NWDA Recruitment 2026 for 09 Deputy Director & Superintending Engineer – Apply Offline @ nwda.gov.in
A golden opportunity has been announced by the National Water Development Agency (NWDA) for experienced Civil Engineers. This is your chance to join a premier Central Government organization working on the monumental National Perspective Plan for interlinking rivers. The NWDA Notification 2026 invites applications for 9 prestigious Group 'A' posts on a deputation basis. If you are a serving Government officer looking for a challenging role with excellent Sarkari Naukri benefits, read the complete details below.
The detailed distribution of vacancies across different posts and locations is as follows. Candidates should note the tentative place of posting as indicated.
| Post Designation | Tentative Vacancies | Pay Level & Salary (7th CPC) | Tentative Place of Posting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director / Executive Engineer (Civil) | 07 | Level-11: ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700/- | Delhi, Bhopal, Rajamundry, Jaipur, Gwalior, Indore, Chennai, Bangalore, Jammu |
| Superintending Engineer (Civil) | 02 | Level-12: ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200/- | Gwalior, Delhi |
| Total | 09 | ||
This recruitment is on a deputation (including short-term contract) basis. Therefore, only candidates already serving in Government departments are eligible. The key eligibility conditions are summarized below.
| Post Name | Essential Qualification | Essential Experience | Service Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director / Executive Engineer (Civil) | Diploma/Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute. | At least 5 years' experience in applied research in irrigation & water utilization, and/or in surveys, investigations, designs, construction, operation & maintenance of irrigation projects/works. | (i) Holding analogous post on regular basis, OR (ii) With 5 years of regular service in Level-10 (₹56,100-1,77,500) or equivalent. |
| Superintending Engineer (Civil) | Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute/University. | At least 5 years' experience in applied research in irrigation & water utilization, and/or in surveys, investigations, designs, construction, operation & maintenance of irrigation projects/works. | (i) Holding analogous post on regular basis, OR (ii) With 5 years of regular service in Level-11 (₹67,700-2,08,700) or equivalent. |
Joining NWDA offers a unique chance to work on India's ambitious Interlinking of Rivers (ILR) project. Here's what the roles entail:
Why Apply? This Government Job offers unparalleled job security, benefits under the 7th Central Pay Commission, and a chance to contribute to a nation-building project of historic significance.
Candidates must apply offline through the proper channel. Follow these steps:
Important Note: Applications received after the due date, without APARs, or not received through proper channel will be rejected. Once selected, candidates cannot withdraw their candidature.
A: This recruitment is on a deputation basis for experienced officers already serving in Government departments, PSUs, or similar organizations. Freshers are not eligible.
A: The closing date for submission of applications is 60 days from the date of publication in Employment News. Candidates must check the official notification for the exact date, which is tentatively 19th August 2026.
A: The selected candidates for Deputy Director/Executive Engineer will be placed at Level-11 in the Pay Matrix (Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700) plus usual allowances as per 7th CPC.
A: No, the application mode for this recruitment is offline only. Applications must be sent by post to the address specified in the notification.
A: There are a total of 02 (Two) vacancies for the post of Superintending Engineer (Civil) in NWDA.
A: The selection will be based on scrutiny of applications and eligibility criteria. Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interaction. The final selection is by a Committee of the NWDA.
A: No, as per the official notification, officers selected on deputation will not be eligible for General Pool Accommodation (GPA) allotted by the Government.
A: The official website of the National Water Development Agency is www.nwda.gov.in.
| Job Name | Location | Last Date | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
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NWDA Recruitment 2026 for 09 Deputy Director & Superintending Engineer – Apply Offline @ nwda.gov.in
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New Delhi | 19th August, 2026 | View Details |
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New Delhi | 15th July, 2026 | View Details |
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The National Water Development Agency (NWDA), was set up in July 1982 as Autonomous Society under the societies registration act 1860, to carry out the water balance and other studies on a scientific and realistic basis for optimum utilization of water resources of the Peninsular river system for preparation of feasibility reports and thus to give concrete shape to Peninsular river development component of National perspective plan prepared by Central Water Commission and the then Ministry of Irrigation (now Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation(DoWR, RD& GR)). In the year 1990, NWDA was also entrusted with the task of Himalayan Component of National Perspective Plan. In 2006, it was decided that NWDA will explore the feasibility of intra-states links and to take up the work for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) of river link proposals under National Perspective Plan (NPP). The functions of NWDA were further modified vide MoWR resolution dated 19.05.2011 to undertake the work of preparation of DPRs of intra-State links. Recently on 7th Oct, 2016 the functions of NWDA were further modified to undertake implementation of ILR projects and completion of water resources projects under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) and to act as a repository of borrowed fund or loan from Banks / other institutions for the execution of projects.