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Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 19 General Manager, Assistant Manager and Other Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official CMRL website. The last date to submit the application form is 23-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the CMRL General Manager, Assistant Manager and Other Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

CMRL Recruitment 2026 Overview

Organization Name	Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
Notification No	CMRL/HR/CON/DEP/01/2026
Notification Date	04 February 2026
Post Category	Civil Construction (Elevated / Underground)
Total Vacancies	19 Posts
Employment Type	Contract / Deputation
Contract Period	2 Years (Extendable)
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date to Apply	23 February 2026
Official Website	https://chennaimetrorail.org/

Vacancy Details

Post Name	No. of Posts	Consolidated Pay (Per Month)
Chief General Manager / General Manager (Civil)	4	Rs. 2,70,000 / Rs. 2,25,000
Additional GM / Joint GM / Deputy GM (Civil)	8	Rs. 1,60,000 – Rs. 1,25,000
Manager / Deputy Manager / Assistant Manager (Civil)	7	Rs. 85,000 – Rs. 62,000

Eligibility Details

Post Level	Qualification & Experience
CGM / GM	B.E / B.Tech (Civil). Minimum 20–25 years experience in large infrastructure, metro, elevated or underground construction projects
AGM / JGM / DGM	B.E / B.Tech (Civil). Minimum 13–17 years experience in major infrastructure and metro projects
Manager / DM / AM	B.E / B.Tech (Civil). Minimum 2–7 years experience in viaducts, tunnels, bridges, underground stations

Age Limit

Age limit varies post-wise from 30 to 55 years
Age reckoning date: 04 February 2026
Age relaxation applicable as per CMRL rules
Maximum age after relaxation shall not exceed 58 years

Application Fee

Category	Fee
UR / OBC / Other Categories	Rs. 300/-
SC / ST	Rs. 50/-
Differently Abled Candidates	Nil

Selection Process

Interview
Medical Examination
Verification of certificates and antecedents

Important Dates

Notification Date	04 February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	23 February 2026

How to Apply

Visit the official CMRL careers portal
Register using a valid email ID
Fill the online application form
Upload required documents
Pay application fee (if applicable)
Submit the form before 23 February 2026

CMRL Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for CMRL Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 23 February 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are notified under CMRL Recruitment 2026?

A total of 19 Civil Engineering posts are notified.

Q3. Which posts are available in this recruitment?

Posts range from Assistant Manager to Chief General Manager in Civil Construction.

Q4. What is the mode of appointment?

Appointments will be on Contract or Deputation basis.

Q5. What is the age limit for CMRL posts?

The age limit ranges from 30 to 55 years depending on the post.

Q6. Is application fee required?

Yes. Application fee applies for contract posts except Differently Abled candidates.

Q7. What qualification is required?

B.E or B.Tech in Civil Engineering is mandatory.

Q8. Is metro project experience mandatory?

Metro experience is essential for senior posts and preferable for junior posts.

Q9. What is the selection process?

Selection will be through interview followed by medical examination.

Q10. Where can I apply for CMRL Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply online through the official CMRL careers portal.

Chennai Metro Rail Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for CGM, GM, Manager Posts