer working in Senior Administrative Grade (SAG) in Railways/Equivalent in GoI or Chief Engineer in State Govt organizations.
- Metros/PSUs: Minimum 20 years post qualification executive experience with at least 3 years as AGM in IDA pay scale of Rs. 1,00,000 - 2,60,000 or equivalent.
- Private Sector: Minimum 20 years post qualification executive experience with at least 03 years in top management positions equivalent to AGM in PSU reporting directly to Director/Board.
Desired Experience: Operations & Maintenance in Railways/Metro or related field. Experience in UTO will be preferred.
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2. Deputy General Manager (Rolling Stock) – 02 Posts
Qualification: B.E / B.Tech (Electrical/ECE) from a recognized Institute/University approved by AICTE/UGC.
Experience:
- Govt Organization: Officer having 03 years of service in Senior Time Scale (STS) in Railways/Equivalent in GoI or Executive Engineer (EE) in State Govt with minimum 13 years post qualification executive experience.
- Metros/PSUs: Minimum 13 years post qualification executive experience with at least 04 years as Manager in IDA pay scale of Rs. 70,000 - 2,00,000 or equivalent.
- Private Sector: Minimum 13 years post qualification executive experience with at least 04 years in middle management positions equivalent to Manager in PSU reporting to senior management.
Required Experience: Operations/Maintenance of Electric Rolling stock in Metro/Railways, Tendering for Procurement of Rolling Stock as per International competitive bidding, Design and Review of Rolling Stock Design, Testing, Commissioning and maintenance, Depot machines management, CMC contract management. Conversant with statutory clearance from RDSO, CMRS and GoI.
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3. Deputy General Manager (AFC) – 01 Post
Qualification: BE/B.Tech in (ECE/EEE/IT/CSE) or combination of any of these disciplines from a recognized Institute/University approved by AICTE/UGC.
Experience:
- Govt Organization: Officer having 03 years of service in Senior Time Scale (STS) in Railways/Equivalent in GoI or Executive Engineer (EE) in State Govt with minimum 13 years post qualification executive experience.
- Metros/PSUs: Minimum 13 years post qualification executive experience with at least 04 years as Manager in IDA pay scale of Rs. 70,000 - 2,00,000 or equivalent.
- Private Sector: Minimum 13 years post qualification executive experience with at least 04 years in middle management positions equivalent to Manager in PSU reporting to senior management.
Required Experience: Planning, Design, Installation, Testing, Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance of AFC infrastructures such as AFC Gate and related ticketing systems & IT infrastructure, Networking, Switches, LAN/WAN servers & related Software, Software integration with third party software, Network Security, Cyber Security, ERP implementation.
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4. Manager (Automatic Fare Collection) – 01 Post
Qualification: BE/B.Tech in (ECE/EEE/IT/CSE) or combination of any of these disciplines from a recognized Institute/University approved by AICTE/UGC.
Experience:
- Govt Organization: Officer working in Senior Time Scale (STS) in Railways/Equivalent in GoI or Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) in State Govt with minimum 07 years post qualification executive experience.
- Metros/PSUs: Minimum 07 years post qualification executive experience with at least 04 years as Deputy Manager in IDA pay scale of Rs. 60,000 - 1,80,000 or equivalent.
- Private Sector: Minimum 07 years post qualification executive experience with at least 04 years in Middle management positions equivalent to Deputy Manager in PSU reporting to senior management.
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Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)
- General Manager (Operations): Maximum 55 Years
- DGM (Rolling Stock) & DGM (AFC): Maximum 40 Years
- Manager (AFC): Maximum 38 Years
- SC/SC(A)/ST: 5 Years
- MBC/DNC/BC (Other than Muslim)/BC (Muslim): 2 Years
- Differently Abled Persons: 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: Prescribed age limit + length of service + 03 years
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Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| Unreserved & Other Categories | ₹ 300/- (Non-refundable) |
| SC / ST | ₹ 50/- (Processing Charge) |
| Differently Abled Persons | Nil (No Fee) |
- Beneficiary Name: M/S CHENNAI METRO RAIL LIMITED
- Bank: Canara Bank
- Account No: 0416214000030
- Type: Current Account
- IFSC: CNRB0000416
- Branch: Teynampet, Chennai
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Selection Process
- Stage 1: Shortlisting – Based on qualification and experience
- Stage 2: Interview – Two-stage process to judge knowledge, skills, comprehension, attitude, aptitude
- Stage 3: Medical Examination – Medical fitness test
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Salary & Benefits
- Pay Scale (IDA Pattern):
- GM (Ops): Rs. 1,20,000 - 2,80,000
- DGM (RS/AFC): Rs. 80,000 - 2,20,000
- Manager (AFC): Rs. 70,000 - 2,00,000
- Additional Benefits: DA (IDA pattern), HRA (30% of Basic Pay), Cafeteria Allowance (31.5% of Basic Pay), Medical benefit, EPF, Gratuity, Insurance, and other perks as per CMRL HR policy
How to Apply
- Visit the CMRL Career Portal: https://careers.chennaimetrorail.org/
- Register using a valid email ID.
- Verify your email ID through the registration link sent to your email.
- Log in and fill all details in each section of the application form.
- Upload the requisite documents as per the notification (self-attested copies).
- Pay the application fee through NEFT/UPI and upload payment receipt.
- Submit the online application on or before 20 July 2026.
Required Documents
- Recent Passport Size Photograph (JPEG/PNG, Max 2MB)
- Age Proof – Birth Certificate / 10th Std Certificate (PDF)
- Community Certificate (PDF)
- Educational Qualifications (10th, 12th, Diploma, Graduation, Post Graduation) (PDF)
- Experience Certificates – Present & Previous Employments (PDF)
- NOC / Through Proper Channel Letter (for Govt/PSU Employees) (PDF)
- Application Fee – NEFT/UPI Payment Details (PDF)
- Detailed Resume / Bio data / CV (PDF)
- Ex-Servicemen Details (if applicable - PDF)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable - PDF)
- Last 5 Years ACRs (duly attested copies - PDF)
- Vigilance Clearance & Integrity Certificate (PDF)
- Project Size / Turnover of Company (for Private Sector candidates - PDF)
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Important Links
| Description | Link |
| Official Notification | Download Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official CMRL Website | Visit Here |
Important Instructions
- Only Indian Nationals need to apply.
- Age, qualification & experience should be as on 01 July 2026.
- Candidates from Govt/PSU organizations must apply through proper channel and produce NOC at the time of interview.
- Incomplete online applications or without relevant supporting enclosures will be outrightly rejected.
- No hard copy / paper applications will be entertained.
- The email id registered in the portal will only be used for any further correspondence from CMRL.
- Merely meeting the qualifications and experience shall not entitle a candidate to be selected for interview.
- CMRL reserves the right to withdraw/cancel/curtail the advertised posts at any time without assigning any reason.
- Candidates attempting to influence or interfere with the selection process will be rejected summarily.
- Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
- In case of any discrepancy, candidates will be terminated from service without any notice.
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Disclaimer: This article has been prepared for informational purposes based on the official CMRL Employment Notification No. CMRL/HR/REG/03/2026 dated 01 July 2026. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. All information including vacancy numbers, eligibility criteria, and dates are as per the official advertisement. In case of any discrepancy, the official notification issued by Chennai Metro Rail Limited shall prevail. Keep checking the official CMRL website for updates on interview dates and other recruitment-related information.