Decade of Dams · Water & Power · 2026

Water Power Development Authority WAPDA Jobs 2026

WAPDA invites applications for 9 regular BPS-17 positions (141 posts listed), led by 67 Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) posts, under its “Decade of Dams” recruitment.

📋 Job Summary

Organization	Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
Advertisement No.	PID(L)1173/26 / PRD(L)/WAPDA/125(2026-27)
Total Positions	9 job titles, 141 posts listed (advertisement says 200+)
Pay Scale	BPS-17
Age Limit	21–33 years (general relaxation included)
Location	Anywhere in Pakistan
Employment Type	Regular (initial probation of 1 year)
Date Posted	08 November 2026
Last Date to Apply	Within 15 days of publication (approx. 23 November 2026)
Apply Through	Online via Central Testing Services (CTS), plus documents by courier
Source	JobsLeap.com

Please verify: The advertisement text says “200+” vacancies, but the posts listed add up to 141, so check the official advertisement for the full list. The last date is “within 15 days of publication”, shown here as approximately 23 November 2026. You must apply online through CTS and send your documents by courier or Pakistan Post to the CTS office.

Water Power Development Authority WAPDA Jobs 2026. The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has announced regular vacancies under its “Decade of Dams” initiative, covering engineering, geology, seismology, human resources and public relations. The written test is conducted by M/s Central Testing Services (CTS) and interviews are conducted by WAPDA. The initial appointment is on probation for one year.

#	Position	BPS	Posts	Age	Salary (PKR)
1	Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil)	BPS-17	67	21–33 years	90,000 – 150,000
2	Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical)	BPS-17	25	21–33 years	90,000 – 150,000
3	Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical)	BPS-17	16	21–33 years	90,000 – 150,000
4	Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics)	BPS-17	06	21–33 years	90,000 – 150,000
5	Jr. Seismologist / Geophysicist	BPS-17	04	21–33 years	90,000 – 150,000
6	Jr. Geologist	BPS-17	09	21–33 years	90,000 – 150,000
7	Research Officer (Hydraulics)	BPS-17	01	21–33 years	90,000 – 150,000
8	Assistant Director (HR&A)	BPS-17	09	21–33 years	90,000 – 150,000
9	Assistant Director (Public Relations)	BPS-17	04	21–33 years	90,000 – 150,000
Total (listed)			141

Actual pay is as per WAPDA policy and government rules.

🗂️ WAPDA – Engineering Posts

🗂️ WAPDA – Geology & Seismology Posts

🗂️ WAPDA – Engineering Posts

🗂️ WAPDA – Assistant Directors

• The age limit is 21–33 years, with general relaxation already included.
• An additional 3 years of relaxation for minorities, recognized tribes of tribal areas, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir.
• Government or WAPDA employees with 2 years of continuous regular service get 10 years of relaxation.

• Shortlisting is based on academics and the written test, as per the WAPDA Recruitment SOP (on the WAPDA website). Additional marks are given for higher qualification.
• Test and interview: The written test is conducted by CTS and interviews by WAPDA. No TA/DA will be admissible.
• Probation: The initial appointment is on probation for 1 year. Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in Pakistan.
• Government/WAPDA employees must apply through proper channel and submit the requisite NOC/permission.
• Verification: Educational certificates and degrees must be verified from HEC-recognized universities or the concerned boards/institutes. Original documents are presented at the interview.
• Not eligible: Candidates weeded out on disciplinary grounds, dismissed or debarred from future employment.
• Rights reserved: WAPDA may withhold or cancel the recruitment process, or increase or decrease the number of posts, at any stage.
• Rejection: Applications with incomplete or incorrect information, or received after the last date, will be rejected. Applications submitted by hand are not entertained. Bogus information at any stage results in termination.
• Queries: Contact CTS on WhatsApp 0300-0532200 or email query@ctspak.com.

📞 Contact Information

WAPDA – Director (Recruitment)

📍 B-26, WAPDA House, Lahore

✉️ Email: dgrectt@wapda.gov.pk

☎️ Phone: 042-99200483

🔖 PID(L)1173/26 / PRD(L)/WAPDA/125(2026-27)

💬 CTS queries: WhatsApp 0300-0532200 · query@ctspak.com

🌐 www.wapda.gov.pk · CTS apply page

Q: How do I apply for WAPDA jobs 2026 and what is the last date?

Apply online on the CTS website, pay the Rs. 200 test fee, and send your documents to the CTS office in Lahore. The last date is within 15 days of publication (approx. 23 November 2026).

Q: How many Assistant Executive Engineer posts are there?

Civil 67, Electrical 25, Mechanical 16 and Electronics 6.

Q: What is the age limit?

21–33 years, with general relaxation already included. Extra relaxation applies to some groups and to government/WAPDA employees.

Q: Is PEC registration required?

Yes, for Assistant Executive Engineer posts and Research Officer (Hydraulics), in the relevant discipline.

Q: What CGPA is required?

A minimum of 2.0 CGPA out of 4 (2nd Division) in the required degrees.

Q: Where will I be posted?

Anywhere in Pakistan.

Q: What is the advertisement number?

PID(L)1173/26 / PRD(L)/WAPDA/125(2026-27).

Q: What is the salary of Assistant Executive Engineer at WAPDA?

The range shown is PKR 90,000 – 150,000 per month for BPS-17 posts. Actual pay is as per WAPDA policy and government rules.

Q: What is the test fee?

Rs. 200, paid by bank challan at Bank Alfalah, UBL, MCB or Bank Islami, or through banking apps.

Q: What is needed for Assistant Director (Public Relations)?

MA (Journalism) in at least 2nd Division, or a 4-year Hons degree in Public Relations, with 3 years of experience as a journalist.

Q: Who conducts the test?

M/s Central Testing Services (CTS). Interviews are conducted by WAPDA.

Q: How long is the probation?

One year.

Q: Is TA/DA given for the test or interview?

No. No TA/DA will be admissible.

✅ Apply Now

Apply online on CTS and also send your documents by courier before the last date.