Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) is hiring 13 experienced engineers and managers for its Ahmedabad and Surat metro projects, and the notice lists no written exam. You are picked through a personal interview. Every post is on contract or deputation (deputation means your present government employer lends you to GMRC for a fixed time), and you can apply online from 04.11.2026 to 18.11.2026 under advertisement no. GMRCL/HR/RECT/Nov-2026/29.
Not announced yet. Shortlisted candidates get a call letter by email with the date, time and venue.
Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Vacancy Details
S.No.
Post
Project
Vacancies
1
Deputy General Manager (Civil-Safety)
Ahmedabad / Surat Metro
2
2
Deputy General Manager (Civil-QA/QC)
Ahmedabad Metro
1
3
Assistant Manager (Civil-Safety)
Ahmedabad / Surat Metro
4
4
Assistant Manager (Civil-QA/QC)
Ahmedabad Metro
1
5
Section Engineer (Civil-Safety)
Ahmedabad / Surat Metro
2
6
Section Engineer (Civil-QA/QC)
Surat Metro
1
7
Engineer – Sr. Grade (M&P)
Ahmedabad Metro
1
8
Engineer – Jr. Grade (Signalling)
Ahmedabad Metro
1
Total
13
QA/QC means quality assurance and quality control, the checks that building work meets the required standard. M&P means machines and plants. GMRC says the number of posts may change after it reviews its needs.
Eligibility Criteria
The degree you need depends on the post.
Post
Degree Needed
Deputy General Manager and Assistant Manager (Civil-Safety)
Engineering degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, plus a full-time Diploma in Industrial Safety of at least 1 year
Section Engineer (Civil-Safety)
B.E./B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, plus a full-time Diploma in Safety of at least 1 year
Civil-QA/QC posts (Deputy General Manager, Assistant Manager, Section Engineer)
B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering. An extra certificate or diploma in Quality is an added advantage
Engineer – Sr. Grade (M&P)
B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Power Electronics or Instrumentation Engineering, or an equivalent branch
Engineer – Jr. Grade (Signalling)
B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Telecommunications, Applied Electronics, Industrial Electronics, Power Electronics or Instrumentation Engineering
All degrees must be from a Government-recognised university or institute.
Experience counts only after you earned your degree. “Relevant” means work in the same field as the post: safety of civil works on major projects for the Safety posts (metro, railways, flyovers, bridges and high-rise buildings are preferred), civil construction QA/QC for the QA/QC posts.
Post
Government / PSU / Metro experience
Private-sector experience
Deputy General Manager (Safety and QA/QC)
8 years, of which 6 relevant
10 years, of which 6 relevant
Assistant Manager (Safety and QA/QC)
5 years, of which 4 relevant
7 years, of which 4 relevant
Section Engineer (Civil-Safety)
4 years, of which 3 relevant
5 years, of which 3 relevant
Section Engineer (Civil-QA/QC)
4 years, of which 3 relevant
4 years, of which 3 relevant
Engineer – Sr. Grade (M&P)
At least 3 years of relevant work: tender documents, contract administration, installation, testing and commissioning, or maintenance of machines and plants in metro rail or railways. Modern metro experience is preferred.
Engineer – Jr. Grade (Signalling)
At least 2 years of relevant work in signalling (CBTC, AFTC, PSD) in metro rail or railways.
The maximum age depends on the post and is counted as on 03.11.2026.
Post Level
Maximum Age
Deputy General Manager
45 years (contract), 57 years (deputation), 62 years (post-superannuation, meaning after retirement)
Assistant Manager
35 years
Section Engineer
32 years
Engineer – Sr. Grade
32 years
Engineer – Jr. Grade
32 years
IDA and CDA are pay-scale systems: public sector companies mostly use IDA, and central government departments use CDA. If you work in either, your present or past pay must match the post. Private-sector candidates must meet a minimum CTC (cost to company, your total pay package) per month.
Post
Pay or CTC Condition
Deputy General Manager
Presently in IDA ₹70,000 to ₹2,00,000 or higher (CDA: Level 10 of the 7th Pay Commission)
Deputy General Manager
OR at least 2 years in IDA ₹60,000 to ₹1,80,000 (CDA: Level 9)
Deputy General Manager (post-superannuation)
Presently working or retired from IDA ₹70,000 to ₹2,00,000 or above (CDA: Level 10)
Deputy General Manager (private sector)
Minimum CTC of ₹1,00,000 per month
Assistant Manager
Presently in IDA ₹50,000 to ₹1,60,000 (CDA: Level 6) in a Government body, PSU or Metro Rail Corporation
Assistant Manager
OR at least 2 years in IDA ₹46,000 to ₹1,45,000 (non-executive) or ₹40,000 to ₹1,40,000 (executive), or CDA Level 5
Assistant Manager
OR at least 4 years in IDA ₹40,000 to ₹1,25,000 (non-executive) or ₹35,000 to ₹1,10,000 (executive), or equivalent CDA
Assistant Manager (private sector)
Minimum CTC of ₹70,000 per month
Section Engineer
Presently in IDA ₹40,000 to ₹1,40,000 or equivalent CDA scale
Section Engineer
OR at least 1 year in ₹35,000 to ₹1,10,000 or higher
Section Engineer
OR at least 2 years in ₹30,000 to ₹1,20,000 or equivalent CDA
Section Engineer (private sector)
Minimum CTC of ₹50,000 per month
Engineer – Sr. Grade and Jr. Grade
No pay-scale or CTC condition is given in the notification
In short: your degree and experience are not enough on their own. Your present pay scale (or your private-sector CTC) must also reach the line set for the post.
Not specified in the notification for any category. The age limit does not apply to current GMRC employees, but it does not help officials re-employed in GMRC after retirement.
Current GMRC Staff
Staff with at least 2 years of service in their present designation and grade as on 03.11.2026 can apply through proper channel.
NOC and APAR
Government, PSU, Board and Metro Rail staff must submit an NOC (No Objection Certificate, a letter from your employer allowing you to apply) and their last 5 years of APAR (Annual Performance Appraisal Report, your yearly work review) with the application or by the interview date. Deputation candidates must also give the NOC by the interview date.
Language and Local Experience
Preference goes to candidates who have worked in Gujarat for at least 3 years and know Gujarati. It is a preference, not a rule.
Grade Offered
GMRC can offer a grade lower than the one you applied for.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
The maximum age here runs from 32 to 62 years depending on the post, counted as on 03.11.2026. Enter your date of birth and 03.11.2026 as the cut-off date to see where you stand.
This job is for experienced people. Every post needs from 2 years (Engineer – Jr. Grade) up to 10 years of experience (Deputy General Manager, private sector), so freshers cannot apply.
These are not regular government posts. They are on contract or deputation for at least 3 years, which can go up to 5 years based on your performance. Deputy General Manager is also open to retired officers on a fixed pay of ₹1,00,000 per month.
Government and PSU staff need an NOC and their last 5 years of APAR ready, because both are due with the application or by the interview date.
If you work in a private company, keep your latest CTC break-up ready. GMRC says an application without it will not be considered.
Your posting will be in Gujarat: Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat or any other GMRC project in the state. People who have worked in Gujarat for 3 years and know Gujarati get preference.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
1. Application screening
GMRC checks your online application and papers. Incomplete applications can be rejected. Only shortlisted candidates get a call letter, by registered email.
2. Document verification
Done before the interview. Carry your original certificates, or you will not be allowed to attend the interview. Photocopies go in with your resume on the day.
3. Personal interview
The only test listed. Marks, duration and topics are not given in the notification. The date, time and venue are told in advance, and requests to change them are not accepted.
4. Medical examination
Held as per the category set for the post. GMRC can also check the fitness of selected candidates.
Who gets preference
Candidates already working in the same grade, or one grade lower with 2 years in that grade. If not enough suitable people apply, GMRC can consider candidates from a lower pay scale who meet the qualification, experience and age rules.
In short: the notification lists no written test. You are shortlisted from your application, then interviewed, and you also go through document checks and a medical examination. It lists the interview first but also says documents are checked before it, so carry all your originals on interview day.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Deputy General Manager
₹70,000 to ₹2,00,000 (revised IDA scale)
Assistant Manager
₹50,000 to ₹1,60,000
Section Engineer
₹40,000 to ₹1,40,000
Engineer – Sr. Grade (M&P)
₹35,000 to ₹1,10,000
Engineer – Jr. Grade (Signalling)
₹30,000 to ₹1,20,000
Post-superannuation (Deputy General Manager)
Fixed pay of ₹1,00,000 per month, all included
Deputation
As per the standard terms and conditions of your parent organisation
Contract Period
At least 3 years, which can go up to 5 years based on performance
HRA
For IDA and CDA staff, the HRA (house rent allowance) percentage changes with the place of posting
Insurance
Group medical coverage and Group personal accident insurance
Other Benefits
As per GMRC company policy
In plain terms, the first figure is where each pay scale starts and the second is its top. The notification does not say where inside the scale a selected person will begin.
How to Apply
Check the age, degree, experience and pay conditions for your post in the tables above.
Select the post and fill in the form, starting with your latest job and going back in time.
Upload your documents, then use the preview option to check every detail.
Submit the form before 18.11.2026. You can edit it before you submit, but not after.
Note: only online applications are accepted. GMRC accepts no other mode.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Detailed CV
Keep your latest details in it
Proof of Age
Matriculation certificate or birth certificate
Education Papers
SSC and HSC marksheets, all-year or all-semester marksheets of your graduation, and degree and diploma certificates
Experience Certificate
Must show your date of joining, date of relieving and department
Pay Details
Your pay scale or CTC, attached with the experience certificate
CTC Break-up (private sector)
Latest copy, uploaded with the online application. Without it your application will not be considered. GMRC uses Form-16 (the tax certificate your employer gives) to work out your current CTC.
Current Employer Papers
Appointment letter, proof of date of joining, latest payslip and Form-16 for the last three years
NOC and APAR
For government, PSU and metro candidates: NOC with the last 5 years of APAR, with the application or by the interview date
Originals
Original certificates for verification, plus photocopies to submit with your resume at the interview
If you work in a private company, attach your latest CTC break-up with the online application. Without it GMRC will not consider your application.
Check every detail before you submit. Once the form is submitted it cannot be edited.
Apply only online. GMRC does not accept any other way of applying.
Take all your original certificates to the interview. Without them you will not be allowed to attend it.
Keep watching the GMRC website. Any corrigendum (a correction notice) or addendum will be shown only there.
Do not ask anyone to influence your selection. GMRC says canvassing leads to disqualification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for GMRC recruitment 2026?
You can apply online until 18.11.2026, and applications opened on 04.11.2026.
How many posts are there and which are they?
There are 13 posts in 8 roles: Deputy General Manager (3), Assistant Manager (5), Section Engineer (3), Engineer – Sr. Grade M&P (1) and Engineer – Jr. Grade Signalling (1).
Is there a written exam for these GMRC posts?
No written exam is listed; selection is by personal interview, followed by document verification and a medical examination.
What is the age limit?
As on 03.11.2026 the limit is 45 years for Deputy General Manager on contract (57 on deputation, 62 post-superannuation), 35 for Assistant Manager and 32 for Section Engineer and both Engineer grades.
Can freshers apply?
No, every post needs experience after your degree, from 2 years for Engineer – Jr. Grade (Signalling) to 10 years for a private-sector Deputy General Manager.
How do I apply?
Register and fill in the form in the Careers section of the GMRC website, because no other mode of application is accepted.
What is the pay for these posts?
Pay is on the revised IDA scale: ₹70,000 to ₹2,00,000 for Deputy General Manager, ₹50,000 to ₹1,60,000 for Assistant Manager, ₹40,000 to ₹1,40,000 for Section Engineer, ₹35,000 to ₹1,10,000 for Engineer – Sr. Grade and ₹30,000 to ₹1,20,000 for Engineer – Jr. Grade. A post-superannuation Deputy General Manager gets a fixed ₹1,00,000 per month.
Where will I be posted?
In Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat or any other GMRC project in Gujarat, and people who have worked in Gujarat for 3 years and know Gujarati get preference.
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.
