DMRC Chief Executive Officer (CEO)


Total Posts: 1

Application Fee

  • General/OBC/EWS : ₹0/-
  • SC/ST/Female : ₹0/-
  • Payment via :

Age Limit

  • Minimum Age : 55 Years
  • Maximum Age : 64 Years
  • Age Relaxation : as per DMRC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rules

Important Dates

  • Application Begin : N/A
  • Last Date for Apply : 24/09/2025
  • Fee Payment Last Date : N/A
  • Correction Date : NA
  • Exam Date : N/A
  • Admit Card Available : NA

Eligibility

  • Educational Qualification:* B. Tech or equivalent in Civil/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Electronics & Communication, or equivalent trade from a Government Recognized University/ Institute (must be a full-time regular course).
  • Essential Experience (as on 01/09/2025):*
  • * Must have 15 years of professional experience in the Rail Sector.
  • * Out of the total experience, a minimum of 5 years of operations and/or maintenance experience of Metro System.
  • * Out of the total experience, a minimum of 3 years of operations and/or maintenance experience as Head, or Deputy Head O&M, or equivalent capacity of a Metro System.
  • Pay Scale/Pay Eligibility Criteria (one of the following):*
  • * For candidates working in/having worked in CDA/IDA pay scales: Officials in/retired from posts in analogous grade in CDA pay scale in Level-15 (182200-224100) or IDA pay Scale of Rs. 150000-300000/- in Government organization or Rail/Metro Transport System, with a total of twenty-five years’ service at the Gazetted/Executive level.
  • * For candidates working in/having worked in the private sector on annual CTC basis: Officials in/had worked with Rail/Metro Transport System with a total of 25 years’ service at Executive level and having/had annual CTC of Rs. 40 Lakhs and above.
  • General:* Candidate should be conversant with functioning in a computerized environment (hands-on knowledge desirable). Officers from Government organizations should be free from D&AR and Vigilance angle.

Vacancy Details: DMRC Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Post NameTotal PostsEligibility
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)01Bachelor's Degree in Civil/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Electronics & Communication, 15 yrs Rail Sector exp. (incl. 5 yrs Metro O&M, 3 yrs as Head/Dy. Head O&M Metro), plus specific pay scale/CTC criteria.

Job Location

* Initially posted at Chennai.
* Liable to be posted/transferred to any offices/project sites under the Corporation in India or abroad.


Terms of Appointment

* Normal retirement age in DMRC is 60 years.
* Deputation tenure: Normal 5 years, extendable to 7 years or till superannuation.
* Post Retirement Contractual Engagement (PRCE): Initial engagement for one year, extendable based on Corporation's requirement and satisfactory performance.


Pay and Emoluments

* **Direct Recruitment Basis:** Pay as per IDA scales, including Perks, Lease/HRA, Medical benefits, EPF, Gratuity, and Insurance as per rules.
* **Deputation Basis:** Candidate continues to draw parent department pay plus applicable deputation allowance.
* **Post Retirement Contractual Engagement Basis:** Consolidated emolument of Rs. 1,82,500/- per month plus applicable HRA/Lease facility and other benefits as per company policy.


Screening Process

* **Direct Recruitment & PRCE:** Personal Interview and Medical fitness examination (Executive/Technical category).
* **Deputation Basis:** Personal Interview.
* Medical examination details are available on the DMRC website.
* The selection process evaluates knowledge, skills, comprehension, aptitude, and physical fitness. Qualifying both the Screening Process and Medical examination is mandatory.


Surety Bond

* Candidates selected on Direct Recruitment must execute a Surety Bond of Rs. 4,00,000/- (or as applicable) to serve the Corporation for a minimum period of three years (excluding LWP or EOL), or till retirement, whichever is earlier.
* Three months’ prior notice is required before seeking resignation.


Probation

* Selected candidates on Direct Recruitment will be on probation for a period of one year (including training), or till retirement, whichever is earlier.


Schedule of Selection

* Last date for receipt of duly filled application (Speed post OR e-mail): 24/09/2025.
* List of shortlisted candidates uploaded on DMRC website: First week of October, 2025 (tentative).
* Interviews (online/offline mode): Second week of October, 2025 (tentative).
* Final result declaration: Third week of October, 2025 (tentative).