Central Public Works Department, India

The Central Public Works Department of India, commonly referred to as the CPWD, is a premier central government authority in charge of public sector works. The Central Public Works... Wikipedia

• Abbreviation:  CPWD
• Formed:  1854
• Group 'A' Services:  1. Central Engineering Service (CES), 2. Central Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Service (CEMES), 3. Central Architects Service (CAS)
• Training Ground:  National CPWD Academy(Ghaziabad)
• Cadre Controlling Authority:  Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
• Minister Responsible:  Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India and Minister of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs,Hardeep Singh Puri
• Legal personality:  Governmental, civil service
• Duties:  Execution of Public Works for Government of India
• Cadre strength:  5400 approx
• Mode of Selection:  1. Indian Engineering Services Exam for Group 'A' Post 2. Staff Selection Commission JE Exam for Group 'B' Post
• Associations:  1. Central Engineering Service Group 'A' (Direct Recruit) Association, 2. Central Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Service Group 'A' (Direct Recruit) Association, 3. Central Architect Service Association, 4. CPWD Engineers Association, 5. CPWD Officers Wives Association
• Notable Officers:  Abhai Sinha (Director General) Prabhakar Singh (Special Director General)
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo