CMRL Recruitment 2026 - General Manager, Manager and More Posts

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)Tamil Nadu5 Vacancies

The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) General Manager (Operations) Recruitment 2026 notification has been released on the official website chennaimetrorail.org. A total of 5 vacancies have been announced through the CMRL Recruitment 2026.

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CMRL Recruitment 2026 - General Manager, Manager and More Posts – Overview

OrganizationChennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
Pay Scale / SalaryApart from the Basic Pay, DA (IDA pattern), HRA (30% of Basic Pay), Cafeteria Allowance (31.5% of Basic Pay) and other benefits will also be paid.
Selection ProcedureTwo-stage process: Medical Examination followed by Interview Selection process will judge the candidate on different facets like knowledge, skills, comprehension, attitude, aptitude, and physical fitness.
Total Posts5
Application ModeOnline
Job LocationTamil Nadu

CMRL Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

Candidates should download and read the CMRL Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below. Download CMRL Job 2026 Notification PDF

Eligibility Criteria

General Manager (Operations) Qualifications: Must be a B. E / B. Tech or any Graduate from a Govt recognized Institute /University, approved by AICTE/UGC. Experience: Applicant from Govt Organization: Officer working in Senior Administrative Grade (SAG) in Railways / Equivalent in Gol or an officer working as Chief Engineer in State Govt organizations. Applicant from Metros / PSUs Organization: Minimum 20 years of post qualification executive experience and at least 3 years as AGM in the IDA pay scale of Rs. 100000 - 260000 or equivalent pay. Applicant from Private Sector: Minimum 20 years of post qualification executive experience and at least 03 years in top management positions (equivalent to AGM in PSU) and reporting directly to a Director or Board. Should have worked in companies where the project size of not less than Rs.500 Crore or a company with an annual turnover of not less than Rs.100 Crore in the last 3 years. Deputy General Manager (Rolling Stock) Qualifications: Must be a B.E / B. Tech (Electrical/ECE) graduate from a recognized Institute/University approved by AICTE / UGC. Experience: Applicant from Govt Organization: Officer having 03 yrs of service in Senior Time Scale (STS) in Railways / Equivalent in Gol or officer working as Executive Engineer (EE) in State Govt organizations with minimum 13yrs of post qualification executive experience. Applicant from Metros / PSUs Organization: Minimum 13 years of post qualification executive experience and at least 04 years as Manager in the IDA pay scale of Rs. 70000 - 200000 or equivalent pay. Applicant from Private Sector: Minimum 13 years of post qualification executive experience and at least 04 years in middle management positions (equivalent to Manager in PSU) and reporting to senior management. Should have worked in companies where the project size of not less than Rs.500 Crore or a company with an annual turnover of not less than Rs.100 Crore in the last 3 years. Deputy General Manager (Automatic Fare Collection) Qualifications: Must be a BE / B.Tech in (ECE/EEE/IT/CSE) or combination of any of these disciplines from a recognized Institute / University approved by AICTE/UGC. Experience: Applicant from Govt Organization: Officer having 03 yrs of service in Senior Time Scale (STS) in Railways / Equivalent in Gol or officer working as Executive Engineer (EE) in State Govt organizations with minimum 13yrs of post qualification executive experience. Applicant from Metros / PSUs Organization: Minimum 13 years of post qualification executive experience and at least 04 years as Manager in the IDA pay scale of Rs. 70000 - 200000 or equivalent pay. Applicant from Private Sector: Minimum 13 years of post qualification executive experience and at least 04 years in middle management positions (equivalent to Manager in PSU) and reporting to senior management. Should have worked in companies where the project size of not less than Rs.500 Crore or a company with an annual turnover of not less tha

Salary / Stipend

Apart from the Basic Pay, DA (IDA pattern), HRA (30% of Basic Pay), Cafeteria Allowance (31.5% of Basic Pay) and other benefits will also be paid.

Rs.120000 - 280000General Manager (Operations)
Rs.80000 - 220000Deputy General Manager (Rolling Stock)
Rs.80000 - 220000Deputy General Manager (Automatic Fare Collection)
Rs.70000 - 200000Manager (Automatic Fare Collection)

Selection Process

Two-stage process: Medical Examination followed by Interview Selection process will judge the candidate on different facets like knowledge, skills, comprehension, attitude, aptitude, and physical fitness.

Important Dates

Last Date to ApplyLast Date to Apply

Age Limit

NotesGeneral Manager (Operations): Maximum Age: 55 years SC/ST/SC(A): +5 years MBC/DNC/BC(OBC)/BC(M): +2 years Differently Abled Person: +10 years Ex-Servicemen: Age limit + service length + 3 years Cumulative Max: 58 years Deputy General Manager (Rolling Stock): Maximum Age: 40 years SC/ST/SC(A): +5 years MBC/DNC/BC(OBC)/BC(M): +2 years Differently Abled Person: +10 years Ex-Servicemen: Age limit + service length + 3 years Cumulative Max: 58 years Deputy General Manager (Automatic Fare Collection): Maximum Age: 40 years SC/ST/SC(A): +5 years MBC/DNC/BC(OBC)/BC(M): +2 years Differently Abled Person: +10 years Ex-Servicemen: Age limit + service length + 3 years Cumulative Max: 58 years Manager (Automatic Fare Collection): Maximum Age: 38 years SC/ST/SC(A): +5 years MBC/DNC/BC(OBC)/BC(M): +2 years Differently Abled Person: +10 years Ex-Servicemen: Age limit + service length + 3 years Cumulative Max: 58 years

Important Links

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the posts available in CMRL Recruitment 2026?
CMRL Recruitment 2026 offers positions for General Manager (Operations), Deputy General Manager (Rolling Stock), Deputy General Manager (Automatic Fare Collection), and Manager (Automatic Fare Collection). A total of 5 vacancies are available across these posts.
Q: What is the last date to apply for CMRL Recruitment 2026?
The last date for submitting online applications for the CMRL Recruitment 2026 is 20 July 2026. Candidates are advised to complete their applications well in advance to avoid any technical issues.
Q: What is the application mode for CMRL vacancies?
The application mode for CMRL vacancies is entirely online. Interested and eligible candidates must apply through the official CMRL career portal by following the steps outlined in the "How to Apply" section.
Q: What is the age limit for General Manager (Operations) post?
For the General Manager (Operations) post, the maximum age limit is 55 years. Age relaxations are applicable for various reserved categories as per government norms, with a cumulative maximum of 58 years.
Q: What is the minimum qualification required for CMRL posts?
The minimum qualification required for CMRL posts is a B.E / B. Tech or any Graduate degree from a government-recognized institute/university approved by AICTE/UGC. Specific posts may require particular engineering disciplines.
Q: What is the salary for General Manager (Operations) in CMRL?
The salary for General Manager (Operations) in CMRL is in the IDA Pattern Pay Scale of Rs.120000 - 280000. Additionally, candidates will receive DA, HRA, Cafeteria Allowance, and other benefits.
Q: What is the application fee for CMRL Recruitment?
The application fee for Unreserved & Other Category candidates is Rs.300/-, while for SC/ST candidates it is Rs.50/-. Differently Abled Persons are exempted from paying any application fee.
Q: What is the selection process for CMRL various posts?
The selection process for CMRL various posts involves a two-stage process: a Medical Examination followed by an Interview. The process assesses candidates' knowledge, skills, comprehension, attitude, aptitude, and physical fitness.
Q: Where can I find the official notification for CMRL Recruitment?
The official notification for CMRL Recruitment 2026 can be downloaded from the official CMRL website. A direct link to the notification PDF is also provided in the "Important Links" section of this article for easy access.
Q: What is the official website to apply for CMRL jobs?
The official website to apply for CMRL jobs is https://careers.chennaimetrorail.org/. Candidates should visit this portal to register, fill out the application form, upload documents, and submit their application online.