The Central Water Commission (CWC) wants to fill 39 posts of Chief Draughtsman by deputation (including short-term contract). The notice calls this number tentative. The posts are in Pay Level-7 and are spread across CWC headquarters, CWC field offices and two other organisations. Only serving drawing-cadre officers of government bodies, PSUs, universities or recognised research institutes can apply. Applications go by post through proper channel and must reach New Delhi within 60 days of the circular's publication in the Employment News.
CWC Chief Draughtsman Recruitment 2026 Overview
The official notification does not specify an application fee.
About CWC
The Central Water Commission is part of the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation in the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. Its Establishment X Section is on the 3rd Floor (S), Sewa Bhawan, R.K. Puram, New Delhi, and handles this recruitment. CWC runs basin and regional organisations across India, and these offices are listed among the posting locations below.
CWC Chief Draughtsman Vacancy Details 2026
Region-wise Vacancies (Annexure I)
The selected officer's pay will be regulated under DoPT O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt(Pay ii) dated 17.06.2010, as amended from time to time.
CWC Chief Draughtsman Eligibility 2026
Age limit: The maximum age for appointment by deputation is 56 years, counted on the closing date for receipt of applications.
Who can apply: Officers of the drawing cadre under the Central Government, State Governments or Union Territories, statutory or autonomous organisations, public sector undertakings, universities or recognised research institutes who meet either condition below:
- (a) they hold an analogous post on a regular basis in their parent cadre or department; or
- (b) they have five years of regular service in a post in Level-6 of the pay matrix (Rs. 35400-Rs.112400), or an equivalent post, in their parent cadre or department.
Essential qualification and experience:
- Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university or institute.
- Three years' experience in the concerned field, gained in Central Government, State Government or Union Territory administrations, statutory or autonomous organisations, public sector undertakings, universities or recognised research institutes. The duties listed below describe what the concerned field covers.
Desirable: Six months' experience with Auto-CAD software.
Who is not eligible: Departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion cannot be considered for deputation. In the same way, a deputationist cannot be considered for appointment by promotion.
Check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions before you apply.
Duties of a Chief Draughtsman
- Administrative supervision of draftsmen of other categories, plus overall supervision, guidance and checking for accuracy.
- Drafting structural, fabrication, reinforcement and survey drawings with CADD software such as AutoCAD.
- Checking project estimates.
- Checking tender documents and construction schedules. Checking topographical contours, maps, GIS and hydrological data. Checking specifications for tenders, NITs and agreements.
- Checking rate analysis, including rates for non-scheduled items.
- Keeping drawings in digital form, including uploading and downloading them in the 'Digital Archival System for Engineering Drawings' maintained by CWC.
- Making sure new drawing staff are fully oriented.
- Keeping an account of scientific and mathematical instruments.
Selection Process
A Selection Committee will assess the information in each candidate's CV, together with the supporting documents for essential qualification and work experience. The candidate's declaration in the proforma confirms this.
Service Conditions
- The post is General Central Service Group 'B' Gazetted, Non-Ministerial.
- The deputation period ordinarily will not exceed three years. This includes any deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately before this appointment, in the same or another Central Government organisation or department.
- Posting can be at CWC headquarters, any CWC field organisation or the encadred organisations listed above. Applicants can give three choices of organisation in the proforma. These choices are subject to administrative requirement.
- Other deputation terms follow the Government of India's orders and rules as issued from time to time.
- Once you apply, you cannot withdraw your candidature.
How to Apply for CWC Chief Draughtsman Recruitment 2026
- Download the vacancy circular and the Bio-Data/CV proforma from the CWC website under Citizen Corner → Recruitment.
- Fill in the proforma in block letters and paste a recent passport-size photograph. The form asks for your service details, your employment history in date order, your present pay and emoluments, and your choice of posting.
- 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 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, showing basic pay with the scale and rate of increment, dearness pay or other allowances, and total emoluments.
Reasons for rejection: CWC may reject advance copies not forwarded through proper channel, applications that arrive after the deadline, and applications missing the required information or documents.
Contact: Sumitra Toppo, Under Secretary. Phone: 011-29583356. Email: [email protected].
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