Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) wants four engineers for its Surat and Ahmedabad metro projects, and the notice lists no written exam. You are called for an interview. The jobs are on contract or deputation (a temporary move from your own government department or PSU) for 3 years, which can stretch to 5. The last date to apply online is 29.11.2026.
⚡ QUICK FACTS
🎓 Eligibility
B.E./B.Tech Engineering
📌 Vacancies
4 posts
💰 Salary
IDA scale, up to Rs 1,25,000
🗓️ Last Date
29.11.2026
✔ Checked against the official notification on 14.11.2026 · GMRC careers portal
14.11.2026 (shown on the GMRC careers portal; the notice itself gives only the last date)
Last date to apply online
29.11.2026
Age and experience counted as on
14.11.2026
Interview date
Not announced. Call letters go to shortlisted candidates by registered email.
Reply to a job offer
Within 3 working days of receiving the offer
Application Fee
The notice does not mention any application fee.
Vacancy Details
The notice says the number of posts may change after GMRC reviews its needs. All four posts are on contract or deputation.
Post
Place
Vacancies
Section Engineer (Rolling Stock), Operations and Maintenance
Surat
1
Section Engineer (Track), Operations and Maintenance
Surat
1
Engineer – Sr. Grade (Rolling Stock)
Ahmedabad Metro Rail project
2
Total
4
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Education – Rolling Stock posts
B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics and Communications, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Power Electronics or Instrumentation engineering, or an equivalent branch, from a Government-recognised university or institute.
Education – Track post
B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a Government-recognised university or institute.
Experience – Section Engineer (Rolling Stock)
At least 5 years after your degree in maintenance of Rolling Stock (the train coaches) or M and P. The notice does not spell out M and P.
Experience – Section Engineer (Track)
At least 5 years after your degree in maintaining civil structures such as viaducts, tunnels, metro stations, depots, and ballasted and ballast-less track.
Experience – Engineer Sr. Grade (Rolling Stock)
At least 2 years in planning, technical specifications, contract administration, installation, testing, commissioning, statutory approvals or maintenance of Rolling Stock in railways, metros, other PSUs or the private sector. Experience in modern urban metro rail systems gets preference.
The notice lists no relaxation for any category such as SC, ST or OBC. The age limit does not apply to GMRCL’s own employees, but this does not cover officials re-employed after retirement.
Deputation
Staff of Indian Railways, metro rail bodies and State or Central Government PSUs, boards and organisations can apply on deputation. Terms are those of the parent organisation plus GMRC’s rules.
GMRCL employees
Staff with at least 2 years in their present designation and grade on 14.11.2026 can apply through proper channel.
Preference
Candidates who have worked in Gujarat for at least 3 years and know Gujarati.
Pay-scale Experience for Section Engineer Posts
Where you work now
What the notice asks for
In an IDA or CDA pay scale
Either 2 or more years in the IDA scale of Rs 35,000 to 1,10,000 (or a CDA scale at that level or above) in a metro rail, railway, railway PSU, government organisation or PSU; or at least 5 years in the IDA scale of Rs 33,000 to 1,00,000 (or the equal CDA scale) in a government body, PSU or metro rail corporation.
In the private sector
Working in a private organisation with a monthly CTC (cost to company, your total pay per year divided by 12) of about Rs 45,000.
Engineer – Sr. Grade
No pay-scale rule is given in the notice.
IDA is the pay system most public sector companies use, and CDA is the one for central government staff. The notice does not explain either short form.
🧮 CAN I APPLY? THREE QUICK EXAMPLES
Born 20.05.1998, applying for Section Engineer (Track). On 14.11.2026 this person is 28 years 5 months old, under the limit of 32. ✅ Age is fine. The person still needs a B.E./B.Tech in Civil and 5 years of civil maintenance experience.
Born 10.03.1985, a GMRCL employee with 2 years in the present grade. This person is 41 years 8 months old, but the age limit does not apply to GMRCL employees. ✅ Eligible on age, because of the employee exemption. The application goes through proper channel.
Born 14.05.1994, an outside candidate. This person is 32 years 6 months old on 14.11.2026, six months over the limit of 32. ❌ Not eligible on age, and the notice gives no relaxation.
These are made-up examples that apply the rules in the tables above. Ages are counted on 14.11.2026. To check your own date of birth, use the Age Calculator linked in the age rows above.
Who Should Apply
This is not a regular permanent job. The contract is for at least 3 years and can be extended up to 5 years based on performance. Deputation candidates keep their parent organisation’s terms.
Your experience gets you shortlisted, because the notice lists no written exam. The interview tests knowledge, skills, experience, expertise, aptitude and physical fitness.
Two posts are for Surat and two for Ahmedabad, but the notice says you can be posted anywhere in Gujarat. House rent allowance changes with the place of posting.
GMRC’s earlier Operations and Maintenance advertisement also had Rolling Stock posts: 15 posts in 8 designations, which closed on 21.10.2026 (see that post). This one is smaller, with 4 posts.
Who should skip this: a private-sector candidate who cannot show a CTC break-up, because the notice says such applications will not be considered. A government or PSU employee who cannot get a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the current employer by the interview date should skip too. So should anyone who cannot carry original certificates, because the notice does not let such candidates attend the interview.
Done before the interview. Carry your original certificates. If you do not, you will not be allowed to attend the interview.
2. Personal interview
Judges knowledge, skills, experience, expertise, aptitude and physical fitness. Shortlisted candidates get a call letter with time, date and venue by registered email. Requests to change the date or venue are not accepted.
3. Medical examination
Held as per the category prescribed for the post. GMRC can also assess the fitness of selected candidates.
4. Job offer
You must accept within 3 working days. If you do not, the next candidate in merit order gets the offer. GMRC can offer a grade lower than the one you applied for.
The notice lists the interview before document verification in one clause, and says documents are checked before the interview in another. This page follows the second, more specific clause.
In short: there is no written exam, so your papers and your pay proofs matter most. Candidates with experience in the same grade, or the grade just below with 2 years in it, get preference. If not enough suitable people are found, GMRC may also consider candidates from a lower pay scale who meet the qualification, experience and age rules.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Section Engineer
Revised IDA scale of Rs 40,000 to 1,25,000 a month
Engineer – Sr. Grade
Revised IDA scale of Rs 35,000 to 1,10,000 a month
On deputation
As per the standard terms and conditions of the parent organisation, plus GMRC’s policies
Contract period
Minimum 3 years, extendable up to 5 years based on performance
House rent allowance (HRA)
The percentage depends on the place of posting, under government guidelines and company policy
Insurance
Group medical coverage and group personal accident insurance
Other benefits
As per company policy. The notice lists none by name.
In plain terms, the notice gives only a pay scale, not a starting salary, and it does not say where in the scale a selected candidate will begin.
How to Apply
Check your age, qualification and experience against the tables above before you apply.
Open the Careers section of GMRC’s website and register with your name, date of birth, category, mobile number and email ID.
A passcode comes to your email. Log in with it.
Select the position you are applying for.
Fill in the application with your details from the latest to the earliest, and attach the documents listed below.
Use the preview option to check everything, then submit. You can edit before submitting, but not after.
Note: only online applications are accepted. No other mode is accepted.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
Attach with the application
Proof of age
Matriculation certificate or birth certificate
Education
SSC and HSC marksheets, graduation marksheets for all years or semesters, and degree or diploma certificates
Experience
Experience or service certificates showing date of joining, date of leaving and the department, along with pay details (pay scale or CTC)
Private-sector candidates
Latest CTC break-up. Without it the application will not be considered. Form 16 is used to work out your current CTC.
Current organisation
Appointment letter, proof of date of joining, latest payslip and Form 16 of the last three years
NOC and APAR
For staff of PSUs, boards, government bodies and metro rail corporations: an NOC and the last 5 years’ APAR (annual performance appraisal report), on or before the interview date
Originals and photocopies
Show the originals at the interview and give photocopies with your resume
Do not apply from a private company without a CTC break-up. The notice says the application will not be considered.
If you work in a PSU, board, government body or metro rail corporation, send the NOC and your last 5 years’ APAR on or before the interview date.
Check your form in the preview. Once you submit, you cannot edit it.
Carry the original certificates for document verification. Without them you cannot attend the interview.
Do not ask for a different interview date or venue, and do not get anyone to canvass for you. The notice says changes are not entertained, and outside influence leads to disqualification.
Look at the GMRC website now and then. The notice says any corrigendum (a correction notice) will be shown only on the company website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply? The last date to apply online is 29.11.2026.
How many posts are there? There are 4 posts: 1 Section Engineer (Rolling Stock) and 1 Section Engineer (Track) at Surat, and 2 Engineer Sr. Grade (Rolling Stock) at Ahmedabad.
What qualification do I need? You need a B.E./B.Tech in Civil for the Track post, or in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or a related branch for the Rolling Stock posts.
What is the age limit? You must be at most 32 years old on 14.11.2026, and the limit does not apply to GMRCL’s own employees.
Is there an application fee? The notice does not mention any fee.
How do I apply? Apply online only, through the Careers section of the GMRC website, because no other mode is accepted.
How are candidates selected? Selection is by personal interview, document verification and a medical examination, and the notice lists no written exam.
Is this a permanent job? No, it is on contract or deputation for at least 3 years, extendable up to 5 years based on performance.
Update Log
Date
What changed
14.11.2026
Post published.
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.
