The National Water Development Authority released the notification for its exam in April 2022. The exam took place on July 24th 2022. Although the exam is over, this article will still provide details on the notification released.
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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National Water Development Authority Exam Recruitment
The main purpose of releasing the National Water Development Authority Exam Notification is to make a candidate familiar with the recruitment process, exam dates, selection process, eligibility criteria, salary etc for that respective examination.
Candidates must note that the number of vacancies released for the National Water Development Authority Exam recruitment is not many which makes cracking the exam even tougher.
National Water Development Authority Exam Notification
The official National Water Development Authority Exam notification is released on the Indian Bank website where candidates can download the notification and go through the eligibility details and important dates and then accordingly apply online for the exam.
There are certain things that a candidate needs to keep in consideration while he/she is going through the official notification:
- Check the eligibility criteria thoroughly and make sure that you apply for the exam only if you fulfil the eligibility
- Ensure that you complete the application process on or before the last date to apply online for the National Water Development Authority Exam exam
- Go through the syllabus and exam pattern carefully and check for any changes or variations in the pattern of the examination
It is important that every applicant checks the National Water Development Authority Exam notification carefully before they apply online for the examination as with the increasing competition, the conducting bodies tend to make changes in the recruitment process every year.
National Water Development Authority Exam Exam Pattern 2022
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 subjects 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: 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 |
National Water Development Authority Exam Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for NWDA exam is as follows:
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Essential:
Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University or equivalent.
Desirable Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University or equivalent. |
| Hindi Translator | Master’s degree of a recognized University in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination
at the degree level; OR Master’s degree of a recognized University in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level; OR Master’s degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi medium and English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of an examination at the degree level; OR Master’s degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with English medium and Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of an examination at the degree level; OR Master’s Degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects or either of the two as a medium of examination and the other as a compulsory or elective subject at degree level; AND Recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English & vice versa; OR Two years’ experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in Central or State Government offices, including Government of India Undertaking. |
| Junior Accounts Officer | Essential:
i) Degree in Commerce from a recognized University/Institute. ii) Three years experience in Cash and Accounts in a Government Office/PSU/Autonomous Body/ Statutory Body.
Desirable Candidates having CA/ICWA/Company Secretary will be preferred. |
| Upper Division Clerk | Essential:
Degree of a recognized University.
Desirable Knowledge of Computer operating systems, MS Word, Office, Excel, PowerPoint & Internet. |
| Stenographer Grade-II | Essential:
i) 12th Class passed from a recognized Board/University. ii) Skill (Shorthand) Test (on Computer) at the speed of 80 wpm. |
| Lower Division Clerk | Essential:
i) 12th Class passed from a recognized Board; AND ii) A typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on computer.
Desirable Knowledge of Computer operating systems, MS Word, Office, Excel, PowerPoint & Internet. |
The age limit for NWDA Exam is as follows:
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | 18 Years | 27 Years |
| Upper Division Clerk | ||
| Lower Division Clerk | ||
| Stenographer Grade – II | ||
| Hindi Translator | 21 Years | 30 Years |
The age relaxation for NWDA Eligibility:
| SC/ ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| Physically Handicapped |
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| Ex-Servicemen | Service rendered in Army/Navy/Air Force plus 3 years |
| Government employees including Departmental candidates (Minimum 3 years service has been rendered in Government Department/ Autonomous Bodies) |
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National Water Development Authority Apply Online
Step 1- NWDA Registration Process
- Click on the link provided below or visit the official website.
- A new page will appear. New Users will have to register first.
- Click on New User Register
- A new page will appear to enter your mobile no. and email to register yourself.
- An OTP will be sent on your mobile no. and email, fill and click on “Submit”.
- A Login Id and Password will be sent to your registered mobile no. and email id.
Step 2- Login
- Login using the Registration Number and Password. Select the post.
- Fill up other details such as educational qualifications etc. depending upon the educational qualification of the candidate.
- Pay examination fee as applicable, online using Credit/Debit Card or Internet Banking
- Candidates are required to upload their scanned colour photograph and Signature (in English or in Hindi) in JPEG format.
- Login with Registration Number and Password in the link for “UPLOAD” and thereafter, upload the file/scanned filled
- Upload all the required certificates
- Submit the application. Print out the acknowledgement for records
Frequently Asked Questions about NWDA Recruitment Exam
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