The Central Water Commission (CWC), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, has invited applications for 39 Chief Draughtsman posts on deputation, including short-term contract. The vacancy circular (No. 01/2026, File No. A-35021/3/2026-E-X) was issued on 27 October 2026. This is a deputation-only recruitment for serving drawing-cadre officers — it is not an open direct recruitment, and freshers or private-sector candidates cannot apply. Selected officers will draw Pay Level 7 (Rs 44,900 to Rs 1,42,400) under the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Of the 39 tentative vacancies, 35 are in CWC headquarters and field organisations, 2 are in the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, and 2 are in the Central Electricity Authority, New Delhi. CWC headquarters in New Delhi has the largest share with 14 posts. The Teesta and Bhagirathi Damodar Basin Organisation in Kolkata has no vacancy in this circular.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Central Water Commission (CWC), Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India |
| Post | Chief Draughtsman (General Central Service Group ‘B’ Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) |
| Total vacancies | 39 (tentative) |
| Vacancy circular | Vacancy Circular 01/2026 (File No. A-35021/3/2026-E-X) |
| Circular date | 27 October 2026 |
| Pay | Pay Level 7, Rs 44,900 to Rs 1,42,400 per month |
| Nature of appointment | Deputation (including short-term contract) |
| Mode of application | Offline (by post, through proper channel) |
| Last date | Within 60 days of publication in the Employment News (around 28 December 2026) |
Vacancy Distribution
| Office | Posts |
|---|---|
| CWC Headquarters, New Delhi | 14 |
| Brahmaputra Basin Organisation, Guwahati (Assam) | 2 |
| Barak and Other Basins Organisation, Shillong (Meghalaya) | 1 |
| Cauvery and Southern Rivers Organisation, Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | 2 |
| Krishna and 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 and Eastern Rivers Organisation, Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | 1 |
| Monitoring Central Organisation, Nagpur (Maharashtra) | 2 |
| Monitoring South Organisation, Bengaluru (Karnataka) | 1 |
| Narmada Basin Organisation, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | 2 |
| Mahi and Tapi Basin Organisation, Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | 1 |
| Teesta and Bhagirathi Damodar Basin Organisation, Kolkata (West Bengal) | 0 |
| Yamuna Basin Organisation, New Delhi | 2 |
| CWC headquarters and field organisations — total | 35 |
| Department of Water Resources, RD and GR, New Delhi | 2 |
| Central Electricity Authority, New Delhi | 2 |
| Grand total | 39 |
Eligibility
- Who can apply: serving drawing-cadre officers of the Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, statutory or autonomous organisations, public sector undertakings, universities or recognised research institutes.
- Hold an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department, or have five years of regular service in a post in Level 6 of the pay matrix (Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400), or an equivalent post.
- Essential qualification: Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university or institute.
- Experience: three years’ experience in the concerned field.
- Desirable: six months’ experience with Auto-CAD software.
- Not eligible: departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion cannot be considered for deputation.
Age Limit
The maximum age for appointment on deputation is 56 years, counted on the closing date for receipt of applications.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Vacancy circular issued | 27 October 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of applications | Within 60 days of publication in the Employment News (around 28 December 2026) |
| Age counted as on | Closing date for receipt of applications |
Application Fee
The official notification does not specify any application fee.
Selection Process
There is no written examination. A Selection Committee will assess each candidate’s CV together with the supporting documents for essential qualification and work experience.
Service Conditions
- The deputation period will ordinarily not exceed three years, including any deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately before this appointment.
- Posting can be at CWC headquarters, any CWC field organisation or the encadred organisations (DoWR, CEA). Applicants can give three choices of organisation in the proforma, subject to administrative requirement.
- Once you apply, you cannot withdraw your candidature.
- Pay will be regulated under DoPT O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt(Pay ii) dated 17 June 2010, as amended from time to time.
How to Apply
- Download the vacancy circular and the Bio-Data/CV proforma from the CWC website (cwc.gov.in) under Citizen Corner → Recruitment.
- Fill in the proforma in block letters and paste a recent passport-size photograph.
- 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 the 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 latest salary slip.
Important Links
| Detail | Link |
|---|---|
| Official website | https://cwc.gov.in/ |
| Official notification and proforma | Available on the CWC website (cwc.gov.in) under Citizen Corner → Recruitment |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Chief Draughtsman posts has CWC announced?
There are 39 tentative posts — 35 in CWC headquarters and field organisations, 2 in the Department of Water Resources (RD and GR) and 2 in the Central Electricity Authority. - Can freshers apply for the CWC Chief Draughtsman recruitment?
No. This is a deputation post, open only to serving drawing-cadre officers who hold an analogous post or have five years of regular service in a Level 6 post, with three years’ experience in the field. - What is the educational qualification required?
A Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university or institute. Six months’ experience with Auto-CAD software is desirable but not essential. - What is the salary of a CWC Chief Draughtsman?
Pay Level 7, Rs 44,900 to Rs 1,42,400 per month. - What is the last date to apply?
Applications must reach the CWC within 60 days of the circular’s publication in the Employment News (around 28 December 2026). - How do I apply?
Offline — fill in the proforma in duplicate and send it through the proper channel to the Under Secretary, Establishment-X Section, CWC, Sewa Bhawan, R.K. Puram, New Delhi – 110066. - Is there an application fee?
The official notification does not specify any application fee. - How will candidates be selected?
There is no written examination — a Selection Committee will assess each candidate’s CV and supporting documents.
Next Action: Read the official vacancy circular on cwc.gov.in (Citizen Corner → Recruitment) and send your application through the proper channel before the closing date.
Note: the last date is within 60 days of the circular’s publication in the Employment News (around 28 December 2026). The exact Employment News issue date was not independently verified this run; check the official circular on cwc.gov.in before applying.
Sources: official Vacancy Circular 01/2026 (cwc.gov.in), as quoted by FreeJobAlert and corroborated by multiple sources.
