PWRD Assam Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 7 Posts, Salary Up to ₹1 Lakh

PWRD Assam Recruitment 2026: The Public Works Roads Department (PWRD), Assam has released a recruitment notification for 7 contractual posts under the Assam Disaster Resilient Hill Roads Development Project (ADRHRDP). The vacancies are available for Environment Expert, Social Expert, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Expert, and Biodiversity Specialist.

Eligible Indian citizens with the required educational qualifications and professional experience can apply in the prescribed application format. The selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹80,000 to ₹1,00,000. The last date to submit the application is 31 August 2026.

Details for PWRD Assam Recruitment 2026:

Vacancy Details 2026

There are 7 vacancies under PWRD Assam Recruitment 2026.

Educational Qualifications:

1. Environment Expert – Qualification

Candidates should have:

• A Master’s degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Biodiversity Conservation, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in linear infrastructure projects such as roads, highways, bridges, tunnels, hill roads, slope stabilization and drainage improvement.
• Experience with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and World Bank Group EHS Guidelines.
• Experience in environmental assessments, ESMPs, environmental monitoring and contractor environmental compliance.
• Fluency in Assamese and English and working knowledge of local dialects of Assam.
• Working knowledge of GIS/remote-sensing tools is required/desirable as specified in the ToR.

Salary: ₹80,000 per month.

The Environment Expert engagement is initially for 11 months, with the possibility of extension based on project requirements and professional performance.

2. Social Expert – Qualification

Candidates should have:

• A Master’s degree in Sociology, Anthropology or Social Work.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the relevant social sector.
• Fluency in Assamese and English.
• Working knowledge of the Dimasa language.
• Working knowledge of computers.

The Social Experts will work on social risk management, stakeholder engagement, grievance management, land acquisition and resettlement-related activities under the project.

Salary: ₹80,000 per month.

The initial contract period is 11 months, with the possibility of extension for the duration of the project based on requirements.

3. Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Expert – Qualification

Candidates should have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or another relevant discipline.
• A Master’s degree/postgraduate diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, Construction Safety, Disaster Risk Management or a related field is preferred.
• Alternatively, a recognized professional qualification/certification such as a Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety or equivalent certification such as NEBOSH may be considered as specified in the ToR.
• At least 8 years of experience in construction or linear infrastructure projects such as roads, highways, bridges, tunnels, viaducts, hill roads, railways or major civil works.
• Practical knowledge of construction safety risks, including slope cutting, landslides, rockfalls, hill roads, heavy machinery and monsoon-related hazards.
• Strong experience in safety inspections, incident investigation, OHS documentation, PPE compliance and corrective action monitoring.
• Fluency in Assamese and English and workable knowledge of local dialects of Assam.

Salary: ₹80,000 per month.

The OHS Expert will initially be engaged for 11 months, with possible extension based on project requirements and performance.

4. Biodiversity Specialist – Qualification

Candidates should have:

• A Master’s degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Wildlife Management, Biodiversity Conservation or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in biodiversity assessment, conservation planning, monitoring, or related development project work.
• Demonstrated experience with the World Bank ESF and World Bank Group EHS Guidelines.
• Experience in World Bank-funded or other multilateral development bank projects is required/preferred as specified in the ToR.
• Strong understanding of critical habitat assessment, biodiversity offset strategies and conservation compliance.
• Fluency in Assamese and English and workable knowledge of local dialects of Assam.
• Familiarity with biodiversity screening tools such as IBAT and eBird is desirable.

Salary: ₹1,00,000 per month.

The Biodiversity Specialist will initially be engaged for 11 months, with the possibility of extension based on project requirements and professional performance.

Age Limit

According to the prescribed application form, the candidate’s age must be below 55 years as of 1 August 2026.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of:

1. Application screening and shortlisting
2. Interview

Only candidates who fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria and are shortlisted will be called for the interview. The interview date will be published on the APWRD e-portal.

Candidates should provide a valid email ID and contact number in the application so that they can be informed about the interview date and venue.

How to Apply:

Eligible candidates can apply for the PWRD Assam Recruitment 2026 through email by following the steps below:

1. Visit the official APWRD e-portal: apwd.assam.gov.in.
2. Go to the “Documents Notification” section.
3. Download the prescribed application form and the relevant Terms of Reference (ToR).
4. Carefully check the educational qualification and experience requirements for the post.
5. Fill out the application form in the prescribed format.
6. Attach the required self-attested certificates, testimonials and supporting documents.
7. Attach the signed Terms of Reference (ToR).
8. Ensure that all information and documents are complete and correct.
9. Send the completed application along with the necessary attachments to as-ce.adrhardp@assam.gov.in.
10. Submit the application on or before 31 August 2026.
11. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview. The interview date will be published on the APWRD e-portal.

Important Application Instructions

The prescribed application form must be completed carefully.

The application form should not exceed 8 pages, while self-attested certificates/testimonials should not exceed 12 pages. Therefore, the complete application package should not exceed 20 pages. Applications without self-attested certificates/testimonials relating to educational qualifications and training may be rejected.

Candidates should also attach the required evidence for educational qualifications, training and professional experience.

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready:

• Filled application form
• Educational qualification certificates
• Training certificates, where applicable
• Experience certificates
• Latest salary certificate
• Proof of date of birth
• Proof of permanent address
• Self-attested testimonials/certificates
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signed Terms of Reference (ToR)
• Other documents specified in the application form/ToR

The application form specifically requires educational certificates, training details and professional experience documents.

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