WAPDA Opens Applications for 141 BPS-17 Posts Across Engineering and Other Disciplines

The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has invited applications for 141 regular BPS-17 positions spanning engineering, geology, human resources and public relations, according to an official advertisement issued by the authority. The recruitment drive covers nine categories of posts, and successful candidates may be posted anywhere in Pakistan, with an initial one-year probation period.

The largest share of vacancies is for Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil), which accounts for 67 posts. WAPDA is also hiring assistant executive engineers in electrical, mechanical and electronics disciplines, along with junior seismologists, geologists, a research officer for hydraulics and assistant directors for HR and public relations.

Applicants for the engineering positions must hold a B.E. or B.Sc. in the relevant discipline from an HEC-recognized university with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0, along with valid registration with the Pakistan Engineering Council in that field. The Research Officer (Hydraulics) post carries the same civil engineering degree and PEC registration requirements.

For the Junior Seismologist and Geophysicist roles, candidates need an M.Sc. in geophysics or seismology, or a four-year honors degree in the same subjects, with at least a second division or a CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0. Junior Geologist applicants require the equivalent qualification in geology. Assistant Director (HR&A) candidates must hold an MBA, MPA, a master's in human resource management, an MS in project management, or a relevant four-year honors degree, while the public relations role requires an M.A. in Journalism or a four-year honors degree in public relations, both with three years of professional experience.

The age limit for all posts is 21 to 33 years, and the advertised range already includes general age relaxation. Candidates from minorities, recognized tribes of tribal areas, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir are eligible for three additional years, while government and WAPDA employees with two years of continuous regular service by the closing date can receive up to 10 years of relaxation. Age will be calculated as of the last date for applications.

Candidates must apply through the Central Testing Services website within 15 days of the advertisement's publication and send a printed copy of the submitted form, attested educational documents, domicile certificate, CNIC, relevant experience certificates, two recent passport-size photographs and the original fee challan to the CTS office in Gulberg-III, Lahore, by courier or Pakistan Post. The written test fee is Rs. 200, payable at Bank Alfalah, UBL, MCB or Bank Islami. Applications submitted by hand or after the deadline will not be accepted, and no TA/DA will be provided for tests or interviews.