Educational Qualification & Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must possess a B.E. or B.Tech degree from a government-recognized university or institute in the relevant discipline specified for the applied post. Permitted engineering branches include Electrical, Electrical and Electronics, Power Electronics, Instrumentation, Electronics and Telecommunications, Electronics and Communication, Applied Electronics, Industrial Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mechanical, and equivalent branches post-wise.
Candidates can also check more Graduate jobs in Gujarat for eligibility benchmarks matching engineering degrees. Relevant post-qualification experience is strictly mandatory, with requirements ranging from 3 years to 18 years depending on the seniority of the post.
- Additional General Manager (Contract): Maximum age limit is 53 years.
- Joint General Manager: Maximum age limit is 50 years.
- Deputy General Manager: Maximum age limit is 45 years.
- Manager: Maximum age limit is 40 years.
- Assistant Manager: Maximum age limit is 35 years.
- Engineer – Senior Grade: Maximum age limit is 32 years.
Age is counted as on 19 September 2026. For deputation and post-superannuation appointments, the upper age limit extends to 57 years and 62 years respectively for eligible senior roles. Existing GMRC employees are generally exempt from age limits, barring re-employed superannuated officials.
Salary Structure & Remuneration
Selected candidates will be placed on attractive IDA pay scales and fixed remuneration packages matching central public sector guidelines. The compensation structure reflects the high technical responsibility associated with metro rail infrastructure operations.
- Engineer – Senior Grade: Revised IDA pay scale of ₹35,000–1,10,000.
- Additional General Manager: Revised IDA pay scale up to ₹1,00,000–2,60,000.
- Post-Superannuation Fixed Pay: ₹1,45,000 for Additional General Manager and Joint General Manager; ₹1,00,000 for Deputy General Manager.
Selection Process & Stages
The recruitment methodology focuses on verifying professional competence and domain expertise through a structured multi-stage evaluation process:
- Stage 1: Shortlisting of eligible applicants based on qualifications and professional experience.
- Stage 2: Document Verification of original certificates and credentials.
- Stage 3: Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates.
- Stage 4: Medical Examination as per operational requirements of metro rail standards.
Important Dates & Schedule
Candidates must take note of the critical timeline to avoid missing any submission windows. No offline or extended requests will be entertained.
- Notification Release Date: 19 September 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 19 September 2026
- Last Date to Submit Online Application: 3 October 2026
- Interview & Exam Dates: To be notified separately on the official portal
Application Fee Details
GMRC has exempted all applicants from paying any application fee for this recruitment cycle. The fee structure across categories is outlined below:
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹0 (Fee Exempted)
- SC / ST / Female: ₹0 (Fee Exempted)
- Payment Mode: Not applicable due to fee exemption.
Step-by-Step Application Guide
Eligible candidates must apply online through the official GMRC portal by adhering to the procedure outlined below:
- Step 1: Visit the official GMRC careers portal at careers.gujaratmetrorail.com.
- Step 2: Open the Systems Recruitment notification dated 19 September 2026.
- Step 3: Register using your full name, date of birth, category, mobile number, and active email address.
- Step 4: Log in using the secure passcode sent to your registered email inbox.
- Step 5: Select the desired post, fill in educational qualifications and experience details accurately.
- Step 6: Upload scanned copies of required documents, preview the filled application form, and submit it before 3 October 2026.
Essential Documents Checklist
Applicants must keep scanned and physical copies of the following documents ready for submission and verification:
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Matriculation certificate or birth certificate as proof of age
- SSC and HSC mark sheets
- All semester or year-wise graduation mark sheets and degree certificates
- Experience or service certificates from all previous employers
- Documents displaying current or previous pay scale and CTC breakup (latest CTC breakup mandatory for private sector candidates)
- Appointment letter and proof of joining current organization
- Latest salary slip and Form 16 for the last three years (where applicable)
- NOC and last five years' APARs for Government, PSU, board, or Metro Rail employees
Candidate Advisory & Warnings
Important Advisory: Meeting minimum qualification and experience criteria does not automatically guarantee an interview call. Vacancies are subject to change based on organizational requirements. Incomplete online applications or submissions without required attachments will be summarily rejected. Government and PSU employees must route their applications properly or produce a valid No Objection Certificate during verification.
