The water sector in India can be divided into three parts namely water supply, water storage/harvesting and water management & sanitation. This sector has economies of scale and monopoly characteristics and as a result of this, the companies in this sector finds it difficult to co-exist in the same area.

The performance and policies in this sector are decided by social issues and the development of this sector is a need of the hour to meet the water requirement of the people.

Recent job notifications in the government jobs in water sector:

Recently the following government organizations operating in the water sector called for application from eligible candidates for different positions:

• Executive Engineer – Ministry of Water Resource, Government of India

• Assistant - Ministry of Water Resource, Government of India

• Assistant – Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal

• Upper Division Clerk – Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal

• Executive Engineer – Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal

• Storekeeper – Central Water Commission

• Junior Engineer (Civil/Mechanical) – Central Water Commission

• Mechanic Grade II – Central Water Commission

• Electrician/out-board driver – Central Water Commission

• Irrigation Expert – WAPCOS

What can be the pay scale expected in the government jobs in Water sector?

As far as executive engineer position is concerned, candidates can get a pay scale of Rs. 15600-39100 and for candidates appointed for Assistant position, they can expect a pay scale of Rs. 9300-34800. Candidates appointed for the other positions can get a pay scale as in the other government organizations for that particular job position.

Educational and other qualification required for jobs in Water sector:

Candidates with degrees and diplomas in irrigation and hydraulics engineering, water resource management, rainwater harvesting technology, water resource engineering and water resource planning can find job placement in water sector in Government organizations in India and even graduates in other fields can find placement in non-technical sector of these organizations.

Scope of Water sector:

Water is one of the necessities and every country tries to maintain its water resources to meet the requirements of its people. Therefore, this sector is one among the stable sectors with good employment opportunities.