Mahadayi PRAWAH Recruitment 2026 | 4 Vacancies – Last Date Extended to 07 August 2026
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2026 1:14 pm
Mahadayi PRAWAH Recruitment 2026 | Last Date Extended for 04 Posts | Member & Director Vacancies | Apply Offline by 07 August 2026
Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India has officially released a notification regarding the extension of the last date for submission of applications for recruitment to 04 posts in Mahadayi PRAWAH (Progressive River Authority for Welfare & Harmony) on Deputation (Including Short-Term Contract) basis. Eligible officers serving under Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings, Universities, Recognized Research Institutions, Autonomous Bodies and Statutory Organizations may submit their applications through Proper Channel before the revised closing date.
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Organization Details
- Organization Name: Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR)
- Authority: Mahadayi PRAWAH (Progressive River Authority for Welfare & Harmony)
- Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shakti
- Government: Government of India
- Advertisement Type: Extension Notice / Vacancy Notice
- Recruitment Basis: Deputation (Including Short-Term Contract)
- Application Mode: Offline
- Place of Posting: Panaji, Goa
- Official Website: https://jalshakti-dowr.gov.in/
About Mahadayi PRAWAH
Mahadayi PRAWAH (Progressive River Authority for Welfare & Harmony) has been constituted under the Mahadayi Water Management Scheme, 2023, notified by the Government of India through Notification No. S.O.2238(E) dated 22 May 2023. The Authority has been established to implement the decisions of the Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal (MWDT) and functions as a statutory body responsible for coordinated river water management among the beneficiary States of Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra. The headquarters of the Authority is located at Panaji, Goa. The Authority periodically recruits experienced officers on Deputation basis to strengthen environmental management, hydrology, regulation, monitoring and financial administration.
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Vacancy Details
- Total Vacancies: 04 Posts
- Recruitment Basis: Deputation (Including Short-Term Contract)
- Job Location: Panaji, Goa
- Posts Available:
- Member (Environmental Issues) – 01 Post
- Member (Hydrology) – 01 Post
- Member (Monitoring and Regulation) – 01 Post
- Director (Finance) – 01 Post
- Pay Level:
- Level-14 (₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200) – Member Posts
- Level-13 (₹1,23,100 – ₹2,15,900) – Director (Finance)
Extension of Last Date
- The Ministry of Jal Shakti has extended the last date for submission of applications for all four Mahadayi PRAWAH posts.
- The earlier closing date for receipt of applications was 04 May 2026.
- The application deadline has now been extended by 30 days from the date of publication of the extension notice in Employment News.
- The revised last date for submission of applications is 07 August 2026.
- All other terms, eligibility conditions and recruitment rules mentioned in the original vacancy notification remain unchanged.
- Candidates who have not yet applied may submit their applications as per the detailed recruitment notification before the revised closing date.
Educational Qualification & Eligibility
- Member (Environmental Issues)
- Officers under the Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings, Universities, Recognized Research Institutions, Autonomous Bodies or Statutory Organizations are eligible to apply.
- Holding an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department.
- OR with 02 years regular service in Level-13A or equivalent.
- OR with 03 years regular service in Level-13 or equivalent.
- Possessing a Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Natural Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
- Experience in environmental impact assessment, river ecology, environmental conservation, water resources management or related fields.
- Member (Hydrology)
- Holding an analogous post on a regular basis.
- OR with 02 years regular service in Level-13A.
- OR with 03 years regular service in Level-13.
- Degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Hydrology or Master's Degree in Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering or equivalent qualification.
- Experience in hydrology, river basin planning, water resources assessment and hydrological investigations.
- Member (Monitoring and Regulation)
- Holding an analogous post on a regular basis.
- OR with 02 years regular service in Level-13A.
- OR with 03 years regular service in Level-13.
- Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
- Experience in monitoring, regulation, irrigation projects, river basin management and water resources administration.
- Director (Finance)
- Holding an analogous post on a regular basis.
- OR with 05 years regular service in Level-12 or equivalent.
- Degree from a recognized University.
- Experience in Government Finance, Accounts, Budget, Audit, Financial Management or related fields.
Experience Required
- Experience in Government administration and public service.
- Experience related to river basin management, hydrology, environmental management, irrigation projects or financial administration depending upon the post applied for.
- Knowledge of Central Government rules, regulations and administrative procedures.
- Experience in planning, implementation, monitoring and policy formulation.
- Experience in coordination with Central Government, State Governments and statutory organizations.
- Technical and administrative experience relevant to the respective post.
Pay Scale & Allowances
- Member Posts: Level-14 (7th CPC) – ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200.
- Director (Finance): Level-13 (7th CPC) – ₹1,23,100 – ₹2,15,900.
- Officers appointed on Deputation (Including Short-Term Contract) shall receive pay and allowances as admissible under Government of India rules.
- Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance and other admissible allowances shall be regulated as per Government rules.
- Leave, medical facilities, LTC, pensionary benefits and other service conditions shall be governed by Government of India rules.
- The period of Deputation (Including Short-Term Contract) shall ordinarily not exceed 05 years.
Recruitment Method
- All posts will be filled on Deputation (Including Short-Term Contract) basis.
- Eligible officers from Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings, Universities, Autonomous Bodies, Statutory Organizations and Recognized Research Institutions may apply.
- Applications must be forwarded through the Proper Channel.
- The appointment shall be governed by the Recruitment Rules and Government of India instructions.
Age Limit
- The maximum age of the applicant shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
- Age shall be determined in accordance with Government of India rules applicable to deputation appointments.
Selection Process
- Scrutiny of applications received through Proper Channel.
- Verification of eligibility conditions.
- Assessment of qualifications, experience and service records.
- Verification of APARs, Vigilance Clearance and Integrity Certificate.
- Shortlisting of eligible candidates.
- Interaction/Interview, if considered necessary.
- Final selection by the Competent Authority of the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Documents Required
- Prescribed Application/Bio-data.
- Forwarding Letter from the Cadre Controlling Authority.
- Cadre Clearance Certificate.
- Integrity Certificate.
- Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
- Certificate regarding Major/Minor Penalty during the last 10 years.
- Certified copies of APARs for the last five years.
- Educational Qualification Certificates.
- Experience Certificates.
- Service Records.
- Any other supporting documents mentioned in the official notification.
Important Dates
- Extension Notification Published Date: 07 May 2026
- Application Start Date: 07 May 2026
- Original Last Date: 04 May 2026
- Revised Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 07 August 2026
- Latest Update: Last date for submission of applications has been extended for all four posts.
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed Application Form/Bio-data from the official recruitment notification.
- Fill in all personal, educational, service and experience details carefully.
- The application should be submitted in triplicate.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates and supporting documents.
- Applications must be forwarded through the Proper Channel by the Cadre Controlling Authority.
- The completed application should be sent to:
The Under Secretary (Estt. IV)
Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Room No. 435 (B)
Shram Shakti Bhavan
Rafi Marg
New Delhi – 110001 - A copy of the application may also be sent through the official Email IDs:
use4-mowr@nic.in
soe4-mowr@nic.in - Applications must reach the Department within 45 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News. As per the extension notification, the revised last date for receipt of applications is 07 August 2026.
- Candidates who have already applied against the original notification need not submit a fresh application unless specifically instructed by the Ministry.
- Advance copies not forwarded through the Proper Channel, incomplete applications, or applications received after the prescribed closing date, or those not accompanied by the required certificates/documents, are liable to be rejected.
- Candidates should keep a copy of the submitted application and all supporting documents for future reference.
Important Instructions
- Candidates should carefully read the official extension notification along with the original Vacancy Notification before submitting their applications.
- Applicants must ensure that they fulfill all prescribed eligibility conditions relating to educational qualifications, experience, service requirements and age limit for the respective post.
- Applications for Deputation (Including Short-Term Contract) 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 should 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 for the last five years.
- Incomplete applications or applications received after the revised 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 qualifications, 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.
- The extension notification only revises the last date for submission of applications. All other eligibility conditions, recruitment rules and terms mentioned in the original vacancy notification remain unchanged.
- Any dispute arising out of this recruitment shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in India.
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.
- Candidates who have already submitted their applications against the original advertisement need not apply again unless specifically instructed by the Ministry.
- Mahadayi PRAWAH reserves the right not to fill any or all advertised vacancies without assigning any reason.
- The decision of the Ministry of Jal Shakti regarding eligibility, shortlisting and appointment shall be final and binding on all candidates.
Important Links
- Official Website: Click Here
- Official Notification (Original & Extension) (PDF): Download Here
- Email: use4-mowr@nic.in
- Email: soe4-mowr@nic.in
Disclaimer: This recruitment information has been prepared solely for the convenience of job seekers based on the official Extension Notification issued by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, regarding extension of the last date for recruitment to various posts in Mahadayi PRAWAH. Candidates are strongly advised to read both the original recruitment notification and the extension notice carefully before submitting their applications. In case of any discrepancy, the official notifications issued by the Ministry shall prevail.