Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Limited, a 50:50 SPV of the Government of India and the Government of Gujarat, is inviting online applications for four posts on Contract/Deputation/Post-superannuation basis for a minimum of 3 years, extendable up to 5 years based on performance: one Section Engineer (Rolling Stock) O&M, Surat, one Section Engineer (Track), O&M, Surat, and two Engineer – Sr. Grade (Rolling Stock) for the Ahmedabad Metro Rail project. Pay is the revised IDA scale of 40000-125000 for the Section Engineer posts and ₹35000-110000 for Engineer – Sr. Grade. The essential qualification is B.E/B.Tech from a Govt. recognized University/Institute, the maximum age is 32 years as on 14 November 2026, and applications go through the "Careers" section of www.gujaratmetrorail.com by 29 November 2026.
About GMRC
Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Limited is a Special Purpose Vehicle jointly owned by the Government of India and the Government of Gujarat. It is entrusted with implementing the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project and the Surat Metro Rail Project and with their Operations & Maintenance. This notice is signed by the I/C General Manager (HR).
Vacancy Details
The notice lists 4 vacancies in total across three posts. It states that the number of posts may vary based on further assessment of requirements. It does not print a category-wise break-up.
Who Can Apply
Section Engineer (Rolling Stock) O&M, Surat
Experience: minimum 5 years of post-qualification relevant experience of maintenance of Rolling Stock/M&P.
Section Engineer (Track), O&M, Surat
Experience: minimum 5 years of post-qualification relevant experience in the field of maintenance of Civil Structures like Viaduct/Tunnel/Metro Stations/Depots/Ballasted, Ballast less.
Engineer – Sr. Grade (Rolling Stock)
Experience: minimum 2 years of relevant experience like planning, preparation of technical specification, administration of contracts, installation, testing, commissioning, statutory approvals or maintenance of Rolling Stock system in railways/metros/other PSUs/private sector. Candidates with experience of working in modern urban metro rail systems will be given preference.
Age Limit
The maximum age is 32 years for both Section Engineer and Engineer – Sr. Grade, with age and experience reckoned as on 14 November 2026. The age limit is not applicable to GMRCL employees, but age relaxation does not apply to officials re-employed in GMRCL after superannuation.
Pay-scale and Experience Eligibility for Section Engineer
- Candidates working in revised IDA scale/CDA scale: minimum 2 years or more of experience in IDA pay scale of ₹35000-110000 or CDA pay scale or above in any Metro Rail/Railway/Railway PSUs/Govt. Organisation/PSUs, OR at least 5 years in revised IDA scale of ₹33000-100000 or equivalent CDA scale in Govt/PSU/Metro Rail Corporations.
- Candidates working in the private sector: should be working in a private organisation with monthly CTC of approx. ₹45,000/-.
- For Engineer – Sr. Grade, the notice prints no pay-scale or CTC condition in this table.
Other Eligibility Points
- Candidates working in Indian Railways, Metro Rail Organization, or a State or Central Govt. PSU/Board/Organization may apply on deputation on the standard terms and conditions of the parent organization, with other entitlements as per GMRC governing policies.
- Preference is given to candidates who have worked in Gujarat State for at least 3 years and are conversant with the Gujarati language.
- Eligible officials/staff of GMRC who have completed a minimum of two years of service as on 14 November 2026 in present designation and grade may apply through proper channel.
Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.
Pay and Tenure
The posts are on Contract/Deputation/Post-superannuation basis for a minimum period of 3 years, extendable up to 5 years based on performance, subject to the standard terms and conditions of the organization. For deputation, pay is as per standard terms and conditions.
Apart from the pay, other benefits are paid as per Company Policy, and selected candidates get Group medical coverage and Group personal accident insurance as per GMRCL policies. For IDA/CDA scale employees, the percentage of HRA may vary with the place of posting as per Government guidelines and company policy.
How to Apply for GMRC Recruitment 2026
Only online applications are accepted, through the "Careers" section of http://www.gujaratmetrorail.com. The notice gives these steps.
- Register on the portal with basic details such as name, date of birth, category, mobile number and email ID.
- Log in with the passcode sent to the email ID given at registration.
- Select the position for which you are applying.
- Fill in the online application with details from latest to earliest, and complete the application form.
- Check the entered details with the "preview" option.
- Submit the form after verifying all information; it cannot be edited after submission.
The last date for submission of the application is 29 November 2026.
Documents Named in the Notice
- Detailed curriculum vitae.
- Proof of age: Matriculation/Birth Certificate.
- Educational qualification: SSC/HSC marksheets, graduation all year/semester marksheets and degree/diploma certificates.
- Experience: experience/service certificates of past employments showing date of joining, date of relieving and department, with pay details clearly mentioning payscale/CTC.
- Private organisation candidates: latest CTC break-up with the other documents at the time of online application; without it the application will not be considered for the position applied. Form-16 is considered for arriving at the current CTC.
- Current organisation: appointment letter, proof of date of joining, latest payslip and Form-16 of the last three years.
Selection and Interview
The selection process comprises Personal Interviews followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination as per the category prescribed for the post. It judges different facets of knowledge, skills, experience, expertise, aptitude and physical fitness.
- Preference is given to candidates with experience in the same grade or immediate lower grade with 2 years' experience in the grade. If sufficient suitable candidates are not available, candidates from a lower pay scale who meet the prescribed qualifications, total experience and age criteria may be considered.
- Document verification is done before the interview. Candidates must carry original certificates, failing which they will not be allowed to attend the interview.
- Call letters stating time, date and venue are issued to shortlisted applicants through registered email. The interview date and venue are not given in the notice. Requests for a change of date or venue will not be entertained.
Important Instructions
- Deputation and government/PSU/Metro Rail candidates must submit an NOC along with the last 5 years' APAR of the present/previous organization on or before the date of interview.
- Original documents supporting qualification and experience are shown, and photocopies are submitted along with the resume, at the time of interview.
- Possession of the prescribed qualification and minimum experience does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview or confer any right to selection.
- Acceptance or rejection of applications is at the sole discretion of the Management; incomplete applications are liable to be rejected.
- GMRC reserves the right to offer a grade lower than that applied for, and not to select any candidate or to cancel or amend the advertisement at any stage without assigning any reason.
- A 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. The Competent Authority may grant an extension if requested.
- Selected candidates are likely to be posted at Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat or any other GMRC projects anywhere in Gujarat.
- Impersonation, fabricated documents, false statements or canvassing/outside influence can lead to rejection or disqualification.
- Any corrigendum or addendum will be displayed only on the company's website.
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