DMRC Head Operations Recruitment 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹90,000 - ₹280,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline with senior executive experience in rail-based transportation and metro operations.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 20 years of professional experience in rail-based transportation systems, with 13 years in executive grade and 5 years as Head Operations or 8 years as Deputy Head Operations in underground MRTS.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 50 to 65 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) is inviting applications for 01 post of Head Operations (HOD Level) to oversee Operations & Maintenance for Mumbai Metro Line-3. Selected candidates will earn competitive pay depending on whether engaged via Deputation, Post Retirement Contract, or direct Contractual basis. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline and possess extensive experience in rail-based transportation systems. This role offers an impactful leadership opportunity to manage metro operations in Mumbai under a premier metro corporation.
- Maximum age limit is up to 65 years depending on the engagement basis.
- Engagement options include 5-year deputation, 1-year post-retirement contract, or 3-year contractual terms.
- Requires minimum 20 years professional experience in rail transportation systems with 13 years in executive grade.
- Selection will be based on a Personal Interview followed by a Medical Fitness Examination.
- No application fee is required to apply for this executive post.
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Additional Salary Information
Deputation: Parent pay + 25% incentive. Post-Retirement Contract: Consolidated fee ₹1,54,200–₹2,00,800/month. Contractual: Consolidated salary ₹1,68,640–₹2,24,250/month.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Personal Interview Medical Fitness Examination
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
As per Government guidelines and DMRC rules for deputation and contractual engagement.
How to Apply
- Download the application format given at Annexure-I from the official DMRC notification.
- Fill out the application form in CAPITAL letters completely.
- Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, work experience certificates, last 5 years APARs, NOC, and Vigilance/D&AR clearance.
- Send the application via Speed Post to Executive Director (HR), Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd., Metro Bhawan, Fire Brigade Lane, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi.
- Alternatively, email scanned copies of the filled form and documents to rectt.mml3mmrcl@dmrc.org indicating the advertisement number in the subject line.
- Ensure receipt of application on or before the deadline of 11/10/2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline along with at least 20 years of professional experience in rail-based transportation systems.
Pay depends on recruitment mode: Deputation offers parent pay plus 25% incentive; Post Retirement Contract pays ₹1,54,200 to ₹2,00,800 monthly; Contractual engagement offers consolidated salary between ₹1,68,640 and ₹2,24,250 per month.
The maximum age limit is 58 years for Deputation, 65 years for Post Retirement Contractual Engagement, and up to 57 years (GM Level) for direct Contractual Engagement as on 01/09/2026.
