WRD Maharashtra Exam Guide 2026
WRD Maharashtra 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 WRD Maharashtra 2025 Overview
| Recruiting Body | Water Resource Department | |
|---|---|---|
| Post | Senior Scientific Assistant Group-B, Lower Grade Stenographer, Junior Scientific Assistant, Geological Assistant, etc. | |
| Cycle | 2025 | 2025 |
| Vacancy | 4497 | TBA |
| Notification Release Date | 1st November 2023 | TBA |
| Application Start Date | 3rd November 2023 | TBA |
| Last Date to Apply | 24th November 2023 | TBA |
| Exam Date | 27th December 2023 to 2nd January 2024 | TBA |
| Level Of Exam | State | |
| Frequency Of Exam | As per requirement | |
| Exam Stages | Computer Based Test | |
| Qualification | 12th/Diploma/Graduation | |
| Location | Maharashtra Government Jobs |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
| Post Name | Exam Date | Shift Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Assistant | 27th December 2023 | 09:00 am to 11:00 am |
| Assistant Surveyor | 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm | |
| Lower Clerk | ||
| Senior Scientific Assistant | ||
| Assistant Storekeeper | 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm | |
| Architectural Engineering Assistant | 29th December 2023 | 09:00 am to 11:00 am |
| Architectural Engineering Assistant | 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm | |
| Geology Assistant | ||
| Surveyor | ||
| Architectural Engineering Assistant | 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm | |
| Junior Scientific Assistant | ||
| Architectural Engineering Assistant | 31st December 2023 | 09:00 am to 11:00 am |
| Auditor | ||
| Office Bearer, Mozanidar, Kalwa Inspector, Junior Survey Assistant | 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm | |
| Office Bearer, Mozanidar, Kalwa Inspector | 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm | |
| Office Bearer, Mozanidar, Kalwa Inspector | 01st January 2024 | 09:00 am to 11:00 am |
| Office Bearer, Mozanidar, Kalwa Inspector | 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm | |
| Office Bearer, Mozanidar, Kalwa Inspector | 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm | |
| Office Bearer, Mozanidar, Kalwa Inspector | 02nd January 2024 | 09:00 am to 11:00 am |
| Office Bearer, Mozanidar, Kalwa Inspector | 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm | |
| Office Bearer, Mozanidar, Kalwa Inspector | 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm |
📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Senior Scientific Assistant B | 04 |
| Lower Class Stenographers | 19 |
| Junior Scientific Assistant | 14 |
| Geological Assistant | 05 |
| Draftsman | 25 |
| Assistant Draftsman | 60 |
| Civil Engineering Assistant | 1528 |
| Laboratory Assistant | 35 |
| Draftsman | 284 |
| Office Clerk | 430 |
| Enumerator | 758 |
| Canal Inspector | 1189 |
| Assistant Storekeeper | 138 |
| Junior Survey Assistant | 08 |
| Total | 4497 |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- General
- Rs. 1000/-
- Category
- Application Fee
- Backward Class
- Rs. 900/-
- Ex-Army Man / Disabled Person
- Nil
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Senior Scientific Assistant B | Must hold Master's Degree (with minimum 60% marks) in Physics / Chemistry / Geology or Agriculture (Soil Science / Agricultural Chemistry). |
| Lower Class Stenographers | 1. A person who has passed the Secondary School Examination and 2. A person who holds a Government Commerce Certificate qualifying shorthand writing speed of at least 100 words per minute and English typing speed of at least 40 words per minute or Marathi typing speed of at least 30 words per minute. |
| Junior Scientific Assistant | |Those who hold Post Graduate Degree in Physics / Chemistry / Geology or Agriculture (Soil / Agriculture /Chemistry). |
| Geological Assistant | Master of Science(M.Sc) in Geology, Master of Science(M.Sc) in Applied Geology , Master of Science(M.Sc) in Pure Geology, Master of Science(M.Sc) in Earth Science, M.Sc Tech in Applied Geology (3 years Course), M.Tech in Applied Geology (3 Years Course) |
| Draftsman | Those who hold Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or who hold Diploma in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and Having three years of practical work experience in the post of Assistant Draftsman in a Government / Semi-Government office. |
| Assistant Draftsman | Those who hold Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering. |
| Civil Engineering Assistant | Those who have passed the Secondary School Examination conducted by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education and have passed the following examinations; Degree in Civil Engineering (B.E) or Diploma in Civil Engineering (D.C.E) or its equivalent qualification. |
| Laboratory Assistant | Those who hold a degree in Physics/Chemistry/Geology from a recognized university or who hold a degree in Agriculture. |
| Tracer | 1.Those who have passed the secondary school examination; And 2. Those who have passed the course in Architectural Design from a Government Industrial Training Institute or have passed Art Teacher Diploma from a Government recognized Art/ Drawing School. |
| Office Clerk | 1. Those who have obtained a degree in any discipline 2. Passed Govt Professional Certificate Examination of Typewriting at 30 words per minute in Marathi or 40 words per minute in English. |
| Enumerator | 1.Those who have obtained a degree in any discipline 2. Passed Govt Professional Certificate Examination of Typewriting at 30 words per minute in Marathi or 40 words per minute in English. |
| Canal Inspector | 1. Those who have obtained degree in any discipline as well as 2. Passed Govt Professional Certificate Examination of Typing at 30 words per minute in Marathi or 40 words per minute in English. |
| Assistant Storekeeper | 1. Those who have passed the secondary school examination 2. Passed Govt Professional Certificate Examination of Typing at 30 words per minute in Marathi or 40 words per minute in English. |
| Junior Survey Assistant | Those who have passed Higher Secondary School Examination with Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics / English OR 2. Passed Surveyor (Surveyor) Course of Industrial Training Institute 3. Preference will be given to degree holders in Agriculture. |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Post Name | Question related to Marathi | Question related to English | General Knowledge | Intellectual questions | Technical questions | Total | Time Duration | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Inspector | Question | Marks | Question | Marks | Question | Marks | Question | Marks | Question | Marks | Question | Marks | 120 Minutes |
| 25 | 50 | 25 | 50 | 25 | 50 | 25 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 200 | 120 Minutes | |
| Senior Scientific Assistant B | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 80 | 100 | 200 | 120 Minutes |
| Lower Class Stenographers | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 120 | 75 |
| Junior Scientific Assistant | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 80 | 100 | 200 | 120 |
| Geological Assistant | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 80 | 100 | 200 | 120 |
| Draftsman | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 80 | 100 | 200 | 120 |
| Assistant Draftsman | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 80 | 100 | 200 | 120 |
| Civil Engineering Assistant | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 80 | 100 | 200 | 120 |
| Laboratory Assistant | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 80 | 100 | 200 | 120 |
| Tracer | 25 | 50 | 25 | 50 | 25 | 50 | 25 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 200 | 120 Minutes |
| Office Clerk | 25 | 50 | 25 | 50 | 25 | 50 | 25 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 200 | 120 Minutes |
| Enumerator | 25 | 50 | 25 | 50 | 25 | 50 | 25 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 200 | 120 Minutes |
| Assistant Storekeeper | 25 | 50 | 25 | 50 | 25 | 50 | 25 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 200 | 120 |
| Junior Survey Assistant | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 80 | 100 | 200 | 120 |
📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Senior Scientific Assistant B | S-16: ₹44,900-₹1,42,400 |
| Lower Class Stenographers | S-15: ₹41,800-₹1,32,300 |
| Junior Scientific Assistant | S-15: ₹41,800-₹1,32,300 |
| Geological Assistant | S-14: ₹38,600-₹1,22,800 |
| Draftsman | S-10: ₹29,200-₹92,300 |
| Draftsman | S-8: ₹25,500-₹81,100 |
| Civil Engineering Assistant | S-6: ₹25,500-₹81,100 |
| Laboratory Assistant | S-7: ₹21,700-₹69,100 |
| Draftsman | S-7: ₹21,700-₹69,100 |
| Office Clerk | S-6: ₹19,900-₹63,200 |
| Enumerator | S-6: ₹19,900-₹63,200 |
| Canal Inspector | S-6: ₹19,900-₹63,200 |
| Assistant Storekeeper | S-6: ₹19,900-₹63,200 |
| Junior Survey Assistant | S-6: ₹19,900-₹63,200 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the expected release date for the WRD Maharashtra 2025 Notification?
The WRD Maharashtra 2025 Notification is expected to be released soon on the official website.
Q2.How many vacancies are expected in the WRD Maharashtra 2025 recruitment?
The exact number of vacancies for the WRD Maharashtra 2025 recruitment is yet to be announced. However, the previous cycle had 4497 vacancies.
Q3.What is the selection process for WRD Maharashtra positions?
The selection process for WRD Maharashtra positions is based on a Computer Based Test (CBT).
Q4.What are the eligibility criteria for WRD Maharashtra recruitment?
Candidates must be between 18 and 38 years old and hold relevant educational qualifications, which may include 12th grade, diploma, or graduation, depending on the post applied for.
Q5.What is the application fee for WRD Maharashtra recruitment?
The expected application fee is Rs. 1000/- for General category candidates and Rs. 900/- for Backward Class candidates. There is no fee for Ex-Army Men or Disabled Persons.
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