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Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is a Joint Venture of the Government of India and the Government of Tamil Nadu. It is an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) entrusted with the responsibility of implementing and operating the Metro Rail Project in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

A total of 6 vacancies have been notified across managerial positions on a contract or deputation basis.

Candidates must meet the educational qualification, minimum executive experience, and maximum age limit stipulated as on 14-10-2026. Only Indian Nationals need to apply. In addition to educational degrees, candidates must meet the cadre or pay scale standards defined for their sector: General Manager (Signal & Telecom): Officers in SAG / NF-SAG in Railways/GoI or Chief Engineer in State Govt organizations. For Metros/PSUs: minimum 20 years post-qualification executive experience including at least 3 years as AGM in IDA pay scale Rs. 1,00,000 - 2,60,000. For Private Sector: 20 years executive experience with 3 years in top management (equivalent to AGM in PSU) reporting to Director/Board in a company with Rs. 500 Crore project size or Rs. 100 Crore annual turnover in the last 3 years. Additional General Manager (Safety- O&M): Officers in Selection Grade (SG) in Railways/GoI or Superintend

Age Relaxation

For contract appointments, the engagement is initially for a period of 2 years and extendable on mutual consent. Selected contract appointees may be considered for the IDA Pay Scale subject to satisfactory completion of 2 years. Applicants applying through proper channel from Govt/PSUs with at least 2 years regular service may be considered directly for IDA Pay on contract basis. For deputation, the initial period is 3 years, extendable up to 5 years. Deputationists may draw either their parent organization pay plus 10% deputation allowance and 10% project allowance on Basic Pay, or equivalent CMRL IDA pay scale with IDA, HRA, and Cafeteria Allowance (31.5% of Basic Pay). In addition to consolidated pay, contract staff receive Medical & Personal Accident Insurance, Life Insurance, Mobile Phone reimbursement, official SIM Card, and other admissible allowances under CMRL HR policy.

Installation, testing, commissioning & operation of Signal & Telecom systems in Railway / Metro. Hands-on work in Electronic Interlocking, Absolute / Automatic signalling on DCTC/AFTC/Axle Counter track detection. Handling backbone OFC, copper/cables, LAN/WAN servers, digital/IP exchanges, PA System & Surveillance Systems. Operation of wireless transmission systems, AFTC/CBTC signalling systems, tendering, and contract management. Implementing Railway / Metro Rail safety policies under statutory rules, O&M Act 2002, and Metro Railways General Rules (MRGR). Special instructions regarding Metro train operations, periodical safety inspections, and safety audit reporting. Investigation of incidents, accidents, failures, and coordination with CMRS. Conducting periodical mock drills, safety trainings, seminars, monitoring staff fitness, disaster response, and framing safety rules. Implementati

Recent passport size photograph (JPEG/PNG, Max 2MB). Age Proof (Birth Certificate / 10th Standard Certificate in PDF). Community Certificate (PDF). Educational Certificates (10th, 12th, Diploma, Graduation, Post Graduation degree certificates in PDF). Experience Certificates of present and previous employments (PDF). NOC / Through Proper Channel letter (for Govt/PSU applicants; send advance email to [email protected] ). NEFT/UPI fee payment receipt/acknowledgement details (PDF). Detailed Resume / Bio-data / CV (PDF). Proof for Ex-Servicemen / Disability Certificate (where applicable, in PDF). Last 5 years ACRs, Vigilance clearance & Integrity certificate, and HR Proforma (for deputation applicants). Organizational Chart and Project size / Turnover proof (for private sector applicants).

The selection process comprises a two-stage methodology: interview followed by a medical examination. Shortlisting of candidates for the interview will be done based solely on the documents and details submitted online. Expenses for the first-time medical examination will be borne by CMRL. No TA / DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Merely fulfilling minimum eligibility does not entitle an applicant to be called for an interview; CMRL reserves shortlisting rights. Candidates serving in Government or PSUs must apply through proper channel to [email protected] and produce an NOC at the time of interview. Private sector applicants must upload proof of working in companies with project size of Rs. 200/500 Crore or annual turnover of Rs. 50/100 Crore in the last 3 years along with their organizational chart. No hard copy applications will be accepted; submissions are strictly online. CMRL reserves the right to increase, decrease, or cancel vacancies or withdraw the recruitment without notice.