The Brahmaputra Board, under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, released a recruitment notification for the engagement of Young Professionals on 24 July 2026 on its official website, brahmaputraboard.gov.in. As per Notification No. E-29017/2/2024-ESTT-I-HQ (No. E-1992), the last date to submit the online application is 26 August 2026. This recruitment suits graduates and postgraduates in fields such as civil engineering, law, data science, IT, HR, communication, GIS and climate science who are looking for a one-year contractual assignment with a central river-basin organisation.
There are 21 Young Professional vacancies in total, spread across 20 different specialisations — a full discipline-wise breakdown follows below. Most posts are based at Brahmaputra Board Headquarters in Guwahati, Assam, with one post based at the Board’s NEHARI centre in Rudreswar, Assam. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Brahmaputra Board notification No. E-29017/2/2024-ESTT-I-HQ dated 24 July 2026. Last verified: 28 July 2026.
The Brahmaputra Board is recruiting 21 Young Professionals across 20 specialisations — including Civil Engineering, Law, Data Science, Full Stack Development, HR, GIS & Remote Sensing and Climate Change — through Notification No. E-29017/2/2024-ESTT-I-HQ dated 24 July 2026. The last date to apply online is 26 August 2026, through the official recruitment portal at brahmaputraboard.gov.in/recruitment. Selection is through screening of applications, a personal interview or interaction, and document verification, with final selection based on the recommendation of the Departmental Selection Committee.
Quick summary of Brahmaputra Board Recruitment 2026
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Brahmaputra Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti |
| Post | Young Professional (20 specialisations) |
| Total Vacancy | 21 |
| Salary | ₹40,000 per month (consolidated) for most posts; ₹60,000 per month for Full Stack Developer |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Eligibility | Varies by post — Bachelor’s or Master’s degree relevant to each specialisation (full breakdown below) |
| Selection Process | Screening, interview/interaction, document verification, DSC recommendation |
| Place of Posting | Brahmaputra Board HQ, Guwahati (one post at NEHARI, Rudreswar, Assam) |
| Last Date | 26 August 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Graduates/postgraduates meeting the qualification and experience set for the specific post |
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About the organisation
The Brahmaputra Board is a statutory body functioning under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, set up to plan and carry out flood and bank-erosion control measures across the Brahmaputra and Barak river valleys in the North East. It prepares river basin master plans, monitors flood-management schemes and works with state governments on integrated water resource projects. For a candidate, it offers exposure to central government project work in engineering, planning and river-basin management. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm current organisational details with the official website.
Local context: working out of Guwahati and the North East
Guwahati is the administrative and transport hub of Assam and the wider North East, and it is where the Brahmaputra Board’s headquarters and most of these 20 posts are based. Candidates from Darjeeling, Sikkim, North Bengal and other North Eastern states applying for Guwahati-based posts will find the city well connected by rail, road and air within the region. One post — Young Professional (Modeling) — is based instead at the Board’s NEHARI centre in Rudreswar, a separate location from the Guwahati HQ, so candidates applying for that specific post should confirm the exact reporting location with the Board before making travel plans. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
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Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of notification | 24 July 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 26 August 2026 |
The upper age limit for every post is calculated as on the closing date of application, 26 August 2026. Candidates can check their exact age as on this date using the Age Calculator.
Vacancy details and salary
The notification lists 21 posts across 20 specialisations. Every post is a one-year contractual engagement carrying a fixed, consolidated monthly remuneration — there is no separate pay scale, grade or category-wise reservation mentioned in the notification.
| Post / Specialisation | No. of Posts | Emoluments (per month, consolidated) | Upper Age Limit | Place of Posting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Management | 1 | ₹40,000 | 30 years | Guwahati HQ |
| Law | 1 | ₹40,000 | 30 years | Guwahati HQ |
| Data Science | 1 | ₹40,000 | 30 years | Guwahati HQ |
| Full Stack Developer | 1 | ₹60,000 | 35 years | Guwahati HQ |
| Public Relations | 1 | ₹40,000 | 30 years | Guwahati HQ |
| Nazrat | 1 | ₹40,000 | 30 years | Guwahati HQ |
| Executive Assistant to Chairman | 1 | ₹40,000 | 30 years | Guwahati HQ |
| Executive Assistant to Secretary | 1 | ₹40,000 | 30 years | Guwahati HQ |
| HR | 1 | ₹40,000 | 30 years | Guwahati HQ |
| Library | 1 | ₹40,000 | 30 years | Guwahati HQ |
| Climate Change | 1 | ₹40,000 | 30 years | Guwahati HQ |
| Survey & Investigation | 2 | ₹40,000 | 30 years | Guwahati HQ |
| Non-Structural Measures | 1 | ₹40,000 | 30 years | Guwahati HQ |
| Modeling | 1 | ₹40,000 | 30 years | NEHARI, Rudreswar, Assam – 781101 |
| Hindi Translator | 1 | ₹40,000 | 30 years | Guwahati HQ |
| Accounts | 1 | ₹40,000 | 30 years | Guwahati HQ |
| Hospitality Management | 1 | ₹40,000 | 32 years | Guwahati HQ |
| GIS & Remote Sensing | 1 | ₹40,000 | 30 years | Guwahati HQ |
| Co-ordination | 1 | ₹40,000 | 30 years | Guwahati HQ |
| Knowledge Management | 1 | ₹40,000 | 30 years | Guwahati HQ |
| Total | 21 |
The notification states that the number of posts is indicative and may vary as per administrative requirement, and that emoluments are negotiable in case of deserving candidates.
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Eligibility (post-wise)
Qualification and experience requirements differ by post. Bold terms mark the key degree and the minimum experience required.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Minimum Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Management | Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering; working knowledge of QA/QC procedures, BIS/IRC/IS codes, MS Office, AutoCAD, GIS | 1 year in Civil Engineering (desirable) |
| Law | Law Graduate | 2 years of practice with a Senior Advocate of a High Court |
| Data Science | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Computer Science / Statistics; proficiency in Python/R/SQL/Java, ML frameworks, ETL tools | Minimum 2 years relevant experience |
| Full Stack Developer | B.E./B.Tech in CSE/IT, or M.E./M.Tech in CSE/IT, or MCA | Minimum 5 years as a Full Stack Developer (Laravel mandatory) |
| Public Relations | Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, PR, Media Studies, Digital Media or Communication | 2 years in media/communication (desirable) |
| Nazrat | Master’s Degree in any discipline; proficiency in MS Excel and other computer applications | 1 year in office administration/accounts/logistics (desirable) |
| Executive Assistant to Chairman | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline | Minimum 1 year relevant experience |
| Executive Assistant to Secretary | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline | Minimum 1 year relevant experience |
| HR | Master’s Degree in MBA / Social Work / Psychology or any other discipline | Minimum 1 year in HR functions (recruitment, policy drafting, employee relations) |
| Library | Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc.) | Minimum 1 year in library management, digital libraries or repositories |
| Climate Change | Postgraduate Degree in Climate Change / Environmental Engineering / Water Resources Engineering / Hydrology / Earth Sciences / Environmental Sciences | Minimum 2 years in climate data analysis or climate risk assessment |
| Survey & Investigation (2 posts) | Graduate/Postgraduate Degree in Civil Engineering / Geo-informatics / Surveying / Remote Sensing & GIS | Minimum 2 years in topographical, hydrographic, geotechnical or hydrological surveys |
| Non-Structural Measures | Postgraduate Degree in Disaster Management / Water Resources Engineering / Urban & Regional Planning / Environmental Planning / Geography | Minimum 2 years in flood forecasting, floodplain zoning, early warning systems or disaster risk reduction |
| Modeling | BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering or Computer Science Engineering; experience in hydrodynamic modelling and GUI development | Minimum 1 year in river flow modelling |
| Hindi Translator | Master’s Degree in Hindi, with English as a compulsory or elective subject at Bachelor’s level, minimum 50% marks | Minimum 1 year in English-to-Hindi translation |
| Accounts | Bachelor’s Degree in Finance / Accounts / Commerce, minimum 60% marks; proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint | Minimum 2 years post-qualification in Accounts/Audit |
| Hospitality Management | Master’s or Graduate Degree in Hotel Management or any management discipline | Minimum 3 years in hospitality |
| GIS & Remote Sensing | Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, Geography, Environmental Science or Civil Engineering | Minimum 6 months working experience of ArcGIS, QGIS, ERDAS Imagine or ENVI |
| Co-ordination | Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations, Public Administration, Political Science, Environmental Studies or Water Resources | 1–2 years in international cooperation, government liaison or development sector (internship counted) |
| Knowledge Management | Bachelor’s Degree in Information Science / Data Management, or Master’s Degree in the same with minimum 60% aggregate | 1 year post-qualification in digital repositories, documentation or archival work (desirable) |
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Selection process
Selection has four stages, taken from the notification.
- Applications submitted through the online portal are screened against the eligibility criteria set for each post.
- Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview / interaction, or any other selection method the Board decides to use for a given post.
- Candidates must produce original certificates for educational qualification, experience, age and category at the time of interview or document verification, and again at the time of joining.
- Final selection is based on the recommendation of the Departmental Selection Committee (DSC) constituted by the Brahmaputra Board.
The notification states that no TA/DA is payable for attending the interview, for joining the assignment, or on completion of the engagement, whether or not the candidate is selected.
Application fee
Application fee details are not mentioned in the official notification. Check the official website for updates.
How to apply
- Visit the Brahmaputra Board’s official online application portal.
- Fill in all mandatory fields of the online application form.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph, signature, and scanned copies of educational qualification certificates, experience certificates (where applicable), and any other supporting documents specified on the portal.
- Review all entries and submit the form on or before the closing date. Applications sent by email, speed post, hand delivery, or any other offline mode are not accepted.
Documents to keep ready
- Recent passport-size photograph (scanned)
- Signature (scanned)
- Educational qualification certificates relevant to the post applied for
- Experience certificates, where the post requires experience
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Any other document specified on the application portal for the post applied for
Important links
| Link | What it is |
|---|---|
| Official Brahmaputra Board Young Professional notification (PDF) | Full notification No. E-29017/2/2024-ESTT-I-HQ |
| Apply online — Brahmaputra Board recruitment portal | Official application portal named in the notification |
| More North East Jobs on India Job Alerts | Other current vacancies in the North East region |
Should you apply?
This recruitment suits graduates or postgraduates in a specific field — engineering, law, data science, IT, HR, communication, GIS, library science or a related discipline — who want short-term, project-based experience with a central government river-basin body, and who already meet the experience requirement stated for that particular post. It is not a fit for someone seeking a permanent government career: the engagement is purely contractual for one year, confers no right to regular appointment, and comes without HRA, PF, LTC or standard leave benefits. Competition will vary sharply by post — most specialisations have only one seat, so a candidate’s specific degree and years of relevant experience will matter more than a general profile. The clearest trade-off here is stability versus exposure: candidates get to work on real flood-control, GIS and river-basin projects at the central level, but without the job security of a permanent post.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for Brahmaputra Board Young Professional 2026?
The last date to apply online for the Brahmaputra Board Young Professional recruitment 2026 is 26 August 2026, which is 30 days from the date of issue of the notification (24 July 2026). Applications are accepted only through the official online portal.
How many vacancies are there in Brahmaputra Board Young Professional recruitment 2026?
There are 21 Young Professional vacancies spread across 20 specialisations, including Civil Engineering, Law, Data Science, Full Stack Development, HR and Climate Change. The Survey & Investigation post has two vacancies; every other post has one.
What is the salary of Young Professional in Brahmaputra Board?
Most Young Professional posts carry a consolidated remuneration of ₹40,000 per month. The Full Stack Developer post pays ₹60,000 per month. No HRA, PF, LTC or other government-employee benefits are paid in addition to this.
Is the Brahmaputra Board Young Professional post a permanent government job?
No. This is added context, not part of the official notification; confirm with the hiring office. The engagement is purely contractual for an initial period of one year, extendable based on performance and functional need, and it does not create any right to regular government appointment.
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