Mahadayi PRAWAH Member & Director Recruitment 2026

About This Job

The Ministry of Jal Shakti is filling 4 high-level posts in Mahadayi PRAWAH — the river authority headquartered at Panaji, Goa. These posts are open only to serving Central or State Government officers on a deputation (including short-term contract) basis. The last date to apply is 6 May 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 1,23,100 to Rs. 2,18,200 per month depending on the post (Pay Level 13 or 14 under 7th CPC). No written exam — selection is by a screening committee.

Mahadayi PRAWAH Recruitment 2026 — 4 Posts

The Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, has invited applications for 4 senior posts in the Mahadayi PRAWAH (Progressive River Authority for Welfare & Harmony), Goa. Mahadayi PRAWAH is a Body Corporate set up by the Central Government under the Mahadayi Water Management Scheme, 2023, to ensure compliance with the final award of the Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal and to manage the inter-state river waters shared by Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. The Authority is headquartered at Panaji, Goa. These are senior-level positions at Joint Secretary / Additional Secretary level of the Central Government and are filled by deputation from eligible officers of Central or State Governments.

Vacancy Breakdown

All posts are on deputation (including short-term contract) basis. Reservation norms for deputation posts apply as per Government of India rules.

Who Can Apply?

General Eligibility (All Posts)

• You must be a serving officer of the Central Government or State Government (or equivalent organisations/autonomous bodies) holding an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department.
• You must be able to be spared immediately upon selection.
• Applications must be forwarded through the proper official channel.

Post-Specific Experience

• Member (Environmental Issues): Officers with experience in environmental management, environmental regulation, or related fields.
• Member (Hydrology): Officers with experience in hydrology, water resources management, or river basin management.
• Member (Monitoring and Regulation): Officers with experience in regulatory roles or monitoring of river water usage and compliance.
• Director (Finance): Officers with experience in financial management, accounts, or finance administration.

Refer to the official notification at jalshakti-dowr.gov.in for the complete and detailed eligibility criteria for each post.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 56 years as on the closing date (as per standard deputation rules of the Government of India).
• Age relaxation: As per Government of India rules for deputation appointments.

Salary

• Member Posts (Environmental Issues / Hydrology / Monitoring and Regulation): Pay Level-14 — Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 per month
• Director (Finance): Pay Level-13 — Rs. 1,23,100 to Rs. 2,15,900 per month
• Plus DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Central Government rules.

Application Fee

• No application fee — these are deputation posts for serving government officers.

Selection Process

There is no written exam for these posts. Selection is based on:

1. Screening of Applications: A Screening Committee reviews the bio-data, service details, and experience of each applicant.
2. Suitability Assessment: Officers are shortlisted based on their eligibility, experience, and suitability for the specific post.
3. Approval by Competent Authority: Final selection is approved as per Government of India deputation rules.

How to Apply

1. Download the application format from the official website jalshakti-dowr.gov.in.
2. Fill in the application form in triplicate with complete details.
3. Attach required documents: bio-data, service details, vigilance clearance certificate, and relevant experience certificates.
4. Submit the application through the proper official channel (your parent department/cadre controlling authority).
5. Send the application 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 – 110 001
6. Also email a copy to: use4-mowr@nic.in and soe4-mowr@nic.in
7. Ensure all documents reach before 6 May 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Published in Employment News: Around 23 March 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application: 6 May 2026
• Exam Date: Not applicable (no written exam)

• Implement the award and directions of the Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal related to the assigned area of expertise
• Monitor water usage, diversion, and flow data in the Mahadayi river basin across the three states
• Coordinate with Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka state governments on water management matters
• Prepare reports and recommend action to the Authority on compliance with the Tribunal's award
• Attend and contribute to meetings, conferences, and review sessions of the Mahadayi PRAWAH
• Handle administrative and financial matters related to the functioning of the Authority (for Director Finance)
• Assist in resolution of inter-state water disputes referred to the Authority