CMRL Recruitment 2026: Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), a prestigious joint venture of the Government of India and Government of Tamil Nadu, has released an employment notification for the recruitment of experienced engineering professionals on a contract basis. As per Notification No: CMRL/HR/CON/02/2026 dated 11 February 2026, applications are invited for JGM, DGM, and Manager posts across various technical disciplines.
Eligible candidates can apply through the online mode on the official CMRL website. The last date to submit the online application is 02 March 2026.
Highlights – Chennai Metro Rail Limited Recruitment 2026
| Organization Name | Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) |
| Post Name | JGM, DGM & Manager |
| Category | Tamil Nadu Government Jobs |
| No. of Vacancies | 8 Posts |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Notification Date | 11 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 02 March 2026 |
| Official Website | chennaimetrorail.org |
Recruitment Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| JGM (Signal) | 1 |
| DGM (Operations) | 1 |
| DGM (Telecom) | 1 |
| DGM (Power System & Overhead Equipment) | 1 |
| DGM (Electrical & Mechanical) | 1 |
| Manager (Power System & Overhead Equipment) | 1 |
| Manager (Electrical & Mechanical) | 1 |
| Manager (Signal) | 1 |
| Total Vacancies | 8 Posts |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.E / B.Tech) in the relevant discipline from a recognized university or institute approved by AICTE / UGC.
- For Signal / Telecom posts: Engineering degree in Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Telecommunication or related discipline.
- For Electrical & Mechanical / Power System / Overhead Equipment posts: Engineering degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
- Higher qualifications such as M.E / M.Tech in relevant fields will be an added advantage.
Experience Required (as on 11.02.2026)
| Post Level | Minimum Experience |
|---|---|
| JGM | 15 Years |
| DGM | 13 Years |
| Manager | 7 Years |
Candidates must have post-qualification experience in relevant technical areas such as metro rail projects, railways, large infrastructure projects, operations, maintenance, system implementation, or project execution. Experience in Metro / Railway organizations will be preferred.
Age Limit (as on 11.02.2026)
| Post Level | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| JGM | 43 Years |
| DGM | 40 Years |
| Manager | 38 Years |
Age, qualification, and experience will be calculated as on 11 February 2026.
Application Fees
- Application fee details are not mentioned in the short notification.
- Candidates are advised to refer to the detailed notification for fee-related information, if any.
Salary Details
| Post Name | Consolidated Pay (Per Month) |
|---|---|
| JGM (Signal) | ₹1,45,000/- |
| DGM Posts | ₹1,25,000/- |
| Manager Posts | ₹85,000/- |
🔹 Salary is negotiable for deserving and highly experienced candidates.
Selection Procedure
The selection process may include the following stages:
- Shortlisting based on qualification and experience
- Interview / Personal Interaction
- Final selection by CMRL Management
How to Apply – Chennai Metro Rail Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official website chennaimetrorail.org
- Navigate to the Careers section
- Click on the CMRL Recruitment 2026 notification
- Read all instructions carefully
- Fill in the online application form with correct details
- Submit the application before 02 March 2026
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 11 February 2026 |
| Detailed Notification Release | On or before 13 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 02 March 2026 |
CMRL Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | chennaimetrorail.org |
| Official Website | chennaimetrorail.org |
