NWDA Director General Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

The post of Director General, National Water Development Agency (NWDA), in Pay Matrix Level-15 (Rs. 182200-224100/-), is open to officers with a Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent and at least 20 years of professional experience in the field of Water Resources, including at least 10 years at the senior management level. The Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, has invited applications for this 01 (one) post, to be filled on deputation (including short-term contract). Applications in triplicate go through proper channel to the Under Secretary (Estt.IV) in New Delhi, and by email, within 45 days from the date of issue/publishing of the advertisement in the Employment News – about 19 December 2026 (45 days from 4 November 2026).

NWDA Director General at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About NWDA

The National Water Development Agency (NWDA) is an Autonomous Body registered under the Society Registration Act, 1860, under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India. The Director General is the Executive Head of the Agency. The vacancy notice is issued by the Department from Shram Shakti Bhavan, Rafi Marg, New Delhi.

Who Can Apply

The NWDA Director General post can be filled in two ways, and each route has its own eligibility. Both routes require the same educational qualification and experience.

A. By Deputation

Officers under the departments of Central Government/State Governments who meet any one of these service conditions:

• Holding an analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre/department; or
• Having 3 years’ regular service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in Level-14 of the Pay Matrix (Rs. 1,44,200-2,18,200) or equivalent in the parent cadre/department; or
• Officers with 25 years’ regular service in Group ‘A’ posts, out of which at least one year regular service should be in Level-14 of the Pay Matrix or equivalent posts in the parent cadre/department;

and possessing the following educational qualification and experience:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized university/Institution.
• Having worked extensively in the field of Water Resources with at least 20 years of professional experience in surveys, investigations, planning and preparation of project reports, design and construction of major irrigation, hydro-electric, flood control and multipurpose projects, of which at least 10 years’ experience should be in the senior management level.

B. By Short-Term Contract

Candidates belonging to organisations other than those specified for deputation, possessing the following qualification and experience:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized University/Institution.
• Having worked extensively in the field of Water Resources with at least 20 years of professional experience in surveys, investigations, planning and preparation of project reports, design and construction of major irrigation, hydro-electric, flood control and multipurpose projects, of which at least 10 years’ experience should be in the senior management level.

Age Limit

The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation (including short-term contract) is 58 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications. The notice does not mention any age relaxation.

Other Condition

The officer should not have been on Deputation/Foreign Service during the last one year, counted till the last date for receipt of applications. Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of the post.

Pay and Terms

• Pay: Pay Matrix Level-15 (Rs. 182200-224100/-). The notice does not mention HRA or other allowances.
• Classification: Group ‘A’ Non-Ministerial (Engineering).
• Period of deputation, including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation/department of the Central Government, shall ordinarily not exceed 5 years.
• The terms and conditions of the selected officer as Director General, NWDA, shall be governed by the DoP&T’s Consolidated Guidelines dated 28.03.2024 on “Regulation of Terms & Conditions Governing Deputation/Foreign Service of Employees to/from Central Government”, as amended from time to time.
• Place of posting: New Delhi.

NWDA Director General Job Description

As printed in the notice, the Director General:

• is the Executive Head of the Agency;
• has to supervise, guide and coordinate all technical studies and surveys towards achievement of the objectives of the Agency.

How to Apply for NWDA Director General

1. Fill in the Bio-data given as Annexure-II of the notice, giving qualifications, employment details in chronological order, present pay and the basis applied for.
2. Get the “Certification by the Employer/ Cadre Controlling Authority” completed and countersigned with seal.
3. Send the application in triplicate, complete in all respects, 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.
4. Also send the application by email to [email protected] and [email protected].
5. Make sure the application is received within 45 days from the date of issue/publishing of the advertisement in the Employment News.

Details of the post and eligibility conditions are also available at jalshakti-dowr.gov.in, nwda.gov.in and dopt.gov.in, as stated in the notice.

Documents named in the notice

• Bio-data (Annexure-II), in triplicate, signed by the candidate with address and date.
• Separate sheet duly authenticated by signature for employment details or additional information, if space is insufficient.
• Employer certification that no vigilance or disciplinary case is pending/contemplated and that integrity is certified.
• CR Dossier in original, or photocopies of the ACRs for the last 5 years duly attested by an officer of the rank of Under Secretary of the Govt. of India or above.
• Certificate that no major/minor penalty was imposed during the last 10 years, or a list of such penalties.
• For officers already on deputation: application forwarded by the parent cadre/Department with Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance and Integrity certificate.
• For applicants from organisations not following Central Government pay scales: the latest salary slip showing basic pay, scale and allowances.

Selection Process

As per the declaration in the Bio-data, the information in the Curriculum Vitae, supported by the documents on essential qualification and work experience, will be assessed by the Selection Committee at the time of selection. The notice does not mention a written test or an interview date.

Important Instructions

• Applications should be from officers who can be spared immediately in the event of selection.
• Advance copies of applications not forwarded through proper channel are liable to be rejected.
• Applications received after the prescribed period, or not accompanied by the requisite information/documents, are liable to be rejected.
• Pay Band and Grade Pay granted under ACP/MACP should not be shown as the pay of the post held; only the pay scale of the post held on regular basis is to be mentioned.
• The English version of the notice prevails in case of any discrepancy with the Hindi translation.
• Contact given in the notice: Sameer Kumar Munda, Under Secretary to the Govt. of India, Tel. 011-23716252, E-mail [email protected].

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