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Job Title	CGM, GM, JGM (Architect), DGM (Finance & Accounts), Manager (Architect)
Category	GOVT
Location	India
Company	Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
Description	CMRL Recruitment 2026 Important Dates Notification Release Date: 01 July 2026 Online Application Start Date: 01 July 2026 Last Date to Submit Online Application: 20 July 2026 Eligibility (age, qualification, experience) to be reckoned as on: 01 July 2026 CMRL Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria CMRL has laid out separate eligibility criteria for candidates coming from Government organizations, Metro/PSU organizations, and the Private Sector. A summary is given below. Chief General Manager (Electrical Systems) Govt Organization: Officer with 5 years' service in Senior Administrative Grade (SAG) in Railways/equivalent in GoI, or 5 years as Chief Engineer in State Govt organizations. Metro/PSU: Minimum 25 years post-qualification executive experience with at least 3 years as GM in IDA pay scale Rs. 1,20,000-2,80,000 or equivalent. Private Sector: Minimum 25 years post-qualification executive experience with at least 3 years in top management reporting directly to a Director or Board, in a company with project size of at least Rs. 500 crore or turnover of at least Rs. 100 crore in the last 3 years. Chief General Manager (Rolling Stock) Govt Organization: IRSEE officer with 5 years' service in SAG in Railways/equivalent, or 5 years as Chief Engineer in State Govt organizations. Metro/PSU and Private Sector: Same experience criteria as above (25 years experience, 3 years as GM/equivalent top management). General Manager (Electrical Systems / Rolling Stock) Govt Organization: Officer working in SAG in Railways/equivalent, or as Chief Engineer in State Govt organizations. Metro/PSU: Minimum 20 years experience with at least 3 years as AGM in IDA pay scale Rs. 1,00,000-2,60,000 or equivalent. Private Sector: Minimum 20 years experience with at least 3 years in top management (equivalent to AGM in PSU), reporting to Director/Board. Joint General Manager (Architect) Govt Organization: Officer in Junior Administrative Grade (JAG) in Railways/equivalent, or Executive Engineer (EE) cadre in State Govt with minimum 15 years' experience. Metro/PSU: Minimum 15 years experience with at least 4 years as DGM in IDA pay scale Rs. 80,000-2,20,000 or equivalent. Private Sector: Minimum 15 years experience with at least 4 years in senior management (equivalent to DGM in PSU). Deputy General Manager (Finance & Accounts) Govt Organization: Officer with 3 years' service in Senior Time Scale (STS) in Railways/equivalent, or Chief Accounts Officer (CAO) cadre in State Govt with minimum 13 years' experience. Metro/PSU: Minimum 13 years experience with at least 4 years as Manager in IDA pay scale Rs. 70,000-2,00,000 or equivalent. Private Sector: Minimum 13 years experience with at least 4 years in middle management (equivalent to Manager in PSU). Manager (Architect) Govt Organization: Officer in Senior Time Scale (STS) in Railways/equivalent, or Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) cadre in State Govt with 7 years' experience. Metro/PSU: Minimum 7 years experience with at least 4 years as DM in IDA pay scale Rs. 60,000-1,80,000 or equivalent. Private Sector: Minimum 7 years experience with at least 4 years in middle management (equivalent to DM in PSU), in a company with project size of at least Rs. 200 crore or turnover of at least Rs. 50 crore in the last 3 years. CMRL Recruitment 2026 Selection Process The CMRL selection process for these posts consists of two stages: Interview: Candidates are assessed on knowledge, skills, comprehension, attitude, and aptitude. Medical Examination: The first medical examination is free of cost, borne by CMRL. If a candidate requests an extension for joining, the cost of the second medical examination is borne by the candidate. Travel expenses for the medical test are borne by the candidate. Candidates who fail the medical test are not offered alternative employment. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview; merely meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee an interview call. CMRL reserves the right to shortlist candidates and to relax or tighten eligibility standards based on the response received.Employment News Updates CMRL Recruitment 2026 Documents Required Candidates must upload self-attested copies of the following documents online: Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG/PNG, max 2MB) Age proof (Birth Certificate / 10th Standard Certificate) Community Certificate Educational qualification certificates (10th, 12th, Diploma, Graduation, Post-Graduation) Experience certificates (present and previous employment) NOC / Proper Channel letter (for Govt/PSU applicants) Application fee payment proof (for contract type) Detailed Resume / Bio-data / CV Ex-Servicemen proof (if applicable) Disability Certificate (if applicable) Last 5 years' ACRs, duly attested (for deputation posts only) Vigilance clearance and Integrity Certificate (for deputation posts only) Proforma Certificate from current organization's HR (for deputation posts only) Proof of project size / turnover of the company (for private sector applicants only) Any other relevant certificates How to Apply Online for CMRL Recruitment 2026 Eligible candidates must apply only through the official CMRL career portal. No hard copy or paper applications will be accepted. Follow these steps:Primary & Secondary Schooling (K-12) Visit the official CMRL career portal at careers.chennaimetrorail.org. Register on the portal using a valid email ID. This email ID will be used for all further correspondence. Check your registered email for a verification link and click "Verify" to authenticate your email ID. Log in to the CMRL career page after verification. Fill in all required details in each section of the application form. Upload all requisite self-attested documents as listed in the notification. Pay the applicable application fee (for contract posts) and upload the payment proof. Review all details carefully and submit the application before the last date, 20 July 2026.
Salary	Rs. 60,000-1,80,000 or equivalent.
Last Date	2026-07-20 00:00:00
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