01 At a glance
| Recruiting body | Kochi Metro Rail Limited |
| Job reference | 01KZX6TWZYSFEW4GMR9BH3GFSA |
| Vacancies | Not specified |
| Qualification | |
| Location | See official notification |
| Employment | Not specified |
| Applications close | 27 Aug 2026, 11:59 PM IST |
About this post
Kochi Metro Rail Limited has issued an official recruitment notification for Chief Engineer (Signalling & Telecom).
Chief Engineer (Signalling & Telecom), advertised on re-employment basis as one alternative to appointment of a General Manager on regular/deputation basis.
Review the verified details below and read the linked official notification for the exact eligibility, dates and application instructions.
- Qualification
- Pay
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For Re-employment: The candidate selected on re-employment shall be given a consolidated pay of Rs.1,70,000/- per month.
- Shared vacancy
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ONE (Either on Regular/Deputation or on Re-employment)
- Re-employment tenure
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On Re-employment basis: for an initial period of TWO Years – to be further extendable for additional terms/ periods,– or up to attaining the age of 65 years or maximum of 5 years from initial appointment, whichever is earlier, subject to consistent good performance, conduct and requirement of Project/ discretion of Management
- Re-employment experience and former scale
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Candidate applying on Re-employment basis for Chief Engineer (Signaling & Telecom)- Retired Officers of Railway /Rail PSUs /Metro Rail Companies atleast in the pay scale of Rs.1,44,200-2,18,200/- (Level-14- CDA Pattern) or in the pay scale of Rs.120000-280000/- (IDA Pattern) or its equivalent scales under similar roles as mentioned above for the candidates applying on deputation basis.
- Possible consolidated-pay enhancement
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For Re-employed candidates, subject to their performance in interview and for deserving and meritorious candidates, an enhancement of 10% on the consolidated pay may be considered at the sole discretion of the management.
- No Objection Certificate
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Applicants employed in Govt. /Quasi Govt. / Rail PSUs/Metro’s shall produce a “No Objection Certificate” from their employer at the time of written/online test and/or interview.
- Supporting documents
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The following documents should be attached by the applicants along with the application for substantiating their Age, Qualification, Experience, CTC:
- Application mode
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Online
Important dates
- Last date of submission of application27 Aug 2026
02 Vacancies
Total vacancies: Not specified
A category-wise breakdown is not available for this post.
03 Eligibility requirements
Education
| Qualification |
Age and relaxation
| Age and cutoff | 56 to 62 years as on 1 Aug 2026 |
Experience and other rules
| Status | Not specified in the current record |
Pay and fees
| Pay | INR 170,000 per month |
| Application fee | See the official notification |
Selection process
- Shortlisting and interviewOnly shortlisted candidates will be notified for interview, which will be communicated through email id registered with KMRL by the applicants. No other mode of communication will be attempted.
- Possible written/online test and/or interviewMerely fulfilling the minimum qualifications and experience will not confer on any candidates the right to be shortlisted /called for written/online test and/or interview or to be selected.
04 How to apply
Complete every required step in sequence. A portal registration alone may not complete the application.
Follow these steps in order
- 01Read website instructions
Applicants should read the instructions in the website (kochimetro.org/careers) thoroughly before applying.
- 02Complete online application and upload documents
Application form may be filled online by selecting the link in KMRL website. The scanned copy of the supporting original documents should be uploaded, failing which the application will be treated as incomplete. All the supporting documents shall be uploaded.
- 03Other submission methods not accepted
Applications forwarded through any other means including fax or e-mail will not be entertained.
Official application routes
Use the route specified for your apprentice or qualification group.
| Who should use it | Official URL printed in notification | Establishment ID |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | https://kochimetro.org/careers | — |
Before final submissionRecheck your category, qualification, marks, contact details and uploaded documents. Use only the verified official routes shown on this page.
Important official conditions
Condition
| Shared vacancy | ONE (Either on Regular/Deputation or on Re-employment) |
| Re-employment tenure | On Re-employment basis: for an initial period of TWO Years – to be further extendable for additional terms/ periods,– or up to attaining the age of 65 years or maximum of 5 years from initial appointment, whichever is earlier, subject to consistent good performance, conduct and requirement of Project/ discretion of Management |
| Re-employment experience and former scale | Candidate applying on Re-employment basis for Chief Engineer (Signaling & Telecom)- Retired Officers of Railway /Rail PSUs /Metro Rail Companies atleast in the pay scale of Rs.1,44,200-2,18,200/- (Level-14- CDA Pattern) or in the pay scale of Rs.120000-280000/- (IDA Pattern) or its equivalent scales under similar roles as mentioned above for the candidates applying on deputation basis. |
| Possible consolidated-pay enhancement | For Re-employed candidates, subject to their performance in interview and for deserving and meritorious candidates, an enhancement of 10% on the consolidated pay may be considered at the sole discretion of the management. |
| No Objection Certificate | Applicants employed in Govt. /Quasi Govt. / Rail PSUs/Metro’s shall produce a “No Objection Certificate” from their employer at the time of written/online test and/or interview. |
| Supporting documents | The following documents should be attached by the applicants along with the application for substantiating their Age, Qualification, Experience, CTC: |
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