Chief Architect Recruitment at DMRC 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹182,500 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Experienced professionals with 18 years of Gazetted/Executive service in Architecture departments of Government, Railways, or PSUs.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 18 years of service at the Gazetted/Executive level in Government Organizations, Railways, or PSUs.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 55 to 62 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. is inviting applications for 01 post of Chief Architect on a Post Retirement Contractual Engagement basis. This prestigious role offers a consolidated monthly salary of ₹1,82,500 to experienced professionals from Government, Railways, or PSU backgrounds. Candidates will lead critical architectural works for India's premier metro system, ensuring top-tier infrastructure development in the Delhi/NCR region. This is a significant opportunity for retired or retiring officers to leverage their extensive expertise in a dynamic urban transport environment.
- The contract is initially for one year and may be extended based on performance and organizational requirements.
- Candidates must be aged between 55 and 62 years as of November 1, 2026.
- The selection process is streamlined, comprising a Personal Interview and a mandatory Medical Fitness Examination.
- Applicants must have a minimum of 18 years of Gazetted or Executive level service in relevant government sectors.
- Applications must be submitted offline via Speed Post or Email by the fixed deadline of November 26, 2026.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated Salary of ₹1,82,500 per month for the Delhi office. Remuneration is based on the last substantive grade held, subject to the prescribed maximum.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Personal Interview Medical Fitness Examination Document Verification
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
UR: 1 Vacancy
How to Apply
- Download the application format provided in Annexure-I of the official notification.
- Fill the application form in capital letters with all required personal and professional details.
- Attach copies of educational certificates, work experience certificates, and the last promotion order.
- Include a copy of the Pension Payment Order (PPO) if already retired.
- Obtain Vigilance and D&AR clearance as per the pro-forma in Annexure-II.
- If currently employed, send the application through the proper channel (Cadre Controlling Authority).
- Super-scribe 'Chief Architect' on the envelope and send via Speed Post to Metro Bhawan, New Delhi.
- Alternatively, email a scanned copy of the completed application and documents to career@dmrc.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Chief Architect position at DMRC offers a consolidated remuneration of ₹1,82,500 per month on a Post Retirement Contractual Engagement (PRCE) basis.
Candidates must have varied experience in an Architecture department within Govt. Organizations, Railways, or PSUs, with a total of 18 years of service at the Gazetted/Executive level.
The age limit for the Chief Architect post is between 55 and 62 years as on November 1, 2026.