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High-salary 2026 opportunity. Qatar Rail — the public operator of the Doha Metro (Red / Green / Gold Lines) — and its operations JV partners are hiring metro staff for station operations, cleaning, ticketing, escalator technicians, revenue inspection and train-cabin cleaning. Free recruitment (no agent fees), tax-free salary QAR 2,800 – 5,500 / month plus overtime, shift bonus, food, accommodation and end-of-service gratuity under Qatar Labour Law. Open to Indian, Nepali, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan and Filipino candidates.
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Job Snapshot
| Role | Metro Staff — Doha (Qatar Rail) | Industry | Public Metro, Rail Operations & Station Services |
| Country | Doha, Qatar | Type | Full-Time, Contract |
| Salary | QAR 2,800 – 5,500 / month | Hours | 8–9 hrs / day (rotating 3-shift 24×7 roster) |
| Contract | 2 years (renewable) | Visa | Employer Sponsored (Qatar Work Visa) |
| Stay | Accommodation + Meal Allowance + Free Metro Pass | Vacancies | 55+ (2026 batch) |
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Selection Process
- CV & document shortlisting
- Counsellor telephone / video interview
- Final round with the Qatar employer (skill / role test)
- Offer letter & Qatar visa filing
About the Opportunity
The Doha Metro — Red, Green and Gold Lines opened between 2019 and 2020 — is operated by Qatar Rail with the RKH Qitarat JV (Hamad Group, Kinki Sharyo and Herrenknecht subsidiaries) handling operations & maintenance. The 2026 recruitment window is now open for station attendants, cleaners, escalator technicians, revenue inspectors and train-cabin cleaning crews.
Selected candidates are employed directly by Qatar Rail or the RKH Qitarat JV on a 2-year renewable contract under Qatar Labour Law, with salary paid via the Wage Protection System (WPS), plus free accommodation, meal allowance, uniform, medical insurance, annual leave, a free Qatar Rail metro pass and end-of-service gratuity.
Top Hiring Partners in Qatar
- Qatar Rail (Doha Metro operator) — Red / Green / Gold Lines
- RKH Qitarat (operations & maintenance JV of Hamad Group, Kinki Sharyo & Herrenknecht subsidiaries)
- Station cleaning & facility management contractors
- Metro security & ticketing services contractors
- Elegancia Facilities & Al Asmakh FM (station housekeeping)
Salary for Metro Jobs in Doha (2026)
One of the most-searched queries is “metro jobs in doha 2026 salary” — here is the realistic breakdown by sub-role. Salaries in Qatar are tax-free and paid monthly via the Wage Protection System (WPS). Packages typically include accommodation and benefits so almost all of the salary is take-home savings.
✅ Employer-provided accommodation, food (or allowance) and transport
✅ Medical insurance, annual leave, air ticket + end-of-service gratuity per Qatar Labour Law
| Sub-Role | Monthly Salary (Tax-Free) | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Station Cleaner / Housekeeping | QAR 2,800 – 3,200 | + Shift Allowance |
| Station Attendant / Passenger Service | QAR 3,200 – 3,800 | + Night Bonus |
| Ticketing & Customer Service | QAR 3,600 – 4,200 | + Language Allowance |
| Escalator / Platform-Door Technician | QAR 4,200 – 4,800 | + Trade Allowance |
| Revenue Inspector (Revizor) | QAR 4,400 – 5,000 | + All Benefits |
| Station Supervisor | QAR 4,800 – 5,500 | + All Benefits |
These are the specific positions open for international applicants. Entry-level positions typically welcome freshers — full on-the-job training is provided.
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Requirements for Metro Staff Jobs in Qatar
Qatar employers prioritise reliability, punctuality and a hardworking attitude. Below are the standard requirements for Doha metro staff roles.
Minimum Requirements
- Age: 21 to 45 years
- Education: 10th pass minimum (12th / diploma for technician roles)
- Experience: Freshers welcome for cleaning / attendant; 2+ years for technician / inspector
- Skills: Punctuality, English / basic Arabic, customer service, ticket-machine familiarity
- Availability: Ready to depart within 5–7 weeks after selection
- Language: Basic working English (Arabic strongly recommended for passenger roles)
- Fitness: DPP / Qatar Rail medical fitness — extended-shift standing / walking
- Record: Clean police clearance certificate
Required Documents
- Valid passport (24+ months validity)
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Educational mark sheet
- Trade certificate for technician roles (escalator / lift / electrical)
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
- GAMCA medical fitness certificate
- Updated CV in English
Role & Eligibility
Key Responsibilities
- Assist passengers at ticket machines, turnstiles and the customer-service desk.
- Clean and sanitise station concourse, platform, escalators and toilets on shift.
- Monitor platform-edge doors, escalators and CCTV during train arrivals.
- Handle lost-and-found and coordinate with the station master (dispatcher).
- Inspect tickets on trains (revizor role) and issue fines per Qatar Rail fare policy.
- Perform light escalator / lift / platform-door maintenance during the 01:00–05:00 engineering block.
- Complete shift hand-over log and hand equipment to the next shift on time.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: 21 to 45 years
- Education: 10th pass minimum
- Experience: Freshers for cleaning / attendant; 2+ years for technician / inspector
- Availability: 5–7 weeks after selection
- Language: Basic English + Arabic preferred for passenger roles
- Fitness: Medical clearance for extended-shift metro work
- Passport: Valid (24+ months)
- PCC: Clean police clearance
Salary & Benefits Package
Compensation is tax-free and protected by Qatar Labour Law and the Wage Protection System (WPS).
- Tax-Free Salary: QAR 2,800 – 5,500 / month (100% take-home)
- Overtime: Paid at premium night + Sunday + public-holiday rates per Qatar Labour Law
- Uniform: Free Qatar Rail uniform, safety shoes and staff ID
- Accommodation: Free shared staff accommodation with Qatar Rail-shuttle transport
- Meal Allowance: Included per Qatar Rail collective agreement
- Metro Pass: Free Doha Metro pass for staff and (in some roles) family
- Medical: Employer-provided health insurance
- Annual Leave: Paid leave with a free air ticket home
- Gratuity: End-of-service gratuity per Qatar Labour Law
- Visa: Employer-sponsored 2-year Qatar work visa
Why Choose Qatar?
- Tax-free salary — Qatar has zero income tax; keep 100% of your pay.
- Safe & modern country — one of the safest countries in the world for expat workers.
- WPS protection — salary paid on time to your bank every month by law.
- World-class infrastructure — modern airport, metro, hospitals and malls.
- Career growth — clear path from junior to senior and supervisor roles.
- Strong Indian community — friendly expat network makes settling easy.
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Visa & Travel Process
Recruitment runs under the Qatar employer-sponsored work visa system. From application to landing in Doha typically takes 4–8 weeks:
- Application & Shortlisting — Submit your CV and documents through the BBC News Job portal.
- Online Interview — Pre-screen with our counsellor, then a call with the Qatar employer.
- Job Offer & Labour Contract — Employer issues the offer letter and Qatar labour contract.
- Work Visa & Entry Permit — Employer files your Qatar work visa and entry permit.
- GAMCA Medical — Complete the required medical fitness test.
- Travel & Onboarding — Fly to Doha; employer completes your medical, Qatar ID and residence permit.
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