Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation Limited (KMRCL), a Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, is responsible for implementing the East-West Metro Corridor Project in Kolkata. KMRCL invites applications from experienced IRSSE officers for deputation to two senior technical posts in the Signal & Telecom department. These roles are crucial for the successful execution and maintenance of advanced metro signaling and telecommunication systems, including CBTC (Communication-Based Train Control) signaling. Officers with strong backgrounds in signal and telecom construction and maintenance, particularly in metro railways, are encouraged to apply.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 22 May 2025
- Last Date for Application Submission: 21 June 2025 (within 30 days of notification) by 18:30 hours
Vacancy Details
| Post | Number of Posts | Location |
|---|---|---|
| General Manager (Signal & Telecom) | 1 | Kolkata |
| Additional General Manager (Signal & Telecom) | 1 | Kolkata |
Application Fees
- No application fees are required for these deputation posts.
Eligibility Criteria
For General Manager (Signal & Telecom):
- Must be an IRSSE officer working in Central/State Government Ministries, Railways, Departments, or Public Sector Undertakings.
- Should be in the Functional Senior Administrative Grade (SAG), equivalent to Pay Level 14.
- Must have at least 20 years of relevant experience in signal and telecom construction/maintenance.
- Experience in metro railway signaling, particularly CBTC, is preferred.
- Age must not exceed 55 years as of 1 January 2025.
- Must be mentally and physically fit.
- Must be free from any disciplinary or vigilance cases and not included in any secret agreed list.
For Additional General Manager (Signal & Telecom):
- Must be an IRSSE officer working in Central/State Government Ministries, Railways, Departments, or Public Sector Undertakings.
- Should be in Selection Grade, equivalent to Pay Level 13.
- Must have at least 10 years of experience in signal and telecom construction/maintenance.
- Experience with metro railways and CBTC signaling is preferred.
- Age must not exceed 55 years as of 1 January 2025.
- Must be mentally and physically fit.
- Must be free from any disciplinary or vigilance cases and not included in any secret agreed list.
Salary Structure
- Officers will continue to receive their parent pay as per the respective pay levels:
- Pay Level 14 for General Manager.
- Pay Level 13 for Additional General Manager.
- Deputation allowance and other perks will be provided as per rules.
- Additional benefits as per KMRCL HR policies will be applicable.
Terms of Appointment and Duration
- Appointment will be on deputation basis.
- Maximum tenure of deputation is five (5) years.
Medical and Other Standards
- Candidates should be mentally sound and physically fit.
- Should have a clean service record without any pending disciplinary or vigilance issues.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit:
- A detailed bio-data including personal details, qualifications, experience (with details of positions held, responsibilities, and current pay).
- Attested copies of supporting documents.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer.
- Two passport-size photographs.
- APAR (Annual Performance Appraisal Reports) grading for the last five years.
Facilities and Benefits
In addition to pay and allowances, the posts offer benefits as per the human resource policies of KMRCL, including allowances and perks applicable to senior officers in central government undertakings.