Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Limited, the joint special purpose vehicle of the Government of India and the Government of Gujarat that builds and operates metro rail services in the state, has announced recruitment for the post of Chief General Manager/General Manager (Corporate Planning) on contract or deputation basis. A single vacancy is on offer. The role covers project monitoring, planning, budgeting and high-level coordination with central and state government agencies for the Ahmedabad and Surat Metro projects.
GMRC Recruitment 2026 - Chief General Manager and General Manager (Corporate Planning) Posts
Posted 29 Sept 2026Updated 29 Sept 2026GMRC/HR/RECT/CP/Sep-2026/24
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
09 Oct
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Applications closed on 09 Oct 2026
- Notification18 Sept
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About GMRC Chief General Manager/General Manager (Corporate Planning) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation
- Advertisement No.
- GMRC/HR/RECT/CP/Sep-2026/24
- Post Name
- Chief General Manager / General Manager (Corporate Planning)
- Job Location
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 58 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- CGM Level: IDA scale/PSU applicants need 20 years executive experience (10 years relevant) with minimum 4 years in IDA pay scale equivalent to Rs. 120000-280000 or above, or for consolidated pay minimum 4 years in GM grade with CTC of Rs. 2,50,000 per month; CDA scale applicants need 20 years executive experience (10 years relevant) with minimum 4 years at Pay Matrix Level 14 NFSAG grade under the 7th CPC or equivalent; private industry candidates need 23 years executive experience (10 years relevant) with minimum CTC of Rs. 2,50,000 per month. GM Level: IDA scale/PSU applicants need 17 years executive experience (10 years relevant) working in IDA pay scale equivalent to Rs. 120000-280000 or at least 2 years in the IDA pay scale of Rs. 100000-260000 or above, or for consolidated pay minimum CTC of Rs. 2,25,000 per month in GM grade; CDA scale applicants need 17 years post-qualification executive experience (10 years relevant) at pay matrix level 14 (SAG/NFSAG) or equivalent, or at least 2 years at level 13/13A or equivalent under the 7th CPC; private industry candidates need 20 years executive experience (10 years relevant) with minimum CTC of Rs. 2,25,000 per month.
- Tenure
- 3 years, unless extended by the Competent Authority
- Notice Period
- 3 months or 90 days notice by either side
Vacancy Breakdown
Chief General Manager / General Manager (Corporate Planning)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Chief General Manager / General Manager (Corporate Planning) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Chief General Manager / General Manager (Corporate Planning) - Qualification and Experience
Graduate engineering in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics & Communications discipline from a Govt. recognized University/Institute. Officers from Railway having service in IRSE/IRSME/IRSSE/IRSEE officials in NFSAG/SAG grade is preferable. Essential experience: proven experience in coordination work at an apex level with Government authorities and Central/State PSUs and experience of project monitoring across various verticals; experience in large-scale railway or metro infrastructure projects preferred; hands-on experience in handling developmental aspects of new projects; preference to candidates with exposure to international lending agencies such as JICA, AFD, KfW. For CGM level, IDA scale/PSU applicants need 20 years executive experience with 10 years relevant and minimum 4 years in IDA pay scale equivalent to Rs. 120000-280000 or above, or for consolidated pay minimum 4 years in GM grade with CTC of Rs. 2,50,000 per month; CDA scale applicants need 20 years executive experience with 10 years relevant and minimum 4 years at Pay Matrix Level 14 NFSAG grade under the 7th CPC or equivalent; private industry candidates need 23 years executive experience with 10 years relevant and minimum CTC of Rs. 2,50,000 per month. For GM level, IDA scale/PSU applicants need 17 years executive experience with 10 years relevant and must be working in IDA pay scale equivalent to Rs. 120000-280000 or have at least 2 years in the IDA pay scale of Rs. 100000-260000 or above, or for consolidated pay minimum CTC of Rs. 2,25,000 per month in GM grade; CDA scale applicants need 17 years post-qualification executive experience with 10 years relevant at pay matrix level 14 (SAG/NFSAG) or equivalent, or at least 2 years at level 13/13A or equivalent under the 7th CPC; private industry candidates need 20 years executive experience with 10 years relevant and minimum CTC of Rs. 2,25,000 per month.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Chief General Manager / General Manager (Corporate Planning) - Qualification and Experience | Graduate engineering in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics & Communications discipline from a Govt. recognized University/Institute. Officers from Railway having service in IRSE/IRSME/IRSSE/IRSEE officials in NFSAG/SAG grade is preferable. Essential experience: proven experience in coordination work at an apex level with Government authorities and Central/State PSUs and experience of project monitoring across various verticals; experience in large-scale railway or metro infrastructure projects preferred; hands-on experience in handling developmental aspects of new projects; preference to candidates with exposure to international lending agencies such as JICA, AFD, KfW. For CGM level, IDA scale/PSU applicants need 20 years executive experience with 10 years relevant and minimum 4 years in IDA pay scale equivalent to Rs. 120000-280000 or above, or for consolidated pay minimum 4 years in GM grade with CTC of Rs. 2,50,000 per month; CDA scale applicants need 20 years executive experience with 10 years relevant and minimum 4 years at Pay Matrix Level 14 NFSAG grade under the 7th CPC or equivalent; private industry candidates need 23 years executive experience with 10 years relevant and minimum CTC of Rs. 2,50,000 per month. For GM level, IDA scale/PSU applicants need 17 years executive experience with 10 years relevant and must be working in IDA pay scale equivalent to Rs. 120000-280000 or have at least 2 years in the IDA pay scale of Rs. 100000-260000 or above, or for consolidated pay minimum CTC of Rs. 2,25,000 per month in GM grade; CDA scale applicants need 17 years post-qualification executive experience with 10 years relevant at pay matrix level 14 (SAG/NFSAG) or equivalent, or at least 2 years at level 13/13A or equivalent under the 7th CPC; private industry candidates need 20 years executive experience with 10 years relevant and minimum CTC of Rs. 2,25,000 per month. |
Age Limit
Maximum 57 years for applying on contract basis and 58 years for applying on deputation basis, as on 18.09.2026
Age Relaxation
Age limit will not be applicable to GMRCL employees. Age relaxation will not apply to officials re-employed in GMRCL after superannuation.
Selection Process
- 1Personal Interview
Interview judges knowledge, skills, experience, expertise, aptitude and physical fitness; venue, date and time are informed in advance by call letter on the registered email.
- 2Document Verification
Carried out before the interview; candidates must carry original certificates, failing which they are not allowed to attend the interview.
- 3Medical Examination
Conducted as per the category prescribed for the post.
Salary Structure
For contract basis, IDA scale of Rs. 120000-280000 per month plus other allowances, perks and privileges as applicable for the post as per GMRCL. For deputation basis, as per the terms and conditions of deputation plus other allowances, perks and privileges as applicable for the post as per GMRCL.
How to Apply
- 1Download the application format at Annexure 1 from the official notification.
- 2Fill the application with complete bio-data covering personal details, educational qualifications and experience.
- 3Attach scanned copies of educational qualifications, experience and service certificates, latest CV and testimonials.
- 4Send the application by email to [email protected] with the subject line "Application for the Post of CHIEF GENERAL MANAGER/GENERAL MANAGER (CORPORATE PLANNING)".
- 5Submit all electronic documents in non-editable PDF format.
- 6Send the email before the last date and keep a copy of the sent email.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Application in Annexure 1 format
•Scanned copies of educational qualifications
•Scanned copies of experience/service certificates
•Latest CV
•Testimonials
•NOC and last 5 years APAR for PSU/Government/Metro Rail Corporation employees
•Original certificates for verification at interview
Important Details
- Candidates working in a PSU, board, Government organisation or Metro Rail Corporation must submit an NOC along with the last 5 years' APAR of the present or previous organisation on or before the date of interview.
- Eligible GMRC officials and staff who have completed a minimum two years of service as on 18.09.2026 in their present designation and grade may apply through proper channel.
- The age limit does not apply to GMRCL employees, but no relaxation is given to officials re-employed in GMRCL after superannuation.
- Selected candidates are likely to be posted at Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat or any other GMRC project anywhere in Gujarat.
- The selected candidate must indicate acceptance of the offer within three working days of receiving it, failing which the next candidate in order of merit may be offered the appointment.
- GMRC reserves the right to offer a grade lower than the one applied for, and incomplete applications are liable to be rejected.
Job Responsibilities
Continuous supervision of work progress across civil, systems and operations verticals, periodic evaluation of physical and financial targets, identification of bottlenecks and facilitation of timely interventions through inter-agency coordination. Oversight of project planning, progress monitoring, budgeting, public relations, DPR preparation, R&R activities and integration with other transport systems. The officer is the nodal point for internal and external stakeholder coordination, including with the Managing Director's office, MoHUA, Department of Economic Affairs, NITI Aayog, Ministry of Railways, the Urban Development and Finance Departments of Gujarat, Railway Divisions and multilateral funding agencies such as JICA, AFD and ADB, and for matters relating to Non-Fare Revenue.
General Conditions
- Age limits and experience will be reckoned as on 18.09.2026.
- The number of posts indicated may vary based on further assessment of requirement.
- Prescribed qualifications are the minimum requirements and mere possession does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview.
- Experience is post-qualification and minimum; possession of it does not confer any right for interview or selection.
- GMRC reserves the right to offer a grade lower than that which was applied for.
- Any corrigendum or addendum to the advertisement will be displayed only on the company website.
- Selected candidates will be extended group medical coverage and group personal accident insurance coverage as per governing policies of GMRCL.
- Preference shall be given to candidates with experience in the same grade or immediate lower grade with 2 years' experience in the grade.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates from private industry apply for this post?
Yes. Private industry candidates need 23 years of executive experience with 10 years relevant for the CGM level, or 20 years with 10 years relevant for the GM level, along with a minimum CTC of Rs. 2,50,000 or Rs. 2,25,000 per month respectively.
Do serving government or PSU officers need to submit anything extra?
Yes. Candidates working in a PSU, board, Government organisation or Metro Rail Corporation must submit an NOC along with the last 5 years' APAR of the present or previous organisation on or before the date of interview.
What is the tenure of the contract appointment?
The contract appointment is for three years unless extended by the Competent Authority, and either side may terminate it by giving three months or 90 days notice.
Where will the selected candidate be posted?
Selected candidates are likely to be posted at Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat or any other project of GMRC anywhere in Gujarat.
Is document verification held before or after the interview?
Document verification is done before the interview, and candidates must carry their original certificates or they will not be allowed to attend the interview.
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