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WAPDA Jobs Advertisement 2026 – Complete & Detailed Overview

The attached image is an official job advertisement issued by WAPDA (Water and Power Development Authority), Pakistan, published in Jang Newspaper on 12 January 2026. The advertisement falls under the national initiative “Decade of Dams” and announces multiple government job vacancies across Pakistan on a regular basis.

This recruitment drive invites applications from eligible, qualified, and experienced candidates for BPS-17 positions in engineering, management, geology, education, medical, IT, administration, finance, and social sciences.

Organization Details

• Organization: Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
• Sector: Federal Government of Pakistan
• Theme: Decade of Dams
• Job Type: Regular / Permanent (initial probation of 1 year)
• Recruitment Authority: M/s CTS (Career Testing Services)
• Job Location: All Pakistan
• Newspaper: Jang
• Advertisement Date: 12 January 2026
• Reference No: PRD(L)/WAPDA/180/2025-26

Total Vacancies Overview

WAPDA has announced multiple vacancies across 21 different posts, all falling under BPS-17, with quotas reserved for:

• Punjab
• Sindh (Urban & Rural)
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)
• Balochistan
• FATA / GB
• AJK
• Women
• Minorities
• Open Merit

Complete List of Posts, Qualifications & Details

1. Deputy Manager (Accounts & Finance) – BPS-18

• Total Posts: 02
  Qualification:
  • CA / CFA
  • OR ICMA / ACMA / ACCA with 3–5 years experience
  • OR M.Com / MBA (Finance) with relevant experience
    Experience: Mandatory
    Age Limit: 40 years
    Quota: Punjab, KPK

2. Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) – BPS-17

• Posts: 48
  Qualification:
  • BE / BSc Civil Engineering
  • HEC recognized university
  • Minimum 2.0 CGPA
  • PEC Registration mandatory
    Age Limit: 21–33 years

3. Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) – BPS-17

• Posts: 22
  Qualification:
• BE / BSc Electrical Engineering
• HEC recognized
• PEC Registration
  Age Limit: 21–33 years

4. Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) – BPS-17

• Posts: 12
  Qualification:
  • BE / BSc Mechanical Engineering
  • HEC recognized
  • PEC Registration
    Age Limit: 21–33 years

5. Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) – BPS-17

• Posts: 06
  Qualification:
  • BE / BSc Electronics Engineering
  • HEC recognized
  • PEC Registration
    Age Limit: 21–33 years

6. Junior Geologist – BPS-17

• Posts: 06
  Qualification:
  • MSc Geology (2nd Division)
  • OR BSc (Hons) + MSc Geology
    Age Limit: 21–33 years

7. Junior Seismologist / Geophysicist – BPS-17

• Posts: 04
  Qualification:
  • MSc Geophysics / Seismology
  • HEC recognized
    Age Limit: 21–33 years

8. Assistant Director (Environment) – BPS-17

• Posts: 02
  Qualification:
  • MSc Environmental Sciences
  • OR BE / BSc Environmental Engineering
    Age Limit: 21–33 years

9. Assistant Director (Social Development) – BPS-17

• Posts: 06
  Qualification:
  • Master’s in Sociology / Social Work / Development Studies
    Age Limit: 21–33 years

10. Assistant Director (HR & Admin) – BPS-17

• Posts: 10
  Qualification:
  • MBA / MPA / MHRM
  • OR Engineering with HR qualification
    Age Limit: 21–33 years

11. Assistant Director (Legal & Litigation) – BPS-17

• Posts: 02
  Qualification:
  • LLB
  • HEC recognized university
    Age Limit: 21–33 years

12. Assistant Director (IT) – BPS-17

• Posts: 02
  Qualification:
  • BS Computer Science / IT / Software Engineering
  • 4 years degree
    Age Limit: 21–33 years

13. Assistant Director (Computer Operations) – BPS-17

• Posts: 01
  Qualification:
  • BS / MSc Computer Science
    Age Limit: 21–33 years

14. Assistant Director (Public Relations) – BPS-17

• Posts: 04
  Qualification:
• MA (Journalism)
  • OR Master in Public Relations
    Age Limit: 21–33 years

15. Audit Officer – BPS-17

• Posts: 01
  Qualification:
  • CA / ICMA / ACCA
  • OR MBA (Finance)
    Age Limit: 21–33 years

16. Lecturer (Botany) – BPS-17

• Posts: 01
  Qualification:
  • Master’s in Botany (2nd Division)
    Age Limit: 35 years

17. Lecturer (Economics) – BPS-17

Posts: 01
Qualification:

Master’s in Economics
Age Limit: 35 years

18. Lecturer (English) – BPS-17

• Posts: 01
  Qualification:
  • Master’s in English
    Age Limit: 35 years

19. Lecturer (Physical Education) – BPS-17

• Posts: 01
  Qualification:
  • Master’s in Physical Education
    Age Limit: 35 years

20. Librarian (College) – BPS-17

• Posts: 01
  Qualification:
  • Master’s in Library & Information Science
    Age Limit: 35 years

21. General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) – BPS-17

• Posts: 22
  Qualification:
  • MBBS
  • PMDC Registered
    Age Limit: 35 years

Age Relaxation Policy

General Age Relaxation: 5 years

Government Employees: Up to 10 years (as per rules)

WAPDA Employees: Must apply through proper channel with NOC

Important Instructions

No TA/DA will be provided

Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected

Candidates dismissed from service are not eligible

Number of vacancies may increase or decrease

Original documents required at interview

Application Process (How to Apply)

• Apply online through CTS Website (www.ctspak.com)
• Application deadline: Within 15 days of advertisement publication
• Application Fee: Rs. 170/-
• Fee submission via:
  • Bank Alfalah
  • UBL
  • MCB
  • Bank Islami
  • Roll number slips will be sent via SMS / CTS portal

Recruitment & Contact Information

• Recruitment Authority: Career Testing Services (CTS)
• Office Address: B-26, WAPDA House, Lahore
• Email: dgrecrt@wapda.gov.pk
• Phone: 042-99200483

Final Note

This WAPDA job advertisement represents one of the largest and most diverse government recruitment drives of 2026, offering secure, well-paid, and career-oriented opportunities for professionals across Pakistan.