Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has six senior vacancies, one for each post, on contract or deputation. Pay runs from Rs 62,000 to Rs 2,25,000 a month, and you need 2 to 20 years of experience depending on the post. Deputation means a serving government or PSU (government-owned company) employee is sent to CMRL for a fixed period; applications are online only and close on 03.11.2026.
⚡ QUICK FACTS
🎓 Eligibility
B.E/B.Tech, PG for PR post
📌 Vacancies
6 posts (1 each)
💰 Salary
Rs 62,000 – 2,25,000/month
🗓️ Last Date
03.11.2026
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Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | General Manager (Signal and Telecom), Additional General Manager (Safety – Operations and Maintenance), Manager (Telecom), Manager (Electrical Traction), Manager (Electrical and Mechanical), Assistant Manager (Public Relations) |
| Organization | Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | CMRL-HR-CON-DEP-06-2026 dated 14.10.2026 |
| Location | Tamil Nadu (Chennai) |
| Total Vacancies | 6 (1 vacancy for each post) |
| Qualification | B.E / B.Tech in the branch asked for each post; Assistant Manager (Public Relations) needs a PG degree in Public Relations or Communication |
| Age Limit | Maximum 55 years as on 14.10.2026 (varies by post — see table below) Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting → Interview → Medical Examination |
| Pay Scale | Rs 62,000 to Rs 2,25,000 a month, depending on the post |
| How to Apply | Apply online only at the CMRL careers portal |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | CMRL Careers Portal |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 14.10.2026 |
| Online application starts | 14.10.2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 03.11.2026 |
| Age, qualification and experience counted as on | 14.10.2026 |
| Interview date | Not announced. Shortlisted candidates will be notified. |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved and other categories (contract posts) | Rs 300 |
| SC / ST (contract posts) | Rs 50 |
| Differently abled persons | Nil |
| Deputation applicants | No fee — the notification says the fee applies only to contract appointments |
The fee is non-refundable. Pay it by NEFT or UPI to the CMRL account given on page 9 of the official notification and upload the receipt with your online form.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Pay (Rs per month) | Min. Experience | Max Age | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Manager (Signal and Telecom) | 1 | 2,25,000 | 20 years | 55 years | B.E / B.Tech (ECE / EEE) or a combination of these |
| Additional General Manager (Safety – Operations and Maintenance) | 1 | 1,60,000 | 17 years | 47 years | B.E / B.Tech, with working experience in the safety organisation of Indian Railways or a Metro |
| Manager (Telecom) | 1 | 85,000 | 7 years | 38 years | B.E / B.Tech (ECE / EEE) or a combination of these |
| Manager (Electrical Traction) | 1 | 85,000 | 7 years | 38 years | B.E / B.Tech (Electrical) |
| Manager (Electrical and Mechanical) | 1 | 85,000 | 7 years | 38 years | B.E / B.Tech (ECE / EEE / Mech) |
| Assistant Manager (Public Relations) | 1 | 62,000 | 2 years | 30 years | Graduation with PG degree in Public Relations or Communication |
| Total | 6 |
The notification does not give a category-wise breakup (UR, OBC, SC, ST and so on) for these six posts.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | B.E / B.Tech from a government-recognised university or institute approved by AICTE / UGC. Branch: ECE / EEE for General Manager (Signal and Telecom) and Manager (Telecom); Electrical for Manager (Electrical Traction); ECE / EEE / Mechanical for Manager (Electrical and Mechanical). Additional General Manager (Safety) needs a B.E / B.Tech plus working experience in the safety organisation of Indian Railways or a Metro. Assistant Manager (Public Relations) needs a graduate degree plus a PG degree in Public Relations or Communication. A PG degree in the relevant field is an added advantage for the three Manager posts. |
| Age Limit | General Manager 55 years, Additional General Manager 47 years, the three Manager posts 38 years, Assistant Manager 30 years, all as on 14.10.2026. Check your age eligibility → |
| Minimum Experience | Post-qualification executive experience of 20 years for General Manager, 17 years for Additional General Manager, 7 years for Manager and 2 years for Assistant Manager. The kind of work experience asked for each post is described on pages 2 to 5 of the notification. |
| Nationality | Only Indian nationals can apply. |
| Private-sector company size | For General Manager and Additional General Manager: you must have worked in a company with a project size of at least Rs 500 crore, or a yearly turnover of at least Rs 100 crore, in the last 3 years. For Manager and Assistant Manager the figures are Rs 200 crore and Rs 50 crore. Proof has to be uploaded online. |
| Serving government / PSU employees | Apply through proper channel to hr@cmrl.in and bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the interview. |
| Eligibility counted as on | 14.10.2026. CMRL says your eligibility is provisional and is checked in detail only if you are shortlisted. |
Experience Required by Applicant Background
| Post | Government officers | Metro / PSU employees | Private sector |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Manager (Signal and Telecom) | Officer in Senior Administrative Grade (SAG) or Non-Functional SAG in Railways or equivalent in Government of India, or Chief Engineer in a state government body. | 20 years of executive experience, including at least 3 years as Additional General Manager (AGM) in IDA pay scale Rs 1,00,000 – 2,60,000 or equivalent pay. | 20 years of executive experience, including at least 3 years in top management (equal to AGM in a PSU), reporting directly to a Director or the Board. |
| Additional General Manager (Safety) | Officer in Selection Grade (SG) in Railways or equivalent in Government of India, or Superintending Engineer with 17 years of post-qualification experience in a state government body. | 17 years of executive experience, including at least 3 years as Joint General Manager (JGM) in IDA pay scale Rs 90,000 – 2,40,000 or equivalent pay. | 17 years of executive experience, including at least 3 years in senior management (equal to JGM in a PSU), reporting to top management. |
| Manager (Telecom), Manager (Electrical Traction), Manager (Electrical and Mechanical) | Officer in Senior Time Scale (STS) in Railways or equivalent in Government of India, or Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) in a state government body, with 7 years of post-qualification experience. | 7 years of executive experience, including at least 4 years as Deputy Manager (DM) in IDA pay scale Rs 60,000 – 1,80,000 or equivalent pay. | 7 years of executive experience, including at least 4 years in middle management (equal to DM in a PSU), reporting to senior management. |
| Assistant Manager (Public Relations) | Officer in Assistant Engineer cadre, or 5 years as Senior Section Engineer (SSE) in Railways or equivalent in Government of India, or Assistant Public Relation (Publicity) cadre in a state government body. | At least 2 years of post-qualification executive experience, or 10 years of post-qualification experience in IDA pay scale Rs 33,000 – 1,00,000 and above or equivalent pay. | At least 2 years of post-qualification executive experience in junior management (equal to an executive grade in a PSU), reporting to senior or middle management. |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC, SC (Arunthathiyars) and ST | 5 years |
| Most Backward Classes / Denotified Communities | 2 years |
| Backward Classes (other than Muslim) | 2 years |
| Backward Classes (Muslim) | 2 years |
| Differently abled persons | Up to 10 years over the age limit, for direct recruitment only, if the disability does not stop you doing the duties of the post |
| Ex-Servicemen | The age limit plus your length of service in the armed forces plus 3 years |
| Overall cap | Even after adding all relaxations together, the maximum age cannot go above 58 years as on the date of the notification |
So an SC candidate aged 40 is still within the limit for a Manager post (38 + 5 = 43), but nobody can go beyond 58 whatever the relaxation.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth, the cut-off date 14.10.2026 and your category relaxation to see at once whether you are inside the age limit for your post (30 to 55 years, depending on the post).
Open the Age CalculatorWho Should Apply
- This is a fixed-term job, not a permanent one. A contract post starts with 2 years and can be extended if both sides agree; a deputation post starts with 3 years and can stretch to 5.
- If you already work for the government or a PSU, the notification asks you to apply through proper channel (your employer forwards your application) to hr@cmrl.in, and to bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC, a letter from your employer saying it is fine with you applying) to the interview.
- Private-sector applicants need proof that the company they worked for is big enough (project size or yearly turnover, as shown in the eligibility table), plus an organisation chart showing their own level. CMRL says applications without the supporting papers are rejected outright.
- The Assistant Manager (Public Relations) post needs a PG degree in Public Relations or Communication, so a general graduate degree is not enough. The other five posts are for engineers with a B.E / B.Tech.
- Only an interview and a medical test are listed, and CMRL does not pay TA or DA (travel and daily allowance) for attending the interview.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Shortlisting | CMRL checks your online form and the documents you upload. Only shortlisted candidates are called for the interview, and meeting the conditions does not guarantee a call. |
| 2. Interview | Judges your knowledge, skills, comprehension, attitude and aptitude. The notification gives no marks, weightage, date or venue yet. |
| 3. Medical examination | CMRL pays for the first medical test. You pay your own travel to and from the test, and the second test if you ask for an extension of your joining date. A candidate who fails the medical test is not offered any other job. |
| 4. Certificate and character check | Provisionally selected candidates bring their original certificates for verification. CMRL may also inquire into your character and antecedents (past record) before appointing you. |
In short: the notification lists no written exam. CMRL shortlists from the documents you upload, interviews the shortlisted candidates, and the medical test comes last. Passing the interview does not by itself give you the job, because the medical test and the character check still have to be cleared.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Consolidated pay (per month) | One fixed monthly amount: General Manager Rs 2,25,000, Additional General Manager Rs 1,60,000, Manager Rs 85,000, Assistant Manager Rs 62,000. |
| Deputation – option 1 | Keep the pay you draw in your parent organisation, plus a deputation allowance and a project allowance, each at 10% of basic pay. |
| Deputation – option 2 | Draw the equivalent cadre IDA pay scale in CMRL (IDA is the pay scale pattern used by public sector companies), with IDA, HRA (house rent allowance) and Cafeteria Allowance (31.5% of basic pay). |
| Moving to IDA pay | Contract staff may be considered for IDA pay scale after 2 satisfactory years. Applicants from government or PSU with at least 2 years in a regular pay scale may be considered for IDA pay directly on selection. |
| Benefits | Medical and personal accident insurance, life insurance, mobile phone reimbursement and a SIM card for official use, plus other allowances under CMRL HR policy. |
| Higher pay or post | CMRL may offer higher pay or a higher post based on past experience, interview performance, higher qualification and expertise. |
| Period of appointment | Contract: 2 years at first, extendable on mutual consent. Deputation: 3 years at first, extendable up to 5 years. |
In plain terms, contract staff get one fixed amount each month, from Rs 62,000 for Assistant Manager up to Rs 2,25,000 for General Manager. Deputationists choose between keeping their parent-organisation pay with two 10% allowances on top, or moving to the CMRL pay scale with IDA, HRA and cafeteria allowance.
How to Apply
- Check that you meet the conditions for your post as on 14.10.2026, then open the CMRL careers portal.
- Register with a valid email ID. CMRL uses only this email for all later messages.
- Click the verify button in the email CMRL sends you. You are then taken to the careers page to log in and apply.
- Fill in every section of the form, including your professional experience (area of work), and upload the documents listed below.
- Contract applicants pay the fee by NEFT or UPI and upload the receipt. Submit the form on or before 03.11.2026.
Note: paper or hard-copy applications are not accepted, so do not post anything to the CMRL office. Serving government or PSU employees must also apply through proper channel to hr@cmrl.in.
Photograph rejected by the upload form?
The CMRL portal takes your photograph only as a JPEG or PNG file of up to 2 MB. Resize and compress it to fit before you upload.
Open the Photo and Signature ResizerDocuments Required
Upload self-attested copies (copies you have signed yourself as true copies). Every document is a PDF except the photograph.
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Recent passport-size photograph | JPEG or PNG, up to 2 MB Resize your photo and signature → |
| Age proof | Birth certificate or 10th standard certificate (PDF) |
| Community certificate | |
| Educational qualifications | 10th, 12th, Diploma, graduation and post-graduation certificates (PDF) |
| Experience certificates | Present and previous employers (PDF). The certificate for your latest position should show the nature of the work you handle. |
| NOC / through proper channel letter | Government and PSU applicants only (PDF) |
| Application fee payment details | NEFT / UPI receipt, contract posts only (PDF) |
| Detailed resume / bio-data / CV | |
| Proof for Ex-Servicemen | If applicable (PDF) |
| Disability certificate | If applicable (PDF) |
| Last 5 years ACRs, duly attested (ACR means Annual Confidential Report, the yearly performance report) | Deputation posts only (PDF) |
| Vigilance clearance and integrity certificate | Deputation posts only (PDF) |
| Proforma certificate from your current organisation, to be obtained by its HR / Personnel department | Deputation posts only (PDF) |
| Organisational chart, and project size / turnover of the company | Private-sector applicants only (PDF) |
| Any other relevant certificates | If any (PDF) |
Important Links
| Item | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification PDF |
| Apply Online | CMRL Careers Portal |
| Official Website | CMRL Job Notifications Page |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Count your age, qualification and experience as on 14.10.2026. The notification fixes that date for all three.
- Do not leave the form or the uploads incomplete. The notification says incomplete applications, or ones without the supporting papers, are rejected outright.
- Make sure the experience certificate for your latest job describes the work you actually do, because the notification asks for that detail.
- Serving government and PSU employees: apply through proper channel and keep your NOC ready for the interview.
- Private-sector applicants: upload the organisation chart and the project size or turnover proof with your form.
- Check your eligibility before paying the fee. It cannot be refunded under any circumstances, and no hard copy should be posted to CMRL.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for CMRL Recruitment 2026?
You can apply online until 03.11.2026 at the CMRL careers portal.
How many posts are there and what do they pay?
There are 6 posts, one each for General Manager (Signal and Telecom), Additional General Manager (Safety), Manager (Telecom), Manager (Electrical Traction), Manager (Electrical and Mechanical) and Assistant Manager (Public Relations), paying Rs 62,000 to Rs 2,25,000 a month.
What qualification do I need?
The five engineering posts need a B.E / B.Tech in the branch given for the post, and the Assistant Manager (Public Relations) post needs a graduate degree plus a PG degree in Public Relations or Communication.
What is the age limit?
The maximum age is 55 for General Manager, 47 for Additional General Manager, 38 for Manager and 30 for Assistant Manager as on 14.10.2026, with relaxation for reserved categories up to an overall cap of 58 years.
What is the application fee?
General and other category candidates pay Rs 300 and SC / ST candidates pay Rs 50, while differently abled persons pay nothing, and the fee applies only to contract posts.
How do I apply?
Register and apply only on the CMRL careers portal, because hard-copy applications are not accepted.
Is there a written exam?
The notification lists only shortlisting, an interview and a medical test, and no written exam.
Do government employees need permission to apply?
Yes, serving government and PSU employees must apply through proper channel to hr@cmrl.in and produce an NOC at the time of the interview.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
