CMRL Recruitment 2026 06 Assistant Manager Posts | Apply Now!

The Chennai Metro Rail Limited has officially announced a massive 2026 recruitment Notification to fill 06 General Manager (Signal & Telecom), Additional General Manager (Safety- Operations & Maintenance), Manager (Telecom), Manager (Electrical Traction), Manager (Electrical & Mechanical), Assistant Manager (Public Relations) vacancies. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, Apply Online on the official Web-site of this Chennai Metro Rail Limited i.e. https://chennaimetrorail.org/. The online application portal will be opened on 14.10.2026 for filling online applications and the date for closing the online application interface is 03.11.2026.

Eligible Applicants with qualifications B.E / B.Tech, Graduation with PG degree in Public Relations or Communication can apply online. Candidates should note that the primary Job locations for these posts are Chennai. Registered Applicants will receive a link to download their exam hall tickets via email approximately 4 to 8 days prior to the examination date.

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CMRL Recruitment 2026 Online Application Form Link 

CMRL Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]

Organization Name: Chennai Metro Rail Limited

Job Category: Tamilnadu Govt Jobs

Employment Type: Contract Basis / Deputation Basis

Total No of Vacancies: 06 General Manager (Signal & Telecom), Additional General Manager (Safety- Operations & Maintenance), Manager (Telecom), Manager (Electrical Traction), Manager (Electrical & Mechanical), Assistant Manager (Public Relations) Posts

Place of Posting: Chennai

Starting Date:  14.10.2026

Last Date:  03.11.2026

Apply Mode: Online

Official Website: https://chennaimetrorail.org/

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Current CMRL Job Openings:

1. General Manager (Signal & Telecom) – 01 Post
2. Additional General Manager (Safety- Operations & Maintenance) – 01 Post 
3. Manager (Telecom) – 01 Post 
4. Manager (Electrical Traction) – 01 Post 
5. Manager (Electrical & Mechanical) – 01 Post 
6. Assistant Manager (Public Relations) – 01 Post 

CMRL Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification:

• General Manager (Signal & Telecom) – 
  • Required Qualification: Must be a B.E / B.Tech Degree in (ECE) / (EEE) or a combination of any of these Streams from a Govt. recognized University/Institute, approved by AICTE / UGC.
  • Applicant from Govt Organization: The Applicant should be an officer working in Senior Administrative Grade (SAG) / Non-Functional Senior Administrative Grade (NF-SAG) in Railways/Equivalent in GoI or an officer working as Chief Engineer in State Govt organizations. 
  • Applicant from Metros / PSUs Organization: 
  • The Applicant should possess a minimum 20 years of post qualification executive experience and should have worked at least 3 years as AGM in the IDA pay scale of Rs. 100000 – 260000/- or equivalent. 
  • Applicant from Private Sector: The Applicant should possess a minimum 20 years of post qualification executive experience and should have worked at least 03 years in top management positions (equivalent to Assistant General Manager in PSU) and reporting directly to a Director or Board.
• Additional General Manager (Safety- Operations & Maintenance) – 
  • Required Qualification: Must be a B.E / B.Tech Degree from a Govt. recognized University/Institute, approved by AICTE / UGC. 
  • Applicant from Govt Organization: The Applicant should be an officer working in Selection Grade (SG) in Railways/Equivalent in GoI or an officer working as Superintending Engineer (SE) with 17 years of post qualification executive experience in State Govt organizations. 
  • Applicant from Metros / PSUs Organization: The Applicant should possess a minimum 17 years of post qualification executive experience and should have worked at least 3 years as JGM in the IDA pay scale of Rs. 90000 – 240000 or equivalent pay. 
  • Applicant from Private Sector: The Applicant should possess a minimum 17 years of post qualification executive experience and should have worked at least 03 years in senior management positions (equivalent to JGM in PSU) and reporting to top management.
• Manager (Telecom) – 
  • Required Qualification: Must be a B.E / B.Tech Degree in (ECE/EEE) or a combination of any of these Streams from a Govt. recognized Institute/ University approved by AICTE / UGC. Post graduation in the relevant field is an added advantage. 
  • Applicant from Govt Organization: The Applicant should be an officer working in Senior Time Scale (STS) in Railways/Equivalent in GoI or officer working in Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) cadre in State Govt organizations with 07yrs of post qualification executive experience. 
  • Applicant from Metros / PSUs Organization: The Applicant should possess a minimum 07 years of post qualification executive experience and should have worked at least 04 years as DM in the IDA pay scale of Rs. 60000 – 180000 or equivalent pay. 
  • Applicant from Private Sector: The Applicant should possess a minimum 07 years of post qualification executive experience and should have worked at least 04 years in Middle management positions (equivalent to DM in PSU) and reporting to senior management. 
• Manager (Electrical Traction) – 
  • Required Qualification: Must be a B.E / B.Tech Degree (Electrical) from a Govt. recognized Institute/ University approved by AICTE / UGC. Post graduation in the relevant field is an added advantage. 
  • Applicant from Govt Organization: The Applicant should be an officer working in Senior Time Scale (STS) in Railways/Equivalent in GoI or officer working in Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) cadre in State Govt organizations with 07yrs of post qualification executive experience. 
  • Applicant from Metros / PSUs Organization: The Applicant should possess a minimum 07 years of post qualification executive experience and should have worked at least 04 years as DM in the IDA pay scale of Rs. 60000 – 180000 or equivalent pay. 
  • Applicant from Private Sector: The Applicant should possess a minimum 07 years of post qualification executive experience and should have worked at least 04 years in Middle management positions (equivalent to DM in PSU) and reporting to senior management.
• Manager (Electrical & Mechanical) – 
  • Required Qualification: Must be a B.E / B.Tech Degree (ECE/EEE/Mech) from a Govt. recognized Institute/ University approved by AICTE / UGC. Post graduation in the relevant field is an added advantage. 
  • Applicant from Govt Organization: The Applicant should be an officer working in Senior Time Scale (STS) in Railways/Equivalent in GoI or officer working in Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) cadre in State Govt organizations with 07yrs of post qualification executive experience. 
  • Applicant from Metros / PSUs Organization: The Applicant should possess a minimum 07 years of post qualification executive experience and should have worked at least 04 years as DM in the IDA pay scale of Rs. 60000 – 180000 or equivalent pay. 
  • Applicant from Private Sector: The Applicant should possess a minimum 07 years of post qualification executive experience and should have worked at least 04 years in Middle management positions (equivalent to DM in PSU) and reporting to senior management. 
• Assistant Manager (Public Relations) – 
  • Required Qualification: Must be a graduate with PG degree in Public Relations or Communication from a Govt. recognized University / Institute, approved by AICTE / UGC. 
  • Applicant from Govt Organization: The Applicant should be an officer working in Assistant Engineer cadre or 5 years service as Senior Section Engineer (SSE) in Railways/Equivalent in GoI or officer working as Assistant Public Relation (Publicity) cadre in State Govt organizations. 
  • Applicant from Metros / PSUs Organization: The Applicant should possess a minimum 02 years of post qualification executive experience or should have worked 10 years of post qualification experience in the IDA pay scale of Rs. 33000 – 100000 and above or equivalent pay. 
  • Applicant from Private Sector: The Applicant should possess a minimum 02 years of post qualification executive experience in Junior management positions (equivalent to an executive grade in PSU) and reporting to Senior/Middle management. 

Age Limit: (As on 03.11.2026)

1. General Manager (Signal & Telecom) – 55 Years
2. Additional General Manager (Safety- Operations & Maintenance) – 47 Years
3. Manager (Telecom) – 38 Years 
4. Manager (Electrical Traction) – 38 Years 
5. Manager (Electrical & Mechanical) – 38 Years 
6. Assistant Manager (Public Relations) – 30 Years 

Relaxation of Upper age limit: 

• +5 Years for ST/SC  
• +3 Years for OBC (NCL)  
• Persons with Disabilities Applicant:
  • +10 Years for UR  
  • +13 Years for OBC (NCL)  
  • +15 Years for ST/SC
• For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy

Pay Scale:

1. General Manager (Signal & Telecom) – Rs.2,25,000/-
2. Additional General Manager (Safety- Operations & Maintenance) – Rs.1,60,000/- 
3. Manager (Telecom) – Rs.85,000/- 
4. Manager (Electrical Traction) – Rs.85,000/- 
5. Manager (Electrical & Mechanical) – Rs.85,000/- 
6. Assistant Manager (Public Relations) – Rs.62,000/- 

Method of Selection:

• Short Listing 
• Interview
• Medical Examination 

Application Fee:  

• For ST/SC/Ex-s/PWD Applicants – Rs.50/- 
• For Other Applicants – Rs.300/-
• Payment Mode: Online

How to Submit an Application:

Eligible Applicants shall apply online between 14.10.2026 and 03.11.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the Chennai Metro Rail Limited website https://chennaimetrorail.org/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification. 

Crucial Dates:

• Opening Date of online application portal: 14.10.2026 
• Closing Date of online application portal: 03.11.2026 

CMRL Advertisement & Apply Link:

Official Career Page of CMRL: Click Here to Website

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Online Application Form for CMRL:  Click Here to Apply

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): 

• Is CMRL positions a permanent job?
  • No, its a Contract / Deputation Basis Job. 
• What is the last date to apply? 
  • The last date to submit your online application for the Chennai Metro Rail Limited positions is 03.11.2026. The online application portal opened on 14.10.2026. 
• Where will the selected Applicants be posted? 
  • The official place of posting for all the 06 positions will be Chennai. 
• What is the selection process for CMRL positions? 
  • The method of selection depends on the specific job profile but generally includes the following stages: Short Listing, Interview, Medical Examination