Overview
National Water Development Agency (NWDA), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation has released a recruitment notification for the post of Director General, NWDA (Group 'A' Non-Ministerial (Engineering)) (01 (one) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply before Within 45 days from the date of issue/publishing in the Employment News (about 19 December 2026, counted from the notice date of 4 November 2026).
Key Details
- Organization
- National Water Development Agency (NWDA), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation
- Vacancies
- 01 (one)
- Last date to apply
- Within 45 days from the date of issue/publishing in the Employment News (about 19 December 2026, counted from the notice date of 4 November 2026)
Important Dates
| Last Date | Within 45 days from the date of issue/publishing in the Employment News (about 19 December 2026, counted from the notice date of 4 November 2026) |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Age Limit
The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation (including short-term contract) is 58 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications. The notice does not mention any age relaxation.
Selection Process
As per the declaration in the Bio-data, the information in the Curriculum Vitae, supported by the documents on essential qualification and work experience, will be assessed by the Selection Committee at the time of selection. The notice does not mention a written test or an interview date.
How to Apply
• Fill in the Bio-data given as Annexure-II of the notice, giving qualifications, employment details in chronological order, present pay and the basis applied for. • Get the "Certification by the Employer/ Cadre Controlling Authority" completed and countersigned with seal. • Send the application in triplicate, complete in all respects, through proper channel to: The Under Secretary (Estt.IV), Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Room No. 435 (B), Shram Shakti Bhavan, Rafi Marg, New Delhi – 110001. • Also send the application by email to [email protected] and [email protected]. • Make sure the application is received within 45 days from the date of issue/publishing of the advertisement in the Employment News. Details of the post and eligibility conditions are also available at jalshakti-dowr.gov.in, nwda.gov.in and dopt.gov.in, as stated in the notice.
Important Instructions
• Applications should be from officers who can be spared immediately in the event of selection. • Advance copies of applications not forwarded through proper channel are liable to be rejected. • Applications received after the prescribed period, or not accompanied by the requisite information/documents, are liable to be rejected. • Pay Band and Grade Pay granted under ACP/MACP should not be shown as the pay of the post held; only the pay scale of the post held on regular basis is to be mentioned. • The English version of the notice prevails in case of any discrepancy with the Hindi translation. • Contact given in the notice: Sameer Kumar Munda, Under Secretary to the Govt. of India, Tel. 011-23716252, E-mail [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for NWDA Director General Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline?
Last Date: Within 45 days from the date of issue/publishing in the Employment News (about 19 December 2026, counted from the notice date of 4 November 2026)
What is the age limit?
Maximum 58 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications
What is the selection process?
As per the declaration in the Bio-data, the information in the Curriculum Vitae, supported by the documents on essential qualification and work experience, will be assessed by the Selection Committee at the time of selection. The notice does not mention a written test or an interview date.