BMRCL Assistant Security Officer Recruitment 2026: 50 Contract Posts for Defence and Police Personnel
If you are serving or retired from the Army, Navy, Air Force, CAPF or police, this is worth your time. Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced 50 vacancies for Assistant Security Officer on contract basis. The posting is at Bengaluru Metro stations and depots, and the pay is a consolidated ₹32,950 per month for candidates below 60 years of age. If you like defence jobs with a stable city posting, read on.
The process has two parts, and many people miss the second one. You must fill the online application by 31 October 2026, and then your signed printout with documents must reach BMRCL by 4:00 PM on 5 November 2026. Candidates must also know Kannada. Read this full article carefully so you do not miss any detail, and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more such updates.
Key Highlights of BMRCL Assistant Security Officer Recruitment 2026
BMRCL is a joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Karnataka. It builds, runs and maintains the Metro Rail in Bengaluru. This notice is for its Operation and Maintenance Wing, which looks after security at metro stations and depots.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited |
| Notification No. | BMRCL/HR/0006/O&M/2026 (dated 9 October 2026) |
| Post | Assistant Security Officer (Grade NE-3) |
| Total Vacancies | 50 |
| Type of Job | Contract basis only |
| Job Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Online Last Date | 31 October 2026 |
BMRCL Vacancy Details 2026
| Post | Vacancies | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Security Officer | 50 | NE-3 |
The notification gives only the total of 50. It does not list any category-wise or reservation-wise split, so we are not adding one.
What is the Eligibility for BMRCL Assistant Security Officer 2026?
This job is open only to serving or retired personnel of the Indian Army, Navy, Indian Air Force, Karnataka State Police, CAPF, CRPF, BSF, CISF and other allied equivalent services. The notification asks for experience by rank, not for a degree.
| Service | Rank Required |
|---|---|
| Defence services | Junior Commissioned Officer or equivalent |
| State Police Department | Inspector / Sub Inspector / ASI or equivalent |
Keep these points in mind before you apply.
- Kannada knowledge is mandatory for every candidate.
- The post is for external candidates only. Internal employees of BMRCL, whether Regular, Contract or Outsourced, are not eligible.
- Serving military personnel who are due to retire on or before 31 December 2026 may also apply.
- The notification does not set a separate educational degree. Even so, you must send your education certificates from 10th Standard onwards.
If you come from the police stream, see more police and other government jobs too, but first check your rank carefully against the table above, because only the ranks listed are accepted.
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| All candidates | 62 years as on the date of notification (9 October 2026) |
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The notification mentions no age relaxation for any category. Also note that the age is counted on the notification date, not on the closing date. Check your date of birth against 9 October 2026 before you start the form.
What is the Salary for BMRCL Assistant Security Officer 2026?
| Age Group | Consolidated Pay (Per Month) |
|---|---|
| Below 60 years | ₹32,950 |
| Above 60 years | ₹30,000 |
Allowances are applicable as per the rules of the company. The notification does not give any further figure for them.
| Term | Below 60 Years | Above 60 Years |
|---|---|---|
| Initial contract | 3 years | 1 year |
| Notice to end contract | 3 months | 1 month |
The contract may be extended further based on your performance and BMRCL’s requirement. Either side can end the contract by giving the notice period above. Remember that this is a contract job, not a permanent one, so plan with that in mind.
What is the Selection Process for BMRCL Assistant Security Officer 2026?
Candidates who meet the eligibility and are shortlisted will be called for the selection process. There are three stages.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Physical Fitness Test (PFT) | 1.5 km run in 10 minutes up to 11.30 minutes, as per age group. Early finishers get additional points |
| Written Test | One hour, in Kannada/English. Essay Writing and General Knowledge |
| Interview | Details are not given in the notification |
Bring a Medical Fitness Certificate from a Government Hospital for the PFT. Only candidates who qualify in the PFT are allowed to sit the Written Test, and the Written Test is held after the PFT. The notification does not give the marks, the passing marks or the age-wise time limits. For General Knowledge practice, see the syllabus and exam pattern page on our site.
Shortlisted candidates will get the date, time and venue by e-mail or SMS. You must attend at your own cost.
What are the Important Dates for BMRCL Assistant Security Officer 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 9 October 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 31 October 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of signed printout | 5 November 2026, 4:00 PM |
The notification does not give an application start date, so check the Careers section of the BMRCL website.
Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee, and it does not name a payment mode. If the online form asks you for a payment, read the instruction on the form carefully.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Job
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Hard copy | If you do not send the hard copy with documents, you will not be considered, even if you applied online |
| Incomplete application | Applications without the required documents are summarily rejected |
| Missing proof | Not sending proof of qualification, age and experience may lead to rejection at any stage |
| False information | Impersonation, fake documents or hiding facts can mean rejection, or termination if you are already appointed. False information or hiding material facts also means disqualification |
| Canvassing | Bringing political or outside influence will lead to disqualification |
| Own risk | BMRCL is not responsible for any damage, injury, loss or other consequence you face during the process or while travelling |
| Fitness | BMRCL reserves the right to assess the fitness of candidates selected for appointment |
| Technical problems | BMRCL is not responsible for network failure while you submit online |
BMRCL can also increase, decrease or cancel the vacancies at any stage, and its decision is final.
How to Apply for BMRCL Assistant Security Officer 2026 Online and by Post?
Applying has two parts: an online form and a posted hard copy. Do both.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Read the full notification and check rank, age and Kannada requirement |
| 2 | Visit the BMRCL website and open the Careers section (link in Essential Links below) |
| 3 | Select the post and fill in all details in the online form |
| 4 | After submitting, save and print the computer-generated application form |
| 5 | Stick a recent passport-size photograph on the printout and sign it |
| 6 | Put self-attested copies of your documents with it (list below) |
| 7 | Send it by Speed Post or courier to Dy. General Manager (HR), Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, III Floor, BMTC Complex, K.H. Road, Shanthinagar, Bengaluru 560 027 |
| 8 | Write “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT SECURITY OFFICER” on the envelope |
The documents you need are proof of age (Birth Certificate or 10th Standard Certificate), education certificates from 10th onwards, experience certificates, the PPO and Discharge Certificate, and a Medical Fitness Certificate from a Government Hospital. Serving personnel must add an Employment Certificate from their organisation. You need a valid e-mail ID and mobile number that stay active throughout the process. For any problem with the online form, write to the helpdesk at helpdesk@bmrc.co.in.
Post early. The hard copy must reach BMRCL by 4:00 PM on 5 November 2026, so a late courier can end your chance.
Essential Links for BMRCL Assistant Security Officer Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit BMRCL Official Website and Careers Section to Apply Online
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Karnataka Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you have served with honour and meet the rank and Kannada requirement, do not let this chance slip away. Fill the online form by 31 October 2026 and make sure your signed hard copy reaches BMRCL by 5 November 2026, 4:00 PM. Browse more Karnataka government jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for the latest updates.