Junior Draftsman Recruitment 2025 – Department of Urban Planning (Architecture Wing), Chandigarh Administration
The Department of Urban Planning (Architecture Wing), Chandigarh Administration has released an official recruitment notification for filling two (02) regular posts of Junior Draftsman. The recruitment will be conducted strictly as per the Department of Urban Planning, Architecture Wing (Group-C) Junior Draftsman Recruitment Rules, 2025.
This is a Group-C, Non-Ministerial technical post offering stable government employment under the UT Administration of Chandigarh.
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1. Important Dates
- Start Date to Apply Online: 06 November 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 26 November 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
- Last Date to Deposit Fee: 29 November 2025
No applications will be accepted after the deadlines.
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2. Post Details
Name of Post: Junior Draftsman
Post Code: CC#01
Total Vacancies: 02 posts
Category-wise Breakup:
- Unreserved (UR): 01
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 01
Candidates will be appointed against the category they belong to. Reservation rules of Chandigarh Administration apply.
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3. Pay Scale
The post carries a pay scale of:
- Pay Matrix Level-4 (₹25,500 initial start)
as per the 7th Central Pay Commission and
Union Territory of Chandigarh Employees (Revised Pay) Rules, 2023.
This includes additional allowances admissible to UT Chandigarh employees.
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4. Eligibility Criteria
4.1 Nationality / Citizenship
Candidate must be:
- A citizen of India, OR
- A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, OR
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01/01/1962 with the intention of permanent settlement, OR
- A Person of Indian Origin (PIO) migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or specified East African countries & Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Note: Candidates falling under international categories must produce an eligibility certificate issued by Chandigarh Administration before appointment.
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4.2 Educational Qualification
(To be confirmed once detailed rules are uploaded, but normally includes the following)
Typically, the UT Chandigarh Junior Draftsman post requires:
- Matric / 10th Pass, AND
- 2-year ITI Certificate in Draftsman (Civil/Architectural Assistantship)
OR
- Diploma in Architectural Assistantship / Architectural Drafting.
If you want, I can add the exact qualification once released separately.
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4.3 Age Limit
(General UT Chandigarh norms—final official notification will confirm)
- 18 to 37 years for General Category
- SC: +5 years relaxation
- PwBD: +10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India rules
Age will be calculated as on the last date of application (26.11.2025).
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5. Job Profile – Junior Draftsman
The Junior Draftsman works under the Architecture Wing and supports planning and design activities.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Preparing architectural drawings, site plans, layouts, building drawings
- Drafting using software such as AutoCAD / GIS-based tools
- Assisting architects in urban planning, building plan scrutiny, and design documentation
- Preparing estimates, sketches, and presentation drawings
- Verifying dimensions, scales, and details in architectural plans
- Maintaining technical records and drawing registers
- Supporting the department in building regulation compliance
- Coordinating for field measurements, mapping, and technical surveys
- Preparing digital layout plans for Chandigarh UT planning projects
This role is crucial in the execution of Chandigarh’s architectural and urban development projects.
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6. Application Fee
The fee details will be available on the online portal.
Typically:
- UR/OBC/EWS: ₹1000 (approx.)
- SC: ₹500 (approx.)
- PwBD: Exempted
Payment must be completed by 29.11.2025.
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7. Selection Process
The selection will be based on:
- Written Examination (Objective type)
- Skill Test (Drafting / AutoCAD) – if prescribed
- Document Verification
No interview is usually conducted for Group-C posts in UT Chandigarh.
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8. Documents Required at the Time of Verification
Candidates must produce:
- Matriculation certificate (DOB proof)
- ITI/Diploma/Qualification certificates
- Category certificate (SC/ESM/PwBD etc.)
- Domicile certificate (if applicable)
- Eligibility certificate (for foreign-origin candidates)
- Conversion certificate (for CGPA to percentage)
- Photo ID proof (Aadhar/Passport)
- Proof of fee payment
All documents must be original with self-attested photocopies.
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9. Important Instructions
- Only online applications through the official website will be accepted.
- Applications without fee (if applicable) will be rejected.
- Number of posts may change depending on administrative requirements.
- Chandigarh Administration reserves the right to modify or cancel recruitment without assigning reasons.
- Candidates must ensure eligibility before applying; incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Candidature will remain provisional until document verification.
- Fraudulent claims (SC/OBC/EWS/PwBD/ESM) will lead to permanent debarment from Chandigarh recruitment.
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10. How to Apply
- Visit the official website: https://urbanplanning.chd.gov.in
- Click on the recruitment section.
- Register with email & mobile number.
- Fill in the online application form.
- Upload documents, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and download the application copy.
Keep the application number for future reference.
Apply Online
Official Notification
