NCA Recruitment 2026 | Member (Civil) Vacancy on Deputation – Apply by 15 August 2026
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2026 10:28 am
NCA Recruitment 2026 | Member (Civil) Vacancy | Level-14 Pay up to ₹2.18 Lakh | Apply Offline by 15 August 2026
Narmada Control Authority (NCA), Indore, functioning under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, has released an official vacancy circular inviting applications from eligible officers for appointment to the post of Member (Civil) on Deputation (including Short-Term Contract) basis. The selected officer will be appointed in the prestigious Level-14 Pay Matrix and posted at Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Eligible officers serving under the Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous Bodies and Statutory Organizations can submit their applications through the proper channel before the prescribed last date.
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Organization Details
- Organization Name: Narmada Control Authority (NCA)
- Administrative Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India
- Department: Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation
- Advertisement No.: A.12026/7/2023-E.IV
- Notification Date: 18 June 2026
- Recruitment Type: Deputation (Including Short-Term Contract)
- Application Mode: Offline through Proper Channel
- Job Location: Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Official Website: https://www.jalshakti-dowr.gov.in/
About Narmada Control Authority (NCA)
The Narmada Control Authority (NCA) is a statutory body established by the Government of India under the provisions of the Inter-State Water Disputes Act, 1956. It was constituted to ensure compliance with the decisions and directions of the Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal (NWDT) relating to the utilization and regulation of the waters of the Narmada River. The Authority functions under the administrative control of the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti. Headquartered in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, NCA coordinates among beneficiary states for reservoir regulation, dam safety, hydropower generation, irrigation management and implementation of tribunal awards.
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Vacancy Details
- Post Name: Member (Civil)
- Total Vacancies: 01
- Classification: Group 'A' Non-Ministerial Engineering
- Recruitment Method: Deputation (Including Short-Term Contract)
- Pay Level: Level-14 (7th CPC)
- Pay Scale: ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200
- Place of Posting: Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Educational Qualification & Eligibility
- Candidates must possess a Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University.
- Applicants should be officers serving under the Central Government, State Government, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous Bodies, Statutory Organizations or Recognized Research Institutions.
- Candidates holding an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre/department are eligible.
- OR officers holding a post in Pay Matrix Level-12 (or equivalent/higher including NFSG Level-13) with a minimum of 08 years of regular service are eligible.
- OR officers having at least 17 years of regular Group 'A' service, including a minimum of 04 years in Junior Administrative Grade, are eligible.
- The officer should belong to states other than the beneficiary States of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan as specified in the notification.
Experience Required
- Minimum 05 years of overall experience in planning, formulation and execution of large, major and multipurpose river valley projects.
- Experience in irrigation and hydropower sector projects.
- Adequate administrative experience in engineering management.
- Experience in dealing with Inter-State Water Issues will be treated as desirable.
- Experience in policy implementation, project monitoring and coordination with Government agencies is preferred.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Supervise planning and execution of major river valley development projects.
- Monitor implementation of the Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal Award.
- Coordinate with beneficiary States and Central Government departments.
- Provide technical leadership on irrigation, hydropower and water resources projects.
- Ensure compliance with statutory provisions and Government policies.
- Review engineering proposals related to dam safety, reservoir operations and water management.
- Prepare technical reports, policy recommendations and project evaluations.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Ministry of Jal Shakti or the Narmada Control Authority.
Pay Scale & Allowances
- Pay Level: Level-14 (7th Central Pay Commission)
- Pay Matrix: ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200
- Selected officers appointed on Deputation (including Short-Term Contract) shall receive pay and allowances in accordance with the Government of India rules applicable to Deputation appointments.
- Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance and other admissible allowances shall be governed by the applicable Government of India rules.
- Leave, medical facilities, LTC, pensionary benefits and other service conditions shall be regulated in accordance with Central Government instructions.
- The period of Deputation including the period of Deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment shall ordinarily not exceed 05 years.
Recruitment Method
- The post shall be filled on Deputation (Including Short-Term Contract) basis.
- Only eligible officers working under the Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous Bodies, Statutory Organizations and Recognized Research Institutions may apply.
- Applications must be forwarded by the Cadre Controlling Authority through the Proper Channel.
- The appointment shall be governed by the Recruitment Rules and Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) guidelines applicable to Deputation.
Age Limit
- The maximum age of the applicant shall not exceed 58 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
- Age eligibility shall be determined with reference to the last date prescribed in the vacancy circular.
Selection Process
- Scrutiny of applications received through Proper Channel.
- Verification of eligibility conditions.
- Assessment of educational qualifications and professional experience.
- Verification of APARs/ACRs, Vigilance Clearance and Integrity Certificate.
- Shortlisting of eligible officers.
- Interaction/Interview, if considered necessary by the Selection Committee.
- Final recommendation and appointment by the Competent Authority, Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Documents Required
- Prescribed Application/Bio-data in the notified format.
- Forwarding letter from the Cadre Controlling Authority.
- Cadre Clearance Certificate.
- Integrity Certificate.
- Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
- Statement confirming that no Major/Minor Penalty has been imposed during the last 10 years.
- Certified copies of APARs/ACRs for the last 05 years.
- Educational Qualification Certificates.
- Experience Certificates and Service Records.
- Any other supporting documents prescribed in the official notification.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: June 2026
- Application Start Date: 18 June 2026
- Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 15 August 2026
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed application format from the official notification.
- Fill in all personal, educational, service and experience details carefully.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates and supporting documents.
- Candidates applying on Deputation must submit their applications through the Proper Channel.
- The forwarding authority should certify the applicant's service particulars, integrity, vigilance status and eligibility.
- The application must be accompanied by Cadre Clearance Certificate, Vigilance Clearance, Integrity Certificate, APARs for the last five years and No Penalty Certificate.
- The completed application should reach the following address on or before 15 August 2026:
Under Secretary (Establishment-IV)
Department of Water Resources,
River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Room No. 428(A), Shram Shakti Bhawan
Rafi Marg
New Delhi – 110001 - Advance copies or scanned applications, wherever permitted, may also be sent to the official Email IDs:
use4-mowr@nic.in
soe4-mowr@gov.in - Applications received after the closing date or incomplete in any respect shall not be considered.
- Candidates should retain a copy of the submitted application and all supporting documents for future reference.
Important Instructions
- Candidates should carefully read the official vacancy circular before submitting their applications.
- Applicants must ensure that they fulfill all prescribed eligibility conditions relating to educational qualification, experience, service requirements and age limit.
- Applications must be forwarded through the Proper Channel by the Cadre Controlling Authority.
- Applications received directly from candidates without forwarding through the Proper Channel shall not be considered.
- The forwarding authority must certify the applicant's service particulars, integrity, vigilance status and eligibility.
- The application should be accompanied by Cadre Clearance Certificate, Vigilance Clearance Certificate, Integrity Certificate, No Penalty Certificate and certified copies of APARs/ACRs for the last five years.
- Incomplete applications or applications received after the prescribed closing date shall be rejected without any further correspondence.
- Mere fulfillment of the eligibility criteria does not confer any right to be shortlisted or selected.
- The Selection Committee may shortlist candidates based on qualification, experience and service records.
- The Ministry of Jal Shakti reserves the right to cancel, modify or withdraw the recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason.
- Any dispute arising out of this recruitment shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts at New Delhi.
General Instructions
- Only applications submitted in the prescribed format shall be accepted.
- Candidates should ensure that all information furnished in the application form is true, complete and supported by documentary evidence.
- Suppression of facts or submission of false information may lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage.
- Original documents shall be produced whenever demanded by the Selection Committee or the Ministry.
- Government servants should apply only through the Proper Channel.
- The Narmada Control Authority reserves the right not to fill the advertised vacancy without assigning any reason.
- The decision of the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Narmada Control Authority regarding eligibility, shortlisting and appointment shall be final and binding on all candidates.
Important Links
- Official Website: Click Here
- Official Recruitment Notification (PDF): Download Here
- Email: use4-mowr@nic.in
- Alternate Email: soe4-mowr@gov.in
Disclaimer: This recruitment information has been prepared solely for the convenience of job seekers based on the official vacancy circular issued by the Narmada Control Authority (NCA), Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. Candidates are strongly advised to read the complete official notification before submitting their applications. In case of any discrepancy, the official notification issued by the Ministry/NCA shall prevail.