Central Water Commission – Chief Draughtsman – Contract – 26-12-2026 – 39 posts

Job Details

Number of Vacancies39
Last Date26-12-2026
Begin Date27-10-2026
Advertisement NumberVacancy Circular 01/2026 (File No. A-35021/3/2026-E-X)
Pay ScalePay Level-7, basic pay Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400
SalaryPay Level-7, basic pay Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400
Important Links
Maximum Age56
Form TypeOffline
AgencyCWC
Other Dates
  • Vacancy circular dated: 27-10-2026
  • Last date for receipt of applications: 26-12-2026
  • Age counted as on: 26-12-2026
NotificationView Notification
Age LimitMax 56
StateAll India
AgencyCentral Water Commission, Ministry of Jal Shakti
DepartmentAdministration, Engineering
Job TypeContract
PositionChief Draughtsman
Central Water Commission (CWC) invites applications by deputation (including short-term contract) to fill 39 tentative posts of Chief Draughtsman at CWC headquarters, field offices and two other organisations. Applications must be sent offline through proper channel and reach the Under Secretary, Establishment-X Section, CWC, New Delhi within 60 days of the circular’s publication (circular dated 27-10-2026). Essential qualification is a Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with three years’ relevant experience; desirable is six months’ Auto-CAD experience. Pay is Pay Level-7 (basic pay Rs. 44,900–1,42,400).

Vacancy Details

  • Chief Draughtsman: 39 vacancies
    Qualification: Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering; three years’ relevant experience; desirable six months’ Auto-CAD experience
    • Central Water Commission (HQ), New Delhi: 14
    • Brahmaputra Basin Organisation, Guwahati (Assam): 2
    • Barak & Other Basins Organisation, Shillong (Meghalaya): 1
    • Cauvery & Southern Rivers Organisation, Coimbatore (Tamilnadu): 2
    • Krishna & Godavari Basin Organisation, Hyderabad (Telangana): 2
    • Indus Basin Organisation, Chandigarh (Punjab): 2
    • Lower Ganga Basin Organisation, Patna (Bihar): 1
    • Upper Ganga Basin Organisation, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh): 2
    • Mahanadi & Eastern Rivers Organisation, Bhubaneswar (Odissa): 1
    • Monitoring Central Organisation, Nagpur (Maharashtra): 2
    • Monitoring South Organisation, Bengaluru (Karnataka): 1
    • Narmada Basin Organisation, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): 2
    • Mahi & Tapi Basin Organisation, Gandhinagar (Gujarat): 1
    • Teesta & Bhagirathi Damodar Basin Organisation, Kolkata (West Bengal): 0
    • Yamuna Basin Organisation, New Delhi: 2
    • DoWR, RD & GR, New Delhi: 2
    • Central Electricity Authority, New Delhi: 2
    • Other Organisations (Encadred): 0

Qualification Requirements

Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university or institute. Minimum three years’ experience in the concerned field gained in Central/State/UT administrations, statutory or autonomous organisations, public sector undertakings, universities or recognised research institutes. Desirable: Six months’ experience with Auto-CAD software.

Age Limits

  • Maximum Age: 56 years

Selection Process

    step: 1

    detail: A Selection Committee will assess each candidate’s CV and supporting documents to verify essential qualification and work experience.

How to Apply

  1. Download the vacancy circular and the Bio-Data/CV proforma from the CWC website under Citizen Corner → Recruitment.
  2. Fill the proforma in block letters, paste a recent passport-size photograph, and provide service details, employment history, present pay and choice of posting.
  3. Sign the declaration; employer must countersign with seal at a rank not below Under Secretary to the Government of India and Cadre Controlling Authority must complete certification.
  4. Prepare the application in duplicate and attach the required supporting documents (ACRs/APARs, Vigilance Clearance, Integrity Certificate, penalty certificate if any, cadre/salary documents as applicable).
  5. Employer forwards the application through proper channel and send it to: Under Secretary, Establishment-X Section, Central Water Commission, 3rd Floor(S), Sewa Bhawan, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066. It must reach within 60 days of the circular’s publication in the Employment News.

Important Dates

  • Vacancy circular dated:
  • Last date for receipt of applications:
  • Age counted as on:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the eligibility and qualification requirements for Chief Draughtsman?

The essential qualification is a Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university or institute. Candidates must have three years’ experience in the concerned field; six months’ experience with Auto-CAD is desirable.

How do I apply for the CWC Chief Draughtsman post?

Download the vacancy circular and Bio-Data/CV proforma from the CWC website, fill it in block letters, have your employer countersign the declaration, attach required documents, and send the application in duplicate through proper channel by post to the Under Secretary, Establishment-X Section, CWC, New Delhi.

What is the last date to submit the application?

The circular is dated 27-10-2026 and applications must reach within 60 days of publication in the Employment News; the computed last date is 26-12-2026.

What is the selection process for this recruitment?

A Selection Committee will assess each candidate’s CV and supporting documents to verify essential qualifications and work experience. The candidate’s declaration in the proforma is used to confirm the information.

What is the pay scale for the Chief Draughtsman post?

The post is in Pay Level-7 with basic pay ranging from Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400. The selected officer’s pay will be regulated under the referenced DoPT O.M.

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