📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
NWDA Director General at a Glance
- Recruiting Body: National Water Development Agency (NWDA), Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation
- File No.: A-12026/1/2024-E-IV
- Total Posts: 1
- Post Name: Director General, NWDA (Group 'A' Non-Ministerial – Engineering)
- Employment Nature: Deputation (including short-term contract)
- Application Mode: Offline (in triplicate through proper channel + email)
- Last Date: 19 December 2026 (within 45 days from 4 November 2026 publication in Employment News)
- Job Location: New Delhi
- Application Fee: Not specified in the notification
- Selection: Assessment of CV and documents by Selection Committee
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director General, NWDA (Group 'A' Non-Ministerial – Engineering) | 1 | Maximum 58 years as on closing date | Rs. 1,82,200 – Rs. 2,24,100 (Pay Matrix Level-15) |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
A. By Deputation
- Officers of Central Government / State Governments meeting any one of these service conditions:
- Holding an analogous post on regular basis in parent cadre/department; OR
- 3 years' regular service in Level-14 (Rs. 1,44,200 – Rs. 2,18,200) or equivalent; OR
- 25 years' regular service in Group 'A' posts with at least 1 year in Level-14 or equivalent.
- Common qualification and experience:
- Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a recognised university/institution.
- At least 20 years of professional experience in Water Resources covering surveys, investigations, planning, project reports, design and construction of major irrigation, hydro-electric, flood control and multipurpose projects.
- At least 10 years of the above experience must be at the senior management level.
B. By Short-Term Contract
- Candidates from organisations not covered under deputation eligibility:
- Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a recognised university/institution.
- Same experience requirement: 20 years in Water Resources, 10 years at senior management level.
Other condition: The officer should not have been on Deputation/Foreign Service during the last one year counted till the closing date. Maximum age 58 years as on the closing date. No age relaxation mentioned.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
- The information in the Curriculum Vitae submitted, supported by documents on essential qualification and work experience, will be assessed by the Selection Committee at the time of selection.
- No written test or separate interview date has been specified in the notification.
- No TA/DA will be paid to candidates.
How to Apply for NWDA Director General
- Fill in the Bio-data form (Annexure-II of the notification) giving qualifications, employment details in chronological order, present pay, and basis of application.
- Obtain "Certification by the Employer / Cadre Controlling Authority" completed and countersigned with seal.
- Send the application in triplicate, through proper channel to: The Under Secretary (Estt.IV), Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Room No. 435(B), Shram Shakti Bhavan, Rafi Marg, New Delhi – 110001.
- Also send by email to [email protected] and [email protected].
- Ensure application is received within 45 days from the date of issue/publishing of the advertisement in the Employment News — i.e., by 19 December 2026.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Bio-data (Annexure-II) in triplicate, signed by the candidate with address and date.
- Separate authenticated sheet for employment details or additional information if space is insufficient.
- Employer / Cadre Controlling Authority certification confirming no vigilance or disciplinary case pending and integrity certified.
- CR Dossier in original, or photocopies of the last 5 years' ACRs attested by Under Secretary (Govt. of India) rank or above.
- Certificate that no major/minor penalty was imposed in the last 10 years, or a list of such penalties.
- For officers already on deputation: forwarding by parent cadre with Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance and Integrity Certificate.
- For applicants from organisations not following Central Government pay scales: latest salary slip showing basic pay, scale and allowances.
Important instructions: Applications should be from officers who can be spared immediately on selection. Advance copies not forwarded through proper channel are liable to be rejection. Applications received after the prescribed period are liable to be rejection. ACP/MACP pay should not be shown as post pay — only the regular pay scale of the post held should be mentioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for NWDA Director General Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 19 December 2026, which is within 45 days from the date of issue/publishing of the advertisement in the Employment News dated 4 November 2026.
How do I apply for the NWDA Director General post?
The application is offline. Fill in Annexure-II Bio-data in triplicate, get employer certification, and send it through proper channel to Under Secretary (Estt.IV), Shram Shakti Bhavan, Rafi Marg, New Delhi – 110001. Also send by email as specified in the notification.
Is there an application fee for NWDA Director General recruitment?
The official notification does not specify any application fee for this post.
What is the employment nature of this NWDA Director General post?
The post is to be filled on deputation including short-term contract. The period of deputation ordinarily shall not exceed 5 years. This is not a permanent cadre appointment.
What is the salary for NWDA Director General?
The pay is Pay Matrix Level-15 (Rs. 1,82,200 to Rs. 2,24,100 per month). The notification does not mention HRA or other allowances.
What is the age limit for NWDA Director General post?
The maximum age limit is 58 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications (19 December 2026). No age relaxation is specified in the notice.