CHENNAI METRO RAIL LIMITED

CHENNAI METRO RAIL LIMITED
(A Joint Venture of Govt. of India & Govt. of Tamil Nadu)
Corporate Office: “Harini Towers”, No.:7 Conron Smith Road, Gopalpuram,
Chennai-600086
EMPLOYMENT NOTICE No. :CMRL/HR/01/2012
The Government of Tamil Nadu created a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for
implementing the Chennai Metro Rail Project. This SPV named as "Chennai
Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)" was incorporated on 03.12.2007 under the
Companies Act. It has now been converted into a Joint Venture of Government of
India and Government of Tamil Nadu with equal equity holding. CMRL requires
requires efficient, experienced and competent officials for the following posts:
Post
No.
Post
Scale of Pay
(IDA pattern)
No of
posts
Minimum
Years
Experience
Age
limit
(Yrs)
1 General Manager (Design) 51300-73000 1 18 55
2 Deputy General Manager
32900-58000 1 10 40
(Electrical Traction)
3 Deputy General Manager
32900-58000 1 10 40
(MEP-Elevated Station)
4 Deputy General Manager
32900-58000 1 10 40
(MEP-Underground Station)
5 Deputy General Manager
32900-58000 1 10 40
(Property Development)
6 Deputy General Manager
32900-58000 2 10 40
(Underground)
7 Deputy General Manager
32900-58000 1 10 40
(Architecture)
8 Deputy General Manager
32900-58000 1 10 40
(Elevated Construction)
9 Manager (Architecture) 29100-54500 1 07 38
10 Manager (Track) 29100-54500 2 07 38
11 Manager (Project Control) 29100-54500 1 07 38
12 Manager Depot (Mechanical) 29100-54500 1 07 38
13 Manager (Civil) 29100-54500 1 07 38
14 Manager (Civil Design) 29100-54500 1 07 38
15 Manager (Electrical Traction) 29100-54500 1 07 38
16 Manager (AFC-Software) 29100-54500 1 07 38
17 Manager (Legal) 29100-54500 1 07 38
18 Deputy Manager (Admin) 24900-50500 1 04 35
19 Assistant Manager(AFC-Hardware) 20600-46500 1 02 30
Apart from the Basic Pay, DA (IDA Pattern), HRA (30%), Allowances (35%) and
other benefits will also be paid. Age may be relaxed for the exceptional
candidates.
Qualifications and Experience:
Post No. 1: General Manager (Design)
Must be a B.E/B.Tech (Civil) graduate. M.E/M.Tech in Structural Engineering will
be preferred. Minimum 18 years of works experience in railway environment, out
of which 10 years in design of Metro civil structures, underground/elevated

stations/tunnel design for bored tunnel/C&C Tunnel/NATM, design of railway
viaduct, temporary works design for deep excavation supports, design of earth
retaining structures, Management of contracts relating to the large infrastructure
projects are essential. Age: Below 55 years as on date of advertisement.
Desirable
Membership in National/International Institutions of Civil design profession
Knowledge and skill in management of FIDIC/International civil
construction contracts.
Well verse with IS/International codes for construction of civil underground
/ elevated / tunnel structures.
Knowledge in design software like WallUp, Staadpro, Plaxis, SAP.
Post No. 2: Deputy General Manager (Electrical Traction)
Must be a B.E or B.Tech(Electrical)/(Electrical & Electronics Engg.) graduate.
Post Graduation in Electrical and Electronics Engineering is preferred. Minimum
10 years of experience in the following. Out of 10 years, minimum 2 years of
experience in Design, Testing and commissioning of 25 Kv Over Head
Equipments and traction substation in Railways/Metros/ Infrastructure projects/
Project management is preferred. Age : Below 40 Years as on date of
advertisement.
Designing Erection, Testing and commissioning of 25 KV OHE and
Traction substation Equipments.
Knowledge in processing of EIG Approvals and contract management
and Indian Electricity Rules is essential.
Should be able to coordinate with other statutory bodies of central and
state government and get required clearances.
Post No. 3 & 4 : Deputy General Manager (MEP -Elevated Station) / Deputy
General Manager (MEP-Under Ground)
Must be a B.E/B.Tech (Electrical or Mechanical or Electrical & Electronics)
graduates. Minimum 10 years of experience in Installation, Operation &
Maintenance of Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, Plumbing & Drainage
System, SCADA and interface equipment for railway related disciplines like S&T,
Surveillance, Automatic Fare Collection, Lifts & Escalators, Fire Fighting System
,Air Conditioning System and Property Development etc . Age: Below 40 years
as on date of advertisement.
Desirable
Quality control, safety procedure implementation, resource planning,
project monitoring, adherence to statutory regulations.
Knowledge of relevant Electrical & Mechanical codes and standards.
Contract Management Skills ,esp. FIDIC contracts and conditions.
Experience in Installations in Large Building Complex like Metro Stations

Post No. 5 : Deputy General Manager (Property Development)
Must be a B.E/B.Tech(Civil) graduate. Minimum 10 years of experience in
property development. A MBA degree from a reputed Business School will be
highly desirable.An experience in similar work of having undertaken large scale
property development and/or managing a large portfolio of developed property
will be a highly desirable attribute .The responsibility profile of the candidate will
be managing the extensive property development program of CMRL project and
managing the property already developed so as to maximize the revenues
innovatively from property development. Age: Below 40 years as on date of
advertisement.
Desirable
Knowledge of financing of PD projects including BOT etc.,
Management of Real Estate development contracts.
Experience in other revenue streams like advertising.
Post No. 6 : Deputy General Manager (Underground)
Must be B.E/B.Tech (Civil) graduate. Should have at least 10 years of work
experience in Railway environment, out of which 5 years in Metro underground
construction including with deep excavation support systems, design /
construction of underground civil structures, underground stations, design /
construction of Railway tunnel for Bored tunnel, C&C Tunnel and NATM. Age:
Below 40 years as on date of advertisement.
Working Experience in top-down construction mythology in urban locations
will be added advantage. Familiar with management of contracts relating
to the large infrastructure projects.
Should have knowledge & skill in management of FIDIC conditions of
contract / International Civil Construction Contracts. Quality control &
Assurance system in civil construction, Safety Implementation,
Programme Monitoring. IS / International Codes for construction of civil
underground structures.
Post No. 7 : Deputy General Manager (Architecture)
Must be B.Arch graduate. Should have at least 10 years of works experience in
Architecture design of underground / elevated stations from Metro Rail System.
Age: Below 40 years as on date of advertisement.
Familiar with design aspects of life safety and fire safety requirement in
design implementations and material selection.
Experiences with design / construction of various elements of Architectural
finishes for flooring, cladding, glazing, ceiling system, room layout and
partition, rooms interior design, station signage, subway design and
finishes. Selection of materials for various element of Architecture
finishes, adherence to public safety.
Management of contracts relating to the large infrastructure projects.
Should have knowledge & skill in management of FIDIC Conditions
Contract/International Civil construction Contracts. Quality Control &
Assurance System in Architectural finishes, Safety Implementation,

Programme Monitoring. IS / International codes for Architectural finishes.
Exposure to use design software like CADD, Photoshop, 3D Max, Revit
etc.
Post No. 8: Deputy General Manager (Elevated Construction)
Must be a B.E/B.Tech(Civil) graduate. Should have at least 10 years work
experience in Railway environment for elevated construction and also in design /
construction of elevated stations, sub-structure / superstructure for Railway
viaduct, segment launching for viaduct. Age: Below 40 years as on date of
advertisement.
Desirable
Management of contracts relating to the large infrastructure projects.
Should have knowledge & skill in management of FIDIC Conditions of
Contract / International civil Construction contracts. Quality Control &
Assurance system in Architectural finishes, Safety Implementation,
Programme Monitoring. IS/International Codes for Architectural finishes.
Project Management skills in Infrastructure projects including PMP
certification.
Post No. 9: Manager (Architecture)
Must be a B.Arch. Minimum 07 years of works experience in Architecture design
of underground / elevated stations for Metro Rail System or large infrastructure
project of similar nature. Familiar with design aspects of life safety requirements
in design implementation & material selection, design / construction of various
elements of Architectural finishes for flooring, cladding, glazing, ceiling system,
room layout and partition, rooms interior design, station signage, subway design
and finishes. Age: Below 38 years as on date of advertisement.
Selection of materials for various element of Architecture finishes in
compliance with contractual provision adherence with public safety as
paramount. Management of contracts relating to the large infrastructure
projects.
Should have knowledge & skill in management of FIDIC Conditions of
Contract / International civil construction contracts. Quality control &
Assurance System in architectural finishes, safety Implementation,
Programme Monitoring. IS / International Codes for Architectural finishes.
Post No. 10: Manager (Tracks)
Must be a B.E/B.Tech (Civil) graduate. Minimum 07 years of extensive & diverse
experience in major railroad construction maintenance projects with hands on
experience in track laying & aligning of rail track, rail jointing, rail fastening and
placing of points ,crossing and Management of contracts relating to the large
infrastructure projects. Individuals with experience in ballastless tracks work will
be preferred. Should have knowledge & skill in management of FIDIC Conditions
of contract / International Civil Construction Contracts. Age: Below 38 years as
on date of advertisement.

Post No. 11: Manager (Project Control)
Must be a B.E/B.Tech (Civil) graduate .Minimum 07 years of experience in
planning and monitoring of large scale infrastructure projects. Knowledge of
budgeting, scheduling, billing, costing, quantity surveying and supervising the
works of the contractor is desirable. Knowledge of MS project and Primavera
software is essential.The incumbent should possess PMP or equivalent
certification. Age : Below 38 years as on date of advertisement.
Post No. 12: Manager (Depot -Mechanical)
Must be a B.E (Mechanical) / Diploma (Mechanical) graduate with minimum 07
years of experience (for graduate) / 14 years (for Diploma) i n structural Steel
fabrication, erection, testing, commissioning and maintenance involving workshop
/ civil structures and machine foundation. Experience in laying major pipe lines,
erection of chiller plants, lifts & escalators will be desirable. Age : Below 38 years
as on date of advertisement. .
Post No. 13: Manager (Civil)
Must be a B.E (Civil) / Diploma (Civil) with minimum 07 years of experience (for
graduates) / 14 years (for Diploma) in Planning & construction of Multi-storeyed
Buildings / Framed Structures involving pile foundation, mass RCC works and pre
–stressed concrete. Experience in construction of Railway depots, Railway
viaducts etc. would be preferred. Age: Below 38 years as on date of
advertisement.
Post No. 14: Manager (Civil Design)
Must be a B.E/B.Tech(Civil) graduate with minimum 07 years of design
experience out of which 3 years in Railway / Metro Projects in a design of
viaduct Elevated Stations or Underground structures. Age : Below 38 years as
on date of advertisement.
Post No.15: Manager (Electrical Traction)
Must be a B.E/B.Tech or Diploma in Electrical Engineering .Minimum 07 years
of experience (for graduate) / 14 years (for Diploma) i n planning, design,
monitoring, supervision, testing and commissioning of Electric traction, substation
and distribution work (in which 5 years should be in the junior management
level). Officers in Sr.Scale in Railways can apply. Knowledge of EIG procedures
and electrical safety regulation is desirable. Age: Below 38 years as on date of
advertisement.
Post No.16: Manager (AFC – Software)
Must be a B.E/B.Tech in Electronics / Electronics Communication / Computer
Science or MCA with minimum 07 years experience .He must have good
knowledge of Microsoft environment, knowledge on Oracle 11g or higher, Veritas
NBU 7.1, Windows 2008, Server Administration / Windows 7, IBM HALMP,
Redhat Enterprise, Linux 5.6 Advance Platform, Network Administration, C + +, C
& Web Application.He must have fluency in English and good presentation skills.

Out of 7 years experience,3 to 5 years of experience in Embedded Systems,
Data Processing, Cross Compilation is essential. He will function as Software
System Engineer , in-charge of the System support for the Automatic Fare
Collection System. He will be responsible for networking of the various
components of the AFC System like Central Computer, Station Computers as
well as Station Equipment software’s, diagnose abnormal workings of the System
and get corrections done through the AFC Vendor, install new software’s into the
System as and when required, etc. Knowledge on Active Directory Parameters,
Networking Components and Fire Wall is desirable. Age: Below 38 years as on
date of advertisement.
Post No. 17: Manager (Legal)
Graduate in law with 07 years legal experience in a large Infrastructure
organisation, with a proven track record in International contract negotiation and
drafting, providing accurate and effective legal counsel and adding value to an
organisation through the development of comprehensive contract documents that
mitigate risk and penalties. Knowledge of FIDIC contracts and experience in
handling claims, variations and arbitration in Civil/System contracts is desirable.
Age :Below 38 years as on date of advertisement.
Post No. 18: Deputy Manager (Admin)
Must be a MBA or a PG degree holder in HR or Industrial Relations with
minimum 04 years of experience in general administration .The candidate should
have exposure in handling procurement activities,man power contracts,House
Keeping in a large infrastructure organization .Knowledge in contract
management is desirable. Age below 35 years .
Post No. 19: Assistant Manager (AFC)
Degree in Mechatronics from reputed Technical Institution. He must have good
knowledge of Electro-mechanical equipments and aptitude for trouble shooting.
Two years experience in Operation & Maintenance of AFC System / ATM /
Automatic Vending Machines is desirable. Experience in Metro or Urban Railway
AFC systems will be preferred. He will be involved in installation, testing,
commissioning and maintenance of the Automatic Fare Collection System. He
will be responsible for Operation and Maintenance of the components of the AFC
System. Knowledge in Linux based Systems is desirable. Age :Below 30
years as on date of advertisement.
General Conditions:
1. Only Indian Nationals need apply.
2. Age, Qualification & experience stipulated above should be as on the date of
advertisement. The candidates are advised to ensure while applying that they
fulfill the eligibility criteria and other requirements mentioned and that the
particulars furnished by them are correct in all respects. In case it is detected

at any stage of recruitment process that the candidate does not fulfill the
eligibility criteria and / or does not comply with other requirements of this
advertisement and / or he/ she has furnished any incorrect or false information
or has suppressed any material fact, his / her candidature is liable to be
rejected. If any of the above short comings is/are detected even after
appointment of his / her services will be terminated without any notice.
3. All posts are initially on contract for a period of 3 years. Candidates will be
absorbed permanently based on performance on completion of the contract
period. Candidates from Railways/PSU’s can be considered for absorption
with a probation period of 01 year.
4. In order to regulate the number of candidates to be called for the interview, if
so required, the Management reserves the right to raise the minimum
eligibility standards/criteria, or to relax the minimum eligibility
standards/criteria including age limit in otherwise suitable candidates
depending upon the response to the advertised posts.
5. Merely meeting the above qualifications and experience shall not entitle a
candidate to be called for interview. Only short-listed candidates will be
notified for Interview.CMRL reserves the right to shortlist the candidates.
6. Depending on the requirements, the Company reserves the right to
cancel/curtail/increase the number of vacancies without any further notice
and without assigning any reason thereof.
7. No TA /DA will be paid by CMRL to the candidates for attending the interview.
8. Acceptance or rejection of application of the candidates will be at the sole
discretion of Management. Incomplete applications are liable to be rejected.
9. Candidates attempting to influence or interfere with the selection process will
be rejected summarily and be declared disqualified for future CMRL
recruitments.
HOW TO APPLY
a) Application form may be downloaded from CMRL Website.
b) Applications must be in response to our advertisement quoting
Advertisement Reference No. and Post on the application form.
c) Applications should be submitted strictly as per the prescribed format.
d) Name of the post applied for, should be superscribed on the envelope
containing the application.
e) The application should contain one recent passport size photograph pasted
on the form, self-attested copy of proof of age, caste certificate in the
prescribed format as applicable, degree certificate and experience
certificate.

f) Applications must be forwarded to CMRL through Post/Courier Service only.
Applications forwarded through any other means including by Fax or e-mail
will not be entertained.
g) Separate applications with all enclosures should be sent if applying for more
than one post.
h) Signed Applications in hard copy must reach to Addl. General Manager
(HR), Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Harini Towers,No:7, Conron Smith
Road, Gopalpuram, Chennai – 600 086 on or before 28.02.2012. CMRL
will not be responsible for any delay/loss in postal transit of any application
or communication. The AGM(HR) can be reached at email
ID:agmhr.cmrl@tn.gov.in.
i) Candidates shall compulsorily provide an email ID for correspondence. All
correspondence from CMRL shall be sent only through the email ID
provided by the candidate.