WAPDA Jobs 2026 – 141 Assistant Executive Engineer & Officer Posts (BPS-17), Apply via CTS by 23 November

WAPDA Jobs 2026 – 141 Assistant Executive Engineer & Officer Posts (BPS-17), Apply via CTS by 23 November

Quick Facts – WAPDA Jobs 2026

The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has announced 141 officer posts in BPS-17 through an advertisement published in the Daily Jang on 8 November 2026. The posts are open to engineering graduates and science graduates from all over Pakistan, and the recruitment is being handled by the Central Testing Services (CTS). This is a regular government appointment, not a contract job, so it is one of the biggest engineering openings of the month.

Last date to apply: 23 November 2026. Apply through CTS only.

WAPDA builds and runs Pakistan’s dams, hydropower stations and water infrastructure. Assistant Executive Engineers in this round will supervise civil, electrical, mechanical and electronics works on WAPDA’s dams, powerhouses and water projects. Junior Geologists and Seismologists will carry out geological and seismic surveys for WAPDA projects. The Assistant Directors will handle human resource, administration and public relations work at WAPDA offices.

Important Dates

Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

The advertisement states 141 vacancies in total. The post-wise seat count for each title is not printed separately in the advertisement summary, so apply for the post that matches your degree and check the detailed terms on the CTS website. Fresh graduates can apply for most posts. Only the Assistant Director (Public Relations) post needs experience — three years in journalism.

Provincial Quota Shares

The provincial shares printed in the advertisement add up to 137. The advertisement states 141 posts in total, so the remaining seats fall under the other quota shares the advertisement lists separately. Your domicile decides which quota you compete under, so check your domicile before you choose a post.

Eligibility Criteria

For the engineering posts you need a B.E or B.Sc. degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Electronics Engineering from an HEC-recognised university, with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0, and a valid Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) registration in the relevant field. For the science posts you need an M.Sc. in Geo-Physics, Seismology or Geology. For the Assistant Director (HR&A) post you need an MBA, MPA or a Master’s degree in HRM or a related subject with 16 years of education. For the Assistant Director (Public Relations) post you need an MA in Journalism or an Honours degree in Public Relations, plus three years of journalism experience.

The age limit is 21 to 33 years on the closing date. Age relaxation applies for minority candidates, candidates from tribal areas, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir, and for government employees, as per the rules printed in the advertisement. Original documents are verified at the interview stage, and only shortlisted candidates are called for the written test and interview.

How to Apply

• Go to the Central Testing Services website at ctspak.com and open the WAPDA project form.
• Fill in the online form for your post and generate the bank challan for the Rs 200 test fee.
• Pay the fee at Bank Alfalah, UBL, MCB or Bank Islami.
• Print the form and post it with attested documents, your CNIC, domicile, photographs and the original paid challan to Central Testing Services, 414, F2, Jeff Heights, Main Boulevard, Gulberg-III, Lahore.
• Do not hand-deliver the form — hand-delivered forms are not accepted.
• Submit everything before 23 November 2026. The advertisement is also available on wapda.gov.pk.

Documents Checklist

• Attested copies of educational degrees and transcripts
• Valid PEC registration card (for engineering posts)
• CNIC (copy)
• Domicile certificate
• Recent passport-size photographs
• Experience certificate (for the Assistant Director Public Relations post)
• Original paid bank challan of Rs 200

Why Apply for WAPDA Jobs 2026

WAPDA is Pakistan’s national water and power authority, and a BPS-17 officer post here is a regular government appointment with a one-year probation period. The posts are open to fresh graduates, so you do not need years of experience to apply for the engineering and science posts. The provincial quota system gives candidates from every province a fair share of seats. Engineers who join WAPDA work on dams, hydropower stations and water projects across the country, which is strong professional experience for any engineering career. The application process is simple and runs through CTS, a testing service that has handled WAPDA recruitment before.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for WAPDA Jobs 2026?

The last date to apply is 23 November 2026. Both the online form and the posted documents must be completed by this date.

How many posts has WAPDA announced?

WAPDA has announced 141 posts in BPS-17, including Assistant Executive Engineers in four engineering fields, Junior Geologists, Seismologists, Geophysicists, Research Officers and two Assistant Director posts.

Can fresh graduates apply?

Yes. Fresh graduates can apply for most posts, including all the engineering and science posts. Only the Assistant Director (Public Relations) post needs three years of journalism experience.

What is the test fee and how is it paid?

The test fee is Rs 200. Pay it through the bank challan at Bank Alfalah, UBL, MCB or Bank Islami, and send the original challan with your posted application form.

Do I need PEC registration?

Yes, for the engineering posts you need a valid Pakistan Engineering Council registration in the relevant field. Science and management posts do not need PEC registration.

Where will selected candidates be posted?

Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in Pakistan, at WAPDA offices, dams, powerhouses and project sites.

Fraud warning: WAPDA and CTS never ask for money to confirm your selection. The only payment is the Rs 200 test fee through the official bank challan. Do not pay anyone who claims to sell you a test paper or guarantee your selection. Apply only through ctspak.com and the postal address given in the advertisement.