Chandigarh Engineering Department Recruitment 2025: Executive Engineer (Horticulture) Post

The Engineering Department of the Union Territory of Chandigarh has invited applications for the post of Executive Engineer (Horticulture). This recruitment will be conducted on a deputation basis from eligible officers serving in Central/State Government departments, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous bodies, or other similar organizations. This Group-A Gazetted position serves as a perfect career avenue for seasoned horticulture professionals to apply their knowledge in one of the most meticulously planned cities in the country.

Chandigarh Administration is famous for its green city planning and structured infrastructure. Executive Engineer (Horticulture) has an important role in maintaining and beautifying the city’s landscape and green cover. The officer so appointed will be responsible for different horticulture-based projects such as maintenance of public parks, landscaping, and beautification schemes. This position is filled by deputation (short-term contract) and is subject to the recruitment rules notified on 18th April 1984.

Important Dates

• The recruitment advertisement was published in the Employment News: 29 March 2025.
• Crucial Date for Eligibility Calculation: 30 March 2025
• Last Date to Submit Application: 13 May 2025 (45 days from the day after advertisement publication)

Application Fee

• No application fee has been specified for this hiring process.

Age Limit

• The age limit for deputation is as per the rules laid down by the Chandigarh Administration and in accordance with deputation norms.
• Typically, the maximum age limit should not be more than 56 years as of the application deadline.

Vacancy Details

Salary

• The post carries a Level-11 pay scale as per the 7th Central Pay Commission: ₹67,700 to ₹2,08,700.
• Previously, the position followed the pre-revised pay band of ₹15,600–₹39,100 with a Grade Pay of ₹7,600.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications (Essential)

Applicants must possess one of the following qualifications:

1. M.Sc. in Agriculture with specialization in Horticulture
   OR
2. M.Sc. in Horticulture, including Floriculture or Olericulture
   OR
3. M.Sc. in Botany
   OR
4. B.Sc. in Agriculture or Botany with a Post Graduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture or Horticulture

All educational credentials must be obtained from a recognized institution or university.

Experience

• A minimum of seven years’ hands-on experience in horticulture is required, with a strong focus on ornamental horticulture and exposure to diverse areas within the field.

Selection Process

• The selection will be done through deputation, based on:
  • Eligibility
  • Educational qualification
  • Relevant experience
  • ACRs/APARs grading
  • Vigilance clearance and integrity certificate
• No written exam or interview is specifically mentioned, as the selection is primarily administrative and based on documents and service records.

Application Process

Documents Required

Applicants must ensure their application is complete in all respects and accompanied by the following documents:

1. Application in prescribed format (Annexure-A)
2. Certified copies of ACRs/APARs from the past five years must be enclosed, attested by an official of at least Under Secretary rank or its equivalent.
3. Integrity Certificate
4. No Disciplinary/Vigilance Clearance Certificate
5. A certificate that the officer will be relieved immediately if selected

Applications that are incomplete or missing documents will be rejected without further consideration.

How to Apply

Eligible and willing officers should follow these steps:

1. Download the application form from the official Chandigarh Administration website or refer to the prescribed format in Annexure-A (available with the official notice).
2. Fill in the details correctly and attach all required documents.
3. Route the application through the proper channel, i.e., from the current employer.
4. Ensure that the forwarding authority certifies:
   • Accuracy of details
   • No vigilance or disciplinary case pending
   • Integrity of the officer
   • Confirmation that the officer will be relieved upon selection
5. Send the complete application to the following address: Chief Engineer,
   Engineering Department,
   Union Territory, Chandigarh
6. The application must reach by 13 May 2025. Submissions received beyond the stipulated deadline will be summarily rejected.

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