CWC Chief Draughtsman Recruitment 2026: Deputation Eligibility, Pay Level 7 and How to Apply
The Central Water Commission (CWC) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti has issued Vacancy Circular 01/2026 to fill 39 (tentative) posts of Chief Draughtsman. The pay is Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) and the posts are Group B Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. Please read this first: the posts are filled by deputation (including short-term contract), so only serving drawing-cadre officers can apply. This is not a direct recruitment open to fresh candidates.
If you are a serving drawing-cadre officer who fits, this is a solid chance to move to a central posting. The last date is not a fixed calendar date. Your application must reach CWC within 60 days of the circular’s publication in Employment News, and that date is not printed in the PDF. Read this article on GovtJobsAlert.in fully, and also see other central government job notifications while you are here.
Key Highlights of CWC Chief Draughtsman Recruitment 2026
The Central Water Commission, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, plans these posts in its headquarters, its field organisations and two other encadred organisations. The circular is issued by the Establishment-X Section on 27 October 2026.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Central Water Commission (Ministry of Jal Shakti) |
| Circular | Vacancy Circular 01/2026, File No. A-35021/3/2026-E-X |
| Post | Chief Draughtsman (General Central Service Group B Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) |
| Mode | Deputation (including Short-Term Contract) |
| Total Vacancies | 39 (tentative) |
| Pay | Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) |
| Who Can Apply | Serving officers only, through proper channel |
| Application Mode | Offline, in duplicate, sent to CWC New Delhi |
| Last Date | Within 60 days of publication in Employment News |
Deputation means you are lent by your present department for a fixed term, so your employer has to agree and forward your papers. That is why almost every condition in this circular is about your parent office, not about an exam. Speak to your establishment section early, because their forwarding is the step you cannot do yourself.
CWC Chief Draughtsman Vacancy Details 2026: Office-wise Posts
The circular gives one post type and no category-wise split. It lists the vacancies office by office in Annexure I. The total is called tentative, so it can change. Teesta & Bhagirathi Damodar Basin Organisation, Kolkata, shows 0 vacancies.
| Office | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 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 (Tamil Nadu) | 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 (Odisha) | 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 |
| Total of CWC (HQ) and Field Organisations | 35 |
| Other Organisations (Encadred): DoWR, RD & GR, New Delhi | 2 |
| Other Organisations (Encadred): Central Electricity Authority, New Delhi | 2 |
| Grand Total | 39 |
The Headquarters in New Delhi has 14 of the 39 posts, which is more than one third. Guwahati, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Nagpur, Bhopal and Yamuna Basin (Delhi) have two each. If you want a posting near home, check this table before you fill your choices.
In the form you can give three choices of organisation for posting. The circular says these choices are considered subject to administrative requirement, so a choice is not a promise.
What is the Eligibility for CWC Chief Draughtsman 2026?
Who Can Apply and Educational Qualification
You must be an officer of a drawing cadre under the Central Government, a State Government or Union Territory, a statutory or autonomous organisation, a public sector undertaking, a university or a recognised research institute. You must meet one of the two service routes and both the education and experience conditions.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service route (a) | Holding an analogous post on a regular basis in your parent cadre or department |
| Service route (b) | Five years of regular service in a post in Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) or equivalent in your parent cadre or department |
| Education | Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university or institute |
| Experience | Three years in the concerned field in a government, statutory, autonomous, PSU, university or recognised research body |
| Desirable | Six months of experience in Auto-CAD software |
If you hold a diploma, also see the diploma government jobs page for similar openings.
The “concerned field” means the work of the post. The circular lists these duties.
| Duty | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Supervision | Administrative supervision of draftsmen of other categories, guidance and checking of accuracy |
| Drafting | Structural, fabrication, reinforcement and survey drawings using CADD software such as AutoCAD |
| Checking | Project estimates, tender documents, construction schedules, maps, GIS and hydrological data, specifications for tenders and agreements |
| Rate analysis | Checking of rate analysis, including non-scheduled items |
| Records | Keeping drawings in digital format, including the Digital Archival System for Engineering Drawings kept by CWC |
| Team and stores | Orientation of new drawing staff and an account of scientific and mathematical instruments |
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Officers applying on deputation | 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications |
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The age is counted on the closing date, which depends on the Employment News date, so keep checking the CWC website. The circular lists no category-wise age relaxation.
Who Is Not Eligible
Departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for appointment on deputation. A deputationist also cannot be considered for appointment by promotion.
What is the Salary for CWC Chief Draughtsman 2026?
The post carries Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400). The circular says the pay of selected officers will be regularised as per DoPT O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt(Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010, as amended from time to time. Other deputation terms follow the Government of India orders and rules issued from time to time.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 7 |
| Pay range | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Deputation period | Ordinarily not more than three years, counting any earlier ex-cadre deputation held just before this appointment |
What is the Selection Process for CWC Chief Draughtsman 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Application scrutiny | Applications that are late, not sent through proper channel or incomplete are liable to be rejected |
| CV assessment | The Selection Committee assesses your CV and the documents supporting your qualification and experience |
The circular describes only this assessment. It does not mention an exam, interview or syllabus. Fill the CV carefully and attach proof for every claim, because the declaration you sign says the Committee will assess these papers at the time of selection.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Proper channel | Applications not forwarded through proper channel, received after the prescribed period, or without the required information or documents are liable to be rejected |
| No withdrawal | Once you apply, you will not be allowed to withdraw your candidature |
| Spared immediately | Only officers who can be spared immediately if selected should apply |
| Already on deputation | Your application must be forwarded by your parent cadre or department with Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance and Integrity Certificate |
| Countersignature | The CV must be countersigned by your employer with seal, not below the rank of Under Secretary in the Government of India, and certified by the Cadre Controlling Authority |
| Feeder category | Departmental feeder-category officers in the direct line of promotion are not eligible |
How to Apply for CWC Chief Draughtsman Recruitment 2026 Offline?
There is no online application link. You apply on paper, through your employer. The CV proforma is enclosed with the circular, and the circular says it is also on the CWC website under Citizen Corner, then Recruitment (link in Essential Links below).
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the Vacancy Circular from the CWC website, or use the enclosed prescribed proforma, and read it fully |
| 2 | Fill the Bio-Data / CV proforma in block letters and sign the candidate declaration |
| 3 | Get it countersigned by your employer with seal and certified by the Cadre Controlling Authority |
| 4 | Attach the documents listed below |
| 5 | Make the application in duplicate and send it through proper channel to the Under Secretary, Establishment-X Section, Central Water Commission, 3rd Floor (S), Sewa Bhawan, R.K. Puram, New Delhi 110066 |
| 6 | Make sure it reaches within 60 days of the circular’s publication in Employment News |
Keep a spare set of photocopies for yourself. Documents to attach: copies of ACRs/APARs for the last five years up to 2024-25, attested by the Controlling Authority, a Vigilance Clearance Certificate, a certificate of any major or minor penalty in the last 10 years, and an Integrity Certificate. The circular mentions no application fee.
What are the Important Dates for CWC Chief Draughtsman 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Circular issued | 27 October 2026 |
| Last date | Application must reach within 60 days of publication of the circular in Employment News (calendar date not printed; the exact last date is yet to be announced) |
| Age counted on | Closing date of receipt of applications |
| ACR/APAR period | Last five years up to 2024-25 |
Is There an Application Fee for CWC Chief Draughtsman 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Not mentioned in the circular |
Essential Links for CWC Chief Draughtsman Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF (Vacancy Circular 01/2026 with CV Proforma)
- Visit CWC Chief Draughtsman Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you are a drawing-cadre officer meeting the service and diploma conditions, with three years’ field experience, start your paperwork now. The employer countersignature and vigilance papers take time, so do not wait for the Employment News date. Also keep checking the CWC website for updates, and visit GovtJobsAlert.in for more engineering government jobs and latest government jobs.