PEA CGL AEE, Draughtsman & Foreman 2026 — 8 Posts

About This Job

The Puducherry Examining Authority (PEA) is hiring for 8 vacancies across four technical posts — Assistant Environmental Engineer, Draughtsman Grade-I, Draughtsman Grade-II, and Foreman — through the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026. These are Group-B, Level-6 permanent government positions with a pay range of Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month. You must be a native or resident of Puducherry to apply. The last date to apply is 13 April 2026.

PEA CGL AEE, Draughtsman & Foreman Recruitment 2026 — 8 Posts

The Government of Puducherry has released Advertisement No. 01/CGL/PEA/2026 (dated 13.03.2026) for the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026. This exam covers multiple Group-B and Group-C posts across various departments. This listing covers 4 technical posts with 8 vacancies in the Local Administration Department, Port Department, and Puducherry Pollution Control Committee. All these posts fall under Group-B (Non-Gazetted/Technical), Pay Level-6 in the pay matrix. Selection is based on a written competitive examination consisting of two papers.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Draughtsman Grade-II (Post Code 1005/2026) — Local Administration Department — 4 posts (UR: 1, MBC: 1, SC: 1, OBC: 1, EWS: 1 — note: total includes vertical + horizontal reservation)
• Draughtsman Grade-I (Post Code 1006/2026) — Local Administration Department — 2 posts (UR: 2)
• Foreman (Post Code 1010/2026) — Port Department — 1 post (UR: 1)
• Assistant Environmental Engineer (Post Code 1011/2026) — Puducherry Pollution Control Committee (Dept. of Science, Technology & Environment) — 1 post (UR: 1)

Who Can Apply?

You must be an Indian citizen who is a native or resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years before the notification date. Each post has different qualification requirements:

Draughtsman Grade-II (1005/2026)

• A Diploma in Civil Engineering from any recognized institution, OR
• Certificate of Technical Examination in Engineering from the State Board of Technical Examination and Training, Madras, Tamil Nadu

Draughtsman Grade-I (1006/2026)

• A Degree in Civil Engineering from any recognized university, OR
• Diploma in Civil Engineering with 3 years of experience

Foreman (1010/2026)

• A Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university, OR
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with 3 years of experience maintaining machineries and equipment in a port or reputable organization, OR
• Part 'A' MOT Certificate of competency as 2nd Class Engineer (Motor); one-year minimum experience on 'Dredger' is desirable

Assistant Environmental Engineer (1011/2026)

• Degree in Environmental Engineering or Chemical Engineering from a recognized university

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 30 years as on 13.04.2026 (the closing date for online application)
• MBC/OBC: 3 years relaxation (max 33 years) — for post codes 1005, 1010, 1011
• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation (max 35 years)
• Ex-Servicemen: Period of military service plus 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years relaxation (over and above SC/ST/OBC relaxation)
• Widows/Divorced Women: Up to 35 years (40 years for SC/ST)
• In-service applicants: 5 years relaxation for government servants in feeder cadre

Note: Posts 1010/2026 (Foreman) and 1011/2026 (Assistant Environmental Engineer) are not suitable for PwBD category.

Salary

• Pay Level: Level-6 in the Pay Matrix (7th CPC)
• Basic Pay: Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month
• Group: Group-B (Non-Gazetted / Technical)
• Additional benefits include Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and other allowances as per Government of Puducherry rules

Application Fee

• No application fee is charged for any category
• The application process is completely free for all candidates

Selection Process

1. Written Competitive Examination — Objective type, OMR-based, consisting of two papers:
   • Paper-I (Common Paper): 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours — covers General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Studies & Current Affairs, Ethics & Morality, English Language, Computer Knowledge
   • Paper-IIB (Subject-Specific): 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours — different syllabus for each post (Civil Engineering topics for Draughtsman posts; Mechanical Engineering topics for Foreman; Environmental Engineering topics for AEE)
2. Weightage: Paper-I gets 25% weightage and Paper-IIB gets 75% weightage in the final merit
3. Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer
4. Certificate Verification — Shortlisted candidates (3x vacancies) called for verification of original documents

Minimum qualifying marks: UR — 30%, OBC/MBC/EBC/BCM/BT/EWS — 25%, SC/ST/PwBD/XSM — 20%.

Exam language: Paper-I is bilingual (English + Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam). Paper-IIB is in English only.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official Puducherry recruitment portal at recruitment.py.gov.in
2. Register with your mobile number and email ID — you will get a username and password via SMS
3. Log in and select the post you want to apply for (you need to apply separately for each post)
4. Fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, and category information
5. Upload your passport-size photograph (JPEG, max 50KB, 238x306 pixels) and signature (JPEG, max 30KB, 350x150 pixels) — or a combined photo+signature file (max 150KB)
6. Upload required documents (SSLC, degree certificates, community certificate, nativity certificate, etc.)
7. Preview your application carefully, then click SUBMIT
8. Download and save your submitted application for future reference

Important: You can make corrections to your application before the closing date. Applications left in PREVIEW stage will not be considered valid.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 13 March 2026
• Application Start Date: 23 March 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Application End Date: 13 April 2026 (3:00 PM)
• In-service Application Deadline: 20 April 2026 (3:00 PM) — forwarded through Head of Department
• Exam Date: To be announced
• Admit Card: To be announced

• Prepare and review engineering drawings, structural plans, and technical designs as per project requirements
• Assist in environmental monitoring, pollution assessment, and compliance checks for assigned projects
• Handle supervision of construction, maintenance, and repair work at project sites
• Keep records of site inspections, test results, and technical documentation
• Work with senior engineers and department officers to ensure timely project completion
• Follow government standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations in all tasks
• Manage equipment maintenance schedules and coordinate with technical staff at port or departmental workshops
• Prepare estimates, measurements, and reports for departmental review and approval