CMRL has released the recruitment notification No: CMRL/HR/CON/DEP/01/2026 dated 04-02-2026 to fill the 19 Assistant Manager, Manager, Deputy General Manager, Joint General Manager, Additional General Manager, General Manager & Chief General Manager Posts. This online facility will be available on the Official website @ https://careers.chennaimetrorail.org/ from 04.02.2026 to 23.02.2026. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the CMRL Assistant Manager 2026 notification and verify their eligibility.
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Candidates with a B.E/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech are eligible to apply for these opportunities. Chennai is where posts are typically made. 4 to 7 days before the Interview. A link to get the Interview Call Letter will be sent to registered email addresses of eligible applicants.
CMRL Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: Chennai Metro Rail Limited |
| Notification No: CMRL/HR/CON/DEP/01/2026 dated 04-02-2026 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Deputation / Contract basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 19 Assistant Manager, Manager, Deputy General Manager, Joint General Manager, Additional General Manager, General Manager & Chief General Manager Posts |
| Place of Posting: Chennai |
| Starting Date: 04.02.2026 |
| Last Date: 23.02.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://careers.chennaimetrorail.org/ |
Current CMRL Job Openings:
- Chief General Manager (Elevated Construction) / (Under Ground Construction) / General Manager (Elevated Construction) / (Under Ground Construction) – 04 Posts
- Additional General Manager (Elevated Construction) / (Under Ground Construction) / Joint General Manager (Elevated Construction) / (Under Ground Construction) / Deputy General Manager (Elevated Construction) / (Under Ground Construction) – 08 Posts
- Manager (Elevated Construction) / (Under Ground Construction)/ Deputy Manager (Elevated Construction) / (Under Ground Construction)/ Assistant Manager (Elevated Construction) / (Under Ground Construction) – 07 Posts
CMRL Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for CMRL:
- CGM / GM (Elevated Construction) / (Underground Construction) on Deputation / Contract –
- For Contract Basis:
- Must be a B.E / B. Tech (Civil) graduate from a Govt. accredited University / Institute, approved by AICTE / UGC. M.E / M. Tech Graduate (Civil / Construction Management) is preferable.
- The candidate should possess a minimum post qualification experience of 25 yrs for CGM level and 20 yrs for GM level respectively in execution of large infrastructure / Underground / Elevated construction projects such as Major Bridge Constructions with Highways / Railways / Metro Rail / Under Ground Tunnel / UG station works or projects of similar nature
- Should have experience in diaphragm wall construction work / deep excavation work / mass concrete for base slab and roof slab work and heavy structural work for station construction iii. Should have knowledge & skill in Contract Management / FIDIC contract / International civil construction contracts.
- Monitor General Consultant & Contractor’s performance.
- Exposure in Quality Control & Assurance system in civil construction, Safety Implementation, Program Monitoring, IS / International Codes for construction of civil Elevated structures/Underground constructions will be an added advantage.
- For deputation basis:
- The candidate should be an officer from an Organized Group A IRSE in Railways / equivalent post in Metro or other GoI organization or Chief Engineer level in State Govt organizations with minimum 25yrs of post qualification experience for CGM Level and 20yrs for GM level respectively in execution of large Infrastructure / Underground / Elevated construction projects.
- For Contract Basis:
- AGM / JGM / DGM (Elevated Construction) / (Underground Construction) on deputation / contract –
- For Contract Basis:
- Must be a B.E / B. Tech (Civil) graduate from a Govt. accredited University / Institute, approved by AICTE / UGC. M.E / M. Tech Graduate (Civil / Construction Management) is preferable.
- The candidate should possess a minimum post qualification experience of 17 years for AGM level, 15yrs for JGM level & 13yrs for DGM Level respectively in execution of large infrastructure / Underground / Elevated construction projects such as Major Bridge Constructions with Highways / Railways / Metro Rail / Under Ground Tunnel / UG station works or projects of similar nature
- Should have experience in diaphragm wall construction work / deep excavation work / mass concrete for base slab and roof slab work and heavy structural work for station construction etc
- Should have knowledge & skill in Contract Management / FIDIC contract / International civil construction contracts.
- Monitor General Consultant & Contractor’s performance.
- For deputation basis:
- The candidate should be an officer from an Organized Group A IRSE in Railways / equivalent post in Metro or other GoI organization or State Govt organizations with respective work experience as mentioned below in execution of large Infrastructure / Underground / Elevated construction projects.
- For AGM level : Should be in SG Grade with 15 years of work experience in GoI or Superintending Engineer level in State Govt with 18 yrs of experience,
- For JGM level : Should be in JAG/SG Grade with 12 years of work experience in GoI or Executive Engineer level in State Govt with 15yrs of experience,
- For DGM level : Should be in JAG Grade with 10 years of work experience in GoI or Assistant Executive Engineer level in State Govt with 12 yrs of experience.
- For Contract Basis:
- Manager / DM / AM (Elevated Construction) /(Underground Construction) on contract –
- Must be a B.E / B.Tech (Civil) graduate from a accredited University / Institute. M.E / M.Tech Graduate (Civil/Construction Management) is preferable.
- The candidate should possess a post-qualification experience of minimum 07 yrs for Manager level, 04yrs for DM level & 02yrs for AM level respectively in large infrastructure / Elevated Construction / Underground Structures such as Viaducts, Bridges, Multistoried Buildings, Tunnels, D-wall & Under Ground Stations etc. Out of the total years of experience for Manager level minimum 05 years experience in Metro / Railway projects are essential, For DM/AM level Metro experience is preferable. The candidates must to be knowledgeable with the Standard Indian and Euro Codes and Practices for Bridges and Buildings in India.
Age Limit for CMRL: (As on 23.02.2026)
- Chief General Manager (Elevated Construction) / (Under Ground Construction) – 55 Years
- General Manager (Elevated Construction) / (Under Ground Construction) – 55 Years
- Additional General Manager (Elevated Construction) / (Under Ground Construction) – 47 Years
- Joint General Manager (Elevated Construction) / (Under Ground Construction) – 43 Years
- Deputy General Manager (Elevated Construction) / (Under Ground Construction) – 40 Years
- Manager (Elevated Construction) / (Under Ground Construction) – 38 Years
- Deputy Manager (Elevated Construction) (Under Ground Construction) – 35 Years
- Assistant Manager (Elevated Construction) / (Under Ground Construction) – 30 Years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- For SC/ ST Applicants: +5 years
- For OBC Applicants: +3 years
- For PwBD (Gen/ EWS) Applicants: +10 years
- For PwBD (SC/ ST) Applicants: +15 years
- For PwBD (OBC) Applicants: +13 years
Pay Scale for CMRL:
- Chief General Manager (Elevated Construction) / (Under Ground Construction) – Rs.2,70,000/-
- General Manager (Elevated Construction) / (Under Ground Construction) – Rs.2,25,000/-
- Additional General Manager (Elevated Construction) / (Under Ground Construction) – Rs.1,60,000/-
- Joint General Manager (Elevated Construction) / (Under Ground Construction) – Rs.1,45,000/-
- Deputy General Manager (Elevated Construction) / (Under Ground Construction) – Rs.1,25,000/-
- Manager (Elevated Construction) / (Under Ground Construction) – Rs.85,000/-
- Deputy Manager (Elevated Construction) (Under Ground Construction) – Rs.75,000/-
- Assistant Manager (Elevated Construction) / (Under Ground Construction) – Rs.62,000/-
Method of Selection for CMRL:
- Short Listing
- Interview
Application Fee for CMRL:
- For ST/SC Applicants – Rs.50/-
- For Other Applicants – Rs.300/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Interested and qualified to apply, candidates must go to the CMRL website (https://careers.chennaimetrorail.org/) and complete the online form. Online registration will open on 04.02.2026 and end on 23.02.2026.
Crucial Dates:
- Starting Date for Submission of Application: 04.02.2026
- Last date for Submission of Application: 23.02.2026
CMRL Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of CMRL: Website Link |
| Advertisement for CMRL: Notification PDF |
| Online Application Form for CMRL: Apply Link |
