Water Department Recruitment 2026 has been officially announced by ICAR IIWM (Indian Institute of Water Management) for various contractual posts through walk-in-interview mode. As per the latest notification, ICAR IIWM is inviting eligible candidates for the posts of Young Professional-II, Young Professional-I, Senior Research Fellow (SRF), and Senior Skilled Labour. This recruitment is a great opportunity for 10th pass and higher qualified candidates who are looking for central government–related contractual jobs in the water management sector.
Interested applicants can attend the walk-in-interview as per the schedule mentioned in the official notification. The recruitment will be conducted on a contract basis, and selection will be done through interview only. Candidates are advised to carefully check the eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualification, and interview details before applying. For complete and updated information regarding Water Department Recruitment 2026 ICAR IIWM, candidates should regularly visit the official website or our portal for the latest updates.
Water Department Recruitment 2026 Detels
* Type of job - Contractual Odisha Panchayat Maitri
* Category - Government job
* Name of the post - Young Professional-II, Young Professional-I, Senior Research Fellow, Senior Skilled Labour
* Application mode - Walk-in-interview
* Who can apply - All Odisha candidates
* Place of posting - Odisha
* Last Date - 11/02/2026 & 13/02/2026
* Gender - Both Male and Female
Water Department Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Young Professionals-II (YP-II)Employment opportunities listing
Candidates should have completed M.Tech in soil and water conservation engineering/ irrigation and drainage engineering/ Farm Machinery and Power with B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering.
Young Professionals-I (YP-I)
Candidates should have passed 12th (+2) with 2 year Diploma in Agriculture or 2-year Polytechnic Agriculture or 3-year Under Graduation degree in Agriculture or Horticulture.
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
Candidates should have completed M.Tech/ M.E/ Post Graduate in Soil and Water Conservation Engineering/ Irrigation and Drainage Engineering/ Remote Sensing GIS/ Geospatial Technology/ Computer Science and Engineering/ Information Technology/ Water Resources Engineering or M.Tech in equivalent engineering subject with expertise in use of advance tools and techniques for watershed planning and management with four year degree of B.Tech or B.E.Water management courses
Semi Skilled Labour (SSL)
Candidates should have passed Matriculation (10th) from a recognized Board.
Age Limit
As per ICAR IIWM Department Official notifications age limit as on date of interview.
- Minimum Age - 18 & 21 Years
- Maximum Age - 45 Years
- Age Relaxation - As per government Rules.
- Career counseling services
- For OBC Students - 03 Years
- For ST/SC/Pwd - 05 Years
- For Ex- Service man - 05 years
- For PWD+SC/ST- 15 Years
- For more Information
- please visit it's official website.
Salary
Young Professionals-II -
Discover more Rs. 42,000/- Per Month
Young Professionals-I - Rs. 30,000/- Per Month
Senior Research Fellow - Rs. 37,000/- Per Month
Semi Skilled Labour - Rs. 15,500/- Per Month
Water Department Recruitment 2026 Important Documents
1. Qualification certificate (10th,+2,+3)Odisha Panchayat Maitri
2. Certificate indicating the date of birth (SSLC/HSC)
3. Two recent color passport size photo
4. Caste certificate
5. If any experience certificate
Water Department Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
* Interview Date :- 11/02/2026 & 13/02/2026
Water Department Recruitment 2026 – How to Apply
1. First, visit the official website and open the official notification for Water Department Recruitment 2026.
2. Carefully read the complete notification before applying for the post.
3. Fill in all the required personal and educational details correctly in the application form.
4. Keep all necessary documents ready before starting the application process.
5. Upload your recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
6. Read the declaration carefully and agree to it before final submission.
7. If an application fee is applicable, pay it using online payment modes.
8. Candidates can make the payment through Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, or Net Banking.
9. No application fee is required for this recruitment; the application process is completely free.
10. Finally, click on the submit button and complete the application process successfully.
IMPORTANT LINK
◾️ Notification PDF Link 1 - CLICK HERE
◾️ Notification PDF Link 2 - CLICK HERE
.FaQ
1: What is Water Department Recruitment 2026 and who is conducting it?
Answer:
Water Department Recruitment 2026 is a government contractual recruitment conducted by ICAR IIWM (Indian Institute of Water Management), Odisha. The recruitment is being organized to fill posts like Young Professional-I, Young Professional-II, Senior Research Fellow, and Semi Skilled Labour through walk-in-interview mode. This opportunity is open to all eligible Odisha candidates, both male and female.
2: What is the educational qualification required for Water Department Recruitment 2026?
Answer:
The educational qualification varies by post. YP-II requires an M.Tech with B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering, YP-I candidates must have +2 with Diploma or Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture, SRF requires Post Graduation/M.Tech/M.E in relevant engineering or technology fields, while Semi Skilled Labour candidates must be 10th pass (Matriculation) from a recognized board.
3: What is the age limit for ICAR IIWM Water Department Recruitment 2026?
Answer:
As per the official ICAR IIWM notification, the minimum age limit is 18–21 years (post-wise) and the maximum age limit is 45 years as on the date of interview. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules: OBC – 3 years, SC/ST/PWD – 5 years, Ex-Servicemen – 5 years, and PWD + SC/ST – 15 years.
4: What is the salary offered under Water Department Recruitment 2026?
Answer:
Selected candidates will receive attractive monthly remuneration on a contractual basis. Young Professional-II will get ₹42,000 per month, Young Professional-I will receive ₹30,000 per month, Senior Research Fellow will get ₹37,000 per month, and Semi Skilled Labour will be paid ₹15,500 per month.
5: How to apply for Water Department Recruitment 2026 and what are the interview dates?
Answer:
Candidates must apply through walk-in-interview mode. Applicants should download the application form, fill it carefully, attach required documents, and create a single PDF. The interview dates are 11 February 2026 and 13 February 2026. No application fee is required, and candidates must carry all originaldocuments during the interview.
