The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has invited applications from suitable and eligible candidates for 141 posts on a regular basis under its “Decade of Dams” initiative. All posts are in BPS-17 and the age limit is 21 to 33 years. The written test will be conducted by Central Testing Services (CTS) and the interview by WAPDA. Applications must be submitted online through CTS within 15 days of the publication of the advertisement.
Jobs Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) |
| Job Type | Regular |
| Total Posts | 141 |
| Posts | Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics), Jr. Seismologist / Geophysicist, Jr. Geologist, Research Officer (Hydraulics), Assistant Director (HR&A), Assistant Director (Public Relations) |
| BPS | BPS-17 (all posts) |
| Age Limit | 21–33 years |
| Test & Interview | Written test by CTS; interview by WAPDA |
| Test Fee | Rs. 200/- (CTS) |
| Last Date | Within 15 days of publication of the advertisement |
| How to Apply | Online via CTS (www.ctspak.com) + hard copy to CTS Lahore |
| Official Website | www.wapda.gov.pk |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Age | 21–33 years. General age relaxation has already been included in the age limit. 03 years age relaxation shall be admissible to candidates belonging to Minorities, Recognized Tribes of Tribal Areas, Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Kashmir. Govt./WAPDA employees who have completed 02 years continuous regular service on the closing date shall be admissible 10 years relaxation. Age will be calculated as on last date of receipt of applications. |
| Education | Relevant degree as specified against each post, from an HEC-recognized university, with minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4 or 2nd Division as specified. Valid PEC registration is required for engineering posts. |
| Experience | As specified against each post (Assistant Director (Public Relations) requires 03 years experience as Journalist). |
| Shortlisting | Shortlisting will be made on the basis of academics and written test as per WAPDA Recruitment SOP placed at WAPDA website. Additional marks will be granted for higher qualification as per Recruitment SOP. |
Available Jobs
- Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) (BPS-17) – 67 posts — Open Merit 04, Punjab (Open) 24, Punjab (Women) 02, Punjab (Minority) 07, Sindh (R) (Open) 06, Sindh (R) (Women) 01, Sindh (U) (Open) 04, KPK (Open) 12, Balochistan (Open) 02, Balochistan (Minority) 01, FATA/GB (Open) 03, FATA/GB (Minority) 01
- Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) (BPS-17) – 25 posts — Punjab (Open) 14, Sindh (R) (Open) 02, Sindh (U) (Open) 02, Sindh (U) (Minority) 01, KPK (Minority) 01, Balochistan (Open) 03, FATA/GB (Women) 01, FATA/GB (Minority) 01
- Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) (BPS-17) – 16 posts — Punjab (Open) 09, Sindh (R) (Open) 01, Sindh (R) (Minority) 01, Sindh (U) (Open) 01, Sindh (U) (Women) 01, Balochistan (Open) 01, Balochistan (Women) 01, KPK (Minority) 01
- Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) (BPS-17) – 06 posts — Punjab (Open) 05, Sindh (U) (Open) 01
- Jr. Seismologist / Geophysicist (BPS-17) – 04 posts — Punjab (Open) 03, Sindh (U) (Open) 01
- Jr. Geologist (BPS-17) – 09 posts — Punjab (Open) 05, Punjab (Women) 01, Punjab (Minority) 01, Sindh (R) (Open) 01, KPK (Open) 01
- Research Officer (Hydraulics) (BPS-17) – 01 post — Sindh (R) (Open) 01
- Assistant Director (HR&A) (BPS-17) – 09 posts — Punjab (Open) 06, Sindh (U) (Open) 02, KPK (Open) 01
- Assistant Director (Public Relations) (BPS-17) – 04 posts — Punjab (Open) 03, Balochistan (Open) 01
Total Posts: 141
How to Apply
- Candidates may visit the CTS website (www.ctspak.com) for submission of applications within 15 days of publication of the advertisement.
- Candidates shall pay a test fee of Rs. 200/- to CTS in any branch of Bank Alfalah, UBL, MCB or Bank Islami on the prescribed Bank Challan form downloadable from the CTS website, or may deposit the fee directly into the CTSPAK bank account through banking applications, and must attach the payment receipt copy with the application form sent by post.
- Candidates must specify the post against which he/she is applying.
- Candidates are required to send a copy of the online submitted form along with attested copies of all educational documents, domicile certificate, CNIC and relevant documents/experience certificates, two recent passport-size photographs as well as the original fee Challan through courier service/Pakistan Post to: Central Testing Services office, 414, F2, Jeff Heights, Main Boulevard, Gulberg-III, Lahore, Pakistan.
- Candidates will be informed by CTS through text message for downloading the roll number slips through their official website (www.ctspak.com); applicants are advised to regularly check the CTS website for important announcements (procedure for roll number slip / written test schedule / result etc.) related to recruitment against the applied posts.
- Applications submitted by hand or received after the due date shall not be entertained.
- For any information/query regarding application, test, roll number slip, test center, result etc., candidates may contact CTS via WhatsApp at 0300-0532200 or email at query@ctspak.com.
- The advertisement is also available on WAPDA’s website (www.wapda.gov.pk).
Qualification and Experience
- Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) (BPS-17): B.E/B.Sc. in (Civil) Engineering from an HEC-recognized university with minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4. Also having valid PEC registration as Civil Engineer.
- Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) (BPS-17): B.E/B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from an HEC-recognized university with minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4. Also having valid PEC registration as Electrical Engineer.
- Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) (BPS-17): B.E/B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from an HEC-recognized university with minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4. Also having valid PEC registration as Mechanical Engineer.
- Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) (BPS-17): B.E/B.Sc. in Electronics Engineering from an HEC-recognized university with minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4. Also having valid PEC registration as Electronics Engineer.
- Jr. Seismologist / Geophysicist (BPS-17): M.Sc. Geo-Physics/Seismology (2nd Division / 2.0 CGPA out of 4) from an HEC-recognized university OR 4 years/8 semesters Honors degree in Seismology/Geo-Physics with minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4 from an HEC-recognized university.
- Jr. Geologist (BPS-17): M.Sc. Geology (2nd Division / 2.0 CGPA out of 4) from an HEC-recognized university OR 4 years/8 semesters Honors degree in Geology with minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4 from an HEC-recognized university.
- Research Officer (Hydraulics) (BPS-17): B.E/B.Sc. in (Civil) Engineering from an HEC-recognized university with minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4. Also having valid PEC registration.
- Assistant Director (HR&A) (BPS-17): MBA/MPA/Master in HRM/MS (Project Management)/BBA (Hons)/BS Hons. (Management)/BS Hons. (Management & Technology)/BS Hons. (Project Management) from an HEC-recognized university in 2nd Division / 2.0 CGPA out of 4.
- Assistant Director (Public Relations) (BPS-17): MA (Journalism) in at least 2nd Division with 03 years experience as Journalist OR having 04 years/8 semesters Hons. Degree in Public Relations with 03 years experience as Journalist.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age 21–33 years. General age relaxation has already been included in the age limit. 03 years age relaxation shall be admissible to candidates belonging to Minorities, Recognized Tribes of Tribal Areas, Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Kashmir. Govt./WAPDA employees who have completed 02 years continuous regular service on the closing date shall be admissible 10 years relaxation. Age will be calculated as on last date of receipt of applications.
- Relevant degree as specified against each post, from an HEC-recognized university, with minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4 or 2nd Division as specified. Valid PEC registration is required for engineering posts.
- Educational certificates/degrees must be verified from HEC-recognized universities/concerned boards/institutes. Original documents shall be presented at the time of interview.
- Shortlisting will be made on the basis of academics and written test as per WAPDA Recruitment SOP placed at WAPDA website. Additional marks will be granted for higher qualification as per Recruitment SOP.
- Candidates who have been weeded out of service on disciplinary ground as well as dismissed or debarred for future employment are not eligible to apply.
- WAPDA reserves the right to withhold/cancel the recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason. The number of posts can be decreased or increased during the recruitment process as per requirement of the department.
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Conclusion
The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has announced 141 regular posts in BPS-17 — Assistant Executive Engineers (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics), Jr. Seismologist/Geophysicist, Jr. Geologist, Research Officer (Hydraulics), Assistant Director (HR&A) and Assistant Director (Public Relations). The initial appointment shall be on probation for a period of 01 year, and selected candidates can be posted anywhere in Pakistan. Interested candidates should submit their applications online through CTS within 15 days of the publication of the advertisement, and pay the test fee of Rs. 200/-.
FAQs
Q: How many vacancies are announced in WAPDA Jobs 2026?
A: A total of 141 posts are announced, all in BPS-17.
Q: What is the last date to apply for WAPDA Jobs 2026?
A: Applications must be submitted within 15 days of publication of the advertisement. The advertisement does not print a calendar date.
Q: How can I apply for WAPDA Jobs 2026?
A: Submit the application online at www.ctspak.com and send the hard copy with documents and the original fee challan to the CTS office, 414, F2, Jeff Heights, Main Boulevard, Gulberg-III, Lahore.
Q: What is the test fee for WAPDA Jobs 2026?
A: Rs. 200/- payable to CTS.
Q: How will candidates be selected for WAPDA Jobs 2026?
A: Written test by CTS followed by interview by WAPDA. Shortlisting is made on the basis of academics and written test as per WAPDA Recruitment SOP.
