DMRC Career: All about Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation abbreviated as DMRC is a Centre-state Public Sector company that operates the Delhi Metro. Apart from operating the Delhi Metro the DMRC is also involved in the planning and implementation of metro rail, monorail, and high-speed rail projects in India and abroad. The work of DMRC is fragmented into various parts which are Projects, Operation, and Maintenance, Finance, Human Resources, etc. It is a joint venture company with equity participation from Govt. of India and Govt. of National Capital Territory of Delhi.

Every year the DMRC invites applications for technical vacancies in their organization. Candidates after selection are likely to be posted at Delhi/NCR or any other projects of DMRC, anywhere in India. The DMRC recruitment posts are divided into two categories the executive which is for the post of Assistant Manager and the non-executive category which is for the post of Junior Engineer.

In this article, we would like to talk about DMRC recruitment, and therefore the article is divided into 5 parts:

1. Eligibility Criteria
2. Selection Procedure
3. Type of paper and syllabus
4. Job profile

A.    Eligibility criteria

1.    Age limit:

• The age limit for the DMRC examination is between 18 to 28 years. However, some relaxations are also provided like:
• Upper age relaxation by 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates
• Upper age relaxations by 5 years for candidates belonging to Jammu & Kashmir who had ordinarily been domiciled in that state between 01.01.1980 and 31.12.1989
• The upper age for Ex-servicemen will be the length of service + 3 years, subject to a maximum age of 40 years.
• Upper age relaxation by 10 years for PWD Unreserved candidates, 15 years for PWD SC/ST candidates, and 13 years for PWD OBC candidates (of the central list) for posts where reservation for PWD is admissible.

2.    Educational Qualifications:

One can apply to these given posts if they fulfill the eligibility criteria and the Educational Qualification mentioned by the DMRC recruitment notification. The Qualifications are different for various posts depending on the branch one has applied from. Apart from the Educational Qualifications, other eligibility criteria are also mentioned by DMRC.

We shall first discuss the Educational Qualifications for the various posts of Assistant Manager and Junior engineer.

A.    DMRC Assistant Manager

S. No.	Post	Qualifications
1	Electrical	Candidates should have got a minimum of 60% marks /equivalent CGPA in B.E./B.Tech. (Electrical) respectively from a Govt. recognized University/Institute, with a valid GATE score the previous year.
2	S&T	GATE-qualified candidates. Candidates should have got a minimum of 60% marks/equivalent CGPA in B.E./B.Tech in Electronics Engg., Electronics & Communication Engg., IT, Computer Science, Computer Science & Engg., Electrical & Electronics Engg., Electrical Engg., Electronics & Telecommunication Engg., Electronics Instrumentation and Control, Instrumentation & Control, and Instrumentation Engg., from a Govt. recognized University/Institute, with a valid GATE score
3	Operations	GATE-qualified candidates. Candidates should have got a minimum of 60% marks/equivalent CGPA in BE/B Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/Civil or in equivalent trade from a Govt. recognized University/Institute, with a valid GATE score OR 02 (Two) year full-time MBA with 60% marks/equivalent CGPA having specialization in Marketing/International Business Operations/Logistics from a Govt. recognized University/Institute
4	Fire	B.Sc. (Three years duration) or equivalent from a Govt. recognized University with a one-year Advance Diploma of National Fire Service College of Nagpur or BE(Fire) of NFSC, Nagpur or equivalent
5	Store	GATE-qualified candidates, Candidates should have got a minimum of 60% marks/equivalent CGPA in B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic discipline from a Govt. recognized University/Institute, with a valid GATE score
6	Environment	GATE-qualified candidates, Candidates should have got a minimum of 60% marks/equivalent CGPA in B.Tech/B.E. in Civil/Environment Engineering from a Govt. recognized University/Institute, with a valid GATE score
7	IT	GATE-qualified candidates. Master’s degree in Computer Application or Computer Science or Master of Technology (with specialization in Computer Application), with a valid GATE score or BE/B Tech in Computer Science or Information Science/Technology with minimum 60% marks/equivalent CGPA from a Govt. recognized University/Institute, with a valid GATE score in

B.    DMRC Junior Engineer

S No.	Post	Qualification
1	Electrical	Three years Engineering Diploma in Electrical/equivalent trade from a Govt. recognized University/Institute
2	Electronics	Three years Engineering Diploma in Electronics, Computer Engg., Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Electronics & Communications Industry Integrated, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics/Microprocessor, Electronics & Telecommunications, Instrumentation Technology, Electronics, and Instrumentation Engg. from a Govt. recognized University/Institute
3	Mechanical	Three years Engineering Diploma in Mechanical /equivalent trade from a Govt. recognized University/Institute
4	Civil Environment	Three years Engineering Diploma in Civil from a Govt. recognized University/Institute
5	Asst. Programmer	Three years Engineering Diploma in Computer Science or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Applications (BCA) or Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, viz. B.Sc./IT from a Govt. recognized University/Institute
6	Fire Inspector	B.Sc. (three years course) from a Govt. Recognized University, with one year Fire Safety course from a Govt., recognized University/Institute
7	Maintainer-Electrician	ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Electrician Trade, from a Govt., recognized University/Institute
8	Maintainer-Electronic Mechanic	ITI(NCVT/SCVT) in Electronic Mechanics, Information Communication Technology System Maintenance, Information Technology, Machine Computer Hardware, Machine cum Operator Electronic Communication System, Machine Industrial Electronics, Radio & TV Machine, and Power Electronics System from a Govt. recognized University/Institute
9	Maintainer – Ref & AC Mechanic	ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Refrigeration & AC Mechanic from a Govt. recognized University/Institute
10	Maintainer – Fitter	ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Fitter, Lift & Escalator Mechanic from a Govt. recognized University/Institute

Apart from the above-mentioned qualification, there are other Special cases where a person can apply for the above posts:

1. A person with a higher qualification than mentioned in the eligibility criteria can also apply for the post. However, for the post of Maintainer/ (Electrician, Electronic Mechanic, Ref & AC Mechanic, and Fitter) it is mandatory for the candidates to have done ITI in specified, above-mentioned trades.
2. If a candidate is qualified for more than one post he/she can apply to any number of posts.
3. All the candidates who are appearing for the qualifying exam (which would make them educationally eligible for these posts) are also eligible for applying to these posts. These candidates will be admitted to the examination but their candidature will be provisional. Unable to provide proof of passing the qualifying examination on the date of publication of the result of CBT by DMRC for Non-executive posts or on the date of GD /Interview for Executive posts, their candidature is liable to be canceled.

C. Selection Procedure:

1. DMRC Executive post:

For the executive posts the selection procedure is a three-stage process:

• CBT (two papers),
• Group Discussion & Personal Interview
• Followed by Medical Examination in the Executive(Technical/Non-technical) category.

2. DMRC Non-Executive post:

For the non-executive post, the selection procedure is a two-stage process:

• CBT (two papers),
• followed by Medical Examination in prescribed medical standard

For Maintainer’s posts, the selection procedure will comprise a two-stage process:

• CBT (One paper),
• Followed by Medical Examination in prescribed medical standards.

Important points:

• The candidates are required to qualify for all the examinations along with the medical examination to be finally selected for both executive and non-executive posts.
• The selection process is aimed at testing the candidate’s knowledge and judging him/her on different facets of knowledge, skills, comprehension, aptitude, and physical fitness.

C. Different types of tests conducted during DMRC recruitment and their syllabus:

• Computer Based Test (CBT);

The CBT examination in the DMRC recruitment consists of two papers (Paper I and Paper II which will both be held on the same day in the same center)

S No.	Paper	Type of Questions	Time	Subject	DMRC JE AND AE Syllabus
1	Paper I	multiple choice objective questions, bilingual (Hindi/English), on General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude (General English for Maintainer-Electrician, Electronic Mechanic, Fitter, and Ref & AC Mechanic) and/ knowledge of the discipline/trade.   120 (Each of equal marks For every wrong answer 1/3 marks will be deducted)	1.5 Hours	Logical Ability	Reasoning Tests analytical reasoning, direction, and distance test, linear arrangement test, analogy tests, classification tests, coding-decoding tests, series tests, blood relationship tests, symbols and notations, alphabet tests, data sufficiency tests, data interpretation tests, logic tests, syllogisms, statement assumptions, statements arguments, statement conclusions, statements action, problems based on symmetry, problems based on visual ability, classification, non-verbal test series, and non- verbal analogy
				Quantitative Aptitude	Elementary Mathematics, Arithmetic, number system, square roots, cube roots, fractions and decimals, HCF and LCM, Simplification, verification, chain rule, ratio and proportion, average, logarithms, commercial math, Unitary Method, Decimal Fractions, simple interest, compound interest, percentage, profit and loss, partnership, discount, measurements- areas and volumes, area and perimeter of a plane figure, volume and surface of solid, ages, boats and streams, clocks and calendars, mixture and allegation, pipes and cisterns, races, and games, problems on trains, unitary methods, time and distance, work and wages
				General Awareness	Famous personalities, Inventions and discoveries, Books and authors, Calendar First largest, longest in the world, Languages Music, Currencies, Statistical Data- world, Abbreviations & Important Days, and many more, World Organizations, Trade awareness, Major Financial/Economic News, Who is who?, Solar system, Prizes and Awards, Earth, Environment and Pollution, General Geography, History, Economics, Polity, General Science, Computer Science, National Events, science and technology, Sports and recreation and economy
2	Paper II	Objective-type questions on General English to judge the knowledge of the English language.   60 (Each of equal marks For every wrong answer 1/3 marks will be deducted)	45 mins	English Section	Vocabulary Synonyms and antonyms Spelling Errors, Idioms, and Phrases One-word substitution Sentence Formation Cloze Tests Formation and Re-arrangement of sentences in paragraph English usage errors, Inappropriate use of words, and Sentence correction English Comprehension Sentence Formation, Sentence Correction, Sentence Completion, Sentence Improvement, Sentence Reconstruction Re-arrangement of words in a sentence, spotting error and common errors

• All the candidates who qualify for both the papers separately and rank high on merit as decided by the DMRC will be called for the Medical Examination/GD & Interview, at Delhi/NCR.
• Candidates (for all categories of posts) called for GD & Interviews shall be paid to & fro sleeper class Railway fare for the journey by the shortest route between Railway Station nearest to their hometown & Delhi.
• DMRC Medical Examination:
• All the candidates whether after the Interview or after CBT will have to undergo the medical fitness test(s) and meet the medical standards prescribed by DMRC for various posts.
• Expenses for the first-time medical examination of the candidate will be borne by DMRC. However, in case a candidate seeks an extension for joining or re-examination, the expenditure for the medical test/s will be borne by the candidate himself/herself.

D. DMRC Job Profile:

S No.	Main post	Post	Job Profile
1	DMRC Assistant Manager	Electrical/S&T/Civil	Management of various Maintenance Systems & processes, in connection with the operation & maintenance of Metro Trains/tracks/works, etc. Installation/ execution of various systems in DMRC Project etc.
2		Operations	Station/Train/staff management, Roster preparation, OCC, commuter grievances redressal, safety SoPs, etc.
3		IT	to IT system management including programming language, database concept, IT security, project management, system design & development, ERP system, etc.
4		Fire	to fire management in DMRC stations/offices/depots etc.
5		Stores	to Material Management & Store-related works.
6		Environment	to the preparation of work/reports for various construction projects, Environment clearance, Land acquisition reports, and preparation of documents for ISO IMS.
7		Alignment Design	overseeing all the design-related activities of DMRC and its allied projects

Assistant Managers for all posts can also be required to undergo training in train driving, to obtain competency and should be prepared/required to operate trains from time to time, if required.

S No.	Main Post	Post	Job Profile
1	DMRC Jr Engineer	Electrical	maintenance of various Electrical (Rolling Stock/Lift/Escalators/E&M/Power supply, stores, etc),
2		Electronics	Electronics (Signaling & Telecom, Automatic Fair Collection, Rolling Stock, SCADA, Stores, etc.)
3		Civil	Civil (P.Way & Works) & Mechanical systems and train maintenance, handling/operating Tower Wagon/Shunting, etc.
4		Environment	assisting in the preparation of work/reports for various construction projects, Environment clearance, Land acquisition reports, preparation of documents for ISO IMS
5		Astt. Programmers	entails looking after diverse works of Signaling/Telecom/Automatic Fare Collection Systems including hardware & software maintenance of various Electronics systems and maintenance etc. in shift duty including night shift
6		Fire Inspector	supervising & Inspection of fire management at DMRC stations/offices/depots etc.
7		Maintainers/(Electrician, Electronic Mechanic, Ref & AC Mechanic and Fitter)	To upkeep & maintenance of various Maintenance Systems & processes, in connection with the operation & maintenance of Metro Trains, and also for installation/ execution of various systems like Lifts, Escalators, Track, Structure, Traction/OHE, E&M, Signaling, Telecom/Automatic Fare Collection, Train Coaches, P. Way, works, Stores Depots, etc,

• DMRC JEs can also be deputed as SC/TO after due training & psychometric test for Line-6 & Line-8 of DMRC as per the requirement of the Corporation shift.
• The duty of the DMRC JEs will be in different shifts including the night shift.

Surety Bond: All the candidates who are selected for posts under Executive Cadre/Non-Executive Cadre will have to execute a surety bond. They will have to serve the corporation for a minimum period of three years (exclusive of the period in which one remained on LWP or EOL) and also a prior notice will be required before seeking resignation from the corporation. 03 months’ prior notice for Regular posts and 01-month notice for Contractual posts. Failing to follow the above-mentioned guidelines the candidate will be penalized.

Training: All the candidates (both Regular & Contract) who are selected have to undergo intensive training for the prescribed duration before posting on the job. The Corporation has the right to enhance or reduce the training period at its discretion for any or all the trainees.

Probation: The selected candidates (on regular posts) on appointment will be on Probation for a period of two years (including the period of training). During the probation period, candidates shall be required to pass various examinations. In case the candidate’s performance is found unsatisfactory by the corporation the service of the candidate during the probation period will be terminated in accordance with the terms & conditions of the offer of appointment & receipt of the satisfactory police report. The probation period will exclude LWP or EOL.

E. Pay & Emoluments:

DMRC Executive Post:

S No.	Post	Pay
1	Asstt. Manager/ Electrical	₹ 20600- ₹ 46500/-
2	Asstt. Manager/ S&T	₹ 20600- ₹ 46500/-
3	Asstt. Manager/ Operations	₹ 20600- ₹ 46500/-
4	Asstt. Manager/Fire	₹ 20600- ₹ 46500/-
5	Asstt. Manager/ Stores	₹ 20600- ₹ 46500/-
6	Asstt. Manager/ Environment	₹ 20600- ₹ 46500/-
7	Asstt. Manager/IT	₹ 20600- ₹ 46500/-

DMRC Non-Executive Post:

S No.	Post	Pay
1	Electrical	₹ 14000-₹ 26950
2	Electronics	₹ 14000-₹ 26950
3	Mechanical	₹ 14000-₹ 26950
4	Civil	₹ 14000-₹ 26950
5	Environment	₹ 14000-₹ 26950
6	Asst. Programmer	₹ 14000-₹ 26950
7	Fire Inspector	₹ 14000-₹ 26950
8	Maintainer Electrician	₹ 10170- ₹ 18500
9	Maintainer Electronic Mechanic	₹ 10170- ₹ 18500
10	Maintainer – Ref & AC Mechanic	₹ 10170- ₹ 18500
11	Maintainer – Fitter	₹ 10170- ₹ 18500

Important Points with respect to the selection and application from:

1. The application is for both executive and non-executive posts at the DMRC
2. A single candidate can apply for more than one post if he/she is eligible for the post.
3. For each post applied the candidate has to deposit a separate fee.
4. The validity of the Selection Panel is for two years from the date of its approval.
5. Make sure that you follow the eligibility criteria as failure to do so will deem your candidature canceled.

DMRC is a reputed origination that offers a dream job to various engineering graduates through both executive and non-executive posts in the regular and contractual categories. These are all the important things one should know about DMRC recruitment. DMRC provides an amazing opportunity for all candidates to take up an exciting job that has a huge scope for improvement and growth. Along with working with experienced professionals one also gets a chance to work on new metro projects with various states providing a great learning opportunity.

If you want to know more about DMRC recruitment, please feel free to write to us.

 

 

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