KMRL General Manager (Operations & Maintenance) Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 27 Aug (Kerala)

Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL), a Joint Venture of the Government of India and Government of Kerala, has released General Manager (Operations & Maintenance) Recruitment 2026 under Advt No. KMRL/HR/2026-27/06 for 1 post. This Kerala govt jobs 2026 opening offers a senior E8-grade leadership role overseeing metro operations and maintenance in Kochi. The selected General Manager will lead Operations & Maintenance functions for the Kochi Metro network, with options for regular appointment, deputation, or re-employment routes each carrying different age and pay terms. The selection process for KMRL General Manager 2026 consists of an Interview. Salary is ₹1,20,000 to ₹2,80,000 (IDA) under E8 grade for the regular post, with re-employment salaries of ₹1,46,000 to ₹1,70,000 per month. The KMRL General Manager 2026 online application is available at kochimetro.org. The last date to apply is 27 August 2026. There is no application fee for this recruitment. Candidates must read the complete official KMRL/HR/2026-27/06 notification PDF before applying.

• General Manager (Operations & Maintenance) - E8: B.E./B.Tech in any branch of Engineering from an AICTE/UGC-recognized University or Institute

• GM (O&M) Regular & Deputation: Maximum 55 years
• AGM (O&M) Deputation: Maximum 50 years
• Re-employment as Chief Manager/Additional Chief Operations & Maintenance Manager: Minimum 56 years, Maximum 62 years
• Age reckoned as on 01 August 2026

• B.E./B.Tech in any branch of Engineering from an AICTE/UGC-recognized institution
• Age 50 to 55 years for Regular/Deputation posts; 56 to 62 years for Re-employment route
• Multiple appointment routes available: Regular, Deputation, and Re-employment

No application fee

• Regular Post GM (O&M): ₹1,20,000 – ₹2,80,000 (IDA) — E8
• Deputation: As per deputation terms and conditions
• Re-employment (Chief Operations & Maintenance Manager): ₹1,70,000 per month
• Re-employment (Additional Chief Operations & Maintenance Manager): ₹1,46,000 per month

1. Visit kochimetro.org — the official website of Kochi Metro Rail Limited
2. Go to the Careers section on the homepage
3. Download and read the official KMRL/HR/2026-27/06 notification PDF carefully
4. Register and log in to the online application portal
5. Fill the application form with personal, educational and experience details accurately
6. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format
7. Review all details carefully before submitting the form
8. Submit the application online on or before 27 August 2026
9. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference