KMRL General Manager, Chief Engineer & More Recruitment 2026 — 5 Posts, Apply by 27 Aug (Kerala)

Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL), a joint venture of the Government of Kerala and the Government of India, has released KMRL General Manager, Chief Engineer & More Recruitment 2026 for 5 regular government job vacancies across engineering, HR and finance functions. This Kerala govt jobs 2026 opportunity spans General Manager and Chief Engineer (Signalling & Telecom), Executive/Assistant Executive (HR), and Manager (Finance), each governed by a separate advertisement under the KMRL/HR/2026-27 series. Selected candidates will lead Signalling & Telecom operations, human resource functions, and financial management for Kochi's metro rail network. The selection process for KMRL 2026 consists of a Written Test/Computer Based Test followed by an Interview. Pay follows the IDA scale, ranging from ₹30,000-1,20,000 for Assistant Executive (HR) up to ₹1,20,000-2,80,000 for General Manager (Signalling & Telecom), with Chief Engineer carrying a consolidated ₹1,70,000 per month. The KMRL 2026 online application is available at kochimetro.org/careers. Applications opened 04 August 2026 and the last date to apply is 27 August 2026, with age reckoned as on 01 August 2026. Candidates must read the complete official KMRL notification specific to their post (General Manager/Chief Engineer, Executive HR, or Manager Finance) before applying.

General Manager (Signalling & Telecom) and Chief Engineer (Signalling & Telecom): B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or Electronics & Communication Engineering from an AICTE/UGC recognised University/Institute (retired IRSSE Officers also eligible for Chief Engineer). Executive (HR)/Assistant Executive (HR): Full-time regular MBA or equivalent with minimum 60% marks, specialising in HR, from a recognised university/institute. Manager (Finance): CA/CMA (ICWAI), or full-time regular MBA with Finance specialisation and minimum 60% marks, from a recognised University/Institute.

Age relaxation as per reservation rules; specific age limits detailed post-wise in the official notification

• General Manager/Chief Engineer (S&T): B.E./B.Tech in Electrical or Electronics & Communication Engineering; retired IRSSE Officers also eligible for Chief Engineer
• Executive/Assistant Executive (HR): Full-time regular MBA (min 60%) with HR specialisation
• Manager (Finance): CA/CMA or full-time regular MBA (min 60%) with Finance specialisation
• Age reckoned as on 01 August 2026; relaxation as per reservation rules

• General Manager (Signalling & Telecom): ₹1,20,000 to ₹2,80,000 (IDA)
• Chief Engineer (Signalling & Telecom): ₹1,70,000 per month (consolidated)
• Assistant Executive (HR) (E0): ₹30,000 to ₹1,20,000 (IDA); Executive (HR) (E1): ₹40,000 to ₹1,40,000 (IDA)
• Manager (Finance) (E3): ₹60,000 to ₹1,80,000 (IDA)

1. Visit https://kochimetro.org — official website of Kochi Metro Rail Limited
2. Navigate to the Careers section and identify the relevant post-specific notification
3. Download and read the complete official notification PDF for your chosen post carefully
4. Click "Apply Online" and complete candidate registration
5. Fill the online application form with personal, educational and experience details
6. Upload scanned photograph, signature and educational/experience certificates as specified
7. Review all filled details carefully before final submission
8. Submit the application and download the confirmation receipt
9. Take a printout of the submitted form for future reference
10. Await intimation regarding the Written Test/CBT and Interview schedule