Overview
Central Water Commission, Ministry of Jal Shakti has released a recruitment notification for the post of Chief Draughtsman (General Central Service Group 'B' Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) (39 (tentative) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply before Within 60 days from the date the circular is published in the Employment News.
Key Details
- Organization
- Central Water Commission, Ministry of Jal Shakti
- Qualification
- Age limit: The maximum age for appointment by deputation is 56 years, counted on the closing date for receipt of applications. Who can apply: Officers of the drawing cadre under the Central Government, State Governments or Union Territories, statutory or autonomous organisations, public sector undertakings, universities or recognised research institutes who meet either condition below: • (a) they hold an analogous post on a regular basis in their parent cadre or department; or • (b) they have five years of regular service in a post in Level-6 of the pay matrix (Rs. 35400-Rs.112400), or an equivalent post, in their parent cadre or department. Essential qualification and experience: • Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university or institute. • Three years' experience in the concerned field, gained in Central Government, State Government or Union Territory administrations, statutory or autonomous organisations, public sector undertakings, universities or recognised research institutes. The duties listed below describe what the concerned field covers. Desirable: Six months' experience with Auto-CAD software. Who is not eligible: Departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion cannot be considered for deputation. In the same way, a deputationist cannot be considered for appointment by promotion. Check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions before you apply.
- Vacancies
- 39 (tentative)
- Advertisement No
- Vacancy Circular 01/2026 (File No. A-35021/3/2026-E-X)
- Last date to apply
- Within 60 days from the date the circular is published in the Employment News
Important Dates
| Circular Date | 27.10.2026 |
| Last Date | Within 60 days from the date the circular is published in the Employment News |
| Vacancy circular dated | 27.10.2026 |
| Last date for receipt of applications | Within 60 days from publication of the circular in the Employment News |
| Age counted as on | Closing date for receipt of applications |
Vacancy Details
Post: Vacancies | Pay Chief Draughtsman: 39 (tentative) | Pay Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400)
Eligibility
Age limit: The maximum age for appointment by deputation is 56 years, counted on the closing date for receipt of applications. Who can apply: Officers of the drawing cadre under the Central Government, State Governments or Union Territories, statutory or autonomous organisations, public sector undertakings, universities or recognised research institutes who meet either condition below: • (a) they hold an analogous post on a regular basis in their parent cadre or department; or • (b) they have five years of regular service in a post in Level-6 of the pay matrix (Rs. 35400-Rs.112400), or an equivalent post, in their parent cadre or department. Essential qualification and experience: • Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university or institute. • Three years' experience in the concerned field, gained in Central Government, State Government or Union Territory administrations, statutory or autonomous organisations, public sector undertakings, universities or recognised research institutes. The duties listed below describe what the concerned field covers. Desirable: Six months' experience with Auto-CAD software. Who is not eligible: Departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion cannot be considered for deputation. In the same way, a deputationist cannot be considered for appointment by promotion. Check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions before you apply.
Selection Process
A Selection Committee will assess the information in each candidate's CV, together with the supporting documents for essential qualification and work experience. The candidate's declaration in the proforma confirms this.
How to Apply
• Download the vacancy circular and the Bio-Data/CV proforma from the CWC website under Citizen Corner → Recruitment. • Fill in the proforma in block letters and paste a recent passport-size photograph. The form asks for your service details, your employment history in date order, your present pay and emoluments, and your choice of posting. • Sign the declaration. Your employer must countersign it with seal, at a rank not below Under Secretary to the Government of India. Your Cadre Controlling Authority must also complete its certification. • Prepare the application in duplicate and attach the documents listed below. • Your employer forwards the application through proper channel. Only officers who can be relieved immediately if selected should be forwarded. • Send it to: Under Secretary, Establishment-X Section, Central Water Commission, 3rd Floor(S), Sewa Bhawan, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066. It must arrive within 60 days of the circular's publication in the Employment News. Documents to attach: • Copies of ACRs/APARs for the last five years up to 2024-25, attested by the Controlling Authority. • Vigilance Clearance Certificate. • Certificate of any major or minor penalty imposed in the last 10 years. • Integrity Certificate. • Officers already on deputation: Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance and Integrity Certificate, with the application forwarded by the parent cadre or department. • Officers from organisations that do not follow Central Government pay scales: the late…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for CWC Chief Draughtsman Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 39 Posts?
Circular Date: 27.10.2026; Last Date: Within 60 days from the date the circular is published in the Employment News; Vacancy circular dated: 27.10.2026; Last date for receipt of applications: Within 60 days from publication of the circular in the Employment News; Age counted as on: Closing date for receipt of applications
What is the selection process?
A Selection Committee will assess the information in each candidate's CV, together with the supporting documents for essential qualification and work experience. The candidate's declaration in the proforma confirms this.