The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has announced 141 regular job vacancies across Pakistan. The available positions fall under Basic Pay Scale (BPS-17). The recruitment covers engineering, geology, research, human resources, and public relations fields.

According to the official advertisement, WAPDA is hiring candidates for nine different job categories. These positions offer regular employment, subject to the authority’s recruitment requirements. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere across the country.

The initial appointment period will include one year of probation. Applicants must meet the relevant educational and professional requirements for their desired positions.

Available WAPDA Jobs

The authority has announced vacancies across several departments. Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) has the highest number of available positions.

The complete vacancy breakdown is provided below:

Eligibility Criteria for WAPDA Jobs

Candidates applying for engineering positions must hold a B.E. or B.Sc. degree. The degree must be in the relevant engineering discipline from an HEC-recognized university. Applicants also need a minimum CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0.

A valid Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) registration is also mandatory. Similar civil engineering qualifications and registration requirements apply to the Research Officer (Hydraulics) position.

Applicants for Junior Seismologist or Geophysicist positions need relevant qualifications. They must hold an M.Sc. or four-year honours degree in geophysics or seismology. Junior Geologist applicants need equivalent qualifications in geology.

For Assistant Director (HR&A), candidates need relevant management qualifications. Acceptable degrees include MBA, MPA, master’s in HR management, or MS in project management. Certain four-year honours degrees in management-related fields are also accepted.

Public Relations applicants need an M.A. in Journalism with three years of journalism experience. Alternatively, candidates can apply with a four-year honours degree in public relations. Three years of relevant experience are required.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The general age requirement for all advertised positions is 21 to 33 years. This range already includes the general age relaxation.

Minority candidates and applicants from specified regions qualify for three additional years. These include recognized tribes of tribal areas, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir.

Government and WAPDA employees may receive up to 10 years of age relaxation. They must have completed two years of continuous regular service by the application deadline.

Age eligibility will be determined using the final application date.

How to Apply for WAPDA Jobs

Interested candidates must submit their applications through the Central Testing Services (CTS) website.

Applicants can visit www.ctspak.com to access the application process. Applications must be submitted within 15 days of the advertisement’s publication.

Candidates must also send printed application documents through courier or Pakistan Post. The required documents include:

• A copy of the submitted application form.
• Attested educational certificates and degrees.
• Domicile certificate and CNIC copy.
• Relevant experience certificates.
• Two recent passport-size photographs.
• Original application fee challan.

The documents must reach the CTS office at 414, F2, Jeff Heights, Main Boulevard, Gulberg-III, Lahore.

The written test fee is Rs. 200. Applicants can deposit this amount at Bank Alfalah, UBL, MCB, or Bank Islami. They can also use the bank account details provided by CTS.

Candidates must clearly mention the position they are applying for. Applications submitted by hand or received after the deadline will not be accepted.

CTS will conduct the written examination, while WAPDA will arrange interviews. Shortlisting will follow the authority’s recruitment policy. No travel or daily allowance will be provided for tests or interviews.

For application-related questions, candidates can contact CTS through WhatsApp at 0300-0532200. They can also email [email protected]. For recruitment-related queries, WAPDA’s Director (Recruitment) is available at [email protected] or 042-99200483.

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Applicants should review the official advertisement carefully before submitting their applications.