NWDA Water Resources Officer Syllabus 2027
National Water Development Agency Water Resources Officer Exam
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hydrology & Water Resources | 25 | 25 |
| 2 | Civil Engineering | 25 | 25 |
| 3 | General Studies | 25 | 25 |
| 4 | Reasoning & Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Hydrology & Water Resources
Key topics covered as per the official NWDA Water Resources Officer syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Hydrology & Water Resources.
View Hydrology & Water Resources Syllabus →Civil Engineering
Key topics covered as per the official NWDA Water Resources Officer syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Civil Engineering.
View Civil Engineering Syllabus →General Studies
Key topics covered as per the official NWDA Water Resources Officer syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Studies.
View General Studies Syllabus →Reasoning & Aptitude
Key topics covered as per the official NWDA Water Resources Officer syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Reasoning & Aptitude.
View Reasoning & Aptitude Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering with specialization in Water Resources/Hydraulics, or M.Sc. in Hydrology/Water Resources Management with minimum 60% marks. Age limit 30 years with standard government relaxations.
ANumber of Attempts
No specified limit; age-bar applies
Exam Schedule
Frequency
As per vacancy notification
Next Exam Date
2026-09-05
Registration Opens
2026-07-01
Preparation Tips
- 1Focus on quantitative hydrology — unit hydrograph, flood frequency analysis, groundwater flow equations, and reservoir routing calculations are commonly asked as numerical problems.
- 2Study the National Perspective Plan for interlinking of rivers and the 30 links surveyed by NWDA, with special attention to the Ken-Betwa link as India's first implemented project.
- 3Review the EIA Notification 2006 requirements for large dams and water diversion projects, including mandatory public hearings and water quality assessment requirements.
- 4Strengthen civil hydraulics including open channel flow design, dam design basics, and canal irrigation design — these form the core engineering section.
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