WAPDA Jobs 2026 Advertisement for Entry Level (Online Apply)

Full Time
Lahore, Punjab
Posted 2 weeks ago
150000 PKR / Month

Website Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)

⚡ WAPDA Vacancies 2026 (BPS-17 & 18)

Jobs available in Punjab, KPK & Gilgit-Baltistan

The WAPDA jobs is currently open, offering a massive array of career paths ranging from high-level advisory roles for mega-hydro projects like Diamer Basha and Dasu to permanent BPS-standard positions in engineering, administration, and healthcare. As WAPDA scales up its water and energy security initiatives, these roles are designed to integrate specialized project management with traditional institutional governance. Whether you are a veteran engineer or a fresh HR graduate, joining WAPDA means working at the heart of Pakistan’s infrastructure.

📋 Positions Available by Category

💼 Category	🎖️ Typical Roles	⚖️ Pay Scale / Status
Executive & Advisory	DG Medical, Social Safeguards Specialist, Advisor (P&S)	Contractual / Special Pay
Mid-Management	Deputy Managers (HR/Admin/Accounts), Sr. Instructors	BPS-18 (Regular)
Entry & Junior Level	Assistant Directors, Junior Engineers, Medical Officers (GDMOs)	BPS-17 (Regular)

📍 Locations and Vacancy Quotas

🗺️ Primary Postings: Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Multan, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, KPK, Gilgit-Baltistan and regional WAPDA hospitals.
🔢 Quota System: Vacancies are strictly filled according to the federal quota, including specific seats for Provincial Merit, Gilgit-Baltistan, AJK, and Merged Districts (Ex-FATA).

🎓 Requirements and QualificationsAdvertisements
🏗️ Specialists/Advisors: Master’s in Social Sciences or B.Sc Engineering with 15-20 years of experience in project scheduling tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project.
⚙️ Engineers: B.E/B.Sc in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical engineering with a valid PEC Registration for the year 2026.
📊 Admin & Finance: MBA, MPA, or Masters in Management Sciences/Finance from an HEC-recognized university.
🩺 Medical Staff: MBBS degree with a completed House Job and valid PMDC/PMC registration.

⏳ Age Limit and Relaxations

WAPDA offers some of the most flexible age relaxations in the public sector:

BPS-17: 21 – 33 years (includes general 5-year relaxation).
BPS-18: Up to 40 years.

⭐ Special Relaxations:

10 Years: For existing Govt/WAPDA employees (2 years continuous service).
3 Years: For candidates from AJK, GB, and Scheduled Castes.
15 Years: For retired Armed Forces personnel.

🚀 Application Roadmap

WAPDA frequently utilizes the Candidates Testing Service (CTS) to manage the initial screening.

1️⃣ Portal Visit: Check the official WAPDA careers page or visit www.ctspak.com.

2️⃣ Form & Fee: Download the specific application form and the bank deposit slip. Pay the testing fee at the designated bank.

3️⃣ Physical Submission: Mail the completed form, a copy of your CNIC, and the original paid deposit slip to the address mentioned in the CTS advertisement.

4️⃣ Testing Phases: Candidates must first clear the CTS Written Screening Test. Those who meet the merit cutoff will be invited for a departmental interview and a final medical checkup.

Apply via WAPDA Official Portal

💡 Selection Tip: For Junior Engineer roles, the CTS test is heavily weighted toward technical subjects (approx. 60-70%). Ensure you review your core engineering fundamentals and PEC-standard codes before the test date.