GMRC Recruitment 2026: Chief General Manager / General Manager (Signaling) & Other Posts
Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) jointly owned by the Government of India and the Government of Gujarat, has released a recruitment notification for the appointment of experienced professionals on a Contract/Deputation/Post-Superannuation basis. This recruitment drive offers opportunities for qualified candidates to join GMRC for critical roles, including Chief General Manager / General Manager (Signaling), among others. Interested applicants must meet the specified eligibility criteria and submit their applications through the official online portal.
Overview
| Organization |
Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Limited |
| Recruitment Name |
GMRC Recruitment 2026 for Chief General Manager / General Manager (Signaling) & Other Posts |
| Advertisement Number |
GMRCL/HR/RECT/GM-Signaling/June-2026/19 |
| Notification Date |
12th June, 2026 |
| Year |
2026 |
About Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Limited
GMRC is a 50:50 joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Gujarat, tasked with the implementation of metro rail projects in Ahmedabad (Phase-I and Phase-II) and Surat (Phase-I), along with their Operations & Maintenance. The organization is committed to developing world-class metro infrastructure in Gujarat.
Vacancy Details
| Sr. No. |
Name of Post |
Scale of Pay (Revised IDA) |
Number of Vacancies |
| 1 |
Chief General Manager / General Manager (Signaling) |
₹120,000–280,000 (IDA Scale) / Consolidated pay of ₹1,70,000 per month (for post-superannuation basis) |
Not specified in the source |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Graduate engineering degree in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Applied Electronics / Power Electronics / Industrial Electronics / Instrumentation & Control from a Government-recognized University/Institute.
Essential Work Experience
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in:
- Design/specifications, planning, administration of contracts
- Installation, testing, and commissioning of Signaling/PSD System works
- Railway Systems / Metro / LRT / Sub-urban Rail / RRTS
Experience Requirements by Post and Basis
For Chief General Manager (CGM) Level:
- IDA Scale / PSUs / Government Organizations / Metro Rail / Railways: 20 years of post-qualification executive experience, with relevant work experience as specified above.
- CDA Scale: 20 years of post-qualification executive experience, with relevant work experience as specified above.
- Private Industries (Metro/Railway-related): 23 years of executive experience, with relevant work experience as specified above.
- Post-Superannuation Basis: Minimum 20 years of post-qualification executive experience, with relevant work experience as specified above.
For General Manager (GM) Level:
- IDA Scale / PSUs / Government Organizations / Metro Rail / Railways: 17 years of post-qualification executive experience, with relevant work experience as specified above.
- CDA Scale: 17 years of post-qualification executive experience, with relevant work experience as specified above.
- Private Industries (Metro/Railway-related): 20 years of executive experience, with relevant work experience as specified above.
- Post-Superannuation Basis: Minimum 17 years of post-qualification executive experience, with relevant work experience as specified above.
Age Limit (as on 12th June, 2026)
| Post |
For Candidates in Private Sector |
For Candidates in IDA/CDA Scale |
| Chief General Manager (CGM) |
57 years |
- IDA Scale: 57 years (4 years in ₹120,000–280,000 or above)
- CDA Scale: 62 years (4 years at Pay Matrix Level-14 or above)
- Post-Superannuation: 62 years (4 years in IDA ₹120,000–280,000 or CDA Level-14 or above)
|
| General Manager (GM) |
58 years |
- IDA Scale: 58 years (2 years in ₹100,000–260,000 or above)
- CDA Scale: 62 years (2 years at Pay Matrix Level-13/13A or above)
- Post-Superannuation: 62 years (Presently working/retired from IDA ₹120,000–280,000 or CDA Level-14 or above)
|
Note: Age limit is not applicable to GMRC employees. However, age relaxation does not apply to officials re-employed in GMRC after superannuation.
Application Fee
Not specified in the source.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Notification Release Date |
12th June, 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application |
26th June, 2026 |
| Interview Call Letters Issuance |
To be notified via registered email |
Selection Process
- Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
- Document Verification: Original documents must be presented for verification before the interview. Candidates without original certificates will not be allowed to attend.
- Medical Examination: As per the category prescribed for the post.
- Preference Criteria:
- Candidates with experience in the same grade or immediate lower grade (with 2 years in the grade) will be preferred.
- Candidates with at least 3 years of work experience in Gujarat State and conversant with the Gujarati language will be given preference.
Note: If sufficient suitable candidates are not available for the advertised post, candidates
