In its notification, the NWDA specified the exam pattern that candidates must go through in order to be eligible for the exam. What the NWDA Recruitment Exam Pattern consists of will be specified in the article.

Along with the exam pattern and syllabus of the NWDA Recruitment Exam will also be specified.

About National Water Development Agency 

The National Water Development Agency (NWDA), a Registered Society under the Ministry of Irrigation (now Ministry of Water Resourcess) was set up in the year 1982 to carry out detailed studies, surveys and investigations in respect of Peninsular Component of National Perspective for Water Resources Development.

The Government subsequently modified the functions of NWDA to include the Himalayan Component of National Perspective for Water Resources Development on 11th March, 1994 and composition of Society and Governing Body on 13th Feb. 2003 & 12th March, 2004. In 2006, it was decided that NWDA will explore the feasibility of linking sub-basins of rivers in statesr.

The functions of NWDA were further modified MoWR resolution dated 7th Oct, 2016 to undertake implementation of ILR projects and completion of water resources projects under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) and to act as a repository of borrowed fund or loan from Banks/other institutions for the execution of projects.

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Upper Division Clerk (UDC) Exam Pattern

The NWDA Upper Division Clerk exam pattern consists of various sections that make for a total of 100 questions carrying 100 marks. The remaining details are given in the table below:

Subjects Number of Question Total Marks
General Hindi / English 20 20
General Knowledge 20 20
Computer Literacy 20 20
Quantitative Aptitude 20 20
Logical Reasoning 20 20
Total 100 Questions 100 Marks

Junior Engineer Exam Pattern

The computer based test for the post of Junior Engineer will consist of various out of which a certain number of questions will be asked. The number of questions will vary for each subject/section. All questions will carry 1 mark each. Check the complete details from the table provided below:

Subjects Number of Question Total Marks
General English 5 5
General Knowledge 8 8
Logical Reasoning 7 7
Quantitative Aptitude 10 10
Computer Literacy 5 5
Estimating Costing & Valuation 5 5
Surveying 20 20
Geotechnical Engineering 4 4
Foundation Engineering 4 4
Hydraulics 4 4
Irrigation Engineering 15 15
Concrete Technology 3 3
Hydrology 10 10
Total 100 Questions 100 Marks

Junior Accounts Officer

The NWDA exam for the post of Junior Accounts Officer will focus on the following subjects: General English, Arithmetic, Advance Accounting, Auditing & Income Tax, General Studies & Computer Literacy. A total of 100 questions will be asked in the exam. The complete details are as follows:

Subjects Number of Question Total Marks
General English 10 10
Arithmetic 20 20
Advance Accounting 20 20
Auditing and Income tax 20 20
General Studies 10 10
Computer Literacy 20 20
Total 100 Questions 100 Marks

 

Name of The Subject No of Questions Marks for each topic
General English or Hindi 20 20
General Knowledge 20 20
Logical Reasoning 20 20
Computer Literacy 20 20
Quantitative Aptitude 20 20
Total 100 100

NWDA Syllabus

The NWDA Syllabus is as follows:

Subject Name Syllabus
General English
  • Comprehension
  • One word substitution
  • Synonyms and Antonyms
  • Spelling error
  • Spotting error in sentences
  • Grammar
  • Noun
  • Pronoun
  • Adjective
  • Verb
  • Preposition
  • Conjunction
  • Use of ‘A’, ‘AN’ and ‘THE’
  • Idioms and Phrases
General Knowledge
  • India History
  • Indian Geography
  • Indian Economy
  • Indian Polity & Constitution
  • Scientific Research
  • Awards
  • Sports
  • Current Affairs-India & World
Computer Literacy
  • Characteristics of Computer
  • Computer Organisation including RAM, File System, Input Devices
  • Computer Software-Relationship between Hardware and Software
  • Operating System
  • MS-Office (exposure to Word, Excel/spreadsheet, Powerpoint)
  • Information Technology and Society- Indian IT Act
  • Digital Signatures
  • Application of information technology in Government for E-Governance mobile/Smartphone’s Information Kiosks
Quantitative Aptitude
  • Number System
  • Time and Work
  • Averages
  • Percentages
  • Profit and loss
  • Ratio and Proportions
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Time and Distance
Logical Reasoning
  • Analogy
  • Similarities and differences
  • Word building
  • Relation concepts
  • Arithmetic number series
  • Semantic Series
  • Number Series
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Classification
Estimating, Costing & Evaluating
  • Estimate,
  • Glossary of technical terms,
  • Items of Works,
  • Centre Line Method,
  • valuation
Surveying
  • Principles of Surveying,
  • Measurement of Distance,
  • Compass Traversing,
  • Plane of Table Surveying,
  • Leveling
  • Methods of Contouring
  • Adjustments of Instruments
  • Tachometric Survey
  • Use of Remote Sensing techniques in the planning of WR Projects
Geotechnical Engineering
  • Soil Types & Structure
  • Properties of Soils
  • Compaction Behaviors
  • Lab & Field Tests
  • Bearing Capacity of Soils
  • Types & properties of rocks
Foundation Engineering
  • Types of Foundations,
  • Selection Criteria for Foundation of Structure,
  • Foundation on expansive soils
  • Foundation on swelling soils
  • Types of Piles and their layout,
  • Bearing Capacity
Hydraulics
  • Fluid Properties,
  • Hydrostatics,
  • Measurement of Flow,
  • Flow in Open Channels,
  • Weirs
Irrigation Engineering
  • Definition,
  • Necessity,
  • Benefits,
  • Water requirements of different crops
  • Effects of Irrigation
  • Different types of canals
  • Types of Canal Irrigation
  • Canal Lining
  • Canal Structure
  • Diversion Headwork
  • Storage works
  • Spillways
Concrete Technology
  • Properties,
  • Advantages & uses of Concrete,
  • Cement Aggregates,
  • Importance of Water Quality,
  • Quality of Control Concrete
Hydrology
  • Measurement of Rainfall,
  • Rainfall-Runoff analysis,
  • PMP,
  • Precipitation,
  • Evaporation,
  • Overland flow unit & synthetic hydrograph
  • Floods & their management
  • Flood frequency analysis

Frequently Asked Questions about NWDA Recruitment Exam

Q1

Who can apply for the NWDA Recruitment Exam?

To apply for the NWDA Exam one needs a degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University or equivalent. Two years’ experience in translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in Central or State Government offices, including Government of India Undertaking. Essential: i) Degree in Commerce from a recognized University/Institute.
Q2

What is the NWDA?

The National Water Development Agency (NWDA), a Registered Society under the Ministry of Irrigation (now Ministry of Water Resourcess) was set up in the year 1982 to carry out detailed studies, surveys, and investigations in respect of Peninsular Component of National Perspective for Water Resources Development.
Q3

What is the educational qualification for the post of NWDA LDC post?

To apply for the post of LDC in NWDA recruitment, you must be a Graduate in any discipline and have a typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on a computer.

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