Job Title General Manager (Operations), Deputy General Manager, Manager
Category GOVT
Location India
Company Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
Description Qualification B.E / B. Tech or any Graduate
Age Limit Max Age: 55 years for GM (Operations), 40 years for DGM (Rolling Stock & AFC), 38 years for Manager (AFC)
Last Date 20 July 2026
Apply Mode Online
Job Type Full Time

Eligibility Criteria
General Manager (Operations)
Qualifications: Must be a B. E / B. Tech or any Graduate from a Govt recognized Institute /University, approved by AICTE/UGC.
Experience: Applicant from Govt Organization: Officer working in Senior Administrative Grade (SAG) in Railways / Equivalent in Gol or an officer working as Chief Engineer in State Govt organizations. Applicant from Metros / PSUs Organization: Minimum 20 years of post qualification executive experience and at least 3 years as AGM in the IDA pay scale of Rs. 100000 - 260000 or equivalent pay. Applicant from Private Sector: Minimum 20 years of post qualification executive experience and at least 03 years in top management positions (equivalent to AGM in PSU) and reporting directly to a Director or Board. Should have worked in companies where the project size of not less than Rs.500 Crore or a company with an annual turnover of not less than Rs.100 Crore in the last 3 years.
Deputy General Manager (Rolling Stock)
Qualifications: Must be a B.E / B. Tech (Electrical/ECE) graduate from a recognized Institute/University approved by AICTE / UGC.
Experience: Applicant from Govt Organization: Officer having 03 yrs of service in Senior Time Scale (STS) in Railways / Equivalent in Gol or officer working as Executive Engineer (EE) in State Govt organizations with minimum 13yrs of post qualification executive experience. Applicant from Metros / PSUs Organization: Minimum 13 years of post qualification executive experience and at least 04 years as Manager in the IDA pay scale of Rs. 70000 - 200000 or equivalent pay. Applicant from Private Sector: Minimum 13 years of post qualification executive experience and at least 04 years in middle management positions (equivalent to Manager in PSU) and reporting to senior management. Should have worked in companies where the project size of not less than Rs.500 Crore or a company with an annual turnover of not less than Rs.100 Crore in the last 3 years.
Deputy General Manager (Automatic Fare Collection)
Qualifications: Must be a BE / B.Tech in (ECE/EEE/IT/CSE) or combination of any of these disciplines from a recognized Institute / University approved by AICTE/UGC.
Experience: Applicant from Govt Organization: Officer having 03 yrs of service in Senior Time Scale (STS) in Railways / Equivalent in Gol or officer working as Executive Engineer (EE) in State Govt organizations with minimum 13yrs of post qualification executive experience. Applicant from Metros / PSUs Organization: Minimum 13 years of post qualification executive experience and at least 04 years as Manager in the IDA pay scale of Rs. 70000 - 200000 or equivalent pay. Applicant from Private Sector: Minimum 13 years of post qualification executive experience and at least 04 years in middle management positions (equivalent to Manager in PSU) and reporting to senior management. Should have worked in companies where the project size of not less than Rs.500 Crore or a company with an annual turnover of not less than Rs.100 Crore in the last 3 years.
Manager (Automatic Fare Collection)
Qualifications: Must be a BE/ B.Tech in (ECE/EEE/IT/CSE) or combination of any of these disciplines from a recognized Institute / University approved by AICTE/UGC.
Experience: Applicant from Govt Organization: Officer working in Senior Time Scale (STS) in Railways/Equivalent in Gol or officer working as Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) in State Govt organizations with minimum 07yrs of post qualification executive experience. Applicant from Metros / PSUs Organization: Minimum 07 years of post qualification executive experience and at least 04 years as Deputy Manager in the IDA pay scale of Rs. 60000 - 180000 or equivalent pay. Applicant from Private Sector: Minimum 07 years of post qualification executive experience and at least 04 years in Middle management positions (equivalent to Deputy Manager in PSU) and reporting to senior management. Should have worked in companies where the project size of not less than Rs.200 Crore or a company with an annual turnover of not less than Rs.50 Crore in the last 3 years.

Age Limit
General Manager (Operations): Maximum Age: 55 years
SC/ST/SC(A): +5 years
MBC/DNC/BC(OBC)/BC(M): +2 years
Differently Abled Person: +10 years
Ex-Servicemen: Age limit + service length + 3 years
Cumulative Max: 58 years
Deputy General Manager (Rolling Stock): Maximum Age: 40 years
SC/ST/SC(A): +5 years
MBC/DNC/BC(OBC)/BC(M): +2 years
Differently Abled Person: +10 years
Ex-Servicemen: Age limit + service length + 3 years
Cumulative Max: 58 years
Deputy General Manager (Automatic Fare Collection): Maximum Age: 40 years
SC/ST/SC(A): +5 years
MBC/DNC/BC(OBC)/BC(M): +2 years
Differently Abled Person: +10 years
Ex-Servicemen: Age limit + service length + 3 years
Cumulative Max: 58 years
Manager (Automatic Fare Collection): Maximum Age: 38 years
SC/ST/SC(A): +5 years
MBC/DNC/BC(OBC)/BC(M): +2 years
Differently Abled Person: +10 years
Ex-Servicemen: Age limit + service length + 3 years
Cumulative Max: 58 years

Selection Process
Two-stage process: Medical Examination followed by Interview
Selection process will judge the candidate on different facets like knowledge, skills, comprehension, attitude, aptitude, and physical fitness.

How to Apply
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the CMRL Various Posts Recruitment 2026.Standardized & Admissions Tests

Applications must be submitted online on or before 20-07-2026.
To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of CMRL to complete the application.
Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Salary Rs.120000 - 280000 (GM), Rs.80000 - 220000 (DGM), Rs.70000 - 200000 (Manager)
Last Date 2026-07-20 00:00:00
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