CWC Chief Draughtsman Recruitment 2026: 39 Deputation Posts, Offline Application Details

CWC Chief Draughtsman Recruitment 2026: Overview

The Central Water Commission (CWC), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, has announced a vacancy circular for the recruitment of Chief Draughtsman on a deputation basis, including short-term contract. This is a significant opportunity for serving drawing-cadre officers looking to advance their careers in a prestigious central government organisation. The circular, numbered 01/2026, was issued on 27 October 2026 and aims to fill 39 tentative posts across various CWC offices and other organisations.

The Chief Draughtsman post is a General Central Service Group 'B' Gazetted, Non-Ministerial position in Pay Level-7, offering a basic pay scale of Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400. The selection will be based on deputation terms, and interested candidates must apply offline through the proper channel. This article provides a detailed breakdown of the vacancy, eligibility criteria, application process, and other essential information to help you apply correctly.

Vacancy Distribution and Post Details

The total tentative vacancies stand at 39, distributed across CWC headquarters, field organisations, and two encadred organisations. The largest share is at CWC Headquarters in New Delhi with 14 posts. Other significant locations include Brahmaputra Basin Organisation (Guwahati) with 2 posts, Cauvery & Southern Rivers Organisation (Coimbatore) with 2, Krishna & Godavari Basin Organisation (Hyderabad) with 2, Indus Basin Organisation (Chandigarh) with 2, Upper Ganga Basin Organisation (Lucknow) with 2, Monitoring Central Organisation (Nagpur) with 2, Narmada Basin Organisation (Bhopal) with 2, and Yamuna Basin Organisation (New Delhi) with 2. Single posts are available at Barak & Other Basins Organisation (Shillong), Lower Ganga Basin Organisation (Patna), Mahanadi & Eastern Rivers Organisation (Bhubaneswar), Monitoring South Organisation (Bengaluru), and Mahi & Tapi Basin Organisation (Gandhinagar). Notably, the Teesta & Bhagirathi Damodar Basin Organisation in Kolkata has zero vacancies in this circular. Additionally, two posts each are allocated to the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), New Delhi, and the Central Electricity Authority, New Delhi.

Eligibility Criteria for CWC Chief Draughtsman

Since this is a deputation post, only serving officers of the drawing cadre under Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, statutory or autonomous organisations, public sector undertakings, universities, or recognised research institutes are eligible. Candidates must either hold an analogous post on a regular basis in their parent cadre or have five years of regular service in a Level-6 post (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400) or equivalent. The essential qualification is a Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university or institute, along with three years of experience in the concerned field. Desirable experience includes six months of working with AutoCAD software. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation is 56 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications. Departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion are not eligible, and a deputationist cannot be considered for promotion.

Selection Process and Service Conditions

The selection will be conducted by a Selection Committee that will assess the candidate's CV and supporting documents for essential qualifications and work experience. The deputation period ordinarily will not exceed three years, including any prior ex-cadre deputation. Posting can be at CWC headquarters, any CWC field organisation, or the encadred organisations. Applicants can indicate three choices of organisation in the proforma, subject to administrative requirements. Other service conditions will follow Government of India rules. Once an application is submitted, it cannot be withdrawn.

How to Apply for CWC Chief Draughtsman Recruitment 2026

Interested and eligible officers must download the vacancy circular and Bio-Data/CV proforma from the CWC website (cwc.gov.in) under Citizen Corner → Recruitment. Fill the proforma in block letters, paste a recent passport-size photograph, and sign the declaration. The employer must countersign the application with seal at a rank not below Under Secretary to the Government of India, and the Cadre Controlling Authority must complete its certification. Prepare the application in duplicate and attach attested copies of ACRs/APARs for the last five years (up to 2024-25), Vigilance Clearance Certificate, Integrity Certificate, and a certificate regarding major/minor penalties imposed in the last 10 years. Officers already on deputation must also provide Cadre Clearance. Applications must be forwarded through the proper channel and sent to: Under Secretary, Establishment-X Section, Central Water Commission, 3rd Floor(S), Sewa Bhawan, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066. The application must reach within 60 days from the date of publication of the circular in the Employment News. Advance copies not forwarded through proper channel, late applications, and incomplete applications are liable to be rejected.

Important Dates and Contact Information

The vacancy circular is dated 27 October 2026. The last date for receipt of applications is within 60 days from the date of publication in the Employment News. The age will be counted as on the closing date. For any queries, candidates can contact Sumitra Toppo, Under Secretary, at phone 011-29583356 or email estt10@nic.in. Applicants are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying.