Chandigarh Executive Engineer Horticulture Recruitment 2026

The Chandigarh Administration is hiring 1 Executive Engineer (Horticulture) in the Engineering Department, UT Chandigarh, on deputation basis. If you are a serving Central/State Government, PSU or autonomous body officer with an M.Sc in Agriculture (Horticulture), Horticulture or Botany (or B.Sc with PG diploma in Landscape Architecture/Horticulture) and 7 years of horticulture experience, you can apply. The last date for receipt of application through proper channel is 9 June 2026. Salary is at Pay Level-11 (Rs. 67,700 - Rs. 2,08,700).

Chandigarh Administration Executive Engineer (Horticulture) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Office of the Chief Engineer, Engineering Department, Union Territory, Chandigarh has issued a vacancy circular to fill up 1 post of Executive Engineer (Horticulture) in the B&R Wing on deputation (including short-term contract) basis. The initial period is one year, extendable up to three years. The eligibility criteria follow the notified Recruitment Rules dated 18.04.1984. No written exam — selection is based on document scrutiny and ACR grading.

Vacancy Details

• Executive Engineer (Horticulture): 1 post
• Group: A
• Mode: Deputation (including short-term contract)
• Wing: B&R Wing, Engineering Department, UT Chandigarh

Who Can Apply?

This is a deputation-only post. You must be a serving officer in one of the following:

• Central Government / State Governments / Union Territory Administrations
• Public Sector Undertakings
• Semi-Government / Autonomous / Statutory Organisations

Essential Qualification (any one)

• M.Sc Degree in Agriculture with specialisation in Horticulture, OR
• M.Sc Degree in Horticulture (including Floriculture - Olericulture), OR
• M.Sc Degree in Botany from a recognised University or equivalent, OR
• B.Sc (Agriculture) or B.Sc (Botany) with Post Graduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture or Horticulture from a recognised University

Essential Experience

• 7 years' experience in Horticulture including ornamental ranging over various fields of horticulture

Desirable

• Doctorate Degree in one relevant subject from a recognised University or equivalent

Note: Officers under Central/State Government holding analogous posts or posts in the rank of Assistant Landscaping Officer/Sub Divisional Engineer (Horticulture) or equivalent with 8 years service in the grade and possessing the prescribed qualifications are also eligible.

Age Limit

• The crucial date for determining eligibility is 26 April 2026 (excluding the first date of publication in Employment News)
• Period of deputation, including deputation in another ex-cadre post immediately preceding the appointment, shall ordinarily not exceed 3 years

Salary

• Pay Scale (Pre-revised): Rs. 15,600 - 39,100 + Grade Pay Rs. 7,600
• Now Level-11 of 7th CPC (Rs. 67,700 - Rs. 2,08,700)
• Plus DA, HRA, deputation allowance and other allowances as per Central Government rules

Application Fee

• No application fee — applications forwarded through proper channel

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

1. Application Scrutiny: The Engineering Department reviews applications against notified Recruitment Rules
2. Document Verification: ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years, vigilance clearance, integrity certificate and cadre clearance are verified
3. Selection by Borrowing Department: Final selection is made by the Engineering Department, UT Chandigarh based on suitability and ACR grading

Incomplete applications and those without supporting certificates are rejected forthwith. Candidates already on deputation must route applications through their parent cadre.

How to Apply

1. Read the full vacancy circular and Annexure-I on chandigarh.gov.in > Public Notice.
2. Fill in the Bio-Data/Curriculum Vitae Proforma (Annexure-A) giving complete details of qualification, experience and present pay scale.
3. Attach photocopies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years, duly attested by an officer of the rank of Under Secretary or equivalent.
4. Get the application forwarded through proper channel along with cadre clearance, vigilance clearance and integrity certificate from your parent department.
5. Enclose proof of educational qualifications (M.Sc/B.Sc with PG Diploma), experience certificates and pay scale.
6. Send the complete application so as to reach on or before 9 June 2026 to:
   Chief Engineer, Engineering Department, Union Territory, Chandigarh, 1st Floor, Room No. 117, U.T. Secretariat, Sector-9-D, Chandigarh - 160009.

Note: Candidates who apply on deputation basis cannot withdraw their candidature subsequently.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Publication in Employment News: 25 April 2026 to 1 May 2026
• Crucial Date for Eligibility: 26 April 2026
• Last Date for Receipt of Application: 9 June 2026 (60 days/2 months from publication)
• Interview / Document Verification Date: To be announced

• Plan, design and supervise horticulture, landscaping and ornamental gardening works in UT Chandigarh
• Manage gardens, parks, roundabouts, road dividers and green belts maintained by the Engineering Department
• Prepare estimates, technical sanctions and tender documents for horticulture works
• Monitor floriculture, olericulture, plant nurseries and seasonal planting cycles
• Supervise junior horticulture staff, gardeners and seasonal workers
• Coordinate with civil engineering teams for integrated landscaping in public infrastructure projects
• Maintain plant health records, pesticide use logs and ensure compliance with environmental norms