CWC Recruitment 2026: 13 Upper Division Clerk Posts – Apply Offline @ cwc.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy Details & Pay Matrix Level

State/Union Territory-wise detailed statement of vacancies is enclosed as Annexure-I of the Office Memorandum. Posting can be made at any CWC subordinate office under the jurisdiction of the concerned region.

Eligibility Criteria & Qualification Requirements

• Holding Analogous Post: Officers under the Central Government or State Government currently holding analogous posts on a regular basis are eligible.
• Alternative Eligibility: Officers with at least 8 years of regular service in the grade of Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Level-2 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, are also eligible.
• Age Limit: The maximum age-limit for appointment on deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of application.
• Deputation Period: The period of deputation, including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment, in the same or some other organization/department of the Central Government, shall ordinarily not exceed 3 years.
• Pay Regularization: The pay of selected officers will be regularized in accordance with DOPT OM No.2/29/91-Estt.PC (II) dated 05.01.1994, as amended from time to time.
• Exclusion Clause: Officials belonging to the Ministerial and Non-Ministerial cadres of the Subordinate Offices of CWC are not eligible to apply for the post of UDC on deputation basis.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Application Forwarding: Eligible officers must be forwarded by their parent department to CWC headquarters through the prescribed Proforma in duplicate, along with all supporting documents.
• Selection Committee: Selection for appointment on deputation will be conducted by a duly constituted Selection Committee at CWC Headquarters, New Delhi.
• Document Screening: Applications received after the prescribed time limit, or found incomplete, or lacking mandatory documents (APAR dossier, vigilance clearance, penalty certificate, integrity certificate) will not be considered.
• Posting Allocation: Candidates will state three choices of posting from Annexure-I; the final posting will be at any CWC subordinate office under the jurisdiction of the relevant region.
• Sparring Clause: Selected officers should be sparrowable immediately by their parent department in the event of selection.
• Terms & Conditions: Other terms and conditions as stipulated in orders/rules issued by the Government of India from time to time will also be applicable.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

1. Application in the Prescribed Proforma, forwarded by the Parent Department in Duplicate
2. Complete and Up-to-Date Annual Confidential Report (APAR) Dossier
3. Vigilance Clearance Certificate from the Appointing Authority
4. Certificate of Major/Minor Penalty (if any) imposed
5. Integrity Certificate in respect of the officer
6. Three Choices of Posting stated in the Biodata/Proforma from Annexure-I
7. Proof of current post designation, level, and years of regular service

Important: Applications received after the prescribed time limit, or those found incomplete or without the documents mentioned above, will not be considered. Applications must be forwarded to Central Water Commission, Establishment-VII Section, Sewa Bhawan, R.K. Puram, New Delhi – 110066 within 60 days from the date of issue of this circular or publication in Employment News, whichever is later.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date for CWC UDC deputation application?

The application must be forwarded by the parent department to CWC within 60 days from the date of issue of this circular or publication in Employment News, whichever is later. Based on the circular dated September 2026, the approximate deadline is around November 2026.

2. How many vacancies are available for Upper Division Clerk on deputation in CWC?

There are a total of 13 vacancies for the post of Upper Division Clerk (UDC) at Level-4 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, across CWC subordinate offices at various locations in India.

3. What is the application fee for CWC UDC deputation recruitment?

No application fee is applicable. This is a deputation appointment, and applications are forwarded by the parent department to CWC headquarters in duplicate using the prescribed Proforma.

4. What is the eligibility criteria for CWC UDC deputation posts?

Central or State Government officers holding analogous posts on a regular basis, OR officers with at least 8 years of regular service as Lower Division Clerk (Level-2, 7th CPC), are eligible. Maximum age limit is 56 years as on the closing date. CWC subordinate office employees (Ministerial/Non-Ministerial) are not eligible.

5. What is the salary structure for CWC UDC posts on deputation?

The post is Level-4 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a basic pay range of Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month. Pay will be regularized as per DOPT OM No.2/29/91-Estt.PC (II) dated 05.01.1994, as amended from time to time.

6. What is the nature of employment for CWC UDC posts?

These 13 posts are on deputation basis, which is a temporary arrangement. The period of deputation shall ordinarily not exceed 3 years, including prior ex-cadre deputation in another department. This is not a permanent cadre appointment, and appointment on deputation does not carry lifetime government pension benefits.