Manager (Automatic Fare Collection) – CMRL
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹70,000 - ₹200,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: B.E / B.Tech in ECE, EEE, IT, or Computer Science (CSE) from a recognized University.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 7 years of post-qualification executive experience in AFC or IT systems management.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 38 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Manager (Automatic Fare Collection) role is designed for mid-career professionals looking to specialize in the operational maintenance and testing of metro ticketing technologies. You will be responsible for the day-to-day functioning of AFC gates, networking switches, and server integrations that power the metro's revenue systems. This position offers a unique blend of IT management and field engineering within a stable government-backed organization. It is an excellent opportunity for engineers with 7 years of experience to step into a management role that directly impacts the passenger's digital journey.
- The role involves hands-on management of AFC infrastructure, including hardware testing and software commissioning.
- Applicants from the private sector must demonstrate experience in companies with an annual turnover of at least ₹50 Crore.
- The position requires a minimum of 7 years of post-qualification executive experience in relevant technical fields.
- Selection is based on a two-stage process comprising a personal interview and a medical examination.
- A two-year probation period is mandatory for this role to ensure technical competency and organizational fit.
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Additional Salary Information
IDA Pay Scale: ₹70,000 - ₹2,00,000 plus HRA (30%), DA, and Cafeteria Allowance (31.5%).
Important Dates
Selection Process
Interview Medical Examination
Application Fees
Unreserved & Others: Rs. 300 SC/ST: Rs. 50 Differently Abled Persons: Nil
Reservation
1 Vacancy (General/Unreserved)
How to Apply
- Visit the CMRL Career portal at https://careers.chennaimetrorail.org/ Register using a valid email ID to receive a registration link.
- Click the verify button in the email to authenticate your account.
- Log in and fill in all required details in the application form.
- Upload self-attested documents including age proof, certificates, and experience letters.
- Pay the application fee via NEFT/UPI to the specified Canara Bank account.
- Upload the payment receipt/acknowledgement in the online form.
- Submit the application on or before 20-07-2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The monthly pay scale for the Manager (AFC) position is ₹70,000 to ₹2,00,000.
The maximum age limit for this role is 38 years as of the notification date.
The selection process consists of a two-stage methodology: an interview followed by a medical examination.
