Department of Water Resources Assistant Director Recruitment 2026 has been notified by the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. Applications are invited for filling up 01 (One) post of Assistant Director (Official Language) in Farakka Barrage Project on deputation basis including short-term contract.
The post is classified as General Central Service Group ‘A’ Gazetted, Non-Ministerial and carries Level-10 (Rs. 56100–177500) in the Pay Matrix. The period of deputation, including short-term contract, including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization or department of Central Government, shall ordinarily not exceed three years.
The recruitment is open to officers of the Central Government or State Government or Union Territories Administration possessing the prescribed qualifications and experience. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not be exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Department of Water Resources Assistant Director Recruitment 2026 requires applications in the prescribed proforma along with requisite documents to be forwarded through proper channel to the specified address as mentioned in the notification.
Department of Water Resources Assistant Director Recruitment 2026 – Recruitment Overview
Particulars
Details
Organization
Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation
General Central Service Group ‘A’ Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
Pay Matrix Level
Level-10 (Rs. 56100–177500)
Mode of Recruitment
Deputation (including short-term contract)
Important Dates
Event
Date
Date of Issue of Advertisement
06/02/2026
Closing Date for Receipt of Applications
Not Mentioned in the Official Notification
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Number of Posts
Assistant Director (Official Language)
01 (One)
Eligibility
Criteria
Details
Educational Qualification
Master’s degree from a recognized University in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level; OR Master’s degree from a recognized University in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level; OR Master’s degree from a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi medium and English as a compulsory or elective subject or vice-versa; OR Master’s degree from a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects, one of which was the medium of examination and the other as a compulsory or elective subject at the degree level
Experience
Three years’ experience of teaching Hindi and English or research in Hindi or English under Central or State Governments or Public Sector Undertakings or Autonomous organizations or Universities or recognized research or educational institutions