- DMRC, a joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, seeks a Head Operations for the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) work of Mumbai Metro Line-3 (MML-3).
- The role involves overseeing daily operations of trains, stations, OCC, DCC, and transportation services, ensuring customer and employee safety, and coordinating with external agencies.
- The selected candidate will initially be posted in Mumbai but may be transferred to any DMRC office/project in India or abroad.
- Applications are invited from experienced officers working/retired from Government organizations, Railways, PSUs, or Metro organizations with relevant expertise in rail-based transportation systems.
DMR
Active Listing
🎓 Any Post Graduate
Head Operations for Mumbai Metro Line-3 (MML-3) – Deputation/Post Retirement/Contractual Engagement
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC)
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Mumbai (initial posting; liable for transfer to any DMRC office/project in India/abroad)
Apply Start
21 Sep 2026
Apply Deadline
11 Oct 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) (DMRC) |
| Job Category | Railway |
| Eligibility Qualification | Any Post Graduate (any-post-graduate) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹120,000 - ₹280,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 65 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - **Minimum 20 years** of professional experience in a **rail-based transportation system**, with **13 years** in an **executive grade** in a rail-based MRTS. - **5 years as Head Operations** or **8 years as Deputy Head Operations** in an **underground rail-based MRTS**. |
| Application Fee | No application fee mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Experience: Minimum 20 years of professional experience in a rail-based transportation system, with 13 years in an executive grade in a rail-based MRTS, including responsibilities for operations of trains, OCC, DCC, and station management.
- Specific Experience: Must have 5 years as Head Operations or 8 years as Deputy Head Operations in an underground rail-based MRTS.
- Age Limits:
- Deputation Basis: Maximum age of 58 years as of 01/09/2026.
- Post Retirement Contractual Engagement (PRCE) Basis: Maximum age of 65 years as of 01/09/2026.
- Contractual Engagement Basis: Maximum age varies by level (e.g., 50 years for JGM, 52 years for AGM, 57 years for GM). Engagement ends at 60 years.
- Educational Qualification: Not applicable (experience-based role).
- Pay Scale Eligibility:
- Deputation Basis: Officers in CDA Pay Scale Level 14 (Rs. 144,200–218,200) or IDA Pay Scale (Rs. 120,000–280,000).
- PRCE Basis: Retired officers with CDA Pay Scale Level 13/13A/14 or IDA Pay Scale (Rs. 90,000–280,000).
- Contractual Engagement Basis: CTC-based (e.g., Rs. 1,68,640 for JGM, Rs. 1,83,840 for AGM, Rs. 2,24,250 for GM).
- Other Eligibility: Must be free from D&AR (Discipline, Accountability, and Review) and Vigilance issues. Must be conversant with computerized environments.
- Specific Experience: Must have 5 years as Head Operations or 8 years as Deputy Head Operations in an underground rail-based MRTS.
- Age Limits:
- Deputation Basis: Maximum age of 58 years as of 01/09/2026.
- Post Retirement Contractual Engagement (PRCE) Basis: Maximum age of 65 years as of 01/09/2026.
- Contractual Engagement Basis: Maximum age varies by level (e.g., 50 years for JGM, 52 years for AGM, 57 years for GM). Engagement ends at 60 years.
- Educational Qualification: Not applicable (experience-based role).
- Pay Scale Eligibility:
- Deputation Basis: Officers in CDA Pay Scale Level 14 (Rs. 144,200–218,200) or IDA Pay Scale (Rs. 120,000–280,000).
- PRCE Basis: Retired officers with CDA Pay Scale Level 13/13A/14 or IDA Pay Scale (Rs. 90,000–280,000).
- Contractual Engagement Basis: CTC-based (e.g., Rs. 1,68,640 for JGM, Rs. 1,83,840 for AGM, Rs. 2,24,250 for GM).
- Other Eligibility: Must be free from D&AR (Discipline, Accountability, and Review) and Vigilance issues. Must be conversant with computerized environments.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Deputation Basis: Selection via Personal Interview only.
- Post Retirement Contractual Engagement (PRCE) Basis: Two-stage process: Personal Interview followed by Medical Fitness Examination (Executive/Technical category).
- Contractual Engagement Basis: Two-stage process: Personal Interview followed by Medical Fitness Examination (Executive/Technical category).
- Medical Examination: Mandatory for PRCE and Contractual Engagement. Failure results in no alternative employment.
- Character and Antecedents Check: Conducted for Contractual Engagement candidates. DMRC reserves the right to reject based on findings.
- Post Retirement Contractual Engagement (PRCE) Basis: Two-stage process: Personal Interview followed by Medical Fitness Examination (Executive/Technical category).
- Contractual Engagement Basis: Two-stage process: Personal Interview followed by Medical Fitness Examination (Executive/Technical category).
- Medical Examination: Mandatory for PRCE and Contractual Engagement. Failure results in no alternative employment.
- Character and Antecedents Check: Conducted for Contractual Engagement candidates. DMRC reserves the right to reject based on findings.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (No category-specific restrictions mentioned).
📂 Required Documents
- Educational Certificates (Matriculation, Graduation, Post-Graduation, etc.).
- Work Experience Certificate/Service Certificate.
- PPO (if retired from Government/Railways/PSUs/Metro organizations).
- NOC from Current Employer (if applicable) along with D&AR and Vigilance clearance.
- APARs (Annual Performance Appraisal Reports) of the last 5 years.
- Documents supporting substantive grade (for CDA/IDA pay scale candidates).
- Last pay certificate/pay-slip.
- Last promotion order regarding pay scale.
- Annexure-II (for working executives, including Vigilance Profile and D&AR clearance).
- Passport-sized self-attested photograph.
- Vigilance and D&AR clearance (mandatory for all applicants).
- Work Experience Certificate/Service Certificate.
- PPO (if retired from Government/Railways/PSUs/Metro organizations).
- NOC from Current Employer (if applicable) along with D&AR and Vigilance clearance.
- APARs (Annual Performance Appraisal Reports) of the last 5 years.
- Documents supporting substantive grade (for CDA/IDA pay scale candidates).
- Last pay certificate/pay-slip.
- Last promotion order regarding pay scale.
- Annexure-II (for working executives, including Vigilance Profile and D&AR clearance).
- Passport-sized self-attested photograph.
- Vigilance and D&AR clearance (mandatory for all applicants).
💳 Application Fee Details
No application fee mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Head Operations position in Mumbai Metro Line-3?
The last date to apply is 11 October 2026. Applications received after this date will be summarily rejected.
Q.
What is the maximum age limit for applying on a deputation basis?
The maximum age limit for applying on a deputation basis is 58 years as of 01 September 2026.
Q.
What is the selection process for candidates applying on a contractual engagement basis?
The selection process for contractual engagement includes a Personal Interview followed by a Medical Fitness Examination in the Executive/Technical category.
Q.
Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
No, the notification does not mention any application fee for this recruitment.
Q.
What is the initial posting location for the selected candidate?
The initial posting location is Mumbai for the Operations & Maintenance work of Mumbai Metro Line-3, with the possibility of transfer to other DMRC offices or projects in India or abroad.