WAPDA Jobs 2026 are open for 141 regular posts, and every post is in BPS-17. The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) announced the recruitment through an official advertisement published in Daily Jang on 8 November 2026, and most of the posts are for engineers: 114 Assistant Executive Engineer posts in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Electronics, plus Junior Geologists, Junior Seismologists, a Research Officer and Assistant Directors in HR and Public Relations. Applications are received through Central Testing Services (CTS) at ctspak.com, and the form must reach the CTS office by 23 November 2026, within 15 days of the publication of the advertisement.
WAPDA Jobs 2026 advertisement (PID(L)1173/26), published in Daily Jang on 8 November 2026, for 141 BPS-17 posts. Image: copy of the official WAPDA advertisement from parhopak.com.
Job Details
Detail
Information
Organization
Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
Total Posts
141 (all BPS-17)
Job Location
Anywhere in Pakistan
Job Type
Regular, with probation of 1 year
Advertisement
PID(L)1173/26, PRD(L)/WAPDA/125(2026-27), published in Daily Jang on 8 November 2026
Apply Method
Online form on ctspak.com, then post the printed form with documents to the CTS office in Lahore
Application Fee
Rs. 200 test fee, payable to CTS through a bank challan (Bank Alfalah, UBL, MCB or Bank Islami) or direct deposit into the CTSPAK bank account
Selection
Written test by CTS, then interview by WAPDA. Shortlisting on academics and test marks, as per the WAPDA Recruitment SOP.
Age Limit
21 to 33 years for all posts, counted on the last date of receipt of applications
23 November 2026 (within 15 days of publication on 8 November 2026)
The biggest share in this round is for Civil engineers, with 67 Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) seats, so Civil graduates have the best chance in this recruitment. The remaining engineering seats are 25 Electrical, 16 Mechanical and 6 Electronics. The non-engineering posts are 4 Junior Seismologists / Geophysicists, 9 Junior Geologists, 1 Research Officer (Hydraulics), 9 Assistant Directors (HR&A) and 4 Assistant Directors (Public Relations). Only the Public Relations post needs experience: 3 years as a journalist. All other posts are open for fresh candidates who meet the qualification and age rules.
This WAPDA round is different from the two WAPDA rounds covered earlier on this website. The Vigilance Staff round (10 posts for retired Armed Forces personnel) and the Balochistan quota round (37 posts) are separate advertisements with different closing dates. This article covers only the 141-post BPS-17 round announced on 8 November 2026 through CTS.
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
The age limit is 21 to 33 years for every post, and age is 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, Recognized Tribes of Tribal Areas, Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Kashmir get 3 years more relaxation, and Government and WAPDA employees who have completed 2 years of continuous regular service on the closing date get 10 years relaxation. Government employees must apply through the proper channel and submit their NOC or permission. Shortlisting will be made on the basis of academics and the written test, as per the WAPDA Recruitment SOP placed on the WAPDA website, and additional marks will be given for higher qualification. The per-post quotas below are taken from the official advertisement.
Qualification: 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 Civil Engineer.
Experience: The advertisement does not state an experience requirement for this post. Fresh graduates can apply.
Qualification: 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 Electrical Engineer.
Experience: The advertisement does not state an experience requirement for this post. Fresh graduates can apply.
Qualification: 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 Mechanical Engineer.
Experience: The advertisement does not state an experience requirement for this post. Fresh graduates can apply.
Qualification: 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 Electronics Engineer.
Experience: The advertisement does not state an experience requirement for this post. Fresh graduates can apply.
Age Limit: 21 to 33 years.
Quota: Punjab (Open) 5, Sindh (Urban) (Open) 1.
Job Location: Anywhere in Pakistan.
Junior Seismologist / Geophysicist (BPS-17)
Vacancies: 4
Qualification: M.Sc. Geo-Physics / Seismology (2nd Division / 2.0 CGPA) from an HEC-recognized university, OR a 4 years / 8 semesters Honors degree in Seismology / Geo-Physics with minimum 2.0 CGPA.
Experience: The advertisement does not state an experience requirement for this post.
Qualification: M.Sc. Geology (2nd Division / 2.0 CGPA) from an HEC-recognized university, OR a 4 years / 8 semesters Honors degree in Geology with minimum 2.0 CGPA.
Experience: The advertisement does not state an experience requirement for this post.
Qualification: B.E / B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from an HEC-recognized university with minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4, with valid PEC registration.
Experience: The advertisement does not state an experience requirement for this post.
Age Limit: 21 to 33 years.
Quota: Sindh (Rural) (Open) 1.
Job Location: Anywhere in Pakistan.
Assistant Director (HR&A) (BPS-17)
Vacancies: 9
Qualification: 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-recognized university in 2nd Division / 2.0 CGPA.
Experience: The advertisement does not state an experience requirement for this post.
Qualification: MA (Journalism) in at least 2nd Division with 3 years experience as a Journalist, OR a 4 years / 8 semesters Honors degree in Public Relations with 3 years experience as a Journalist.
Experience: 3 years experience as a Journalist is compulsory for this post.
Age Limit: 21 to 33 years.
Quota: Punjab (Open) 3, Balochistan (Open) 1.
Job Location: Anywhere in Pakistan.
General Requirements
Regular Appointment: All appointments are on a regular basis, and the first year is a probation period.
Degrees: Educational certificates and degrees must be from HEC-recognized universities and concerned boards and institutes. Original documents will be checked at the time of interview.
Not Eligible: Candidates who were removed from service on disciplinary grounds, or dismissed or debarred for future employment, are not eligible to apply.
Posting: Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in Pakistan as per the requirement of the organization.
No TA/DA: No TA/DA will be admissible for the test or interview.
Right to Change: WAPDA can withhold or cancel the recruitment process at any stage, and the number of posts can be increased or decreased.
Fraud Warning: WAPDA and CTS never ask for money for selection. The only fee in this recruitment is the Rs. 200 test fee paid through the bank challan. If any person demands money for a job, a test result or an appointment letter, it is fraud.
Government Employees: Candidates already serving in WAPDA must apply through the WAPDA HR Division and submit their NOC or permission. Government employees may apply through the proper channel and submit their NOC or permission.
There is no direct online submission to WAPDA for this round. The application has two parts: fill the form on the CTS website, then post the printed form with documents to the CTS office. Applications submitted by hand or received after the due date will not be entertained.
Step 1: Open the CTS website at ctspak.com and fill the online application form for your post. The advertisement is also available on the WAPDA website, wapda.gov.pk.
Step 2: Download the prescribed bank challan form from the CTS website and pay the test fee of Rs. 200 to CTS in any branch of Bank Alfalah, UBL, MCB or Bank Islami. You can also deposit the fee directly into the CTSPAK bank account through a banking application.
Step 3: Take a print of your submitted online form and attach the payment receipt copy with it.
Step 4: Attach attested copies of all educational documents, domicile certificate, CNIC, experience certificates (where needed) and two recent passport-size photographs, along with the original fee challan.
Step 5: Send the complete set through courier service or Pakistan Post to: Central Testing Services Office, 414, F2, Jeff Heights, Main Boulevard, Gulberg-III, Lahore, Pakistan. Write the name of the post clearly on your application.
Step 6: Your form must reach CTS within 15 days of the publication of the advertisement, that is by 23 November 2026. CTS will inform candidates through text message for downloading roll number slips from www.ctspak.com, so keep checking the CTS website for the test schedule and result announcements. For any query about the application, test, roll number slip or result, contact CTS on WhatsApp 0300-0532200 or email query@ctspak.com.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Advertisement Published
8 November 2026 (Daily Jang)
Last Date to Apply
23 November 2026 (15th day from publication)
Written Test
To be announced by CTS on www.ctspak.com
The last date needs a clear note, because the advertisement does not print a calendar date. It says applications must be submitted “within 15 days of publication of advertisement”, and the advertisement was published on 8 November 2026. Fifteen days from 8 November 2026 counts to 23 November 2026, and that is the date used in this article. Do not wait for the last day, because the form has to reach the CTS office in Lahore by post, and courier delivery takes time. For any information, contact the Director (Recruitment) WAPDA, B-26, WAPDA House, Lahore, email dgreett@wapda.gov.pk, phone 042-99200483.
Shahzad Sahil is the editor of punjabjobscenter.com, covering Punjab government and private jobs, education news and results for students, with information verified from official sources.
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