CMRL Recruitment 2026: General Manager, Additional General Manager, Manager and Assistant Manager Posts in Chennai
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has released Employment Notification No. CMRL-HR-CON-DEP-06-2026 for 6 posts: General Manager (Signal & Telecom), Additional General Manager (Safety – Operations & Maintenance), Manager (Telecom, Electrical Traction and Electrical & Mechanical) and Assistant Manager (Public Relations). Each post has 1 vacancy, and the consolidated pay runs from Rs 62,000 to Rs 2,25,000 per month. Posts are on contract or deputation, and the job location is Chennai.
These are experienced-level posts, so read your own post carefully. Apply online by 3 November 2026. If you are a metro, railway or PSU professional, keep reading on GovtJobsAlert.in and see our PSU jobs page.
Key Highlights of CMRL Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Chennai Metro Rail Limited (joint venture of Govt. of India and Govt. of Tamil Nadu) |
| Notification No. | CMRL-HR-CON-DEP-06-2026 dated 14-10-2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 6 (1 per post) |
| Type of Employment | Contract / Deputation |
| Job Location | Chennai |
| Last Date | 3 November 2026 |
The advertisement is open to Indian nationals only. Age, qualification and experience are counted as on 14-10-2026. CMRL says age will be relaxed for deserving and experienced candidates.
How Many Vacancies Are There in CMRL Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Vacancies | Experience (min.) |
|---|---|---|
| General Manager (Signal & Telecom) | 1 | 20 years |
| Additional General Manager (Safety – Operations & Maintenance) | 1 | 17 years |
| Manager (Telecom) | 1 | 7 years |
| Manager (Electrical Traction) | 1 | 7 years |
| Manager (Electrical & Mechanical) | 1 | 7 years |
| Assistant Manager (Public Relations) | 1 | 2 years |
The notification gives no category-wise split. CMRL may cancel, curtail or increase vacancies without notice.
What Is the Eligibility for CMRL Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| General Manager (Signal & Telecom) | B.E / B.Tech in ECE or EEE, or a combination of these |
| Additional General Manager (Safety) | B.E / B.Tech, with working experience in the safety organisation of Indian Railways / Metro |
| Manager (Telecom) | B.E / B.Tech in ECE or EEE, or a combination (PG in the field is an added advantage) |
| Manager (Electrical Traction) | B.E / B.Tech (Electrical) (PG in the field is an added advantage) |
| Manager (Electrical & Mechanical) | B.E / B.Tech in ECE, EEE or Mechanical (PG in the field is an added advantage) |
| Assistant Manager (Public Relations) | Graduate with PG degree in Public Relations or Communication |
The degree must be from a Govt. recognized University or Institute, approved by AICTE / UGC. Know more about engineering government jobs and post graduate government jobs on our site.
Experience: Which Route Is Yours?
Experience is judged by route: government, metro/PSU, or private sector.
| Post | Government Route |
|---|---|
| General Manager | Officer in SAG / NF-SAG in Railways or equivalent in GoI, or Chief Engineer in a State Govt. organization |
| Additional General Manager | Officer in Selection Grade (SG) in Railways or equivalent in GoI, or Superintending Engineer with 17 years of post qualification executive experience in a State Govt. organization |
| Manager (all three) | Officer in Senior Time Scale (STS) in Railways or equivalent in GoI, or Assistant Executive Engineer with 7 years of post qualification executive experience in a State Govt. organization |
| Assistant Manager | Assistant Engineer cadre or 5 years as Senior Section Engineer (SSE) in Railways or equivalent in GoI, or Assistant Public Relation (Publicity) cadre in a State Govt. organization |
| Post | Metro / PSU Route |
|---|---|
| General Manager | 20 years of post qualification executive experience, with at least 3 years as AGM in IDA pay scale Rs 1,00,000 – 2,60,000 or equivalent |
| Additional General Manager | 17 years of post qualification executive experience, with at least 3 years as JGM in IDA pay scale Rs 90,000 – 2,40,000 or equivalent |
| Manager (all three) | 7 years of post qualification executive experience, with at least 4 years as DM in IDA pay scale Rs 60,000 – 1,80,000 or equivalent |
| Assistant Manager | 2 years of post qualification executive experience, or 10 years of post qualification experience in IDA pay scale Rs 33,000 – 1,00,000 and above or equivalent |
| Post | Private Sector Route |
|---|---|
| General Manager | 20 years of post qualification executive experience, with at least 3 years in top management (equal to AGM in PSU) reporting directly to a Director or Board |
| Additional General Manager | 17 years of post qualification executive experience, with at least 3 years in senior management (equal to JGM in PSU) reporting to top management |
| Manager (all three) | 7 years of post qualification executive experience, with at least 4 years in middle management (equal to DM in PSU) reporting to senior management |
| Assistant Manager | 2 years of post qualification executive experience in junior management (equal to an executive grade in PSU) reporting to senior or middle management |
Private sector applicants face an extra test. You must have worked in companies with a project size of at least Rs 500 Crore or annual turnover of at least Rs 100 Crore in the last 3 years for the GM and AGM posts. For Manager and Assistant Manager posts the bar is Rs 200 Crore project size or Rs 50 Crore turnover. You must upload documentary proof of project size or turnover while applying, plus your organisational chart showing your level.
Each post also needs specific work experience, such as signalling and telecom for the GM post, safety audits for the AGM post and press handling for the Assistant Manager post. Match your career against the notification’s list.
Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General Manager (Signal & Telecom) | 55 years |
| Additional General Manager (Safety) | 47 years |
| Manager (all three posts) | 38 years |
| Assistant Manager (Public Relations) | 30 years |
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC, SC (Arunthathiyar), ST | 5 years |
| MBC / DNC, BC (other than Muslim), BC (Muslim) | 2 years |
| Differently abled | Up to 10 years (direct recruitment only) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Prescribed limit plus service in armed forces plus 3 years |
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After adding every relaxation, the maximum age cannot go above 58 years as on the date of notification. The 10-year concession also needs the disability not to stop you from doing the duties of the post.
What Is the Salary for CMRL Posts 2026?
| Post | Consolidated Pay (per month) |
|---|---|
| General Manager (Signal & Telecom) | Rs 2,25,000 |
| Additional General Manager (Safety) | Rs 1,60,000 |
| Manager (Telecom / Electrical Traction / E&M) | Rs 85,000 |
| Assistant Manager (Public Relations) | Rs 62,000 |
Deputationists can choose one of two options. They can draw the pay of their parent organisation with a deputation allowance and project allowance of 10% of basic pay each. Or they can draw the equivalent cadre IDA pay scale in CMRL with IDA, HRA and Cafeteria Allowance (31.5% of basic pay).
Other benefits include medical, accident and life insurance and mobile reimbursement. The contract is for 2 years first, and deputation is for 3 years, extendable up to 5 years. IDA pay may be considered after 2 satisfactory contract years, or directly on selection for proper-channel Government or PSU applicants with 2 years in a regular pay scale. CMRL may also offer a higher post or pay for strong credentials.
What Is the Selection Process for CMRL Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1. Interview | Only short-listed candidates are called |
| 2. Medical examination | Held after the interview |
The notification describes a two-stage process: interview followed by a medical examination. Merely meeting the qualifications and experience does not entitle you to be selected for interview. CMRL decides the shortlist, and it can accept or reject any application at its sole discretion. Scrutiny uses only the documents you upload at the time of application.
CMRL pays for your first medical, but you pay the travel. A second medical, if you ask for more joining time, is also at your cost. A candidate who fails the medical gets no alternative employment. No TA / DA is paid for the interview. Prepare using our preparation strategy guide.
How to Apply Online for CMRL Recruitment 2026?
- Open the CMRL careers portal from the Essential Links below.
- Register with a valid email ID. CMRL uses only this email for all later contact.
- Click the verify button in the email you receive, then log in on the CMRL career page.
- Fill every section of the form, including your professional experience (area of work) details.
- Upload the required documents as self-attested copies. Photograph is JPEG or PNG (maximum 2 MB), and other documents are in PDF.
- If you apply for a contract post, pay the fee online and upload the NEFT / UPI receipt.
- Submit on or before 3 November 2026.
Key documents are age proof, community certificate, education and experience certificates, your CV, and the NOC if you work in government or a PSU. Deputation applicants need extra documents, listed in the table below. Incomplete applications, or those without supporting enclosures, will be rejected outright. No hard copy applications are accepted, so do not post anything to CMRL.
| Extra Document | Who Uploads It |
|---|---|
| Attested copies of the last 5 years ACRs | Deputation applicants only |
| Vigilance clearance and integrity certificate | Deputation applicants only |
| Proforma certificate from the HR / Personnel of your current organisation | Deputation applicants only |
Persons already working in Government or PSU must apply through proper channel (the notification names hr@cmrl.in) and produce the NOC at the interview. Private sector applicants must write their designation against each organization.
What Are the Important Dates for CMRL Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification dated | 14 October 2026 |
| Age, qualification and experience counted as on | 14 October 2026 |
| Last date to submit online application | 3 November 2026 |
What Is the Application Fee for CMRL Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved and other categories | Rs 300 |
| SC / ST | Rs 50 (processing charge) |
| Differently abled | No fee (upload the disability certificate) |
The fee applies only to contract type of employment, and the notification does not state a fee for deputation. Pay online through NEFT or UPI as the notification details, and upload the receipt in the form. The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances, so confirm your eligibility first.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Job
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| False or wrong information | Your candidature is liable to be rejected at any stage, and services are terminated without notice if found after appointment |
| Influencing the selection | You will be rejected summarily and declared disqualified for future CMRL recruitments |
| Fee once paid | Will not be refunded under any circumstances |
| Failing the medical | No alternative employment is given |
| Character and antecedents | Success in selection gives no right to appointment unless CMRL is satisfied |
| Right to change | CMRL may relax or increase eligibility, withdraw the posts, fill at a lower position, or not fill them at all |
Essential Links for CMRL Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF for CMRL Recruitment 2026 (Notification 06/2026)
- Apply Online for CMRL Recruitment 2026 (Notification 06/2026) – 6 Posts: General Manager, Additional General Manager, Manager & Assistant Manager
- Visit CMRL Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Tamil Nadu Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you fit one of these six posts, do not wait for the last week. Gather your certificates, NOC and project-size proof now, and submit by 3 November 2026. CMRL publishes recruitment news only on its own website, so check it regularly. For more openings, see Tamil Nadu government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.