CWC Junior Executive (Technical) 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Selection Process

1. Apply Online

2. Selection Process & Stages

• Stage 1 — Single Level Online Examination (Objective CBT + Descriptive Test) (Online CBT):
  • Structure: Single-tier online test comprising 202 questions (200 objective MCQs + 2 descriptive questions) across 6 separately timed tests for 230 marks in 180 minutes (3 hours).
  • Weightage: 100% Weightage for Merit Listing & Final Selection (Appointment based on Online Exam marks)
• Stage 2 — Document Verification & Biometric Cross-Verification (Document Verification):
  • Structure: Shortlisted candidates in order of merit (ratio 1:3) appear at CWC Corporate Office in Delhi for verification of original certificates, qualification date, category documents, and biometric matching.
  • Weightage: Mandatory Qualifying Stage (No Interview for Post Code 08)

3. Exam Pattern 2026

4. Marking Scheme & Evaluation Criteria

• Single-Stage Selection: For Post Code 08 (Junior Executive Technical), selection and appointment are made strictly on the basis of marks obtained in the Online Examination, subject to qualifying Document Verification. There is no interview for this post.
• Negative Marking Penalty: For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate in Objective Tests, one fourth (1/4th) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty to arrive at the corrected score.
• Unattempted Questions: If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is marked by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.
• Sectional Qualifying Cut-off (Subject Knowledge): The minimum qualifying marks for the Subject Knowledge section in the Online Examination is fixed at 40% for Unreserved and 35% for OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen candidates.
• Sectional Qualifying Cut-off (Descriptive Test): The minimum qualifying marks for the Language & Comprehension Abilities – Descriptive Test is fixed at 40% for Unreserved and 35% for OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen candidates.
• Two-Tier Cut-off Application: Candidates are required to obtain a minimum score in each section of the Online examination and also a minimum aggregate total score to be shortlisted for Document Verification.
• Document Verification Ratio: Shortlisting for Document Verification at CWC Corporate Office in Delhi is conducted in the post to candidate ratio of 1:3 in order of merit.
• Score Normalization: If the examination is held in more than one session, scores across sessions will be normalized using the equi-percentile method and reported up to two decimal places.

5. Syllabus

6. Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

• Educational Qualification:
  • B.Sc. (Agriculture) OR B.Sc. (Botany) OR B.Sc. (Zoology) OR B.Sc. (Biotechnology) OR B.Sc. (Microbiology) OR B.Sc. (Biochemistry) OR B.Sc. (Food Science) OR B.Sc. (Chemistry) from a University / Institution / Board recognized by Govt. of India / approved by Govt. Regulatory Bodies.
  • Crucial Date for Qualification: Candidates must be in possession of mark sheet / degree certificate confirming eligibility as on the last date of application (15.11.2026). Candidates appearing in final year / final semester are not eligible to apply.
  • Conversion of Grades: Where SGPA / CGPA / OGPA is awarded, the same should be converted into equivalent percentage as per University norms and indicated in the online application.
  • Experience: NIL (No prior work experience is required).
  • Computer Knowledge: Working knowledge in Computer applications, MS Office etc. is mandatory.
• Age Limit & Cut-off:
  • 18 to 28 Years as on the last date of submission of Application (15.11.2026). Candidates should not have been born earlier than 16.11.1998 and later than 15.11.2008 (both days inclusive).
  • Age Relaxations:
    • Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC / ST): 5 Years upper age relaxation (Up to 33 years).
    • Other Backward Class (OBC Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years upper age relaxation (Up to 31 years). Certificate must be based on income for FY 2025-2026, 2024-2025 and 2023-2024 and issued on or after April 01, 2026, but not later than 15.11.2026.
    • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years upper age relaxation (15 Years for SC/ST PwBD, 13 Years for OBC PwBD). Post Code 08 is identified suitable for LV, D, HH, OA, OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, MDy, ASD(M), ID, SLD, MI, MD.
    • Ex-Servicemen (Post Code 08): 3 Years after deducting period of actual military service from actual age; resultant age should not exceed maximum prescribed age by more than 3 years (8 years for SC/ST, 6 years for OBC Ex-Servicemen).
    • Persons Affected by 1984 Riots: 5 Years upper age relaxation.
    • Departmental Candidates (Regular CWC Employees): Entitled for age relaxation subject to condition of having at least 5 years of service left as on 15.11.2026.
    • Maximum Cumulative Age Limit: Shall not exceed 55 Years as on 15.11.2026 taking into benefit cumulative age relaxation.
• Nationality / Citizenship:Citizen of India, Subject of Nepal or Bhutan, Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962, or Person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with Certificate of Eligibility issued by GoI.

7. Important Dates & Recruitment Overview

• Scale of Pay: Basic Pay ₹29,000/- (₹29,000 – ₹93,000 (IDA Pay Scale, Group S-V))
• Total Vacancies: 78 Vacancies (UR: 32, OBC: 26, SC: 7, EWS: 7, ST: 6; Horizontal: 4 PwBD, 11 Ex-Servicemen)
• Application Fees: ₹500/- (Exempted from Application Fee; Intimation Charges ₹500/- inclusive of GST) for SC/ST/PwBD; ₹1,350/- (Application Fee ₹850/- + Intimation Charges ₹500/- inclusive of GST) for all other candidates.