The Junior Engineer (JE) position within the Water Resources Department (WRD) of Maharashtra—often referred to as Jalsampada Vibhag—is a Group B (Non-Gazetted) post.
Unlike the Assistant Engineer (AE) posts which are conducted through the MPSC Engineering Services, the JE recruitment is typically handled by the WRD itself as a Direct Recruitment (Saralseva), often using an online IBPS or TCS-based exam pattern.
Exam Details
- Recruiting Body: Water Resources Department, Maharashtra.
- Post Name: Junior Engineer (Civil) – Group B (Non-Gazetted).
- Exam Mode: Online Computer Based Test (CBT).
- Selection Process: Written Exam only (No Interview for JE post). The final merit list is based on the marks obtained in the online test.
Qualifications & Criteria
- Educational Qualification: You must hold a 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized board (MSBTE) or university.
- Degree Holders (B.E./B.Tech): While a Diploma is the primary requirement, Degree holders are generally eligible as they hold a “higher qualification” in the same branch, though this is subject to the specific notification’s fine print.
- Language Proficiency: Ability to read, write, and speak Marathi is mandatory.
- Domicile: You must be a resident of Maharashtra (holding a Domicile Certificate).
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The exam consists of 100 questions worth 200 marks (2 marks each) with a duration of 120 minutes.
- Non-Technical Subjects (40 Questions / 80 Marks)
- Technical Syllabus – Civil (60 Questions / 120 Marks)
