PMRDA Recruitment 2026
Apply for Senior Consultant, GIS Expert, and GIS Analyst Vacancies
1. Critical Recruitment Overview
The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA), Pune, has officially issued Notification No. 674/2026. The authority invites applications from highly qualified and experienced professionals for multiple specialized urban development positions on a purely contract basis for a fixed term of 6 months. These personnel are required to assist the Town Planning Officer in the development and preparation of the landmark PMRDA Structure Plan.
A total of 12 vacancies are available for recruitment, covering the posts of Senior Consultant in Transportation Planning, Senior Consultant/Consultant in Environment Planning, GIS Expert, and GIS Analyst. Candidates will be evaluated based on their professional capabilities, after which shortlisted individuals will be called for a final interview phase. The deadline for submitting complete applications via email, post, or by hand is 24th June 2026 before 6:00 PM.
2. Important Dates & Action Timeline
Candidates must adhere strictly to the schedule below. Applications received after the closing hours will not be evaluated or considered under any condition.
| PMRDA Recruitment Schedule 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification Issue: | 16 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Applications: | 24 June 2026 (Before 6:00 PM) |
| Crucial Date for Eligibility (Age/Experience): | 01 April 2026 |
3. Post-Wise Vacancy & Remuneration Details
The total monthly emoluments and per-day wages differ considerably depending on the specialization and executive workflow assigned.
| Sr. No. | Name of the Post | Total Vacancies | Fixed Contract Tenure | Remuneration / Salary Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Consultant in Transportation Planning | 01 | 6 Months | ₹ 11,087/- Per Day |
| 2 | Senior Consultant / Consultant in Environment Planning | 01 | 6 Months | Based strictly on candidate's experience |
| 3 | GIS Expert | 02 | 6 Months | ₹ 70,000/- Per Month |
| 4 | GIS Analyst | 08 | 6 Months | ₹ 45,000/- Per Month |
| Total Aggregate Vacancies | 12 Posts | |||
4. Age Limit & Essential Qualifications
Age, academic certifications, and structural experience records will be evaluated using the benchmark date of 1st April 2026.
Senior Consultant in Transportation Planning
- Age Threshold: Maximum 50 Years.
- Academic: Full-time Degree in Architecture / Civil Engineering / Planning AND a Post-Graduate Degree in Transportation Planning / Infrastructure Planning (or equivalent AICTE/UGC approved qualification).
- Mandatory Experience: Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience in transportation planning, specifically execution of consultancy assignments. Experience in government/public sectors, NUTP guidelines, and transport software is preferred.
Senior Consultant / Consultant in Environment Planning
- Age Threshold: Maximum 50 Years.
- Academic: Full-time Degree in Architecture / Civil Engineering / Planning AND a Post-Graduate Degree in Environment Planning or equivalent AICTE/UGC approved qualification.
- Mandatory Experience: Minimum 07 years of post-qualification professional experience focused exclusively on environmental planning, management, or sustainable urban development with hands-on experience in GIS Analysis (Slope, Hydrology, water body buffering). Knowledge of Indian environmental laws is preferred.
GIS Expert
- Age Threshold: Maximum 45 Years.
- Academic: Minimum M.Sc. in Geoinformatics / GIS / Remote Sensing OR M.Tech in Geoinformatics / GIS / Remote Sensing.
- Mandatory Experience: Minimum 06 years of post-qualification professional experience in GIS. Experience in Smart Cities/AMRUT/Master Planning projects, Web GIS, Enterprise RDBMS (PostgreSQL, SQL Server), Python (ArcPy), and Spatial/Network Analyst is preferred.
GIS Analyst
- Age Threshold: Maximum 40 Years.
- Academic: Minimum Bachelor's degree in Geoinformatics / GIS OR a Bachelor's degree in Geography / Civil Engineering / Planning along with a Diploma or Certification in GIS / Remote Sensing.
- Mandatory Experience: Minimum 02 years of post-qualification experience in GIS. Experience focused on core GIS digitization, database management, AutoCAD integration, ArcGIS Pro, and PostGIS is preferred.
5. Core Scope of Work per Position
Every assigned consultant plays an instrumental role in shaping the territorial infrastructure proposals for the region.
- Transportation Planning: Suggesting transport and communication network hierarchies, developing town-level mobility maps, reviewing public transport frameworks, creating prioritised implementation and funding strategies, and facilitating stakeholder consults.
- Environment Planning: Aligning land use strategies with legal regulations and climate objectives, mapping ecological features (lakes, rivers, forest layers), defining scientifically valid Hill Top Hill Slope (HTHS) areas, and proposing regional sewage/waste management utility sites.
- GIS Expert: Designing overall GIS database standards and governance strategies, integrating diverse multi-sector datasets, managing aerial imagery change-detection, executing advanced spatial modelling, and providing quality assurance for all GIS assets.
- GIS Analyst: Collecting, georeferencing, cleaning, and standardising spatial parameters across departments, executing baseline topological digitisation, resolving missing attribute fields, processing GPS data, and providing active analytical support.
6. Step-by-Step Application Protocol
Interested candidates can apply through multiple channels before the final submission cut-off hour.
- Gather Supporting Evidence: Prepare self-attested clear photocopies/scans of your 10th/SSC certificate, 12th/HSC credentials, Graduation mark sheets, Postgraduate degrees, detailed dynamic CV, and official employer experience letters (appointment and relieving letters are mandatory).
- Identity Identification Documents: Ensure to attach self-attested clear copies of your Aadhaar Card and PAN Card.
- Submission Channels:
• Via Email: Compile all your documents into scanned copies and send them to the official email address: ad.pmrda@gmail.com.
• In-Person / By Post: Deliver or mail the comprehensive application package to the *Inward Department* of the office located at: Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority, New Administrative Building, Near Akurdi Railway Station, Akurdi, Pune - 411044. - Cut-off Timeline: The package must be successfully submitted or delivered before 24th June 2026 at 6:00 PM. Incomplete, unsigned, or delayed packets will be summarily discarded without review.
7. Important Official Links
8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This career tracking sheet is developed for educational reference and guidance based on public notice No. 674/2026 issued by the Development Permission and Planning Department of the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA). Candidates are strictly instructed to verify all procedural guidelines, explicit qualifications, and specific annexures on the official PMRDA website (www.pmrda.gov.in) before submitting their physical or electronic application formats.
