Looking for jobs at Hyderabad Metro Rail? Here’s what’s available right now.
Hyderabad Metro Rail — India’s largest public-private partnership (PPP) metro project — operates 72 km of elevated metro network across three corridors serving Miyapur to LB Nagar, JBS to Falaknuma, and Nagole to Shilparamam. The metro employs staff across operations (train operators, station controllers), maintenance (technicians, engineers), customer service (ticket counters, customer care), and administrative roles.
Current recruitment: 15 positions open (Keolis Hyderabad – operations contractor)
Expected soon: Major recruitment for 455+ positions (Group C, D, JE, technical posts)
Salary range: ₹18,000-80,000/month depending on position
Operators: L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited (infrastructure, construction) + Keolis Hyderabad (operations, maintenance)
Hyderabad Metro offers competitive IDA-scale salaries (public sector pay), job security, professional work environment, metro passes for employees, medical insurance, and annual performance bonuses. As a PPP project, it combines government stability with corporate work culture.
🚇 About Hyderabad Metro Rail
Project name: Hyderabad Metro Rail Project
Status: World’s largest Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in metro sector
Operator (Infrastructure): L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited (L&TMRHL)
Operator (Services): Keolis Hyderabad Mass Rapid Transit System Pvt Ltd (O&M contractor)
Commissioned: November 2017 (Phase 1), expansions ongoing
Network: 72 km across 3 corridors, 66 stations
Daily ridership: 4-5 lakh passengers (approx)
Total employees: 3,000+ (operations, maintenance, admin combined)
Headquarters: Uppal Main Road, Nagole, Hyderabad – 500039
Three Metro Corridors
Corridor 1: Miyapur to LB Nagar (29 km, Red Line)
- 27 stations
- Connects IT corridor (Hitec City, Madhapur) to residential areas
Corridor 2: JBS to Falaknuma (15 km, Green Line)
- 16 stations
- Serves old city areas
Corridor 3: Nagole to Shilparamam (28 km, Blue Line)
- 23 stations
- Connects Uppal, Parade Ground, Ameerpet, Bharath Nagar
Future expansion: Additional corridors under planning (Phase 2 – Airport connectivity, Old City extension)
How It Works (Employment Structure)
L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited:
- Builds and owns infrastructure (tracks, stations, trains)
- Employs: Engineers (civil, electrical, mechanical), project management, administrative staff
- Long-term construction and expansion teams
Keolis Hyderabad (French consortium):
- Operates trains and maintains systems (8-year O&M contract)
- Employs: Train Operators, Station Controllers, Maintainers, Customer Service staff
- Day-to-day metro operations
Most operational jobs (Train Operator, Station Controller, Customer Care) → Apply through Keolis Hyderabad
Engineering/Infrastructure jobs → Apply through L&T Metro Rail
📊 Current & Recent Vacancies (March 2026)
ACTIVE: Keolis Hyderabad – 15 Maintenance Division Posts
Notification: Ongoing recruitment (no last date – rolling applications)
Total positions: 15
How to apply: Email CV to KeolisHyd.Jobs@keolishyderabad.com
Positions available:
1. Rolling Stock Team Leader (2 posts)
- Qualification: Diploma/B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics
- Experience: 4-6 years in electrical/mechanical maintenance
- Knowledge: Metro/rail/industrial environment experience
- Salary: ₹50,000-70,000/month (estimated based on role level)
- Work: Lead team of maintainers, supervise rolling stock (train) maintenance
2. Rolling Stock Maintainer (5-7 posts estimated)
- Qualification: ITI/Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics
- Experience: 2-5 years as ITI holder in maintenance
- Knowledge: Rail/metro/industrial environment
- Salary: ₹30,000-45,000/month
- Work: Train maintenance, fault diagnosis, preventive maintenance
3. Train Operator (3-5 posts estimated)
- Qualification: Diploma/B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics with 60% marks
- Experience: 1-3 years in operations/technical field preferred
- Salary: ₹25,000-35,000/month
- Work: Drive metro trains, ensure passenger safety, follow signaling protocols
4. System Analyst / IT positions (1-2 posts estimated)
- Qualification: MCA/B.Tech Computer Science/IT
- Experience: 2-4 years in system analysis/IT operations
- Salary: ₹40,000-60,000/month
Application process:
- Send updated CV to KeolisHyd.Jobs@keolishyderabad.com
- Subject line: “Application for [Position Name]”
- Attach relevant certificates
- No application fee
- Selection: CV screening → Interview → Technical assessment (if required)
This is continuous hiring – positions filled as suitable candidates found.
EXPECTED: Major Recruitment – 455+ Posts
Status: Notification expected March-April 2026 (based on industry buzz)
Expected positions: 455 posts across categories
Likely categories:
Group C positions:
- Junior Engineer (JE) – Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical
- Technician (various trades)
- Assistant Manager (Operations)
- Customer Service Executive
- Ticket Booking Clerk
Group D positions:
- Train Operator / Motorman
- Station Controller
- Maintainer (ITI holders)
- Security Guard
- Housekeeping Staff
- Customer Care Associate
Qualification range: 10th pass to B.Tech depending on post
Salary range: ₹18,000-60,000/month
Check: www.ltmetro.com (L&T Metro Rail official website) for notifications
Note: This is ANTICIPATED recruitment. No official notification released yet as of March 9, 2026. Monitor official website monthly.
Recent Recruitment (For Reference – 2025)
Keolis Hyderabad – 59 positions (2025)
- Signalling Team Leader
- Rolling Stock Engineer
- Train Operator
- Maintainer positions
- Storage Officer
- System Analyst
- Status: Recruitment closed
This shows Keolis conducts regular recruitment (2-3 times yearly) for operational staff.
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Last Updated: March 9, 2026
Next Update: When L&T Metro Rail releases major recruitment notification (expected April-May 2026)