WAPDA Jobs 2026 — Quick Overview
| Organization | Water & Power Development Authority (WAPDA) |
| Job Title | Assistant Executive Engineers, Jr. Geologist, Jr. Seismologist / Geophysicist, Research Officer, Assistant Directors |
| Total Vacancies | 141 Posts |
| Pay Scale | BPS-17 |
| Qualification | B.E / B.Sc. Engineering, M.Sc. Geology / Geo-Physics, MBA / MPA / Master in HRM |
| Age Limit | 21–33 Years |
| Location | All Pakistan (Anywhere in Pakistan) |
| Last Date to Apply | November 23, 2026 |
| Application Fee | Rs. 200/- (CTS Test Fee) |
| Apply Method | Online at www.ctspak.com + Send Form by Post |
⏰ Last Date to Apply: November 23, 2026 — Only 14 Days Left to Apply!
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1. Job Description
The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has announced 141 vacancies for BPS-17 posts in 2026. These are regular government jobs for engineers, geologists and assistant directors in different departments of WAPDA across Pakistan.
WAPDA is currently executing the Decade of Dams projects and requires qualified professionals for its hydropower, water and power development projects. The positions include Assistant Executive Engineers in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Electronics disciplines, along with Jr. Geologists, Jr. Seismologists / Geophysicists, Research Officer (Hydraulics) and Assistant Directors in HR & Administration and Public Relations.
Selected candidates will be appointed on a regular basis after a written test conducted by Central Testing Services (CTS) and an interview by WAPDA. The initial appointment will be on probation for one year, and selected candidates can be posted anywhere in Pakistan.
2. Who Can Apply
Pakistani citizens holding a domicile of any province of Pakistan can apply for these posts, provided they meet the required qualification, valid PEC registration (where applicable) and the age limit of 21–33 years. Candidates from Punjab, Sindh (Rural / Urban), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, FATA / Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir can apply against their respective quotas, including women and minority quotas, as printed in the official advertisement.
3. Eligibility Criteria
- Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil): B.E / B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from an HEC-recognized university with minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4, with valid PEC registration as a Civil Engineer.
- Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical): B.E / B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from an HEC-recognized university with minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4, with valid PEC registration as an Electrical Engineer.
- Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical): B.E / B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from an HEC-recognized university with minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4, with valid PEC registration as a Mechanical Engineer.
- Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics): B.E / B.Sc. in Electronics Engineering from an HEC-recognized university with minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4, with valid PEC registration as an Electronics Engineer.
- Junior Seismologist / Geophysicist: M.Sc. / BS (4-year) in Geophysics or Physics or Geology from an HEC-recognized university with minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4. A valid PEC registration is required for this post.
- Junior Geologist: M.Sc. in Geology (2nd Division / 2.0 CGPA out of 4) from an HEC-recognized university, OR a 4-year / 8-semester Honours degree in Geology with minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4.
- Research Officer (Hydraulics): B.E / B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from an HEC-recognized university with minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4, with valid PEC registration.
- Assistant Director (HR&A): 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): MA (Journalism) in 2nd Division with 3 years of experience as a Journalist, OR a 4-year / 8-semester Hons. Degree in Mass Communication / Media Studies / Public Relations from an HEC-recognized university with minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4 or 2nd Division.
4. Vacant Positions
| Sr # | Position Title | Vacancies | Education | Scale | Location | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | 67 | B.E / B.Sc. (Civil) | BPS-17 | All Pakistan | 21–33 Years |
| 2 | Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) | 25 | B.E / B.Sc. (Electrical) | BPS-17 | All Pakistan | 21–33 Years |
| 3 | Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) | 16 | B.E / B.Sc. (Mechanical) | BPS-17 | All Pakistan | 21–33 Years |
| 4 | Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) | 06 | B.E / B.Sc. (Electronics) | BPS-17 | All Pakistan | 21–33 Years |
| 5 | Jr. Seismologist / Geophysicist | 04 | M.Sc. Geo-Physics / Seismology | BPS-17 | All Pakistan | 21–33 Years |
| 6 | Jr. Geologist | 09 | M.Sc. Geology | BPS-17 | All Pakistan | 21–33 Years |
| 7 | Research Officer (Hydraulics) | 01 | B.E / B.Sc. (Civil) | BPS-17 | All Pakistan | 21–33 Years |
| 8 | Assistant Director (HR&A) | 09 | MBA / MPA / HRM | BPS-17 | All Pakistan | 21–33 Years |
| 9 | Assistant Director (Public Relations) | 04 | MA (Journalism) | BPS-17 | All Pakistan | 21–33 Years |
Total: 141 posts. Provincial and regional quotas (open merit, Punjab, Sindh Rural / Urban, KP, Balochistan, FATA / GB, including women and minority quotas) apply as printed in the advertisement.
5. Documents Required
- Online application form submitted at www.ctspak.com
- Attested copies of educational documents (degrees / transcripts)
- Attested copy of CNIC
- Attested copy of domicile certificate
- Experience certificates (where applicable)
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- Original test fee challan (Rs. 200) / payment receipt copy
6. Application Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not submit incomplete applications — applications carrying incomplete or incorrect information will be rejected.
- Do not forget to attach attested copies of all educational documents, domicile certificate, CNIC, experience certificates and two recent passport-size photographs with your application.
- Do not submit applications after the closing date (November 23, 2026) — late applications will be rejected.
- Do not forget to specify the post you are applying for on the application form.
- Do not forget to attach the original fee challan of Rs. 200 — deposit it in Bank Alfalah, UBL, MCB or Bank Islami on the prescribed challan form from ctspak.com.
- Candidates currently employed in Government or WAPDA service must apply through the proper channel with an NOC / permission.
- Do not provide false credentials; information found bogus at any stage will result in termination.
7. Official Selection Process
- Submit the online application form at www.ctspak.com within 15 days of the publication of the advertisement.
- Pay the test fee of Rs. 200 to CTS through the prescribed bank challan (Bank Alfalah, UBL, MCB or Bank Islami) or directly into the CTSPAK bank account through a banking application.
- Send the printed online form along with attested documents, CNIC, domicile, experience certificates, two photographs and the original fee challan by courier or Pakistan Post to the CTS office, Lahore, so that it reaches by November 23, 2026.
- Shortlisting will be made on the basis of academics and a written test as per the WAPDA Recruitment SOP; additional marks will be granted for higher qualification.
- Written test will be conducted by Central Testing Services (CTS).
- Interview will be conducted by WAPDA for shortlisted candidates.
- Roll number slips will be issued through SMS and the CTS website (www.ctspak.com); candidates should regularly check the CTS website for the test schedule and result.
- Final selection will be made on merit, and the initial appointment will be on probation for one year.
8. How to Apply (درخواست جمع کروانے کا طریقہ)
واپڈا میں ملازمت کے لیے درخواست دینے کا طریقہ کار نہایت آسان ہے۔ درخواست گزار کو پہلے CTS کی ویب سائٹ پر آن لائن فارم بھرنا ہوگا، اس کے بعد پرنٹ شدہ فارم، دستاویزات اور اصل فیس چالان بذریعہ کوریئر یا پاکستان پوسٹ CTS لاہور کو بھیجنا ہوگا۔ ہاتھ سے جمع کرائی گئی درخواستوں پر غور نہیں کیا جائے گا۔
قدم 1: سب سے پہلے CTS کی سرکاری ویب سائٹ www.ctspak.com پر جائیں اور متعلقہ پوسٹ کے لیے آن لائن درخواست فارم بھریں۔
قدم 2: روپے 200/- کی ٹیسٹ فیس بینک الفلاح، یو بی ایل، ایم سی بی یا بینک اسلامی کی کسی بھی برانچ میں مقررہ چالان فارم پر جمع کروائیں یا بینکنگ ایپ کے ذریعے براہ راست CTSPAK کے اکاؤنٹ میں جمع کروائیں۔
قدم 3: آن لائن فارم کا پرنٹ لیں اور اس کے ساتھ تعلیمی دستاویزات کی تصدیق شدہ نقول، ڈومیسائل، شناختی کارڈ، تجربہ سرٹیفکیٹ، دو حالیہ پاسپورٹ سائز تصاویر اور اصل فیس چالان منسلک کریں۔
قدم 4: مکمل درخواست بذریعہ کوریئر سروس یا پاکستان پوسٹ، سنٹرل ٹیسٹنگ سروسز آفس، 414، ایف 2، جیف ہائٹس، مین بلیوارڈ، گلبرگ III، لاہور کو 23 نومبر 2026 تک بھیجیں۔
اہم ہدایات: درخواست میں متعلقہ پوسٹ کا نام ضرور درج کریں۔ نامکمل یا غلط معلومات والی درخواستیں مسترد کر دی جائیں گی۔ آخری تاریخ کے بعد موصول ہونے والی درخواستیں قبول نہیں کی جائیں گی۔
نوٹ: رول نمبر سلپ SMS اور CTS کی ویب سائٹ کے ذریعے جاری کی جائے گی۔ امیدواروں کو مشورہ دیا جاتا ہے کہ وہ ٹیسٹ شیڈول اور نتائج کے لیے CTS کی ویب سائٹ کو باقاعدگی سے چیک کریں۔
حتمی انتخاب میرٹ کی بنیاد پر کیا جائے گا، اور ابتدائی تقرری ایک سال کے لیے پروبیشن پر ہوگی۔
9. Official Job Advertisement
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10. Official Source & Verification
Official department website: https://www.wapda.gov.pk
Application portal (CTS): https://www.ctspak.com
The advertisement was published in the Daily Jang on November 8, 2026 (PID(L)1173/26, PRD(L)/WAPDA/125(2026-27)). The advertisement states applications must be submitted within 15 days of publication, which gives the last date of November 23, 2026. One listing website mentions November 22, 2026, but the majority of sources and the 15-day calculation from the publication date confirm November 23, 2026.
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