NWDA Recruitment Dossier

Additional Directors Or Coordinators

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Additional Directors Or Coordinators administered by NWDA Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NWDA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Additional District Commissioner	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Additional District Magistrate Dev Darjeeling	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Anganwadi Assistant	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Anganwadi Helper	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by NWDA

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
GEM Bid for Catering Service Event Based GEM Bid GEM 2026 B 7227179 Date Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
GEM Bid for Customized Amc Cmc for Pre Owned Products Computerized Ect Mach Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
GEM Bid for Financial Advisory Services Offsite Tax Advisory Vide Bid Ge Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
GEM Bidding 8308887 1 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Additional Directors Or Coordinators?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NWDA Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain nwda.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NWDA recruitment portal, initiate the One-Time Registration by providing basic personal details, valid email, and mobile number to generate unique login credentials.

Log in with credentials to fill the detailed application form, entering academic qualifications, professional experience in water resources, and selecting preferred exam centers.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, degree certificates, experience letters, category certificates, and passport-sized photograph and signature in prescribed formats.

Remit the application fee online via integrated payment gateways using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the system-generated fee receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page for future reference, and await the release of the admit card on the portal.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Additional Directors Or Coordinators is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Written Examination / Screening Test	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General English, General Awareness with focus on Water Resources and Current Affairs
Stage 2: Domain Specialization & Technical Paper	100 Marks, 180 Minutes	Water Resource Management, Hydrology & Hydraulics, Project Planning & Formulation, Environmental Impact Assessment, NWDA Mandate & Interlinking of Rivers
Stage 3: Personal Interview & Presentation	50 Marks, 45 Minutes	Leadership and Coordination Skills, Strategic Planning, Technical Presentation on River Basin Management, Communication and Administrative Aptitude
Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying	Verification of Original Academic & Experience Certificates, Caste/Category Validity, Physical Fitness Standards as per Central Government Norms

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Additional Director or Coordinator post in the National Water Development Agency (NWDA) is positioned at Level 12 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The entry basic pay is set at Rs. 78,800. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53%, amounting to Rs. 41,764, and the House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30%, which is Rs. 23,640, the compensation is highly competitive. Additionally, the Transport Allowance (TA) is Rs. 7,200 plus Rs. 3,816 (DA on TA), totaling Rs. 11,016. This brings the gross monthly salary to approximately Rs. 1,55,220. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of Rs. 12,056 (10% of Basic + DA) and other minor deductions like CGHS and CGEGIS, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 1,41,720, with structured progression aligned with future 8th CPC recommendations.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the NWDA Additional Director/Coordinator posts strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines. Age relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is implemented for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in line with central government mandates. Additionally, women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are exempted from paying the application fee, ensuring equal opportunity and promoting diversity across all administrative and technical cadres.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Additional Directors Or Coordinator

What is the probation period for the Additional Director or Coordinator post in NWDA?

The selected candidates will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance and conduct are evaluated before confirmation.

Is there a service bond required upon joining NWDA for this role?

No, there is no mandatory service bond, but candidates must serve the minimum notice period or pay salary in lieu as per NWDA service rules.

Where will the selected Additional Directors or Coordinators be posted?

Postings are primarily at the NWDA Headquarters in New Delhi, or at any of the regional/sub-divisional offices located across India based on administrative requirements.

How is the final merit list prepared for this recruitment?

The final merit list is prepared based on the combined weightage of the Stage 2 Technical Paper (80%) and the Stage 3 Personal Interview (20%).

Is there any normalization of marks applied to the screening test?

If the screening test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard percentile-based normalization method is applied to ensure equity among candidates.

What are the minimum qualifying marks for the interview stage?

Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% in the interview stage to be considered for the final merit list, subject to category-wise relaxations.