The Water and Power Development Authority has announced 141 regular posts in BPS-17 — the biggest engineering intake of the year. The largest share is 114 Assistant Executive Engineer seats for Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Electronics engineers, alongside Junior Geologist, Junior Seismologist, Research Officer and Assistant Director posts. Applications go through Central Testing Services, and the last date to apply is 23 November 2026.
Job Details
| Organisation | Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) |
| Advertisement | PID(L)1173/26, PRD(L)/WAPDA/125(2026-27), published 8 November 2026 (Daily Jang) |
| Published Date | 8 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 November 2026 (within 15 days of publication, as printed in the advertisement) |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Total Vacancies | 141 (across 9 categories) |
| Posts / Pay Scale | BPS-17 (all posts) |
| Age Limit | 21 to 33 years |
| Qualification | B.E / B.Sc. Engineering, M.Sc. Geology / Geo-Physics, MBA / MPA / MA Journalism (post-specific) |
| Domicile / Quota | Federal quota — Open Merit, Punjab, Sindh (Rural and Urban), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, FATA / Gilgit Baltistan |
| Job Location | Anywhere in Pakistan |
| Official Apply Portal | Central Testing Services (CTS) |
Introduction
WAPDA builds and runs Pakistan’s dams, hydropower stations and water infrastructure, and this intake fills 141 regular BPS-17 posts in one advertisement. Every post is in the same grade, every appointment is regular with a one-year probation, and most posts are open to fresh graduates — only the Assistant Director (Public Relations) post asks for experience. The written test is conducted by Central Testing Services and the interviews by WAPDA, and selected candidates can be posted anywhere in Pakistan. The advertisement prints no calendar closing date, only “within 15 days of publication” — the advertisement was published on 8 November 2026, so the last date is 23 November 2026, and your printed form must reach the CTS office in Lahore by that date, not just be submitted online.
Vacancy Details
The advertisement lists 9 post categories. The table below gives the posts, the number of seats and the qualification printed in the advertisement. The age limit for every post is 21 to 33 years.
| Post | BPS | Posts | Qualification |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | 17 | 67 | B.E / B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from an HEC recognised university, minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4, with valid PEC registration as a Civil Engineer |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) | 17 | 25 | B.E / B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from an HEC recognised university, minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4, with valid PEC registration as an Electrical Engineer |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) | 17 | 16 | B.E / B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from an HEC recognised university, minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4, with valid PEC registration as a Mechanical Engineer |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) | 17 | 6 | B.E / B.Sc. in Electronics Engineering from an HEC recognised university, minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4, with valid PEC registration as an Electronics Engineer |
| Junior Seismologist / Geophysicist | 17 | 4 | M.Sc. Geo-Physics / Seismology (2nd division / 2.0 CGPA) from an HEC recognised university, or a 4-year / 8-semester Honours degree in Seismology / Geo-Physics with minimum 2.0 CGPA |
| Junior Geologist | 17 | 9 | M.Sc. Geology (2nd division / 2.0 CGPA) from an HEC recognised university, or a 4-year / 8-semester Honours degree in Geology with minimum 2.0 CGPA |
| Research Officer (Hydraulics) | 17 | 1 | B.E / B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from an HEC recognised university, minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4, with valid PEC registration |
| Assistant Director (HR&A) | 17 | 9 | MBA / MPA / Master in HRM / MS (Project Management) / BBA (Hons) / BS Hons (Management) / BS Hons (Management and Technology) / BS Hons (Project Management) from an HEC recognised university, 2nd division / 2.0 CGPA |
| Assistant Director (Public Relations) | 17 | 4 | MA (Journalism) in at least 2nd division with 3 years’ experience as a Journalist, or a 4-year / 8-semester Honours degree in Public Relations with 3 years’ experience as a Journalist |
| Total | 141 |
The seats are divided on the federal quota system: Open Merit 4, Punjab 80, Sindh (Rural) 13, Sindh (Urban) 13, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 16, Balochistan 9, FATA / Gilgit Baltistan 6 — 141 in total. Civil engineers have the best chance in this intake, with 67 of the 141 seats.
Also see the NHMP Jobs 2026 — 94 vacancies, another federal opening closing 12 November 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: 21 to 33 years for every post, counted on the last date of receipt of applications. The general age relaxation is already included in this limit. On top of that, candidates belonging to minorities, recognised tribes of tribal areas, Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Kashmir get 3 years’ further relaxation. Government and WAPDA employees who have completed 2 years of continuous regular service on the closing date get 10 years’ relaxation, and must apply through the proper channel with an NOC.
- Qualification: engineering posts need a B.E or B.Sc. in the relevant field from an HEC recognised university with a minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4, and valid Pakistan Engineering Council registration in the same field. Geology and geo-physics posts need an M.Sc. or a 4-year Honours degree at 2nd division or 2.0 CGPA. Management graduates with 16 years of education can apply for Assistant Director (HR&A).
- Experience: only the Assistant Director (Public Relations) post needs experience — 3 years as a journalist. All other posts are open to fresh candidates who meet the qualification and age rules.
- Fee: a test fee of Rs 200, paid to CTS through the prescribed bank challan at Bank Alfalah, UBL, MCB or Bank Islami, or directly into the CTSPAK bank account through a banking application. No other fee is charged.
- Selection: shortlisting on academics and the written test under the WAPDA Recruitment SOP, with additional marks for higher qualification. CTS conducts the written test and WAPDA conducts the interviews. No TA/DA is paid for the test or interview.
How to Apply
- Open the Central Testing Services website and fill the online application form for your post.
- Download the prescribed bank challan form from the CTS website and pay the test fee of Rs 200 at Bank Alfalah, UBL, MCB or Bank Islami, or deposit it directly into the CTSPAK bank account through a banking application.
- Take a print of your submitted online form and attach the payment receipt copy with it.
- Attach attested copies of all educational documents, your domicile certificate, CNIC, experience certificates (where needed) and two recent passport-size photographs, along with the original fee challan.
- Send the complete set by courier or Pakistan Post to Central Testing Services, Office 414, F2, Jeff Heights, Main Boulevard, Gulberg-III, Lahore. Write the name of the post clearly on your application.
- Your form must reach CTS by 23 November 2026. Applications submitted by hand will not be accepted, and a form that arrives late, or without the fee challan, will be rejected.
CTS will inform candidates by text message when roll number slips are available for download from the CTS website, so keep checking it for the test schedule and results. For questions about the application, test, roll number slip or result, contact CTS on WhatsApp 0300-0532200 or by email at query@ctspak.com. WAPDA’s contact on the advertisement is 042-99200483.
Related government openings on this site: QESCO Jobs 2026 — 2,798 vacancies, Pakistan Railways Jobs 2026 — 829 vacancies, Finance Division Jobs 2026 — 7 vacancies and Auditor-General of Pakistan Jobs 2026.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for WAPDA Jobs 2026?
The advertisement says to apply within 15 days of its publication. It was published on 8 November 2026, so your application form must reach the CTS office by 23 November 2026. Send it by courier a few days early, because applications received after the last date are rejected.
How many vacancies are announced?
141 vacancies across 9 categories, all in BPS-17.
Which is the biggest post?
Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) with 67 posts, open to Civil Engineering graduates with valid PEC registration.
How can I apply for WAPDA Jobs 2026?
Fill the application form on the CTS website, pay the Rs 200 test fee through the bank challan, and post the printed form with attested documents and the original challan to Central Testing Services, 414, F2, Jeff Heights, Main Boulevard, Gulberg-III, Lahore.
What is the qualification for Assistant Executive Engineer in WAPDA?
A B.E or B.Sc. degree in the relevant engineering field from an HEC recognised university, with a minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4. Valid registration with the Pakistan Engineering Council in the same field is also compulsory.
What is the age limit for WAPDA Jobs 2026?
21 to 33 years for all 141 posts, counted on the last date of applications. Minorities, recognised tribes of tribal areas, Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Kashmir candidates get 3 years’ further relaxation, and government employees with 2 years of service get 10 years.
Who will conduct the test and interview?
Central Testing Services will conduct the written test, and WAPDA will conduct the interviews of the shortlisted candidates.
Conclusion
With 141 regular BPS-17 posts and 114 of them for engineers, this is the biggest WAPDA engineering intake of the year — and most posts are open to fresh graduates with a 2.0 CGPA and valid PEC registration. Fill the CTS form, pay the Rs 200 fee, and post the printed application to Lahore so it reaches CTS by 23 November 2026. Do not wait for the last day, because the form has to travel by courier.
Official Source
The official advertisement (PID(L)1173/26) was published in Daily Jang on 8 November 2026 and is also available on the WAPDA website. Applications are submitted through the Central Testing Services website, which also carries the test schedule and results.
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