Contractual / Regular

Chandigarh Engineering Department Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 10 Junior Engineer Posts

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Sep. 10, 2026
Junior Engineer (Civil)Junior Engineer (Public Health)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
10
Pay Scale
Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/-)
Age Limit
Maximum 56 Years as on 08.10.2026

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 8, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 8, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 8, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window8 Sep – 8 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Diploma in Civil Engineering or Degree in Civil Engineering (or Public Health Engineering for Public Health posts) from a recognized University or Institute. In addition, candidates must be regular employees serving under Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Semi-Government, or Autonomous/Statutory organizations holding analogous posts of Junior Engineer on a regular basis in the grade.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications (08.10.2026) as per standard DoPT / Government of India deputation guidelines.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Forwarding of Bio-Data Proforma (Annexure-I) through Proper Channel

OfflineQualifying Only

Verification of Preceding 5 Years APARs/ACRs, Vigilance Clearance & Integrity Certificate

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection Committee Assessment & Cadre Scrutiny

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted strictly on deputation basis in accordance with the notified Recruitment Rules of the Engineering Department, UT Chandigarh. The Selection Committee assesses candidate eligibility, analogous grade seniority, attested copies of ACRs/APARs for the preceding five years, vigilance clearance, and integrity certificates forwarded through the parent cadre controlling authority.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

Verified Official Source

Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Analogous Regular Service & Grade Seniority in Central/State/PSU CadresScrutiny of substantive post, pay band, and continuous regular service in analogous engineering grades
Scrutiny of Preceding 5 Years APARs/ACRs & Vigilance ClearanceAssessment of performance benchmarks, integrity certification, and clean vigilance record over the last five years
Practical Domain Experience in Civil and Public Health InfrastructureDemonstrated track record in execution, measurement, estimation, and quality control of municipal, road, water supply, or drainage works

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

Verified Official Source

Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Engineering Department, UT Chandigarh is responsible for the comprehensive planning, construction, and maintenance of public infrastructure in the planned city of Chandigarh. Junior Engineers oversee public works, capital project executions, municipal roads, government building assets, water supply networks, and drainage systems under the executive supervision of Assistant Engineers and Executive Engineers. Work balances site inspections, contractor quality audits, billing measurements as per CPWD/UT engineering specifications, and administrative reporting.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Posts are stationed within the Union Territory of Chandigarh. The deputation tenure is initially for one year, which may be extended up to three years or till services are required by the administration, on standard terms and conditions of deputation issued by the Government of India / Chandigarh Administration.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Since this appointment is strictly on a deputation basis from external Central/State/PSU cadres, regular departmental promotion channels within the UT Chandigarh Engineering Department do not apply. Deputationists maintain their lien in their parent department and remain eligible for proforma promotions or MACP benefits within their parent cadre.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Applications must be routed strictly through proper channel via the candidate's parent cadre controlling authority; direct advance copies without cadre clearance will not be entertained.
  • Attested photocopies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years along with vigilance and integrity clearance certificates must accompany the application dossier.
  • Candidates applying on a deputation basis will not be permitted to withdraw their candidature subsequently under any circumstances.
  • The closing deadline for receipt of applications at the Chief Engineer's office is strictly 08 October 2026; late submissions will be summarily rejected.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Junior Engineer (Civil)5
  • Junior Engineer (Public Health)5
Total Vacancies10

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Selected officials will be appointed in Pay Matrix Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/-) under the 7th CPC along with standard central deputation allowances.

Placed in 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/-) plus applicable Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and standard deputation allowance under Central Government / Chandigarh Administration rules.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download the official Vacancy Circular and Curriculum Vitae Proforma (Annexure-I & II) from the Chandigarh Administration portal at chandigarh.gov.in.
  2. Fill out the prescribed Bio-Data proforma (Annexure-I) in block letters, detailing educational qualifications, substantive posts held, pay scale, nature of duties, and relevant civil/public health engineering experience.
  3. Attach attested photocopies of supporting certificates for educational qualifications and experience claimed.
  4. Submit the application through the Cadre Controlling Authority / Parent Department, accompanied by: (a) Attested photocopies of ACRs/APARs for the preceding five years, (b) Vigilance Clearance Certificate, (c) Integrity Certificate, and (d) Major/Minor Penalties statement for the last 10 years (Annexure-II).
  5. Forward the completed dossier through proper channel to: Office of the Chief Engineer, Engineering Department, Union Territory, Chandigarh, 1st Floor, Deluxe Building (Old U.T. Secretariat), Sector-9-D, Chandigarh - 160009, so as to reach latest by 08 October 2026. Incomplete applications or those received without 5 years' ACRs will be rejected forthwith.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee is required for deputation applications).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

5 Queries Resolved

Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

A total of 10 vacancies are announced on deputation: 5 posts for Junior Engineer (Civil) and 5 posts for Junior Engineer (Public Health).

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