GMRCL Non-Executive O&M Recruitment 2026 — 383 Posts Station Controller/Train Operator, Junior Engineer & Maintainer • Ahmedabad & Surat Metro • Apply Online 29 April–28 May 2026 • gujaratmetrorail.com
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRCL) Limited — SPV of Government of India (50%) and Government of Gujarat (50%) |
| Notification No. | GMRCL/HR/RECT/O&M/2026/15 |
| Notification Date | 29 April 2026 |
| Post Category | Non-Executive O&M (Operations & Maintenance) Personnel |
| Posts Advertised | SC/TO (NE-001) | JE Electrical (NE-002) | JE Electronics (NE-003) | MNTR Fitter (NE-004) | MNTR Electrical (NE-005) | MNTR Electronics (NE-006) |
| Total Vacancies | 383 Posts (all provisional and subject to increase/decrease) |
| Project Locations | Ahmedabad Metro Rail, Surat Metro Rail, and any other GMRCL projects in Gujarat |
| Nature of Appointment | Contractual — 2-year training cum probation + 5-year contract on IDA pay scales |
| Application Opens | 29 April 2026 |
| Application Closes | 28 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 31 May 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online only at gujaratmetrorail.com/careers |
| Application Fee (UR Male) | ₹600 + bank charges + service tax |
| Application Fee (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/Women/Ex-SM) | ₹300 + bank charges + service tax |
| Selection Process (SC/TO) | Written Test → Psychometric/Aptitude Test → Document Verification → Medical (A-1) |
| Selection Process (JE) | Written Test → Document Verification → Medical (A-1, not below A-3) |
| Selection Process (Maintainer) | Written Test → Document Verification → Medical (B-1) |
| Exam Date | June / July 2026 (subject to change) — OMR-based MCQ |
| Written Test Language | English only (Question paper in English) |
| Training Stipend (SC/TO & JE) | ₹18,000/month during training; ₹20,000/month consolidated post-training |
| Training Stipend (Maintainer) | ₹14,000/month during training; ₹16,000/month consolidated post-training |
| IDA Pay Scale (SC/TO & JE) | ₹33,000 – ₹1,00,000 after successful contract commencement |
| IDA Pay Scale (Maintainer) | ₹20,000 – ₹60,000 after successful contract commencement |
| Surety Bond (SC/TO & JE) | ₹2,50,000 — must serve minimum 3 years |
| Surety Bond (Maintainer) | ₹1,25,000 — must serve minimum 3 years |
| Official Website | www.gujaratmetrorail.com | Helpdesk: helpdesk.hr@gujaratmetrorail.com |
| Jurisdiction | Courts at Ahmedabad, Gujarat only for any disputes |
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Fee payment window extends 3 days beyond application deadline — ₹600 / ₹300 as applicable31 May 2026
Exam at major cities in Gujarat — admit card downloadable from gujaratmetrorail.com/careersJune / July 2026Upcoming
Candidates can apply for only one post from the six advertised. Applying for multiple posts will result in rejection of all applications. If you hold a Diploma in Engineering, you are eligible for SC/TO or JE posts but not Maintainer posts even if you also have ITI — the Diploma is considered as a higher qualification and does not substitute for ITI where ITI is specifically required. Degree holders in specified Engineering disciplines are also eligible for posts where Diploma is the minimum qualification.
| Post Code | Post Name | Gen | SEBC | ST | SC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE-001 | SC/TO | 46 | 22 | 12 | — | 9 | 89 |
| NE-002 | JE Electrical | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 |
| NE-003 | JE Electronics | 20 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 38 |
| NE-004 | Maintainer Fitter | 15 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 22 |
| NE-005 | Maintainer Electrical | 57 | 33 | 21 | 6 | 12 | 129 |
| NE-006 | Maintainer Electronics | 43 | 23 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 101 |
| Grand Total | 184 | 88 | 59 | 17 | 35 | 383 | |
| Category reservation follows Gujarat State Government norms — SC/ST/SEBC/EWS certificates of Gujarat State only are valid. SEBC candidates must produce a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate. All vacancies are provisional and subject to revision. | |||||||
Overall Category-wise Distribution (All Posts Combined):
- Only Gujarat State caste certificates are valid — candidates from other states can apply but will be treated as General (UR) category regardless of their category at state level
- SEBC = Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (Gujarat's equivalent of OBC) — Non-Creamy Layer certificate required, issued within one year of the application closing date, in the prescribed Gujarati format (Parishisht-Ka or Parishisht-4)
- EWS certificate must be in prescribed format as per Gujarat Govt. resolution dated 23.01.2019 / 25.01.2019 — in English (Annexure-KH) or Gujarati (Parishisht-Ga)
- Women candidates of unreserved category get 5-year age relaxation; reserved category women get 10 years (inclusive of 5 years for being women)
| Post | Minimum Qualification | Age Limit (General) | Medical Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE-001 — SC/TO | Diploma in Engineering — Mechanical / Electrical / Computer Engineering / Electronics / Electronics & Communications from a Government-recognised University or Institute. Degree holders in specified disciplines are also eligible. | 18 to 28 years | Aye-One (A-1) — includes naked vision 6/6 — LASIK disqualified |
| NE-002 — JE Electrical | Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a Government-recognised University or Institute. Degree holders in Electrical Engineering are also eligible. | 18 to 28 years | Aye-One (A-1), not below A-3 |
| NE-003 — JE Electronics | Diploma in Electronics / Electronics & Communications Engineering from a Government-recognised University or Institute. Degree holders are also eligible. | 18 to 28 years | Aye-One (A-1), not below A-3 |
| NE-004 — Maintainer Fitter | SSLC (10th pass) with 2-year ITI in Fitter trade from a Government-recognised University or Institute. Note: Diploma/Degree does NOT substitute ITI for Maintainer posts. | 18 to 25 years | Bee-One (B-1) |
| NE-005 — Maintainer Electrical | SSLC (10th pass) with 2-year ITI in Electrician trade from a Government-recognised University or Institute. | 18 to 25 years | Bee-One (B-1) |
| NE-006 — Maintainer Electronics | SSLC (10th pass) with 2-year ITI in Electronics trade from a Government-recognised University or Institute. | 18 to 25 years | Bee-One (B-1) |
| Final-year Diploma/Degree/ITI students may apply and appear for the written exam. However, they must produce the original marksheet at Document Verification — failure to do so leads to disqualification. Qualification from unrecognised institutions is not considered. | |||
Age Relaxation Table:
| Category | Age Relaxation | Effective Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| SEBC / EWS / SC / ST Male (Gujarat only) | +5 years | 33 years (SC/TO, JE) | 30 years (Maintainer) |
| SEBC / EWS / SC / ST Women (Gujarat only) | +10 years (includes 5 yrs for women) | 38 years (SC/TO, JE) | 35 years (Maintainer) |
| Women — Unreserved Category | +5 years | 33 years (SC/TO, JE) | 30 years (Maintainer) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Military service length + 3 years | Maximum 45 years |
| Age is calculated as on the date of advertisement — 29 April 2026. Candidates from outside Gujarat are treated as General (UR) for both category reservation and age relaxation purposes. | ||
- LASIK surgery disqualification: Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not eligible for any post in GMRCL — this is a blanket disqualification, including for Maintainer posts which require B-1 medical standard
- No disability posts: These technical posts are not available for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) — all posts require specific medical fitness standards as per Indian Railway Medical Manual
- Only willing to serve anywhere in Gujarat: Candidates must be willing to be posted at Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, or any other current or future GMRCL project anywhere in Gujarat
- ITI is not equivalent to Diploma for Maintainer posts: If you hold a Diploma, you may be eligible for SC/TO or JE — but Diploma does not satisfy the ITI requirement for Maintainer posts. You must have the specific ITI trade as required per post
- PSU/Government employees: Candidates currently employed in any Govt. or PSU organisation must produce an NOC from their employer at the time of document verification — without this, candidature is not considered
| Category | Fee Amount | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) — Male | ₹600 + bank charges + service tax | Online only — Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro) / Credit Cards / Internet Banking / IMPS / Mobile Wallets / UPI — through the integrated payment gateway on gujaratmetrorail.com/careers |
| SC / ST — Male | ₹300 + bank charges + service tax | |
| SEBC (Non-Creamy Layer) — Male | ₹300 + bank charges + service tax | |
| EWS — Male | ₹300 + bank charges + service tax | |
| Women Candidates (All Categories) | ₹300 + bank charges + service tax | |
| Ex-Servicemen | ₹300 + bank charges + service tax | |
| Fee and bank transaction charges are non-refundable under any circumstances. Verify your eligibility, post choice, and category carefully before making payment. After successful payment, download the e-Receipt — inability to generate an e-Receipt indicates payment failure, in which case login again and repeat payment. | ||
| Post | Stipend (Training) | Consolidated (Post-Training) | IDA Pay Scale (Contract) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Controller / Train Operator (SC/TO) | ₹18,000/month | ₹20,000/month | ₹33,000 – ₹1,00,000 |
| Junior Engineer — Electrical | ₹18,000/month | ₹20,000/month | ₹33,000 – ₹1,00,000 |
| Junior Engineer — Electronics | ₹18,000/month | ₹20,000/month | ₹33,000 – ₹1,00,000 |
| Maintainer — Fitter | ₹14,000/month | ₹16,000/month | ₹20,000 – ₹60,000 |
| Maintainer — Electrical | ₹14,000/month | ₹16,000/month | ₹20,000 – ₹60,000 |
| Maintainer — Electronics | ₹14,000/month | ₹16,000/month | ₹20,000 – ₹60,000 |
| These are contractual positions. IDA pay scale applies only after successful completion of 2-year training cum probation and placement on a 5-year contract. The training stipend and consolidated salary do not include IDA components. | |||
- SC/TO and JE candidates must execute a surety bond of ₹2,50,000 — this means you must serve GMRCL for a minimum of 3 years (excluding LWP/EOL periods). Leaving before 3 years means the bond amount is forfeited.
- Maintainer candidates must execute a surety bond of ₹1,25,000 with the same 3-year minimum service commitment.
- A 3-month prior written notice or leave salary in lieu of notice is required before resignation. GMRCL may refuse to accept resignation during disciplinary proceedings or operational exigencies.
- The surety bond applies across the 2-year training period and beyond — the 3-year minimum service clock starts from joining date.
The Gujarati Language section in the written test is qualifying in nature only — its marks are NOT included in the merit cutoff score. However, candidates must score a minimum of 60% (General) or 50% (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) in the Gujarati section to be eligible for the next stage. If you fail the Gujarati minimum, you are eliminated regardless of how well you scored in other sections. Additionally, if you don't know an answer, you can mark Option E — this is treated as an attempt but does not attract negative marking, unlike leaving it blank.
For SC/TO (NE-001) and Junior Engineers (NE-002, NE-003) — 120 Questions:
| Section | Questions | Marks | Counted in Merit? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Knowledge | 40 | 40 | Yes |
| Gujarati Language | 20 | 20 | Qualifying Only (60%/50%) |
| Logical Ability & Reasoning | 20 | 20 | Yes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | Yes |
| General English | 20 | 20 | Yes |
| Total (SC/TO & JE) | 120 | 120 marks | 100 marks count for merit (excl. Gujarati) |
For Maintainers (NE-004, NE-005, NE-006) — 100 Questions:
| Section | Questions | Marks | Counted in Merit? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Knowledge | 40 | 40 | Yes |
| Gujarati Language | 20 | 20 | Qualifying Only (60%/50%) |
| Logical Ability & Reasoning | 15 | 15 | Yes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 10 | 10 | Yes |
| General English | 15 | 15 | Yes |
| Total (Maintainers) | 100 | 100 marks | 80 marks count for merit (excl. Gujarati) |
| All questions must be attempted — leaving any question unattempted invites a negative marking of 0.25 marks. Use Option E on the OMR sheet for questions you are unsure about — this avoids the negative marking penalty. Exam venue is at major cities in Gujarat only. | |||
Stage 1 — Written Test (All Posts)
An OMR-based MCQ written test in English, conducted at major cities across Gujarat. SC/TO and JE candidates attempt 120 questions; Maintainers attempt 100 questions. Duration is 120 minutes for all. Negative marking of 0.25 applies for wrong answers and genuinely unattempted questions — use Option E to avoid penalty on uncertain questions. Gujarati section must be cleared separately (60% for General, 50% for reserved). Merit in written test determines shortlisting for the next stage.
Stage 2 — Psychometric / Aptitude Test (SC/TO Only)
Candidates shortlisted for the Station Controller/Train Operator (SC/TO) post must additionally appear for a Psychometric Aptitude Test — an assessment of mental fitness, situational awareness, attention to detail, and psychological suitability for train operation duties. This stage is critical because SC/TO is a safety-critical role and GMRCL needs to ensure candidates can perform reliably under operational pressure. JE and Maintainer candidates skip this stage entirely. Shortlisting ratio for this test is decided by GMRCL.
Stage 3 — Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted based on merit in the written test (and psychometric test for SC/TO) are called for checking of original certificates — education qualifications, ITI/Diploma marksheets, caste certificate, domicile proof, Aadhaar, NOC from current employer (if in Govt./PSU), and any other documents as notified. Credentials are also verified with the respective universities and authorities. Any discrepancy results in immediate disqualification.
Stage 4 — Medical Examination
All shortlisted candidates must pass a medical fitness examination per the standards used in Indian Railways for equivalent categories. SC/TO candidates require Aye-One (A-1) standard including naked vision of 6/6. JE candidates require A-1 (not below A-3). Maintainer candidates require Bee-One (B-1) standard. The Medical Board is constituted and headed by the Civil Surgeon at Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and various districts. GMRCL bears the cost of the first examination only — if a second examination is required, the candidate pays. Medically unfit candidates are not eligible for any position in GMRCL.
All selected candidates are placed on a 2-year Training cum Probation period that includes classroom training, technical training, and on-the-job training as per GMRCL's curriculum. During this period, candidates must pass various internal examinations. The training period pay is the stipend (₹18,000 for SC/TO & JE; ₹14,000 for Maintainers). Upon successful completion of training and all examinations, candidates are placed on a 5-year contract at IDA pay scales. Unsatisfactory performance during training can result in termination. GMRCL retains the right to adjust the training duration at its discretion.
| Post | Work Involves | Work Nature |
|---|---|---|
| Station Controller / Train Operator (SC/TO) | The role is interchangeable — you may be assigned as Station Controller (managing station operations, passenger safety, entry/exit control) or Train Operator (driving metro trains) as per operational requirement. Also includes duties at Depot Control Centres, Operations Control Centres, Customer Care Centres, and upkeeping of metro stations. | Shift-based including night shifts; up to 8–12 hours daily depending on station footfall; safety-critical; highest medical standard required |
| Junior Engineer — Electrical | Maintenance of Rolling Stock electrical systems, Lifts, Escalators, Electrical & Mechanical systems, Power Supply systems, Stores management. Tower Wagon/Shunting operations. | Shift duty including nights; field and technical maintenance work |
| Junior Engineer — Electronics | Maintenance of Signalling & Telecom systems, Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) systems, SCADA, Rolling Stock electronics, Stores management. | Shift duty including nights; system monitoring and maintenance |
| Maintainer — Fitter | Maintenance of mechanical systems — Train Coaches, P.Way, Track, Structure, Traction systems. Installation and execution of mechanical systems at stations and depots. | Shift duty including nights; physically demanding field work |
| Maintainer — Electrical | Maintenance of electrical systems — Lifts, Escalators, Traction, E&M systems. Installation work for electrical systems including High Voltage systems under supervision. | Shift duty including nights; field work across stations and depots |
| Maintainer — Electronics | Maintenance of Signalling, Telecom, AFC, Train Coaches electronics at station/depot level. Technical support for system breakdowns under JE supervision. | Shift duty including nights; station and depot based |
| All job profiles are indicative — GMRCL may assign any additional duty as required. Department allocation after joining is entirely at Management's discretion based on operational vacancies. | ||
Visit gujaratmetrorail.com/careers and Select the Advertisement
Go to www.gujaratmetrorail.com/careers and click the available link for this recruitment. Select the GMRCL advertisement No. GMRCL/HR/RECT/O&M/2026/15 from the dropdown. Click "Details" to read the full notification or "Apply" to begin. Read the synopsis carefully before clicking "Apply Now".
Use OTR Number (if existing) or Register Fresh
If you have an OTR (One Time Registration) number from a previous GMRCL application, enter it with your date of birth — your details will auto-fill. If registering fresh, enter your Name, Father's/Husband's Name, Mother's Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Category, Address, Mobile, Email, Aadhaar Card No., Nationality, and Educational Qualifications. A new OTR number will be generated and sent to your mobile and email. Save your OTR number and password carefully.
Fill Application Details and Select Your Post
Fill all required details in the application form. Select exactly one post from NE-001 to NE-006 — you cannot apply for more than one post. Enter your educational qualification, ITI/Diploma details accurately. All entries are final after submission — no corrections are allowed after clicking Submit. Verify every field, especially name spelling (must match ID proof exactly), category, date of birth, and qualification details.
Upload Photograph and Signature
Upload a recent passport-size colour photograph (200×230 pixels, JPEG, under 15KB) against a light/white background — no caps, no dark glasses. Upload your signature on white paper in black ink (140×60 pixels, JPEG, under 15KB). Both uploads must be clear and identifiable. The same photograph must be affixed on all call letters and attendance sheets. If uploads are unclear, re-upload before final submission.
Pay the Application Fee and Submit
Click the Payment tab and pay ₹600 (UR Male) or ₹300 (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/Women/Ex-SM) plus bank charges via the integrated payment gateway. Wait for server confirmation — do not press Back or Refresh during payment. Download the e-Receipt after successful payment. Submit the form and print the application form — retain it for all future stages. The last date for fee payment is 31 May 2026.
Download Admit Card and Appear for Written Test
Admit cards will be made available on gujaratmetrorail.com/careers — download using your Confirmation Number and Date of Birth. Affix a recent photograph (same as registration) on the call letter. Carry the call letter along with an original photo ID and photocopy of the same ID to the exam centre. The exam is at major cities of Gujarat. Reporting late after the specified reporting time will result in denial of entry.
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GMRCL Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online Now
383 posts across SC/TO, JE Electrical, JE Electronics, and Maintainer categories. Gujarat Metro Rail — Ahmedabad & Surat. Apply at gujaratmetrorail.com/careers by 28 May 2026.
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