WAPDA Jobs 2026 have been announced by the Water and Power Development Authority through its official advertisement in the Daily Jang (8 November 2026). The Authority is hiring 141 officers on a regular basis in BPS-17, and the good news for fresh graduates is that most of these posts need no prior experience at all. Assistant Executive Engineers (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Electronics) make up the biggest share, with 114 seats, while Junior Geologists, Junior Seismologists and Assistant Directors fill the rest. Applications are invited through the Central Testing Service (CTS) under Project Code 2634, and the last date to apply is 23 November 2026.
WAPDA Jobs 2026 Overview
| Organisation | Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) |
| Advertisement | Daily Jang, 8 November 2026 — PID(L)1173/26, PRD(L)/WAPDA/125(2026-27) |
| Total Posts | 141 |
| Basic Pay Scale | BPS-17 (all posts) |
| Job Type | Regular, with a 1-year probation period |
| Posting | Anywhere in Pakistan |
| Age Limit | 21–33 years (counted on the last date) |
| Test Fee | Rs 200 (CTS test fee only) |
| Estimated Salary | Rs 90,000 – 130,000 per month (estimated, including allowances — the ad does not state a salary figure) |
| Apply Via | Central Testing Service (CTS) — Project Code 2634 |
| Last Date | 23 November 2026 (calculated — see Important Dates) |
WAPDA Jobs 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Posts | Qualification Required |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | 67 | B.E / B.Sc (Civil), HEC-recognised, minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4.0, valid PEC registration |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) | 25 | B.E / B.Sc (Electrical), HEC-recognised, minimum 2.0 CGPA, valid PEC registration |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) | 16 | B.E / B.Sc (Mechanical), HEC-recognised, minimum 2.0 CGPA, valid PEC registration |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) | 6 | B.E / B.Sc (Electronics), HEC-recognised, minimum 2.0 CGPA, valid PEC registration |
| Jr. Seismologist / Geophysicist | 4 | M.Sc Geo-Physics / Seismology (2nd Division or 2.0 CGPA) or 4-year Hons in Seismology / Geo-Physics, minimum 2.0 CGPA |
| Jr. Geologist | 9 | M.Sc Geology (2nd Division or 2.0 CGPA) or 4-year Hons in Geology, minimum 2.0 CGPA |
| Research Officer (Hydraulics) | 1 | B.E / B.Sc (Civil), HEC-recognised, minimum 2.0 CGPA, valid PEC registration |
| Assistant Director (HR&A) | 9 | MBA / MPA / Master in HRM / MS (Project Management) / BBA (Hons) / BS Hons (Management) or equivalent, 2nd Division or 2.0 CGPA |
| Assistant Director (Public Relations) | 4 | MA Journalism (2nd Division) plus 3 years journalism experience, OR 4-year Hons in Public Relations plus 3 years journalism experience |
| Total | 141 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age limit: 21 to 33 years for all posts, counted on the last date of application. The general age relaxation is already included in this limit. Further relaxation is available as follows: +3 years for minorities, recognised tribes of tribal areas, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir; and +10 years for government and WAPDA employees with 2 years of continuous regular service (they must apply through the proper channel with an NOC).
Fresh graduates: Fresh graduates are eligible for all posts except Assistant Director (Public Relations), which alone requires 3 years of journalism experience. No other post asks for any experience.
Education: All degrees must be from HEC-recognised institutions. Engineering degrees must carry valid PEC registration. Where the ad mentions 2nd Division, a minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4.0 is treated as equivalent.
Provincial Quota Distribution
The 141 posts are distributed across the country as follows:
| Region | Posts |
|---|---|
| Open Merit | 4 |
| Punjab | 80 |
| Sindh (Rural) | 13 |
| Sindh (Urban) | 13 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 16 |
| Balochistan | 9 |
| FATA / Gilgit-Baltistan | 6 |
| Total | 141 |
How to Apply for WAPDA Jobs 2026
- Visit the Central Testing Service website at www.ctspak.com and open the online application form for Project Code 2634.
- Fill in the form carefully, upload the required information, and submit it online.
- Print the submitted form. Attach attested copies of your educational documents, domicile certificate, CNIC, passport-size photographs and the original fee challan.
- Deposit the Rs 200 CTS test fee through the challan form at Bank Alfalah, UBL, MCB or Bank Islami, or deposit it directly into the CTSPAK bank account through your banking app.
- Post the complete application package to: Central Testing Services, 414, F2, Jeff Heights, Main Boulevard, Gulberg-III, Lahore.
- Make sure your form reaches CTS Lahore by 23 November 2026 — the last date is counted on receipt, not on the date of posting. Hand-delivered forms are not accepted.
Test and Interview
A written test will be conducted by the Central Testing Service, and shortlisted candidates will be called for interview by WAPDA. Shortlisting is done on the basis of academics plus the test score under the WAPDA Recruitment SOP, and extra marks are given for higher qualifications. Roll-number slips will be sent by CTS through SMS. No TA/DA is admissible for the test or interview.
Important Dates
| Advertisement Published | 8 November 2026 (Daily Jang) |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 November 2026 — calculated (the ad prints only “within 15 days of publication”; 8 November + 15 days = 23 November). The form must reach CTS Lahore by this date, so apply early. |
| Test | To be announced by CTS (roll-number slip via SMS) |
Terms and Notes
- Fraud warning: WAPDA and CTS never ask candidates for money for selection. The only fee is the Rs 200 CTS test fee. Anyone asking for payment in exchange for a job is a fraud — report it and do not pay.
- Salary: The estimated salary is Rs 90,000 – 130,000 per month, including allowances. This is an estimated figure — the official ad does not state a salary.
- WAPDA reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts, or to cancel the recruitment process, at any stage without assigning any reason.
- Candidates dismissed or debarred from government service are not eligible.
- Information found bogus at any stage — even after appointment — will lead to termination of service.
- Government servants must apply through the proper channel with an NOC.
- For queries about the test and application form, contact CTS on WhatsApp 0300-0532200 or email Query@ctspak.com. For WAPDA-related queries, email dgrectt@wapda.gov.pk or call 042-99200483.
FAQs — WAPDA Jobs 2026
Q: What is the last date to apply for WAPDA Jobs 2026?
A: The last date is 23 November 2026. It is calculated from the ad, which says “within 15 days of publication” (published 8 November 2026). Your form must reach CTS Lahore by this date.
Q: Can fresh graduates apply for WAPDA Jobs 2026?
A: Yes. Fresh graduates are eligible for all posts except Assistant Director (Public Relations), which requires 3 years of journalism experience.
Q: What is the fee for WAPDA Jobs 2026?
A: The only fee is the Rs 200 CTS test fee, payable through a challan at Bank Alfalah, UBL, MCB or Bank Islami, or by direct deposit to the CTSPAK bank account. WAPDA and CTS charge nothing else, and anyone asking for money for selection is a fraud.