WAPDA Balochistan Quota Jobs 2026 – Apply Before 12 November 2026
WAPDA Balochistan Quota Jobs 2026 are open for 37 posts for candidates holding a Balochistan domicile. The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) is hiring across BPS-07 to BPS-16, in offices and projects including Lahore, Chashma, Tarbela, Mangla and Dasu. The largest group is 10 Staff Nurse posts. Candidates apply online through the National Jobs Portal, under the Balochistan tab. Applications sent by post or by hand are not entertained. The last date to apply is 12 November 2026.

Job Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) |
| Total Posts | 37 (itemised post-by-post in the advertisement; one summary reports 35, which does not match the itemised list) |
| Quota | Balochistan (Open) quota for every post in this round |
| Job Location | WAPDA offices and projects including Lahore, Chashma, Tarbela, Mangla and Dasu |
| Apply Method | Online only through the National Jobs Portal, Balochistan tab |
| Last Date | 12 November 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Stenographer Grade-II (BPS-14) — HR Division (Establishment)
- Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: 2nd Class Graduation from a recognised university; proficiency in MS Office; typing speed of 40 words per minute; certificate in Microsoft Office and Internet (email) plus proficiency in computer usage
- Age Limit: 18–30 years
Junior Clerk cum Computer Typist (BPS-11) — HR Division, CE (Hydel) Chashma, Dasu HPP and GBHP Hattian
- Vacancies: 5 in total (HR Division 2, Chashma 1, Dasu 1, GBHP Hattian 1)
- Qualification: HSSC, Intermediate or I.Com with at least 2nd Division; 40 words per minute typing speed on PC; certificate of at least 3 months in MS Office from any institute or organization
- Age Limit: 18–30 years
Attendant (BPS-14) — CE (Hydel) Chashma and CE (Power) Tarbela
- Vacancies: 2 in total (1 in each office)
- Qualification: DAE (Electrical, Mechanical or Electronics) from a recognised institute
- Age Limit: 18–30 years
Junior Technician (Mechanical) (BPS-14) — CE (O&M) T-4th Extension, Tarbela
- Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: 2 years vocational certificate in Mechanical Technology from a recognised institute plus 3 years relevant experience, OR 3 years diploma in Mechanical Technology from a recognised institute plus 3 years relevant experience
- Age Limit: 18–30 years
Junior Technician (Electrical) (BPS-14) — CE (O&M) T-4th Extension, Tarbela
- Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: 2 years vocational certificate in Electrical Technology from a recognised institute plus 3 years relevant experience, OR 3 years diploma in Electrical Technology from a recognised institute plus 3 years relevant experience
- Age Limit: 18–30 years
Trained Graduate Teacher — TGT English, Mathematics, Islamiyat and Urdu (BPS-16) — GM (Training Institutes and Education)
- Vacancies: 4 across the four subjects
- Qualification: Master’s Degree (2nd Division) in the relevant subject from an HEC-recognised university, OR Bachelor’s Degree (4 years) in the relevant subject (2 CGPA out of 4) from an HEC-recognised university; plus a professional qualification (M.Ed., B.Ed., B.Ed. (Hons), MA Education or Associate Diploma in Education) from an HEC-recognised university
- Age Limit: Up to 35 years
Librarian (BPS-15) — GM (Training Institutes and Education)
- Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: Master’s Degree (2nd Division) in Library Science or Library and Information Science from an HEC-recognised university, OR Bachelor’s Degree (4 years, CGPA 2 out of 4) in Library Science or Library and Information Science, OR Bachelor’s Degree (2 years in any subject with minimum two 1st Divisions in educational career) along with a minimum 1-year Diploma in Library Science
- Age Limit: 18–30 years
Lab Assistant (BPS-07) — GM (Training Institutes and Education)
- Vacancies: 2
- Qualification: Matric with Science
- Age Limit: 18–30 years
Staff Nurse (BPS-16) — DG (Medical Services)
- Vacancies: 10
- Qualification: Registered A Grade Nurse
- Age Limit: 18–30 years
Audit Assistant (BPS-15) — Chief Auditor WAPDA, Lahore
- Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: B.Com with Auditing and Accounting, or BBA Finance (with at least 50% marks), with current PC Operating System and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Age Limit: 18–30 years
Driver (LTV) (BPS-08) — Transport Directorate Sunny View Lahore, Mangla Dam Organization, Surface Water Hydrology Project Lahore and TDP Tarbela
- Vacancies: 6 in total (Transport Directorate 3, Mangla 1, Surface Water Hydrology Project 1, TDP Tarbela 1)
- Qualification: Matric with 5 years of experience after obtaining an LTV licence
- Age Limit: 25–35 years
Wireless Operator (BPS-09) — Water Resource Management Directorate, Lahore
- Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: Matric or English I/II certificate of Army; Wireless Operator Class II certificate from Army, Police, Rangers or equivalent; 5 years of experience as Wireless Operator in Army, Police, Rangers or any other Government or Semi-Government organization
- Age Limit: 18–30 years
Surveyor (BPS-07) — Dasu HPP and GM (Hydro) Planning
- Vacancies: 2 in total (1 in each office)
- Qualification: Matric with Science and Certificate in surveying, OR FSc (2nd Division)
- Age Limit: 18–30 years
General Requirements
- Total Check: The itemised posts above add up to 37. One news summary reports 35 posts; that figure does not match the advertisement’s own itemised list, so this article uses 37.
- Domicile: Balochistan domicile is required for every post in this round.
- Age Calculation: Age is calculated on the closing date of receipt of applications.
- Age Relaxation: An upper-age relaxation of 5 years instead of the existing 3 years is admissible only for this specific recruitment as a one-time exemption. The upper age limit is relaxable up to 10 years for Government or WAPDA employees who have completed 2 years of regular service on the closing date. WAPDA employees holding a Balochistan domicile and working on daily wages, contingent or Budget Estimate only have been granted a special age relaxation equal to their years of service in WAPDA.
- Skill Relaxation: For identified posts up to BPS-16 requiring trainable skills such as typing, shorthand or basic computer proficiency, a one-time relaxation of the requirement to possess the prescribed skill at initial appointment is proposed, with proficiency to be acquired through departmental on-the-job training during probation and assessed before confirmation.
- Selection: Selection is made on a walk-in interview basis. Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of academics as per WAPDA Recruitment Policy and SOP.
- Probation: The initial appointment is on probation for 1 year, with regularisation subject to satisfactory performance. Appointments of Trained Graduate Teachers and Staff Nurses are on a contract or lump-sum basis and are not regularised.
- NOC: Candidates already serving in WAPDA must apply for an NOC through the WAPDA HR Division before the closing date. Government employees may apply through the proper channel and submit the requisite NOC or permission.
- Documents: Educational certificates and degrees must be verified from HEC-recognised universities or concerned boards and institutes. Original documents must be presented at interview.
- Not Eligible: Candidates weeded out of service on disciplinary grounds, or dismissed or debarred for future employment, are not eligible.
- No TA/DA: No TA/DA is admissible for interview.
- Department’s Right: WAPDA reserves the right to withhold or cancel the recruitment process at any stage, and the number of posts can be decreased or increased as per departmental requirement.
- Contact: For technical issues while applying online, contact WAPDA Recruitment by email at fprectt@wapda.gov.pk during office hours, or on 042-99200483.
How to Apply Online
- Check that you hold a Balochistan domicile and meet the qualification and age limit for your chosen post.
- Open the National Jobs Portal and select the Balochistan tab.
- Find the WAPDA listing for your post and complete the online application.
- Do not send an application by post or by hand — post and hand copies are not entertained.
- Submit the application before 12 November 2026.
- Serving WAPDA or Government employees should obtain their NOC before the closing date.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Published | 29 October 2026 (Daily Dawn) |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 November 2026 |
| Interview | Selection on a walk-in interview basis; shortlisted candidates are informed through the recruitment process |












