BMRCL Assistant Security Officer Recruitment 2026

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has opened recruitment for 50 Assistant Security Officer posts in its Operation and Maintenance Wing under Notification No. BMRCL/HR/0006/O&M/2026. The contract opportunity is intended for eligible serving or retired personnel from defence, police, central armed police and allied equivalent services, including candidates with the specified service ranks.

Online applications are being accepted from 9 October through 31 October 2026, and applicants must also send a signed printout with supporting documents to BMRCL so it arrives by 5 November 2026 at 4:00 PM. The application process combines an online form and a hard-copy submission; selection comprises a Physical Fitness Test, written test and interview.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The posts are based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and are offered on a contract basis. BMRCL reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies or cancel the notified vacancies at any stage of the recruitment process.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

The notification does not specify a particular academic qualification. Applicants should have the required service background and rank: serving or retired defence personnel in the rank of Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) or equivalent, or State Police personnel at Inspector, Sub-Inspector, Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) or an equivalent rank. The notification identifies personnel from the Indian Army, Navy, Indian Air Force, Karnataka State Police, CAPF, CRPF, BSF, CISF and other allied equivalent services. Serving military personnel due to retire on or before 31 December 2026 may also apply.

Age Limit

The maximum age is 62 years as on the date of the notification. No age relaxation details are specified in the supplied notification information. The stated pay and initial contract duration differ for candidates below and above 60 years of age.

Knowledge of Kannada is mandatory. The recruitment is open to external candidates only; BMRCL employees, including regular, contract and outsourced staff, are not eligible to apply.

Application Fee

The application fee is not specified in the notification information provided. Candidates should check the official application portal for any fee instructions before submitting their form.

How to Apply

1. Open the BMRCL official website at www.bmrc.co.in or use the direct application link.
2. Go to the Careers section and open the Assistant Security Officer recruitment notice.
3. Select the post and complete the online form with the requested details. Submit it by 31 October 2026.
4. Save or print the computer-generated application form and affix a recent passport-size photograph to it.
5. Attach self-attested copies of the required documents: proof of age (birth certificate or 10th Standard certificate); educational certificates from 10th Standard onward up to the highest qualification; present and previous employment experience certificates; PPO and discharge certificate issued by the competent authority, where applicable; an employment certificate from the respective organisation for serving personnel; and a medical fitness certificate from a Government Hospital.
6. Send the signed application and supporting documents by Speed Post or courier to the address below. Superscribe the envelope with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT SECURITY OFFICER”.
7. Ensure the documents reach BMRCL no later than 5 November 2026 at 4:00 PM. Applicants who submit online but do not send the hard copy and relevant documents will not be considered.

Postal address: Dy. General Manager (HR), Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, III Floor, BMTC Complex, K.H. Road, Shanthinagar, Bengaluru – 560 027.

Salary & Pay Scale

Allowances are applicable according to company rules. The initial contract period is three years for candidates below 60 and one year for candidates above 60; the contract may be extended based on performance. The stated notice period is three months for candidates below 60 and one month for candidates above 60.

Selection Process

1. Physical Fitness Test: Candidates must complete a 1.5 km run within the time specified for their age group, stated as 10 to 11.30 minutes. Finishing earlier earns additional points. A medical fitness certificate issued by a Government Hospital is required to appear for the test. Only candidates who qualify in the PFT may take the written test.
2. Written Test: The one-hour test will be conducted in Kannada or English and will cover essay writing and general knowledge.
3. Interview: Candidates shortlisted after the preceding stages will be called for an interview.

Eligible candidates should complete the online form by 31 October 2026 and allow enough time for the signed application and documents to reach BMRCL by the separate hard-copy deadline.