CMRL Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for General Manager, Deputy General Manager, and Manager Posts

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
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Overview

CMRL Recruitment 2026 invites applications for five vacancies across General Manager (Operations), Deputy General Manager, and Manager posts. Eligible candidates with BE/B.Tech or any graduate qualification can apply online. The last date to apply is 20-07-2026, via the official CMRL careers portal.

Total Vacancies

5

Age Limit

TBA - 55y

Age Details

Age Limits

  • General Manager (Operations): Maximum 55 years (with relaxations as per rules; cumulative maximum 58 years).
  • Deputy General Manager (Rolling Stock): Maximum 40 years (with relaxations as per rules; cumulative maximum 58 years).
  • Deputy General Manager (Automatic Fare Collection): Maximum 40 years (with relaxations as per rules; cumulative maximum 58 years).
  • Manager (Automatic Fare Collection): Maximum 38 years (with relaxations as per rules; cumulative maximum 58 years).

Eligibility

General Manager (Operations)

  • Qualifications: BE / B.Tech or any Graduate from a government-recognized institute/university approved by AICTE/UGC.
  • Experience: For government organizations, officers in Senior Administrative Grade (SAG) in Railways or Chief Engineer in State Govt; for Metros/PSUs, minimum 20 years post-qualification experience with at least 3 years as AGM in IDA pay scale Rs. 100000-260000 or equivalent; for private sector, minimum 20 years post-qualification experience with at least 3 years in top management (equivalent to AGM in PSU) and involvement in large-scale projects (not less than Rs. 500 crore project size or Rs. 100 crore annual turnover in the last 3 years).

Deputy General Manager (Rolling Stock)

  • Qualifications: BE / B.Tech (Electrical/ECE) from a recognized institute/university approved by AICTE/UGC.
  • Experience: Govt organizations: 3 years in Senior Time Scale (STS) in Railways or Executive Engineer in State Govt with minimum 13 years post-qualification experience; Metros/PSUs: minimum 13 years post-qualification experience with at least 4 years as Manager in IDA pay scale Rs. 70,000 - 200,000 or equivalent; Private sector: minimum 13 years post-qualification experience with at least 4 years in middle management (equivalent to Manager in PSU) and turnover/size criteria as above.

Deputy General Manager (Automatic Fare Collection)

  • Qualifications: BE / B.Tech in ECE/EEE/IT/CSE or related disciplines from a recognized institute/university approved by AICTE/UGC.
  • Experience: Same as Rolling Stock criteria with relevance to AFC systems.

Manager (Automatic Fare Collection)

  • Qualifications: BE / B.Tech in ECE/EEE/IT/CSE or related disciplines from a recognized institute/university approved by AICTE/UGC.
  • Experience: Govt: 7 years post-qualification experience at STS or as Assistant Executive Engineer; Metros/PSUs: 4 years as Deputy Manager in IDA pay scale Rs. 60,000 - 180,000 or equivalent; Private: 4 years in middle management; project size/turnover thresholds as above.

Important Dates

Application Start

TBA

Application End

20/07/26

Date Details

Important Dates

  • Last Date to Apply: 20-07-2026
  • Notification/Apply dates are as per official notification. If any date is not specified here, please refer to the downloadable PDF notification for precise dates.

Application Fees

Application Fee (as per category)

  • Unreserved & Other Categories: Rs. 300
  • SC/ST: Rs. 50
  • Differently Abled Persons: No fee

How to Apply

Important Instructions

  • Candidates should download and read the official notification PDF carefully to verify vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions.
  • Apply online only through the official CMRL career portal. Do not rely on third-party sites for submission.
  • Ensure all documents are uploaded in the prescribed format when applying. Retain a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
  • The selection process comprises a medical examination followed by an interview.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which body conducts the "CMRL Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for General Manager, Deputy General Manager, and Manager Posts"?

The "CMRL Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for General Manager, Deputy General Manager, and Manager Posts" is conducted by the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL).

How many vacancies are there for "CMRL Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for General Manager, Deputy General Manager, and Manager Posts"?

There are a total of 5 vacancies available for "CMRL Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for General Manager, Deputy General Manager, and Manager Posts".

What is the last date to apply for "CMRL Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for General Manager, Deputy General Manager, and Manager Posts"?

The deadline to apply for "CMRL Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for General Manager, Deputy General Manager, and Manager Posts" is 20/07/26.

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