DoWR Senior Joint Commissioner (Agricultural Discipline) Recruitment 2026Last Date Extended

• Applicants must be serving officers of Central or State Governments, Union Territory administrations, PSUs, universities, recognised research institutions, or autonomous or statutory organisations.
• They must hold an analogous post on a regular basis, or have five years of regular service in Level 12 (Rs. 78800-209200) or an equivalent grade in their parent cadre or department.
• Essential education is a graduate degree in Agricultural Engineering or Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, or a postgraduate degree in Agronomy, Soil Science, Environment, Geo-technical, Water Resources, Hydraulics Development or Irrigation Water Development, from a recognised university or institute.
• Applicants must have twelve years of experience in water conservation, water management, planning of irrigated agriculture or on-farm development work.
• The required experience must be in a Central, State or Union Territory irrigation or agricultural department, a recognised agricultural university, an agricultural training, research or management institute, or the Water Engineering Services of the Central Government.

• Download the official notification and complete the Annexure-A bio-data proforma with service history, educational qualifications, experience and other requested particulars.
• Sign the application and obtain the employer's or cadre controlling authority's countersignature and seal.
• Arrange the required employer certifications and attested APAR copies for the last five years.
• Officers already on deputation must have their parent cadre or department forward the application with Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance and an Integrity certificate.
• Have the sponsoring authority send the complete hard-copy application through proper channel to the Under Secretary (Administration), Department of Water Resources, RD & GR, Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg, New Delhi.
• Ensure that the application reaches the department within 30 days from publication in Employment News; late, incomplete or improperly routed applications will not be considered.

Extension issued for the agricultural discipline post

The Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, has extended the application period again under letter No. A-12025/13/2020-Administration dated 29.10.2026. The vacancy is for Senior Joint Commissioner (Agricultural Discipline), a General Central Service Group 'A', Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post. It carries Level-13 pay of Rs. 1,23,100–2,15,900 and will be filled on deputation, including short-term contract.

Who should review this opportunity

This recruitment is for serving officers from the specified government bodies, PSUs, universities, recognised research institutions and autonomous or statutory organisations. Applicants need an analogous regular post or five years of regular service in Level 12 or equivalent. They must also meet the specified degree requirements and have twelve years of relevant experience. The maximum age is 56 years on the application closing date.

Understanding the extended deadline

The original circular was dated 24.04.2026, followed by extensions dated 20.07.2026 and 09.09.2026. The latest letter permits receipt of applications within 30 days from publication in Employment News. This period is linked to publication, rather than being stated as a fixed calendar deadline.

Preparing the application package

• Complete and sign Annexure-A, including the requested service dates, chronological employment history, pay details, duties, qualifications, training and achievements.
• Obtain the employer's or cadre controlling authority's countersignature and seal.
• Include the prescribed certifications covering accuracy of particulars, integrity, vigilance or disciplinary status, and penalties during the last ten years.
• Enclose APAR photocopies for the last five years, with every page attested by an officer of at least Under Secretary rank or equivalent.
• If already on deputation, route the application through the parent cadre or department with the specified clearances.

Submission and appointment conditions

The sponsoring authority must forward the hard-copy package to the Under Secretary (Administration) at Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg, New Delhi. Applications received late, without required records or outside the proper channel will not be entertained. Selection is based on committee assessment of the bio-data and qualification and experience documents. The deputation period ordinarily cannot exceed five years, including applicable immediately preceding ex-cadre deputation.