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

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.

Candidates within the prescribed age limit (up to 55 years for GM, 40 years for DGM, and 38 years for Manager posts) who have B.E / B. Tech or any Graduate qualification (as per post requirement) are eligible to apply for these vacancies. The online application process for CMRL Recruitment 2026 has already started and will remain open until 20 July 2026.

Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.

CMRL Recruitment 2026 - Overview

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

Vacancy Details

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 than Rs.100 Crore in the last 3 years.
• 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 working in Senior Time Scale (STS) in Railways/Equivalent in Gol or officer working as Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) in State Govt organizations with minimum 07yrs of post qualification executive experience. Applicant from Metros / PSUs Organization: Minimum 07 years of post qualification executive experience and at least 04 years as Deputy Manager in the IDA pay scale of Rs. 60000 - 180000 or equivalent pay. Applicant from Private Sector: Minimum 07 years of post qualification executive experience and at least 04 years in Middle management positions (equivalent to Deputy Manager in PSU) and reporting to senior management. Should have worked in companies where the project size of not less than Rs.200 Crore or a company with an annual turnover of not less than Rs.50 Crore in the last 3 years.

Application Fee

Age Limit

• General 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

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.

Important Dates

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.

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the CMRL Various Posts Recruitment 2026.

• Applications must be submitted online on or before 20-07-2026.
• To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
• Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of CMRL to complete the application.
• Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
• Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
• Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
• Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

CMRL Recruitment 2026 - Important Links