01 At a glance
| Recruiting body | Kochi Metro Rail Limited |
| Job reference | 01KZX6K5JKGB9Z59QSKT36Z1QD |
| Vacancies | 1 posts |
| 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 Manager (Finance)- (E3).
One Manager (Finance) position at E3 level under regular recruitment.
Government and public-sector candidate experience condition: Candidates from Govt./CPSE/ Metro Rail companies etc. should be working in the equivalent scale or should have minimum two years’ experience in immediate lower grade/ its equivalent scale in IDA/CDA pattern
Review the verified details below and read the linked official notification for the exact eligibility, dates and application instructions.
- Qualification
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- Pay
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E3-Rs.60000-180000/-(IDA Scale)
- Minimum job experience
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Minimum 7 years post qualification experience in handling IND AS Financial statements/ GST compliances/IT compliances in a large public or private sector organization of repute. Articleship / Industrial training will not be counted as Post qualification experience
- Desirable skills
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Preference will be given for candidates with knowledge of SAP and candidates currently with any listed company/ IND AS complied company
- Private-sector CTC condition
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Candidates from private sector applying for the post of shall be presently having CTC of minimum Rs. 12.00 lakhs per annum
- Eligibility reckoning date
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Age, Qualification & Experience will be reckoned as on 01.08.2026.
- No Objection Certificate
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Applicants employed in Govt. /Quasi Govt. / PSUs shall produce a “No Objection Certificate” from their employer at the time of written/computer based test and/or interview.
- Private-sector CTC proof
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Candidates from private sector applying for the post shall be presently having CTC of minimum Rs.12.00 lakhs per annum and proof thereof shall be submitted along with application (Form 16/Payslip).
- Possible lower grade offer
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Based on the suitability/performance/ previous experience/pay drawn etc of the candidate, the management may offer the just below grade i.e. E2 to the candidate. The decision of the management regarding the Grade offered to the selected candidate shall be final and binding.
- Initial pay fixation
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For regular and contract posts, Initial pay will ordinarily be fixed at the minimum of the pay scale wherever such pay scale has been prescribed for a post. Management may, if situation warrants, based on recommendations by selection committee fix the initial pay in excess of the minimum of the pay scale by granting advance increments. Pay protection will be granted to eligible employees, in accordance with Government guidelines.
- Contract-service age-relaxation condition
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The relaxation applies only provided their performance during the contract service being Graded as ‘Very Good’ for the years of contract service in KMRL.
- Documents to attach
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The following documents should be attached by the applicants along with the application for substantiating their Age, Qualification, Experience, CTC & Annual Turnover of the Company: Proof of Age: Matriculation/Birth Certificate; Educational Qualifications: All Year/Semester Mark Sheets & Certificates; Experience: Past Employments—Service certificate (It should have Date of joining, date of Relieving, Pay Scale etc.); Current Experience: Appointment Letter, Proof of date of joining, Latest Payslip etc.; CTC: Form 16/Payslip showing total income; Annual Turnover: Latest Annual Report (relevant Extracts) or any other valid document showing the Annual Turn over of the company.
- Application mode
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online
Important dates
- Last date of submission of online application27 Aug 2026
02 Vacancies
Total vacancies: 1 posts
A category-wise breakdown is not available for this post.
03 Eligibility requirements
Education
| Qualification | |
| Qualification |
Age and relaxation
| Age and cutoff | Maximum 40 years as on 1 Aug 2026 |
Experience and other rules
| Status | Not specified in the current record |
Pay and fees
| Pay | INR 60,000 to 180,000 |
| Application fee | See the official notification |
Selection process
- Selection processSelection process will consist of interview and/or written test/computer based test, which will be decided by KMRL based on the number of candidates being shortlisted for the post.
- Notification of shortlisted candidatesOnly shortlisted candidates will be notified for written test/Computer based test and/or interview through the email id registered with KMRL; no other mode of communication will be attempted.
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 application 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 documents should be uploaded, failing which the application will be treated as incomplete. All the supporting documents shall be uploaded.
- 03Other submission modes 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
| Minimum job experience | Minimum 7 years post qualification experience in handling IND AS Financial statements/ GST compliances/IT compliances in a large public or private sector organization of repute. Articleship / Industrial training will not be counted as Post qualification experience |
| Desirable skills | Preference will be given for candidates with knowledge of SAP and candidates currently with any listed company/ IND AS complied company |
| Government and public-sector candidate experience condition | Candidates from Govt./CPSE/ Metro Rail companies etc. should be working in the equivalent scale or should have minimum two years’ experience in immediate lower grade/ its equivalent scale in IDA/CDA pattern |
| Private-sector CTC condition | Candidates from private sector applying for the post of shall be presently having CTC of minimum Rs. 12.00 lakhs per annum |
| Eligibility reckoning date | Age, Qualification & Experience will be reckoned as on 01.08.2026. |
| No Objection Certificate | Applicants employed in Govt. /Quasi Govt. / PSUs shall produce a “No Objection Certificate” from their employer at the time of written/computer based test and/or interview. |
| Private-sector CTC proof | Candidates from private sector applying for the post shall be presently having CTC of minimum Rs.12.00 lakhs per annum and proof thereof shall be submitted along with application (Form 16/Payslip). |
| Possible lower grade offer | Based on the suitability/performance/ previous experience/pay drawn etc of the candidate, the management may offer the just below grade i.e. E2 to the candidate. The decision of the management regarding the Grade offered to the selected candidate shall be final and binding. |
| Initial pay fixation | For regular and contract posts, Initial pay will ordinarily be fixed at the minimum of the pay scale wherever such pay scale has been prescribed for a post. Management may, if situation warrants, based on recommendations by selection committee fix the initial pay in excess of the minimum of the pay scale by granting advance increments. Pay protection will be granted to eligible employees, in accordance with Government guidelines. |
| Contract-service age-relaxation condition | The relaxation applies only provided their performance during the contract service being Graded as ‘Very Good’ for the years of contract service in KMRL. |
| Documents to attach | The following documents should be attached by the applicants along with the application for substantiating their Age, Qualification, Experience, CTC & Annual Turnover of the Company: Proof of Age: Matriculation/Birth Certificate; Educational Qualifications: All Year/Semester Mark Sheets & Certificates; Experience: Past Employments—Service certificate (It should have Date of joining, date of Relieving, Pay Scale etc.); Current Experience: Appointment Letter, Proof of date of joining, Latest Payslip etc.; CTC: Form 16/Payslip showing total income; Annual Turnover: Latest Annual Report (relevant Extracts) or any other valid document showing the Annual Turn over of the company. |
Eligibility
| Age — Regular employees of KMRL applying for selection to a higher post under Direct recruitment | relaxation 5 years |
| Age — Applicants who have worked on contract basis in KMRL applying for selection to a regular post (in the same grade or feeder category) under Direct recruitm | relaxation 3 years |
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