🔔 HARYANA ULB — ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE RECRUITMENT 2026 — APPLY BY 06 AUGUST
Haryana ULB Engineering Associate Recruitment 2026 — 150 Posts (Civil/Electrical/Horticulture), ₹30,000/Month, Apply by 06 Aug
📌 Posts: 150 (Civil: 100 | Electrical: 30 | Horticulture: 20) |
💰 Remuneration: ₹30,000/month (all posts) |
📅 Last Date: 06 Aug 2026 |
🎯 Civil/Elec Selection: GATE Score (last 2 yrs) only |
💳 Fee: NIL — Free for All
⚠️ Contractual Engagement — NOT a Permanent Government Job! Engineering Associates are engaged on a contract basis — initially for 1 year, extendable up to 3 years maximum based on year-to-year satisfactory performance. This is not a permanent Haryana Government post. There is no pension, no job guarantee beyond 3 years, and the engagement can be terminated by either party with 30 days’ written notice.
The Directorate of Urban Local Bodies (ULB), Haryana, Panchkula has invited online applications for 150 Engineering Associates on a contract basis at municipalities and offices under the ULB Department across Haryana — Civil (100 posts), Electrical (30 posts), and Horticulture (20 posts). Applications are open from 21 July 2026 to 06 August 2026 at recruitment.ulbharyana.gov.in. There is no application fee for any candidate.
Selected Engineering Associates will be deployed at any of the 87 municipalities under Haryana ULB (11 Municipal Corporations, 24 Municipal Councils, 52 Municipal Committees) to support civic engineering and infrastructure work across the state’s urban areas. Monthly remuneration is a fixed ₹30,000 for all three post types.
✅ GATE Holders — Civil & Electrical Selection is GATE Score Based Only! Engineering Associate (Civil) and Engineering Associate (Electrical) posts are selected purely based on GATE Score of the last two years. No separate written test is held for these two posts. Only candidates with a valid GATE score (Civil or Electrical stream) from 2025 or 2026 need apply for these posts.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released / Application Opens | 21 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 06 August 2026 |
| Written Test (Horticulture only) / Result | To Be Announced on ulbharyana.gov.in/Home/RecruitmentDetails |
Candidates are advised to visit ulbharyana.gov.in/Home/RecruitmentDetails regularly for test dates, results, interview dates, and final selection updates.
📋 Vacancy Details
| Post | Posts | Monthly Pay | Selection Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Associate (Civil) | 100 | ₹30,000 | GATE Score (last 2 years) only |
| Engineering Associate (Electrical) | 30 | ₹30,000 | GATE Score (last 2 years) only |
| Engineering Associate (Horticulture) | 20 | ₹30,000 | Part-A (50 marks) + Part-B Written Test (50 marks) |
Category-wise (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) vacancy breakup is not specified in the notification. Haryana reservation norms will apply. Confirm from the official portal.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Engineering Associate (Civil) | B.Tech / B.E. in Civil Engineering from any recognised university or institution in India + Valid GATE Score (Civil Engineering) from 2025 or 2026 |
| Engineering Associate (Electrical) | B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical Engineering from any recognised university or institution in India + Valid GATE Score (Electrical Engineering) from 2025 or 2026 |
| Engineering Associate (Horticulture) | First Class Degree in Agriculture with specialisation in Horticulture OR M.Sc. in Horticulture (including Floriculture and Olericulture) OR M.Sc. in Botany with Horticulture as one of the subjects — from any recognised university or institution in India |
📌 Preference for: Candidates holding a PhD in the relevant field, Master’s Degree holders, or candidates who are Toppers of Bachelor’s Degree in the prescribed streams will be given preference in selection. (This preference applies to all three posts.)
Age Limit
Age limit is not specified in the official notification. Candidates of any age meeting the educational qualification are eligible to apply. Haryana Government’s standard age norms (if any) may apply — confirm from the official portal when registering.
🏆 Selection Process — Different for Each Stream
Civil & Electrical — GATE Score Based (No Written Test)
For Engineering Associate (Civil) and (Electrical), selection is solely based on GATE Score of the last two years (GATE 2025 and GATE 2026). Applications will be shortlisted by the Directorate ULB committee based on GATE merit. There is no separate written examination for these two posts. Candidates without a valid GATE score in the relevant discipline are not eligible.
The notification does not specify a minimum GATE score or percentile cutoff — all eligible GATE scorecard holders may apply, and selection will be merit-based on the GATE score. Candidates with higher GATE scores have better chances.
Horticulture — Part A (50 Marks) + Part B Written Test (50 Marks)
Total: 100 Marks | Minimum qualifying: 35 marks in each Part | Final cut-off: 70+ marks overall
Part-A — Document-Based Evaluation (50 Marks)
| Criterion | Max Marks |
|---|---|
| Percentage of marks in qualifying degree × 0.35 (e.g., 80% × 0.35 = 28 marks; 90% × 0.35 = 31.5 marks) |
35 marks |
| Master’s Degree in relevant field | 5 marks |
| Minimum 1 year experience in relevant field at Central/State Govt / Regional Dev. Authority / PSU / Govt. Authority / Govt. SPV (0 marks if experience less than 1 year) |
5 marks |
| Additional experience beyond minimum — 1 mark per year (max 5 marks) (0 marks if experience less than 1 year; applies only over minimum required) |
5 marks |
| TOTAL PART-A | 50 marks |
⚠️ Minimum 35 marks required in Part-A to be shortlisted for Part-B Written Test.
Part-B — Written Test (50 Marks)
A written examination of 50 marks conducted through a reputed Government agency, Government-controlled agency, or institution selected by the ULB Department. Topics and pattern to be announced separately.
⚠️ Minimum 35 marks required in Part-B to be eligible for inclusion in the engagement list.
Final Cut-off for Horticulture: Only candidates scoring 35 or more in Part-A AND 35 or more in Part-B, with a grand total of 70 or more (out of 100), are included in the final engagement list. Both conditions must be met independently.
📋 Terms of Engagement
| Term | Details |
|---|---|
| Initial Tenure | 1 year from date of joining |
| Maximum Extension | Up to 3 years total (1 year + extensions), based on year-to-year satisfactory performance |
| Remuneration | ₹30,000 per month (fixed — all posts) |
| Posting Location | Any municipality or ULB office across Haryana. Candidates give 3 preferred posting choices at time of application. |
| Termination by Candidate | Minimum 30 days’ written notice to the department |
| Termination by Department | 30 days’ written notice. May terminate before contract expiry on poor performance or misconduct. |
87 Municipalities under Haryana ULB: 11 Municipal Corporations + 24 Municipal Councils + 52 Municipal Committees — across major cities like Faridabad, Gurgaon, Ambala, Hisar, Rohtak, Panipat, Yamunanagar, Karnal, Sonipat, and others.
📝 How to Apply
Apply online only at recruitment.ulbharyana.gov.in. No application fee. Last date: 06 August 2026. No physical applications accepted.
- Visit recruitment.ulbharyana.gov.in → Register with email ID and mobile number
- Sign in with your credentials → fill the online application form for the relevant post (Civil / Electrical / Horticulture)
- Enter your academic qualification details and — for Horticulture — your experience details carefully
- For Civil/Electrical: Enter your GATE Score and GATE registration details (GATE 2025 or GATE 2026 in relevant discipline)
- Indicate 3 preferred posting locations in order of preference
- Upload required documents:
- Latest passport-size colour photograph (light background, 80%+ face visible)
- Signature (black ink on white paper, cropped clearly)
- Self-certified copy of Marksheet / Degree Certificate (both sides if showing GPA/CGPA)
- Self-certified copy of Experience Certificate(s) — for Horticulture
- GATE Scorecard — for Civil / Electrical posts
- Click Submit Application → note the Unique Application Number generated
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Is a GATE score mandatory for Civil and Electrical posts?
Yes. Selection for Engineering Associate (Civil) and (Electrical) is based solely on GATE Score from the last two years (GATE 2025 or GATE 2026 in the relevant discipline). Candidates without a valid GATE score in Civil or Electrical Engineering are NOT eligible for these two posts. No separate written test is held.
Q2. Is this a permanent Haryana Government job?
No. This is a contractual engagement — initially for 1 year, extendable up to 3 years maximum. There is no pension, no permanent absorption, and no job security beyond the contract period. The engagement can be terminated by either party with 30 days’ written notice.
Q3. What is the minimum score needed in Horticulture selection?
Minimum 35 marks in Part-A (document-based, 50 marks) to be shortlisted for Part-B. Minimum 35 marks in Part-B (written test, 50 marks) to qualify. Grand total of 70 or more out of 100 is required for inclusion in the final engagement list. Both Part-A and Part-B minimums must be met independently.
Q4. What is the salary and how long is the contract?
Fixed monthly remuneration of ₹30,000 for all three posts. Contract: 1 year initially, extendable year-by-year up to a maximum of 3 years, based on satisfactory performance. Confirmation of extension is not guaranteed — it depends on performance evaluation each year.
Q5. What is the qualification for Horticulture post?
First Class Degree in Agriculture (with Horticulture specialisation) OR M.Sc. in Horticulture (including Floriculture/Olericulture) OR M.Sc. in Botany (with Horticulture as a subject) — from any recognised university. A Master’s degree in the relevant field adds 5 bonus marks in Part-A evaluation.
Q6. Can I choose my posting location?
Yes — candidates provide 3 preferred posting locations in order of preference during the application. The final posting decision is at the department’s discretion across the 87 municipalities (Municipal Corporations, Councils, and Committees) in Haryana.
🔗 Important Links
Apply Online ↗
Official Notification PDF ↗
ULB Recruitment Updates ↗
Haryana ULB Official Website ↗
⚠️ Disclaimer: Information compiled from speedjob.in and the official Haryana ULB notification for reference only. All 150 posts are on contractual basis — not permanent employment. Category-wise vacancy breakup and age limit are not specified in the official notification — confirm at recruitment.ulbharyana.gov.in before applying. Civil/Electrical candidates must have a valid GATE score (2025 or 2026). The ULB Department’s decision on shortlisting and selection is final and no further correspondence will be entertained.