CWC Chief Draughtsman Recruitment 2026 - 39 Posts

The Central Water Commission (CWC) has issued Vacancy Circular 01/2026 to fill 39 (tentative) posts of Chief Draughtsman by deputation, including short-term contract, in Pay Level-7 (Rs. 44,900–1,42,400). The posts are in CWC offices and other encadred organisations under the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti. The minimum qualification is a Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, along with three years of experience in the concerned field.

Important Dates

• Date of circular: 27-10-2026
• Application deadline: applications must reach within 60 days from the date of publication of this Circular in the Employment News.
• The circular and the prescribed proforma can be accessed from the official website.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility

• Cadre: Officers of drawing cadre under the Central Government, State Government, Union Territories, statutory or autonomous organisations, public sector undertakings, universities or recognised research institutes.
• Service: Holding analogous posts on a regular basis in the parent cadre, or five years of regular service in level-6 of the pay matrix (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400).
• Education: Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university or institute.
• Experience: Three years' experience in the concerned field from the Central or State Government, UT administrations or the other listed organisations.
• Desirable: Six months experience on the software relating to Auto-CAD.
• Age: Not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
• Departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for consideration for deputation.

Application Fee

The circular does not mention any application fee.

Selection Process

The Selection Committee will assess the information in the Curriculum Vitae and the supporting documents at the time of selection. The pay of selected officers will be regulated as per DoPT O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt(Pay II) dated 17.06.2010, as amended from time to time.

How to Apply

• Send the application in duplicate in the prescribed proforma (Bio-data/CV).
• Enclose: attested copies of ACR/APARs for the last five years up to 2024-25, Vigilance Clearance Certificate, certificate regarding Major/Minor Penalty imposed in the last 10 years (if any), and Integrity Certificate.
• Send to: Under Secretary, Establishment-X Section, Central Water Commission, 3rd Floor(S), Sewa Bhawan, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066.
• Get the full circular and proforma from the official website (Citizen Corner → Recruitment).
• Applications received late, incomplete, or through improper channel may be rejected. Candidates will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature after applying.