APWD Executive Engineer Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Andaman Public Works Department is filling 7 Executive Engineer (Civil) posts in the Andaman and Nicobar Administration. If you are a civil engineer working under the Central Government, State Government, UT Administration, PSU, autonomous body, statutory body, university or recognised research institution, you can apply through proper channel. The last date is 6 July 2026, counted as 45 days from the vacancy notice dated 22 May 2026. Salary is Pay Level 11, Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month plus admissible island and deputation benefits.

Andaman Public Works Department Executive Engineer Civil Recruitment 2026 - 7 Posts

The Andaman and Nicobar Administration has issued a vacancy notice for Executive Engineer (Civil) in the Andaman Public Works Department (APWD). The posts are General Central Services, Group A, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial and are to be filled on deputation, including short-term contract, initially for two years. This recruitment is meant for serving civil engineering officers who already hold regular government or public sector engineering posts.

Who Can Apply?

Service Background

• Eligible Offices: Officers from Central Government, State Government, UT Administration, PSUs, semi-government organisations, autonomous organisations, statutory organisations, recognised universities, institutes or research institutions can apply.
• Regular Post Route: You can apply if you hold an analogous post on a regular basis in your parent cadre or department.
• Level 9 Route: You can apply with 5 years regular service in Pay Level 9 or equivalent.
• Level 7 Route: You can apply with 7 years regular service in Pay Level 7 or equivalent.

Educational Qualification and Experience

• Qualification: Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised university, or Part A and B examination of the Institution of Engineers (India).
• Experience: You need 5 years professional experience in the field of Civil Engineering.
• Restriction: Departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct promotion line are not considered for deputation.

Age Limit

• Maximum age for deputation appointment is 56 years.
• The age is counted as on the closing date of receipt of application, 6 July 2026.

Salary

• Pay Level 11: Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month in the pay matrix.
• DA: Dearness Allowance is admissible as per rules.
• Island Benefits: Special Compensatory Allowance and Island Special Allowance are admissible under rules.
• Accommodation: Rent-free unfurnished accommodation is available, subject to general review.
• Travel Benefit: Free sea passage once a year for self and family members as per orders in force.
• Deputation Allowance: Pay fixation or parent-cadre pay plus deputation allowance is available as per applicable rules.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the APWD vacancy notice.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

APWD is filling these posts through deputation / short-term contract. The department will check whether your service, pay level, civil engineering qualification and experience match the notice.

1. Proper-Channel Nomination: Your employer forwards the bio-data and supporting documents.
2. Eligibility Scrutiny: APWD checks your pay level, regular service, degree and 5 years civil engineering experience.
3. Vigilance and Record Check: Vigilance clearance, integrity certificate, penalty statement and ACR/APAR records are reviewed.
4. Selection on Deputation: Suitable officers are considered for appointment under deputation rules.
5. Joining and Document Verification: Final joining depends on document verification and release by the sponsoring authority.

How to Apply

1. Download the application format from apwd.and.nic.in or andamannicobar.gov.in, or collect it from the Chief Engineer office, APWD, Nirman Bhawan, Sri Vijaya Puram.
2. Fill the bio-data in duplicate and attach all required certificates.
3. Get the application forwarded through the proper employer/cadre authority.
4. Attach vigilance clearance, integrity certificate, penalty statement and ACR/APAR dossier for the last 5 years.
5. Send the complete application to Deputy Secretary (PWD), A&N Administration Secretariat, Room No. 139, Sri Vijaya Puram - 744101.
6. The application must reach within 45 days from the publication date, by 6 July 2026.

Terms and Conditions

• Initial Tenure: The appointment is initially for 2 years and may be extended as per rules and requirement.
• Pay Option: The selected officer can choose pay fixation in the deputation post or draw parent-cadre pay plus deputation allowance, subject to applicable rules.
• Release Requirement: Sponsoring authorities should forward only those officers whose services can be spared on deputation.
• Joining Condition: Once selected, the officer should not refuse to join, and the sponsoring authority is expected to release the officer within a month of the appointment order.
• Incomplete Applications: Applications without the full set of required documents are rejected, so the bio-data and certificates should be checked before forwarding.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 22 May 2026
• Application Start: 22 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 6 July 2026
• Age Reference Date: 6 July 2026
• Selection Date: To be announced by APWD / A&N Administration

Documents Required

• Bio-data in prescribed proforma in duplicate
• Educational qualification proof for Civil Engineering degree or Institution of Engineers (India) Part A and B
• Service details showing present post, pay scale and salary
• Experience details showing civil engineering work
• Vigilance clearance certificate
• Integrity certificate
• Major/minor penalty statement, if any
• ACR/APAR dossier for the last 5 years, attested by an authorised officer if photocopied

• Manage civil engineering works and public infrastructure projects under APWD
• Supervise construction, maintenance, estimates and technical approvals for assigned works
• Coordinate with field engineers, contractors, administration offices and user departments
• Review measurements, quality checks, progress reports and project documentation
• Monitor compliance with government engineering standards, safety rules and financial procedures
• Prepare technical notes, work plans and status reports for senior officers
• Support timely execution of civil works across assigned APWD divisions