Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) has released four official recruitment notifications dated 04 August 2026 inviting online applications for regular, deputation and re-employment positions in various departments. The recruitment includes senior management, finance and HR vacancies. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official KMRL careers portal on or before 27 August 2026.
Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 04 August 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 27 August 2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Regular / Deputation / Re-employment (Post-wise) |
Posts Covered
- General Manager (Signalling & Telecom)
- General Manager / Additional General Manager (Operations & Maintenance)
- Manager (Finance)
- Executive (HR) / Assistant Executive (HR)
1. General Manager (Signalling & Telecom)
- Vacancy: 1
- Modes: Regular / Deputation / Re-employment
- Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or Electronics & Communication Engineering (regular). Railway IRSSE eligibility applies for deputation/re-employment.
- Experience: 20 years (15 years managerial) for regular candidates.
- Pay: E8 Rs.120000-280000 (IDA); Re-employment Rs.170000/month.
- Age: Max 55 years (Regular/Deputation); 56-62 years (Re-employment).
2. General Manager / Additional General Manager (Operations & Maintenance)
- Vacancy: 1
- Modes: Regular / Deputation / Re-employment
- Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in any Engineering discipline (regular).
- Experience: Minimum 20 years for GM (Regular) with extensive Railway/Metro O&M experience.
- Pay: GM E8 Rs.120000-280000 (IDA); Chief O&M Manager Rs.170000/month; Addl. Chief O&M Manager Rs.146000/month.
- Age: GM Max 55 years; AGM Max 50 years; Re-employment 56-62 years.
3. Manager (Finance)
- Vacancy: 1
- Recruitment: Regular
- Qualification: CA/CMA or Full-time MBA (Finance) with 60%.
- Experience: Minimum 7 years in IND AS, GST and IT compliance.
- Pay Scale: E3 Rs.60000-180000.
- Age: Maximum 40 years.
4. Executive (HR) / Assistant Executive (HR)
- Vacancies: 2
- Qualification: Full-time MBA (HR) with 60%; Law degree desirable.
- Experience: Executive – 3 years; Assistant Executive – 2 years.
- Pay Scale: E1 Rs.40000-140000; E0 Rs.30000-120000.
- Age: Executive 32 years; Assistant Executive 30 years.
Selection Process
Selection may include interview and/or written/computer-based test depending on the number of shortlisted applicants.
How to Apply
- Visit the KMRL Careers portal.
- Complete the online application.
- Upload all supporting documents.
- Submit before 27 August 2026.
Note: Refer to the respective notification for complete post-specific eligibility, experience and service conditions.