The GMRC Recruitment 2026 notification for Civil posts is out. Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Limited, the 50:50 joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Gujarat that builds and runs the Ahmedabad and Surat Metro projects, is hiring for 48 Civil posts ranging from Chief General Manager down to Draftsman and Surveyor. All posts are on a contract, deputation or post-superannuation basis for a minimum of three years, extendable up to five years on performance, and are filled through a personal interview rather than a written exam.
Applications are accepted online only through the GMRC careers portal, and the window closes on 3rd October 2026. Age and experience are counted as on 19.09.2026.
Quick Navigation
- GMRC Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- GMRC Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details, Pay Scale and Experience
- Eligibility Criteria
- Selection Process
- Salary and Benefits
- How to Apply for GMRC Recruitment 2026
- Documents Required
- Important Links
- Common Mistakes to Avoid
- GMRC Recruitment 2026 FAQs
GMRC Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Chief General Manager / General Manager, Additional General Manager, Joint General Manager, Sr. Deputy General Manager, Deputy General Manager, Manager, Assistant Manager, Engineer (Sr. and Jr. Grade), Draftsman and Surveyor — all Civil |
| Organization | Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Limited, an SPV of the Government of India and the Government of Gujarat |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | GMRCL/HR/RECT/Civil/Sept-2026/25, dated 19th September 2026 |
| Location | Gujarat |
| Total Vacancies | 48 (post-wise breakup in the table below) |
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering for Sr. No. 1 to 8; 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering for Draftsman and Surveyor |
| Age Limit | 28 to 62 years maximum, depending on the post and the basis applied for, as on 19.09.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting → Document Verification → Personal Interview → Medical Examination |
| Pay Scale | Revised IDA scales from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 2,80,000 a month depending on the post; consolidated pay for post-superannuation appointments |
| Employment Type | Contract / deputation / post-superannuation, minimum 3 years, extendable up to 5 years |
| How to Apply for GMRC Recruitment 2026 | Online only through the Careers section of the GMRC website |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | careers.gujaratmetrorail.com |
Selected candidates are likely to be posted at Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat or any other GMRC project anywhere in Gujarat.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 19.09.2026 |
| Online application starts | 19.09.2026 |
| Last date to submit the online application | 03.10.2026 |
| Age and experience reckoned as on | 19.09.2026 |
| Interview date and venue | To be communicated to shortlisted candidates in advance by registered email |
The application start date is taken from the GMRC careers portal; the notification PDF itself states only the closing date.
Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee for these posts. No fee amount, payment mode or exemption category is stated anywhere in the advertisement, so candidates should treat the online application as free unless the careers portal asks for a payment at the time of submission.
GMRC Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details, Pay Scale and Experience
| Sr. | Name of Post | Vacancies | Revised IDA Pay Scale (Rs.) | Minimum Post-Qualification Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief General Manager / General Manager (Civil) | 2 | 1,20,000 to 2,80,000 Post-superannuation: consolidated Rs. 1,70,000 per month | CGM: 23 years in a reputed private organization, OR 20 years in Govt / Railways / PSU / Metro Rail of which 17 at executive level and at least 4 in SAG/GM grade. GM: 20 years private, OR 17 years Govt / PSU of which 14 at executive level. |
| 2 | Additional General Manager (Civil) | 4 | 1,00,000 to 2,60,000 Post-superannuation: consolidated Rs. 1,45,000 per month | 15 years executive experience in Govt organizations / PSUs, OR 18 years in private civil infrastructure. |
| 3 | Joint General Manager (Civil) | 2 | 90,000 to 2,40,000 Post-superannuation: consolidated Rs. 1,45,000 per month | 14 years executive experience in Govt organizations / PSUs, OR 16 years in private civil infrastructure. |
| 4 | Sr. Deputy General Manager (Civil) | 3 | 80,000 to 2,20,000 Post-superannuation: consolidated Rs. 1,00,000 per month | 15 years executive experience in a reputed private organization, OR 11 years in Government / PSUs. |
| 5 | Deputy General Manager (Civil) | 4 | 70,000 to 2,00,000 Post-superannuation: consolidated Rs. 1,00,000 per month | 10 years executive experience in a reputed private organization, OR 8 years in Government / PSUs. |
| 6 | Manager (Civil) | 11 | 60,000 to 1,80,000 | 9 years executive experience in a reputed private organization, OR 7 years in Government / PSUs. |
| 7 | Assistant Manager (Civil) | 5 | 50,000 to 1,60,000 | 7 years executive experience in a reputed private organization, OR 5 years in Government / PSUs. |
| 8 | Engineer – Sr. Grade / Engineer – Jr. Grade (Civil) | 15 | Sr. Grade: 35,000 to 1,10,000 Jr. Grade: 30,000 to 1,20,000 | Sr. Grade: 3 years. Jr. Grade: 2 years. |
| 9 | Draftsman | 1 | 33,000 to 1,00,000 | 3 years in AutoCAD and designing of large infrastructure projects / Railways / Metro Rails (Diploma in Civil Engineering). |
| 10 | Surveyor (Civil) | 1 | 33,000 to 1,00,000 | 3 years in survey work of civil engineering, handling all latest equipment independently on large infrastructure projects (Diploma in Civil Engineering). |
| Total | 48 |
Posts 1 to 5 are open on contract, deputation and post-superannuation basis; posts 6 and 7 on contract and deputation basis; posts 8, 9 and 10 on contract basis only. GMRC states the number of posts may vary based on further assessment of requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a Government-recognised University or Institute for Sr. No. 1 to 8. A 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a Government-recognised University or Institute for Draftsman and Surveyor. |
| Relevant Experience | Experience in construction of metro, railways, flyovers, RUBs, bridges or multi-storeyed buildings. For the senior civil posts, experience of underground structures, station and tunnel work using TBM, or viaduct construction with segment casting yard supervision, launching girder erection and pile foundation work is preferred. |
| Age Limit | Maximum age varies by post and by the basis applied for, counted as on 19.09.2026. See the post-wise age table below. Check your age eligibility → |
| Minimum CTC (private sector applicants) | Private-sector candidates must meet a minimum monthly CTC for the post applied for. See the age and pay eligibility table below. |
| Pay Scale Eligibility (Govt / PSU applicants) | Candidates already in IDA or CDA scales must be drawing, or have drawn for a stated minimum period, a pay scale prescribed for the post. Full conditions are on pages 5 to 7 of the official notification. |
| Language / State Preference | Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in Gujarat State for at least 3 years and are conversant with the Gujarati language. |
| NOC Requirement | Candidates working in Indian Railways, Metro Rail organizations, State or Central Government PSUs, Boards or Government organizations must submit an NOC along with the last 5 years of APAR, on or before the date of the interview. |
| GMRC Internal Candidates | Serving GMRC officials and staff who have completed a minimum of two years of service as on 19.09.2026 in their present designation and grade may apply through proper channel. The age limit does not apply to GMRCL employees, but no age relaxation applies to officials re-employed after superannuation. |
Maximum Age and Minimum CTC, Post-wise (as on 19.09.2026)
| Post | Maximum Age | Minimum CTC for Private-Sector Applicants |
|---|---|---|
| Chief General Manager | 57 years on contract / deputation basis; 62 years on post-superannuation basis | Rs. 2,50,000 per month |
| General Manager | 57 years on contract / deputation basis; 62 years on post-superannuation basis | Rs. 2,50,000 per month |
| Additional General Manager | 53 years contract; 57 years deputation; 62 years post-superannuation | Rs. 2,00,000 per month |
| Joint General Manager | 50 years contract; 57 years deputation; 62 years post-superannuation | Rs. 1,50,000 per month |
| Sr. Deputy General Manager | 48 years contract; 57 years deputation; 62 years post-superannuation | Rs. 1,20,000 per month |
| Deputy General Manager | 45 years contract; 57 years deputation; 62 years post-superannuation | Rs. 1,00,000 per month |
| Manager | 40 years | Rs. 90,000 per month |
| Assistant Manager | 35 years | Rs. 70,000 per month |
| Engineer – Sr. Grade | 32 years | Not specified in notification |
| Engineer – Jr. Grade | 32 years | Not specified in notification |
| Draftsman / Surveyor | 28 years | Not specified in notification |
The notification lists no category-wise age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD or Ex-Servicemen candidates. The only relaxation stated is that the age limit does not apply to serving GMRCL employees. The detailed IDA and CDA pay-scale conditions that sit alongside each age limit run across pages 5 to 7 of the official notification and should be read in full before applying.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Shortlisting | GMRC screens applications against age, qualification, experience and pay-scale or CTC eligibility. Meeting the minimum requirement does not by itself entitle a candidate to be called for interview, and acceptance or rejection of an application is at the sole discretion of the management. Incomplete applications are liable to be rejected. Call letters go to shortlisted applicants by registered email with the time, date and venue. |
| 2. Document Verification | Held before the interview. Candidates must carry original certificates in support of qualification and experience, and submit photocopies along with their resume. A candidate who cannot produce originals will not be allowed to attend the interview. Government and PSU candidates must also hand over their NOC and last 5 years of APAR on or before the interview date. |
| 3. Personal Interview | The only assessment stage. The interview judges knowledge, skills, experience, expertise, aptitude and physical fitness. Preference goes to candidates with experience in the same grade, or in the immediate lower grade with 2 years in that grade. If enough suitable candidates are not available, candidates from a lower pay scale who meet the qualification, total experience and age criteria may be considered. No request for a change of interview date or venue is entertained. |
| 4. Medical Examination | Conducted as per the category prescribed for the post. GMRC reserves the right to assess the fitness or otherwise of the selected candidates. |
| 5. Offer of Appointment | The selected candidate must indicate acceptance of the offer within three working days of receiving it, failing which the next candidate in order of merit is offered the appointment. The competent authority may extend this period depending on the exigencies, if requested. |
The notification describes the process as personal interviews followed by document verification and medical examination, and separately states that document verification will be done before the interview. The order shown above follows that second, more specific instruction.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale (contract appointment) | Revised IDA scale of the post, from Rs. 30,000 to 1,20,000 at Engineer Jr. Grade up to Rs. 1,20,000 to 2,80,000 at Chief General Manager / General Manager level. |
| Pay (deputation appointment) | As per the standard terms and conditions of the parent organization, plus other entitlements as per the governing policies of GMRC Limited. |
| Pay (post-superannuation appointment) | Consolidated monthly pay: Rs. 1,70,000 for CGM / GM, Rs. 1,45,000 for AGM and JGM, and Rs. 1,00,000 for Sr. DGM and DGM. |
| House Rent Allowance | For IDA and CDA scale employees, the percentage of HRA may vary according to the place of posting, as per Government guidelines and company policy. |
| Medical Coverage | Group medical coverage as per the governing policies of GMRCL. |
| Insurance | Group personal accident insurance coverage as per the governing policies of GMRCL. |
| Other Benefits | Apart from pay, other benefits are paid as per company policy. |
| Tenure | Minimum 3 years, extendable up to 5 years based on performance, subject to the standard terms and conditions of the organization. |
How to Apply for GMRC Recruitment 2026
Applications are accepted only through the online process in the Careers section of the GMRC website. No other means or mode of application is accepted.
- Check your age, educational qualification, experience, pay scale or CTC and other requirements against the notification before you start.
- Register on the GMRC careers portal with your basic details — name, date of birth, category, mobile number and email ID.
- Collect the passcode sent to the email ID you registered with, and log in using those credentials.
- Select the position you are applying for, then fill in the online application with all relevant details, listed latest to earliest.
- Attach the required documents, use the Preview option to check every entry, and submit the form.
Note: You can edit your information before submission, but once the form is submitted it cannot be edited. Offline or postal applications are not accepted. The last date for submission is 03.10.2026.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Detailed curriculum vitae | Attach with the online application. |
| Proof of age | Matriculation certificate or birth certificate. |
| Educational qualification | SSC marksheet, HSC marksheets, all year or semester marksheets of graduation, and the degree or diploma certificate. |
| Experience certificates | Experience or service certificates of past employment clearly stating date of joining, date of relieving and department worked in. |
| Pay details | Payscale or CTC details must accompany the experience certificate. Private-sector candidates must submit their latest CTC breakup at the time of the online application — without it the application will not be considered. Form-16 is used to arrive at the current CTC. |
| Current organization proof | Appointment letter, proof of date of joining, latest payslip and Form-16 of the last three years. |
| NOC and APAR | Candidates from PSUs, Boards, Government organizations or Metro Rail Corporations must submit an NOC along with the last 5 years of APAR, on or before the date of the interview. |
| Originals at interview | Original documents supporting qualification and experience must be shown at the interview, with photocopies submitted along with the resume. |
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification PDF |
| Apply Online (GMRC Careers Portal) | Apply Online |
| Official Website | gujaratmetrorail.com |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not submit the form before checking it in Preview — once submitted, the online application cannot be edited.
- Private-sector applicants who do not attach their latest CTC breakup will have their application rejected outright, however strong the experience is.
- Do not apply for a post whose minimum monthly CTC or pay-scale condition you do not meet — the experience alone is not enough at these levels.
- Government, PSU and Metro Rail candidates who turn up without an NOC and the last 5 years of APAR risk losing the offer, and the NOC must reach GMRC on or before the interview date.
- Carry original certificates to document verification — a candidate who cannot produce them is not allowed to sit the interview at all.
- Do not assume your age is calculated from the last date — both age and experience are counted as on 19.09.2026.
- Do not send an application by post or email; only the online form on the GMRC careers portal is accepted.
- GMRC has published a public caution about fake interview calls and forged appointment orders sent by email — verify any communication against the official website, and never pay anyone for a GMRC job.
GMRC Recruitment 2026 FAQs
What is the last date to apply for GMRC Civil Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 3rd October 2026.
How many vacancies are there in this GMRC notification?
There are 48 vacancies in total, spread across 10 Civil post categories from Chief General Manager down to Draftsman and Surveyor.
What qualification is required for GMRC Civil posts 2026?
A B.E. or B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a Government-recognised University or Institute is required for Sr. No. 1 to 8, while Draftsman and Surveyor need a 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering.
What is the age limit for GMRC Civil Recruitment 2026?
The maximum age is counted as on 19.09.2026 and ranges from 28 years for Draftsman and Surveyor, 32 for Engineer, 35 for Assistant Manager and 40 for Manager, up to 62 years for senior posts applied for on a post-superannuation basis.
What is the salary for GMRC Civil posts?
Pay follows the revised IDA scales of each post, from Rs. 30,000 to 1,20,000 for Engineer Jr. Grade up to Rs. 1,20,000 to 2,80,000 for Chief General Manager and General Manager, with consolidated monthly pay of Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 1,70,000 for post-superannuation appointments.
Is there any application fee for GMRC Recruitment 2026?
The notification does not mention any application fee for these Civil posts.
How can I apply for GMRC Civil Recruitment 2026?
Apply online only through the Careers section of the GMRC website at careers.gujaratmetrorail.com; offline and postal applications are not accepted.
Is this a permanent government job?
No, these are contract, deputation or post-superannuation appointments for a minimum of three years, extendable up to five years based on performance.
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.
