The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has invited applications for 141 regular BPS-17 positions. The roles span several fields, including engineering, geology, human resources, and public relations.
According to an official advertisement from WAPDA, the authority is hiring for assistant executive engineers in civil, electrical, mechanical, and electronics fields. Other available roles include junior seismologists, geologists, a research officer, and assistant directors. The largest share of these vacancies is for Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil), which has 67 openings.
Selected candidates will be posted anywhere in Pakistan and will begin their initial appointment on a one-year probation.
WAPDA has set specific eligibility criteria for the different categories. Applicants for engineering posts must have a B.E. or B.Sc. in the relevant discipline from an HEC-recognized university, a minimum CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0, and a valid Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) registration. The same requirements apply to the Research Officer (Hydraulics) post.
For the Junior Seismologist / Geophysicist role, candidates must hold an M.Sc. in geophysics or seismology, or a four-year honors degree in those subjects, with at least a second division or a CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0. Junior Geologist applicants require the same qualifications in geology.
Assistant Director (HR&A) applicants must hold an MBA, MPA, a master’s degree in human resource management, an MS in project management, or a four-year honors degree in management, management and technology, or project management, with at least a second division or a CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0. Candidates for Assistant Director (Public Relations) must have an M.A. in Journalism with at least a second division and three years of experience as a journalist, or a four-year honors degree in public relations with the same experience.
The age limit for all posts is 21 to 33 years, which includes the general age relaxation. Candidates from minorities, recognized tribes of tribal areas, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir are eligible for three additional years. Government and WAPDA employees with two years of continuous regular service by the closing date are eligible for 10 years of relaxation. Age will be calculated on the last date for applications.
Candidates must apply through the Central Testing Services (CTS) website within 15 days of the advertisement’s publication. After applying online, candidates must send a copy of the form, attested educational documents, domicile certificate, CNIC, experience certificates, two recent passport-size photographs, and the original fee challan via courier or Pakistan Post to the CTS office at 414, F2, Jeff Heights, Main Boulevard, Gulberg-III, Lahore.
The written test fee is Rs. 200, payable at Bank Alfalah, UBL, MCB, or Bank Islami using a challan downloaded from the CTS website. Applicants must specify the post they are applying for. WAPDA stated that applications submitted by hand or after the deadline will not be accepted.
CTS will conduct the written test, while WAPDA will hold the interviews. No TA/DA will be provided. Shortlisting will follow WAPDA’s recruitment policy, which is available on the WAPDA website.
For queries regarding the application or test, candidates can contact CTS on WhatsApp at 0300-0532200 or by email at [email protected]. WAPDA’s Director (Recruitment) can be reached at [email protected] or 042-99200483.
