WAPDA has announced a wide range of job opportunities under its latest recruitment drive, offering positions across technical, engineering, administrative, academic, medical, and management fields. These vacancies are open on a regular basis and aim to attract qualified candidates from across Pakistan for roles at various grades, primarily BPS-17 and BPS-18, with postings possible anywhere in the country based on organizational requirements.
The available positions include Deputy Manager Accounts and Finance, Assistant Executive Engineers in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Electronics disciplines, Geologists, and Assistant Directors in Environment, Social Development, Human Resources and Administration, Legal and Litigation, Public Sector Accounting, Computer Operations, and Public Relations. Academic roles such as Lecturers in Botany, Economics, and English, Senior Instructor in Physical Education, and Librarian positions are also part of the recruitment. In addition, WAPDA is hiring Audit Officers and General Duty Medical Officers to strengthen its professional workforce.
Educational requirements vary by position but generally include CA, ACCA, CMA, MBA, MPA, LLB, MBBS, MA, MSc, BS, BE, or equivalent degrees from HEC-recognized universities or relevant professional bodies. Most positions require at least a second division or a minimum CGPA of 2.0 out of 4. Some roles also demand relevant professional experience, ranging from two to several years, particularly in engineering, auditing, legal practice, journalism, and medical services. Computer literacy is required for several administrative and director-level posts.
The age limit for most positions is between 21 and 33 years, with some academic posts allowing candidates up to 35 years of age. General age relaxation is already included, and additional relaxation is available for candidates belonging to minorities, recognized tribes, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and tribal areas. Government and WAPDA employees who have completed two years of continuous regular service may also be eligible for further age relaxation in line with rules.
Recruitment will be conducted through a written test administered by Central Testing Services, followed by interviews carried out by WAPDA. No travel or daily allowance will be provided for appearing in tests or interviews. Initial appointments will be made on a probationary period of one year. Candidates currently serving in government departments or WAPDA must apply through proper channels and submit the required no-objection certificate at the time of application.
Applicants are required to submit their applications through Central Testing Services. A test fee of Rs. 170 must be deposited through the prescribed bank channels or online banking methods, and proof of payment must be attached with the application. Along with the online form, candidates must send attested copies of educational documents, domicile certificate, CNIC, experience certificates where applicable, two recent passport-size photographs, and the original fee challan to the designated CTS office address.
Incomplete applications, those containing incorrect information, or submissions received after the deadline will not be entertained. Educational qualifications must be verified from HEC-recognized institutions, and original documents will be required at the time of interview. Candidates who have previously been dismissed from service on disciplinary grounds are not eligible to apply. WAPDA reserves the right to cancel, withhold, or modify the recruitment process at any stage, as well as increase or decrease the number of posts based on departmental needs.
Successful candidates will be informed about test dates, centers, roll numbers, and results through CTS notifications via email, SMS, or the testing agency’s official communication channels. Applicants are advised to regularly check CTS updates to stay informed throughout the recruitment process.
