The Public Works Department (PWD) of Puducherry has announced the recruitment for the posts of Junior Engineer (Civil) and Overseer for the year 2024. Eligible candidates who are natives or residents of the Union Territory of Puducherry can apply online for these posts from August 7, 2024 to August 31, 2024.
Important Dates
- Start Date for Online Application: August 7, 2024 (10:00 AM)
- Last Date for Online Application: August 31, 2024 (05:00 PM)
Vacancies
The details of the vacancies for the Junior Engineer (Civil) and Overseer posts are as follows:
| SI No. | Name of the Post | Total No. of Vacancies | Reservation (Vertical) | Reservation (Horizontal) | Level in Pay Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 99 | UR: 43, OBC: 10, BCM: 2, MBC: 17, EBC: 2, SC: 15, ST: 1, EWS: 9 | PwBD: 4 | Level – 6 |
| 2 | Overseer | 69 | UR: 31, OBC: 7, BCM: 1, MBC: 12, EBC: 1, SC: 11, ST: –, EWS: 6 | PwBD: 3 | Level – 6 |
Eligibility Criteria
Junior Engineer (Civil)
Educational/Technical Qualifications:
- Essential:
- Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute (or)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute.
Overseer
Educational/Technical Qualifications:
- Essential:
- Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering from the Board of Technical Examinations/Institution recognized by the Government.
- Desirable:
- Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute.
Age Limit
- Upper Age Limit: Not exceeding 30 years as of August 31, 2024.
- Age Relaxation:
- OBC/BCM/EBC/MBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years (13 years for OBC/MBC/EBC/BCM and 15 years for SC/ST)
- Ex-Servicemen: Period of Military service plus 3 years
Mode of Recruitment
Written Examination
The recruitment will be conducted through a Common Written Competitive Examination. The examination will consist of two papers, each carrying 100 marks, with the following structure:
- Paper-I: General English, General Awareness, General Science, Analytical and Reasoning Ability, Computer Knowledge.
- Paper-II: Topics related to Civil Engineering such as Strength of Materials, Building Materials, Estimating and Costing, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, etc.
Weightage of Marks:
- Paper-I: 25%
- Paper-II: 75%
Negative Marking: A penalty of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- Unreserved: 30%
- MBC/OBC/EWS/EBC/BCM: 25%
- SC/ST/PwBD: 20%
Selection Procedure
- The merit list will be prepared based on the performance in the Common Written Competitive Examination. Candidates will be selected based on their merit and the preferences given during the application process.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website https://recruitment.py.gov.in starting from August 7, 2024.
Steps to Apply:
- Register with your mobile number on the online portal.
- Login using the provided Username and Password.
- Fill out the application form and submit it online.
- Keep a printout of the application and track its status online.
Note: The last date for online application submission is August 31, 2024, by 5:00 PM.
For detailed instructions and to apply online, visit the PWD Puducherry Recruitment Portal.