From Entry-Level Drafting to Senior Engineering Roles with 283 Vacancies
The UPSSSC Draftsman & Cartographer recruitment 2025 (Advt 11/2023) fills 283 positions (250 Draftsmen, 33 Cartographers) in Uttar Pradesh's Irrigation & Water Resources Department, addressing 15% vacancy in canal mapping and flood control projects across Ganga basin (serving 2.4 crore hectares). Draftsmen create technical drawings for dams like Tehri (capacity 4 million acre-feet), using AutoCAD for hydraulic designs aligned with Jal Jeevan Mission (₹20,000 crore allocation 2025-26). Cartographers specialize in GIS mapping for watershed management in Bundelkhand (drought-prone, 40% arid land), integrating drone surveys for real-time flood alerts under Namami Gange. Eligibility requires diploma in civil engineering/architecture from AICTE-approved institutes like UPSEE affiliates, with 50% marks (45% for reserved). Pay scale: Level-6 (₹35,400-₹1,12,400 basic + 50% DA Oct 2025, HRA 8-27% urban/rural) grossing ₹55,000-₹70,000 monthly, plus perks: NPS (10% contribution), medical (₹5 lakh CGHS), LTC (yearly home travel). Progression: Junior Draftsman (0-5 years) → Senior Draftsman (Level-7, ₹44,900-₹1,42,400 via departmental exam) → Assistant Engineer (Level-10, ₹56,100-₹1,77,500 after AMIE/B.Tech bridge, 8-12 years) → Executive Engineer (Level-12, ₹78,800-₹2,09,200) → Chief Engineer (apex Level-14, ₹1,44,200-₹2,18,200, 20+ years). Training: 3-month induction at Irrigation Academy Lucknow on BIM software, safety protocols for 500+ km canal networks. Postings: 70% rural in districts like Gorakhpur (flood risk), with 5-year transfers. This supports UP's water security goal, employing 1.2 lakh in sector.
100-MCQ OMR Test on 23 Nov 2025 with 1/3 Negative Marking Strategy
The UPSSSC Draftsman & Cartographer exam 2025 (16 Nov per notice, but official update 23 Nov) features 100 objective questions (100 marks, 2 hours) at 200+ centers in Lucknow, Kanpur zones—covering Technical Drawing (30 marks: orthographic projections, sectional views per IS 696), Surveying & Mapping (25 marks: chain/tape methods, contouring for UP's 1,000+ rivers), Civil Engineering Basics (20 marks: RCC designs, soil mechanics for embankments), General Knowledge (15 marks: UP irrigation schemes like Saryu Canal), Reasoning/Quant (10 marks: basic aptitude). Marking: +1 correct, -1/3 wrong; target 70-80 attempts (85% accuracy) for 65+ cutoff (gen: 60, OBC: 55, SC/ST: 50 historical). Cartographer variant adds GIS/RS (10 marks: ArcGIS tools, satellite imagery from ISRO Bhuvan). Prep: Practice 15 mocks on OMR sheets, revise diploma syllabus (UPBTE notes), focus high-yield: Scales/projections (20%), hydrology (UP-specific: Yamuna floods). Admit card (7-10 days prior) requires registration no./DOB; carry photo ID. Post-exam: PET (running 1.6km men/800m women in 8 min) for physical fitness in field surveys. Merit via normalized scores; DV checks diploma originals. Use UPSSSC app for GK on policies (e.g., Atal Bhujal Yojana). With 50,000 applicants, cutoffs rise 5-10%; prioritize accuracy over speed.
₹35,400 Entry Pay to ₹2.18 Lakh Senior Scale with Skill Certifications
UPSSSC Draftsman roles offer progression in Uttar Pradesh's PWD/Irrigation under 7th CPC Level-6 (₹35,400-₹1,12,400 basic, gross ₹60,000+ with DA 50%, HRA 16% Lucknow) plus benefits: GSLI insurance (₹50 lakh), child education aid (₹2,250/kid), uniform allowance (₹3,000/year). Path: Draftsman (entry) → Head Draftsman (Level-7, ₹44,900-₹1,42,400 after 5 years seniority/promotion test) → Junior Engineer (Level-8, ₹47,600-₹1,51,100 via JE exam) → Assistant Engineer (Level-10 via UPPSC AE, ₹56,100-₹1,77,500) → Executive Engineer (Level-12) → Superintending Engineer (Level-13, ₹1,23,100-₹2,15,900) → Chief Engineer (Level-14 apex). Promotions: 70% time-bound, 30% merit (APAR 80% weight); bridge courses like AMIE for degree equivalence. Training: Annual 20 days at UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam on Revit/STAAD.Pro, safety for dam projects (e.g., Rihand). Perks: Quarters (80% availability), pension (60% last pay), gratuity (₹20 lakh). Work: 6-day week, drafting 70% desk/field 30%, handling 100+ blueprints/year. Challenges: Monsoon fieldwork addressed by hazard pay (₹5,000/month); 40% female quota target. Retirement 62 with commutation (40% lump sum). Supports UP's infra budget (₹1.5 lakh crore 2025), boosting employment in technical stream.
Cartographers Enabling Digital Twins for Flood-Resilient UP Infrastructure
The UPSSSC Draftsman & Cartographer drive 2025 equips 283 hires to advance Uttar Pradesh's water management under National Hydrology Project (₹3,500 crore, 2021-26), creating digital maps for 80,000 km rivers/canals using QGIS for drought forecasting in 20 districts. Draftsmen design blueprints for micro-irrigation (target 10 lakh hectares by 2030), integrating IoT sensors in schemes like Minor Irrigation (₹10,000 crore). Cartographers handle thematic layers for land use (UP's 70% arable), supporting PMKSY Har Khet Ko Pani (2.5 crore beneficiaries). Tech: LiDAR surveys for elevation models, AI for erosion prediction in Chambal ravines. Policy: Aligns with UP Water Policy 2021, emphasizing equity for 22 crore population (40% rural). Training via NRSC Hyderabad on remote sensing; postings 60% field in Varanasi (Ganga pollution mapping). Impact: Reduces flood losses (₹5,000 crore annual) via early warnings. Visit upsssc.gov.in for updates as of 10:07 AM IST, October 11, 2025.