Post Date: 30 October 2026 | Last Update: 30 October 2026
Central Water Commission – Chief Draughtsman Recruitment 2026
Short Information
Central Water Commission, under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, has issued Vacancy Circular 01/2026 for 39 tentative Chief Draughtsman posts on deputation, including short-term contract. This is NOT the Central Warehousing Corporation and is NOT a direct recruitment for freshers. Only serving government employees can apply, through the proper channel and by post. Read the official notification on cwc.gov.in before sending your application.
Important Dates | Application Fee
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Circular: 01/2026, dated 27 October 2026 | No fee is mentioned in the short notice; check official notification |
| Last date: Within 60 days of publication in Employment News (about 28 December 2026, approximate – not a fixed printed date) |
Age Limit: Maximum 56 years – other details, check official notification
Vacancy Details
| Post | Details |
|---|---|
| Post name | Chief Draughtsman |
| Total posts | 39 Tentative |
| CWC headquarters / field offices | 35 posts |
| Department of Water Resources, RD and GR | 2 posts |
| Central Electricity Authority | 2 posts |
| Pay | Pay Level 7 (Rs 44,900 – 1,42,400) |
| Qualification | Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with 3 years of experience |
| Mode | Deputation, including short-term contract, for serving government employees only; not open to freshers |
How to Apply
- Visit the official website cwc.gov.in and read Vacancy Circular 01/2026 (File A-35021/3/2026-E-X).
- Check your eligibility, age limit and service conditions in the full notification.
- Prepare the prescribed application and supporting documents.
- Send the application by post through the proper channel so it reaches within 60 days of Employment News publication.
Important Links
| Official Website | cwc.gov.in |
A private information portal (not a government website)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Who can apply for CWC Chief Draughtsman 2026?
Only serving government employees eligible for deputation, including short-term contract, can apply. It is not open to freshers.
Q2. How many posts are available?
There are 39 tentative posts: 35 in CWC headquarters and field offices, 2 in the Department of Water Resources, RD and GR, and 2 in the Central Electricity Authority.
Q3. What is the pay scale?
The post is in Pay Level 7, Rs 44,900 – 1,42,400.
Q4. What qualification is required?
A Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with 3 years of experience. Check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions.
Q5. What is the last date to apply?
Applications must reach within 60 days of publication in Employment News, about 28 December 2026 as an approximate date. Confirm the exact date from the official notification.
