GOVT JOB ALERT
Board Name: Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)
Ministry: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Govt. of India
Headquarters: A-13, Sector-1, Noida 201301, Uttar Pradesh
Recruitment Type: Direct Recruitment
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
| Application Start | 07 October 2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date Apply Online | 05 November 2025 (11:55 PM) |
| Last Date Fee Payment | 05 November 2025 |
| CBT Exam Date | December 2025 (Tentative) |
| Document Verification | After CBT Results |
| Category | Fee Amount |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST | Exempted |
| All Female | Exempted |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) | Exempted |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Exempted |
AGE LIMIT (As on 05 November 2025) & TOTAL POSTS
| Details | Information |
| Age Limits by Post | • LDC: 18-27 Years • JHS: Not exceeding 30 Years • SAO: Not exceeding 35 Years |
| Total Posts Available | • Lower Division Clerk: 4 Posts • Junior Hydrographic Surveyor: 9 Posts • Senior Accounts Officer: 2 Posts TOTAL: 15 Posts |
| Category-wise Breakdown | LDC: UR-1, OBC-1, EWS-1, SC-1, PwD-1 JHS: UR-4, OBC-3, SC-2 SAO: UR-1, OBC-1 |
ELIGIBILITY & VACANCY DETAILS
| Post Name | Post Code | No. of Posts | Eligibility Criteria |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | 125 | 4 Posts | 12th class from recognized board + Typing: 35 w.p.m. English or 30 w.p.m. Hindi on computer |
| Junior Hydrographic Surveyor (JHS) | 225 | 9 Posts | Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering + 3 years experience in Hydrographic survey OR 7 years Navy experience |
| Senior Accounts Officer (SAO) | 325 | 2 Posts | Degree + CA Final/CWA/ISCA + 3 years experience in supervisory capacity in commercial accounts |
SYLLABUS & EXAM DETAILS
| Post Name | Subjects Covered |
| LDC | • General Knowledge • General English • Numerical Ability • Reasoning & Logical Thinking |
| JHS | • Civil Engineering Fundamentals • Hydrography & Survey Techniques • Mathematics & Geometry • GIS & Mapping Basics |
| SAO | • Accounting Principles & Financial Management • Auditing Procedures • Government Accounting Rules • General Knowledge |
MODE OF SELECTION
| Post | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 |
| LDC | Computer Based Test (CBT) | Typing Skill Test | Document Verification |
| JHS | Computer Based Test (CBT) | Document Verification | N/A |
| SAO | Computer Based Test (CBT) | Interview Round | Document Verification |
PAY SCALE & BENEFITS
| Designation | Pay Level | Pay Range (Per Month) | Additional Benefits |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | Level-2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 | ESIC Medical Reimbursement, Leased Accommodation, Annual Increment |
| Junior Hydrographic Surveyor (JHS) | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | ESIC Medical, Leased Accommodation, Field Allowance, Annual Increment |
| Senior Accounts Officer (SAO) | Level-10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 | ESIC Medical, Leased Accommodation, Supervisory Benefits, Annual Increment |
QUALIFYING MARKS IN EXAMINATION
| Category | Qualifying Marks % |
| General / OBC / EWS | 45% |
| SC / ST / PwBD | 35% |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 40% |
IMPORTANT LINKS
| Link Name | URL / Contact |
| Apply Online | www.iwai.nic.in |
| Official Website | www.iwai.nic.in |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Join Our WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Our Telegram Channel | Click Here |
POSTING LOCATIONS
Selected candidates may be posted at: IWAI Headquarters (Noida), Regional Offices (Patna, Guwahati, Kolkata, Kochi, Bhubaneswar, Varanasi, Mumbai), Sub-Offices (Sahibganj, Farakka, Swaroopganj, Haldia, Bhagalpur, Dibrugarh, Dhubri, Badarpur, Karimganj, Prayagraj, Vijayawada, Kollam, Srinagar) or any other office as per organizational requirement.
IMPORTANT NOTES & INSTRUCTIONS
- Only online applications will be accepted. No offline applications will be entertained.
- Mobile phones and electronic gadgets are strictly banned in examination centers.
- Cutoff date for age limit calculation is 05 November 2025 (closing date of application).
- Merit list will be prepared based on marks in written examination.
- Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India rules (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10-15 years).
- Female candidates and candidates from reserved categories are exempted from application fee.
- Candidates must read all instructions carefully before applying online.
- All India transfer liability – candidates can be posted anywhere in India.
- Mere possession of qualifications doesn’t guarantee selection.
- Decision of IWAI will be final and binding in all matters.
