The Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Limited has published Notification No. GMRCL/HR/RECT/O&M/Oct-2026/27 for the recruitment of 15 vacancies in Operations & Maintenance (O&M) for Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Surat Metro Rail Projects. Applications are invited on Contract, Deputation, and Post-superannuation basis for posts including Sr. DGM, DGM, Manager, Asst. Manager, Sr. Section Engineer, and Section Engineer. Eligible candidates can apply online through gujaratmetrorail.com on or before 21 October 2026.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 1 October 2026 |
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| Online Application Start Date | 1 October 2026 |
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| Last Date for Online Application | 21 October 2026 |
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| Interview Schedule | To be communicated via registered email |
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Application Fee
Age Limit (as on 01/10/2026)
| Sr. Deputy General Manager | Max 48 Years (Contract) | 57 Years (Deputation) | 62 Years (Post-superannuation) |
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| Deputy General Manager | Max 45 Years (Contract) | 57 Years (Deputation) | 62 Years (Post-superannuation) |
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| Manager | Max 40 Years |
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| Asst. Manager | Max 35 Years |
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| Sr. Section Engineer & Section Engineer | Max 32 Years |
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| Age limit is not applicable to GMRCL employees. |
Tenure of Engagement
| Appointment Basis | Contract / Deputation / Post-superannuation |
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| Contract Period | Minimum 3 Years, extendable up to 5 Years based on performance. |
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| Preference to candidates who worked in Gujarat State for at least 3 years and are conversant with Gujarati language. |
GMRC Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details (Total: 15 Posts)
| Post Name | Department / Area | Engagement Basis | Total Vacancies |
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| Sr. Deputy General Manager (Traction) | O&M, Ahmedabad / Gandhinagar | Contract / Deputation / Post-superannuation | 01 |
| Deputy General Manager (Signalling) | O&M, Ahmedabad / Gandhinagar | Contract / Deputation / Post-superannuation | 01 |
| Manager (Signalling) | O&M, Ahmedabad / Gandhinagar | Contract / Deputation | 01 |
| Asst. Manager (Signalling) | O&M, Ahmedabad / Gandhinagar | Contract / Deputation | 01 |
| Asst. Manager (Rolling Stock) | O&M, Ahmedabad / Gandhinagar | Contract / Deputation | 04 |
| Sr. Section Engineer (Rolling Stock) | O&M, Ahmedabad / Gandhinagar | Contract / Deputation | 02 |
| Sr. Section Engineer (Signalling) | O&M, Ahmedabad / Gandhinagar | Contract / Deputation | 03 |
| Section Engineer (Rolling Stock) | O&M, Ahmedabad / Gandhinagar | Contract / Deputation | 02 |
| Total Vacancies | 15 |
Pay Scale Details
| Sr. Deputy General Manager (Traction) | Revised IDA Scale ₹80,000 - 2,20,000/- (Post-superannuation consolidated pay: ₹1,00,000/- per month). |
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| Deputy General Manager (Signalling) | Revised IDA Scale ₹70,000 - 2,00,000/- (Post-superannuation consolidated pay: ₹1,00,000/- per month). |
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| Manager (Signalling) | Revised IDA Scale ₹60,000 - 1,80,000/-. |
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| Asst. Manager (Signalling & Rolling Stock) | Revised IDA Scale ₹50,000 - 1,60,000/-. |
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| Sr. Section Engineer (Rolling Stock & Signalling) | Revised IDA Scale ₹46,000 - 1,45,000/-. |
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| Section Engineer (Rolling Stock) | Revised IDA Scale ₹40,000 - 1,25,000/-. |
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| Deputation candidates | As per standard terms and conditions of parent organization and governing policies of GMRC Ltd. |
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Educational Qualification
| Sr. DGM (Traction) | B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics with minimum 15 years executive experience in private org OR 11 years in Govt/PSU in electric traction / HV Power systems. |
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| DGM (Signalling) | B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / E&E / ECE / Applied Electronics / Instrumentation with minimum 10 years experience in private org OR 8 years in PSU/Metro in Signalling/PSD works. |
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| Manager (Signalling) | B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / E&E / ECE / Applied Electronics / Instrumentation with minimum 9 years experience in private org OR 7 years in PSU/Metro in Signalling/PSD systems. |
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| Asst. Manager (Signalling) | B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / E&E / ECE / Applied Electronics / Instrumentation with minimum 7 years experience in private org OR 5 years in Govt/PSU/Metro in Signalling/PSD. |
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| Asst. Manager (Rolling Stock) | B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / Mechanical / E&E / ECE / Power Electronics / Instrumentation with minimum 7 years experience in private org OR 5 years in Govt/PSU in Rolling Stock maintenance. |
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| Sr. Section Engineer (Rolling Stock & Signalling) | B.E. / B.Tech in relevant engineering discipline with minimum 6 years relevant post-qualification experience. |
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| Section Engineer (Rolling Stock) | B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / Mechanical / E&E / ECE with minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in Rolling Stock / M&P. |
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| Medical Fitness Standard | Category A-3 for Sr. Section Engineer and Section Engineer. |
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Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on eligibility criteria, qualifications, and post-qualification experience.
- Document Verification of original certificates before the interview.
- Personal Interview judging knowledge, skills, experience, and aptitude.
- Medical Examination as per prescribed category for the post.
- Call letters with date, time, and venue will be issued to shortlisted candidates through registered email.
How to Apply Online for GMRC Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website: www.gujaratmetrorail.com.
- Go to the Careers section and open the notification for Advt. No. GMRCL/HR/RECT/O&M/Oct-2026/27.
- Register on the portal using Name, Date of Birth, category, mobile number, and email ID.
- Use the passcode received on your registered email to log in.
- Select the position for which you are applying.
- Fill in personal, educational, and chronological experience details from latest to earliest.
- Upload required documents: Detailed CV, proof of age (Matriculation/Birth Certificate), educational mark sheets & degree certificates, past experience certificates with payscale/CTC details, Form-16 of last 3 years, and current organization appointment letter & latest payslip.
- Preview and verify all entered details before clicking the final submit button.
- Submit the online application on or before 21 October 2026.
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Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
