Govt Engineers Head to Japan for 8-Week Water Supply Training – Fully Funded by JICA

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has invited applications for an 8-week training program in Japan on water supply engineering. The best part? It is completely free.

This program is organized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Sapporo, Hokkaido. The Japanese government will cover all expenses, including airfare, accommodation, and living costs.

Key Details at a Glance

Training Dates: June 16 to August 8, 2026

Location: Sapporo, Japan

Last Date to Apply: April 7, 2026

Total Seats: Only 5 participants from selected countries

Who Can Apply?

You are eligible if:

• You are a waterworks engineer working with the central government, state government, or a public sector undertaking

• You have 3 years experience (if you are a university graduate) OR 7 years experience (if you are a polytechnic graduate)

• You have a degree or diploma in waterworks engineering

• You can speak and understand English well (TOEFL CBT 200 or equivalent)

• You are below 40 years of age (preferred)

Special Note for Women Candidates

JICA has specifically requested more female applicants. If you are a woman engineer, you are strongly encouraged to apply.

What Will You Learn?

The training covers everything about water supply:

• How to treat water and make it safe for drinking

• How to find and stop water leaks

• How to design pipelines and pumping stations

• How to manage water quality

• How to plan for long-term water supply

You will visit real water treatment plants, see how Japan manages its water, and learn from experts with decades of experience.

What Expenses Does JICA Cover?

JICA will pay for:

• Round-trip air ticket to Japan

• Accommodation for the full 8 weeks

• Daily living allowance (food and other expenses)

• Study tour costs

• Medical care if you fall sick in Japan

But remember: JICA will NOT cover costs for any health issues you already had before coming to Japan, like diabetes, high blood pressure, or pregnancy.

How to Apply?

1. Talk to your department head

2. Prepare your application with all required documents

3. Send it to DoPT through your Administrative Ministry or State Government

4. Last date to reach DoPT is April 7, 2026

Documents You Need

• JICA application form (fully filled)

• Copy of your passport

• English test score (if you have TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS)

• Job Report (a PowerPoint presentation about your work)

• Medical certificate (if you have any ongoing health issue)

• Vigilance clearance

• A short note (50-100 words) on why you should be selected

What is a Job Report?

It is a simple PowerPoint presentation about:

• Your name and current job

• Water supply problems in your area

• How you are trying to solve them

• What you hope to learn from this training

Add photos of your work if possible. This will help your application stand out.

Important Dates

Why Should You Apply?

• Get international exposure without spending a single rupee

• Learn from one of the world's best water supply systems

• Bring new ideas back to India to improve our water supply

• Boost your career with a prestigious international certification

Contact for Queries

Uma Magesh, Under Secretary
Department of Personnel and Training
Phone: 011-26706382

This is a golden opportunity for government engineers working in the water sector. With only 5 seats available, interested candidates should start preparing their applications immediately.

Last date: April 7, 2026. Do not miss it.