Overview
- Chief Engineers can now clear works up to ₹10 crore, Superintending Engineers up to ₹5 crore, and Executive Engineers up to ₹2 crore.
- Civil work limits rise up to five times, while electrical and mechanical ceilings increase by at least two times.
- Assistant Engineers gain authority to approve minor works and tenders to speed routine decisions.
- Amendments to the 1990 service rules create a Chief Engineer (Level‑1) post and expand Level‑2 and Superintending Engineer positions.
- Revised promotion pathways, pay matrices and selection procedures align with the Seventh Pay Commission to bolster transparency and timely project delivery.