Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) Recruitment 2026: Chennai Metro Rail Limited released an official notification for the recruitment of General Manager (Operations), Deputy General Manager (Rolling Stock), Deputy General Manager (Automatic Fare Collection), and Manager (Automatic Fare Collection) posts. There are 5 vacancies.
Candidates who have completed their B.E / B.Tech or equivalent Graduation are eligible to apply for these posts. Candidates can apply online through the official website https://careers.chennaimetrorail.org/ from 01 Jul 2026 to 20 Jul 2026.
CMRL Recruitment 2026 Full Details:
| Organization Name: | Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) |
| Job Category: | Government Jobs |
| Post Name : | General Manager, Deputy General Manager, Manager |
| Vacancy: | 5 |
| Job Location: | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Apply Mode: | Online |
| Start Date: | 01 Jul 2026 |
| Last Date: | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Official Website: | https://chennaimetrorail.org/ |
Vacancy Details:
- General Manager (Operations) – 1
- Deputy General Manager (Rolling Stock) – 2
- Deputy General Manager (Automatic Fare Collection) – 1
- Manager (Automatic Fare Collection) – 1
Eligibility Criteria:
- General Manager (Operations) –
Educational Qualification: B.E / B.Tech or any Graduate from a Govt recognized Institute/University, approved by AICTE / UGC.
Age Limit: Maximum 55 years
- Deputy General Manager (Rolling Stock) –
Educational Qualification: B.E / B.Tech (Electrical/ECE) graduate from a recognized Institute/University approved by AICTE / UGC.
Age Limit: Maximum 40 years
- Deputy General Manager (Automatic Fare Collection) –
Educational Qualification: BE / B.Tech in ECE/EEE/IT/CSE or a combination of any of these disciplines from a recognized Institute/University approved by AICTE/UGC.
Age Limit: Maximum 40 years
- Manager (Automatic Fare Collection) –
Educational Qualification: BE / B.Tech in ECE/EEE/IT/CSE or a combination of any of these disciplines from a recognized Institute/University approved by AICTE/UGC.
Age Limit: Maximum 38 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ ST (including Arunthathiyars): +5 years
- Most Backward Classes / Denotified Communities / Backward Classes (other than Muslim) / Backward Classes (Muslim): +2 years
- Differently Abled Persons: +10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Prescribed age limit plus length of service in the armed forces plus 3 years
- The maximum age limit after cumulative relaxation shall not exceed 58 years as on date of notification.
Salary Details:
- General Manager (Operations) – Rs.1,20,000 – 2,80,000/- (IDA Pattern)
- Deputy General Manager (Rolling Stock) – Rs. 80,000 – 2,20,000/- (IDA Pattern)
- Deputy General Manager (Automatic Fare Collection) – Rs. 80,000 – 2,20,000/- (IDA Pattern)
- Manager (Automatic Fare Collection) – Rs. 70,000 – 2,00,000/- (IDA Pattern)
Apart from Basic Pay, candidates will also be paid DA (IDA pattern), HRA (30% of Basic Pay), Cafeteria Allowance (31.5% of Basic Pay), and other admissible benefits as per CMRL HR policy.
Selection Process
- Interview
- Medical Examination
Application Fee:
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women – Rs. 50/-
- Others – Rs. 300/-
Apply Procedure:
- Candidates will be required to apply online through the CMRL Career Portal: https://careers.chennaimetrorail.org/. No other means / mode of application shall be accepted. Applications will be accepted from 01 Jul 2026 to 20 Jul 2026.
Dates to remember
- Start date to send the application form: 01 Jul 2026
- Last date to send the application form: 20 Jul 2026
Important Links
| CMRL Official Website | Click Here |
| CMRL Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| CMRL Online Application Link | Click Here |
