Consultant (Civil) – 1 post, temporary engagement for retired engineers, Central University of Tamil Nadu
CUTN · Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
The Central University of Tamil Nadu has invited applications for a Consultant (Civil) on temporary engagement, initially for six months. It asks for a civil engineering degree with 20 years of experience and retirement at Executive Engineer level or above from a central/state government, PSU or autonomous body, so it is for retired engineers and not for fresh graduates.
Organization
CUTN
Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with 20 years or more of engineering experience; retired at the level of Executive Engineer or above (Pay Level 10/11, 7th CPC)
Vacancies
1 Consultant (Civil) (the same advertisement also invites 1 Technical Assistant (HVAC), a mechanical post)
Location
Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
Pay / Salary
₹65,000 per month consolidated (Consultant, Civil)
Age Limit
Maximum 65 years (Consultant, Civil)
Important Dates
Applications by post/courier must reach on or before 10.10.2026
Source
Job watcher: listing + official notification PDF (verified)
Complete guide — read from the official notification
Retired officers only (re-employment / contract)
The post is for engineers retired at the level of Executive Engineer (Pay Level 10 or 11, 7th CPC) or above from a Central/State government, PSU or government autonomous body, with 20 years or more of experience.
Selection is by screening of applications followed by an interview — there is no written test.
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification | Experience | Age | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consultant (Civil) | 1 (UR) | Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised university | 20 years or more of engineering experience; retired at Executive Engineer / equivalent or above | Maximum 65 years | ₹65,000 per month consolidated |
Termsnotification p. 1
- Temporary engagement; the initial period is six months, subject to extension. The engagement does not confer any right to regularisation or permanent employment.
Desirablenotification p. 1
- Experience of civil works, designing, estimation and construction management of large projects.
- Experience of coordinating with multi-disciplinary planning consultants, architects and construction agencies.
- A proven record of handling construction projects of relevant size and quality in a reputed organisation.
- Preference to applicants with experience in a higher-education or centrally funded technical university.
Selection processnotification p. 2
- Applications are screened on the data in the application form; the essential qualifications are only the minimum and do not guarantee a call for the interview.
- The University may conduct a written test, if required, before the interview, and may restrict the number called for the interview on the basis of qualifications and relevance of experience.
- No TA/DA is paid to candidates attending the test or the interview.
How to applynotification p. 3
- Send the application in the prescribed proforma with self-attested copies of the certificates by post or courier to: Joint Registrar, Recruitment Cell, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu 610005, on or before 10.10.2026.
- Applications received by e-mail, incomplete applications, those not on the prescribed format and those without self-attested copies are not considered.
- Original documents are produced at the interview; the documents listed include mark sheets, degree certificates, documentary evidence for experience, an ID proof and supporting documents for the claims made.
Source: official notification (pages 1, 2, 3), checked on 2026-10-08. Details can change — always confirm on the official notification before you apply.
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