General Manager (Signaling & Telecom)
Kochi, Kerala, India · Full Time
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- Experience
- 20+ yrs
- Salary
- INR 120,000 – INR 280,000 / month
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 மணி நேரம் முன்
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Eligibility
- Open to Indian citizens meeting educational, experience, and age criteria specified, including retired officers, serving government employees on deputation, and private sector candidates fulfilling requisite salary criteria.
- Resume
- Required to apply
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Job description
About Kochi Metro Rail Limited
Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is a joint venture equally owned by the Government of India and the Government of Kerala. It oversees the implementation, operation, and maintenance of the Kochi Metro Rail project. The company is undertaking Phase II of the Kochi Metro project, extending from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to InfoPark, covering approximately 11 kilometers and 11 stations.
Position Overview
KMRL invites applications for the position of General Manager (Signaling & Telecom) or Chief Engineer (Signaling & Telecom) on re-employment basis. The role focuses on managing the Signaling and Telecom division of existing and upcoming metro projects. Candidates should be experienced, dynamic, result-oriented, and project-driven professionals with a proven track record in executing large metro or railway projects.
Post Details and Employment Types
- Number of posts: 1
- Employment Type: Regular, Deputation (initial three years, extendable), or Re-employment basis (initial two years, extendable up to five years or till age 65)
Essential Educational Qualifications
- For Regular position: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical or Electronics & Communication Engineering from AICTE/UGC recognized institutions.
- For Deputation: Serving IRSSE officers of Indian Railways or equivalents; or B.E./B.Tech from recognized universities.
- For Re-employment: Retired IRSSE officers or equivalent B.E./B.Tech graduates.
Experience Requirements
- Regular candidates must have at least 20 years post-qualification experience, including 15 years at executive/managerial level in railways, rail PSUs, or metro rail corporations, specifically in signaling and telecom.
- Deputation candidates must be serving IRSSE officers in appropriate pay scale with relevant signaling and telecom experience.
- Re-employed candidates must be retired officers with prior experience in similar roles and pay scales.
- For candidates applying regularly, experience in equivalent or immediate lower pay scale is mandatory. Private sector candidates will be considered with a minimum CTC of 2.25 lakh INR per month.
Compensation and Age Limits
- Regular post pay scale: Rs. 120,000 to 280,000 (IDA)
- Re-employment consolidated pay: Rs. 170,000 per month
- Deputation pay as per respective terms
- Maximum age for deputation and regular posts: 55 years as of 1 August 2026
- For re-employment post: Minimum 56 years and maximum 62 years as on same date
General Conditions
- Age, qualification, and experience are considered as on 1 August 2026.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews via email.
- Applicants currently employed in government, quasi-government, rail PSUs, or metro corporations must produce a No Objection Certificate at time of interview.
- KMRL reserves the right to shortlist candidates, cancel or amend the advertisement, and reject incomplete or false applications.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending selection processes.
- Equivalency of qualifications will be determined by KMRL.
- Integrity of candidate information is critical; any discrepancies may lead to disqualification at any stage.
- Initial pay may start at minimum of the scale with possible enhancement based on committee recommendations.
- Applications for deputation must be forwarded through proper channels, though online applications are accepted as advance copies.
- Waitlisted candidates might be maintained for future vacancies.
- No correspondence regarding selection results or reasons will be entertained.
Application Instructions and Deadline
- Applicants must carefully read the full instructions on the official KMRL careers portal before applying.
- Applications must be submitted online via the official KMRL website only, attaching scanned copies of all relevant certificates and documents.
- Applications via fax, email, or other methods will not be accepted.
- Deadline for submission of applications is 27 August 2026.
Required Documents
- Proof of age (SSLC/Birth Certificate from competent authority)
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Experience certificates including service certificates with joining and relieving dates, pay scales, and current appointment letters with salary slips
Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree