Last Updated: 9 November 2026
Author: Muhammad Imran – Educativz.com
Source: WAPDA “Job Opportunities” newspaper advertisement published on 8 November 2026 (PID(L) 1173/26, PRD(L)/WAPDA/125 (2026-27)). We checked it against the official CTS recruitment page for WAPDA (Project Code 2634): ctspak.com/wapda-2634.
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Last date: 23 November 2026. The official CTS page says “Last date to apply online: 23-11-2026”. The newspaper ad itself prints no calendar date: it says to apply “within 15 days of publication of advertisement” (8 Nov + 15 days = 23 Nov). Late applications are rejected.
Quick answer: WAPDA has advertised 141 regular posts at BPS-17 (age 21 to 33 years): 67 Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil), 25 AEE (Electrical), 16 AEE (Mechanical), 6 AEE (Electronics), 4 Jr. Seismologist / Geophysicist, 9 Jr. Geologist, 1 Research Officer (Hydraulics), 9 Assistant Director (HR&A) and 4 Assistant Director (Public Relations). Seats are split by province / quota (Punjab, Sindh Rural and Urban, KPK, Balochistan, FATA / GB, Open Merit, Women and Minority). Apply on the CTS website, pay the Rs. 200 test fee, and post the printed form with documents to CTS Lahore. Written test by CTS, interview by WAPDA.
141 posts BPS-17 Age 21–33 Rs. 200 test fee Apply via CTS Last date 23 Nov 2026 Women & Minority quota
In this guide
WAPDA Jobs November 2026: Details at a Glance
| Organization | Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA): Pakistan’s public-sector dams, hydropower and water authority (the ad carries the slogan “Decade of Dams”) |
| Ad | “Job Opportunities”, 8 November 2026, PID(L) 1173/26, PRD(L)/WAPDA/125 (2026-27) |
| Total posts | 141 on regular basis, all BPS-17 (our count: 67 + 25 + 16 + 6 + 4 + 9 + 1 + 9 + 4 = 141, and each post’s quota seats add up to its total) |
| Age | 21 to 33 years for all posts (general relaxation already included) |
| Place of work | Anywhere in Pakistan as required by WAPDA. Recruitment office: WAPDA House, Lahore |
| Selection | Shortlisting on academics and a written test by CTS (as per WAPDA Recruitment SOP; extra marks for higher qualification), then interview by WAPDA |
| Appointment | 1 year probation |
| How to apply | Online form on ctspak.com, Rs. 200 test fee, hard copy of the form + documents by post / courier to CTS Lahore |
| Last date | 23 November 2026 (official CTS page) |
| Salary | BPS-17 (the ad prints the scale, not the rupee amount) |
All 9 Posts: Seats and Qualification
Rows follow the ad. Every post is BPS-17 and age 21–33.
| Sr. | Post | Posts | Qualification / experience (as printed) |
| 1 | Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | 67 | B.E / B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from an HEC-recognized university with minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4, plus valid PEC registration as Civil Engineer. |
| 2 | Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) | 25 | B.E / B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from an HEC-recognized university with minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4, plus valid PEC registration as Electrical Engineer. |
| 3 | Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) | 16 | B.E / B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from an HEC-recognized university with minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4, plus valid PEC registration as Mechanical Engineer. |
| 4 | Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) | 6 | B.E / B.Sc. in Electronics Engineering from an HEC-recognized university with minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4, plus valid PEC registration as Electronics Engineer. |
| 5 | Jr. Seismologist / Geophysicist | 4 | M.Sc. Geo-Physics / Seismology (2nd Division / 2.0 CGPA out of 4) from an HEC-recognized university, OR a 4-year / 8-semester Honours degree in Seismology / Geo-Physics with minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4 from an HEC-recognized university. |
| 6 | Jr. Geologist | 9 | M.Sc. Geology (2nd Division / 2.0 CGPA out of 4) from an HEC-recognized university, OR a 4-year / 8-semester Honours degree in Geology with minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4 from an HEC-recognized university. |
| 7 | Research Officer (Hydraulics) | 1 | B.E / B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from an HEC-recognized university with minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4, plus valid PEC registration. |
| 8 | Assistant Director (HR&A) | 9 | MBA / MPA / Master in HRM / MS (Project Management) / BBA (Hons) / BS Hons. (Management) / BS Hons. (Management & Technology) / BS Hons. (Project Management) from an HEC-recognized university in 2nd Division / 2.0 CGPA out of 4. |
| 9 | Assistant Director (Public Relations) | 4 | MA (Journalism) in at least 2nd Division with 03 years experience as Journalist, OR a 4-year / 8-semester Honours degree in Public Relations with 03 years experience as Journalist. |
Posts check (our count): 67 + 25 + 16 + 6 + 4 + 9 + 1 + 9 + 4 = 141.
PEC registration is compulsory for the four Assistant Executive Engineer posts and the Research Officer (Hydraulics) post. The CTS form asks for your PEC number (examples on the CTS page: CIVIL-1234, ELECT-1234, MECH-1234). The CTS notice also says to enter the total marks obtained on your transcript, not your CGPA.
Quota Table: Post by Post (Checked Against the Ad)
This is the printed quota column. (R) = Rural, (U) = Urban for Sindh; FATA / GB = erstwhile tribal areas and Gilgit-Baltistan.
| Sr. | Post (total) | Quota seats |
| 1 | Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) (67) | Open Merit: 04 Punjab (Open): 24 Punjab (Women): 02 Punjab (Minority): 07 Sindh (R) Open: 06 Sindh (R) Women: 01 Sindh (U) Open: 04 KPK (Open): 12 Balochistan (Open): 02 Balochistan (Minority): 01 FATA / GB (Open): 03 FATA / GB (Minority): 01 |
| 2 | Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) (25) | Punjab (Open): 14 Sindh (R) Open: 02 Sindh (U) Open: 02 Sindh (U) Minority: 01 KPK (Minority): 01 Balochistan (Open): 03 FATA / GB (Women): 01 FATA / GB (Minority): 01 |
| 3 | Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) (16) | Punjab (Open): 09 Sindh (R) Open: 01 Sindh (R) Minority: 01 Sindh (U) Open: 01 Sindh (U) Women: 01 Balochistan (Open): 01 Balochistan (Women): 01 KPK (Minority): 01 |
| 4 | Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) (6) | Punjab (Open): 05 Sindh (U) Open: 01 |
| 5 | Jr. Seismologist / Geophysicist (4) | Punjab (Open): 03 Sindh (U) Open: 01 |
| 6 | Jr. Geologist (9) | Punjab (Open): 05 Punjab (Women): 01 Punjab (Minority): 01 Sindh (R) Open: 01 KPK (Open): 01 |
| 7 | Research Officer (Hydraulics) (1) | Sindh (R) Open: 01 |
| 8 | Assistant Director (HR&A) (9) | Punjab (Open): 06 Sindh (U) Open: 02 KPK (Open): 01 |
| 9 | Assistant Director (Public Relations) (4) | Punjab (Open): 03 Balochistan (Open): 01 |
All posts together, by quota (our sums from the table above):
| Quota area | Seats |
| Open Merit | 4 |
| Punjab | 80 |
| Sindh (Rural + Urban) | 26 |
| KPK | 16 |
| Balochistan | 9 |
| FATA / GB | 6 |
| Total | 141 |
Women quota seats printed in the table: 7 (Punjab Women 3, Sindh Rural Women 1, Sindh Urban Women 1, Balochistan Women 1, FATA / GB Women 1). Minority quota seats: 15. Quota seats are tied to domicile / category, so apply only under the quota you truly belong to.
Last Date: 23 November 2026
| Item | Detail |
| Ad published | 8 November 2026 (newspaper ad; the printed ad does not name a calendar date) |
| Ad rule | Apply on CTS “within 15 days of publication of advertisement” |
| Official last date | 23-11-2026, shown on the CTS website: “Last date to apply online: 23-11-2026” (Project Code 2634), checked 9 Nov 2026 |
| Days left (from 9 Nov) | 14 days |
| Age counted on | The last date of receipt of applications |
Hard copy matters: the printed form, fee receipt and attested documents must also reach the CTS Lahore office. The ad says applications received after the last date are rejected and hand-delivered applications are not entertained, so post the envelope by courier early, not on 23 November.
How to Apply (Step by Step)
Pick one post (the ad says to specify the post you are applying for) and the quota you qualify under. Engineers need a valid PEC registration number.
www.ctspak.com / WAPDA Project Code 2634 → the WAPDA (BPS-17) listing → register and fill the online form. CTS notes: enter marks obtained, not CGPA.
Pay Rs. 200 in any branch of Bank Alfalah, UBL, MCB or Bank Islami on the CTS bank challan form (downloadable from the site), or deposit it into the CTSPAK account through a banking app and keep the receipt. The test fee is non-refundable and non-transferable (CTS terms).
Print the online-submitted form. Attach attested copies of all educational documents, domicile certificate, CNIC, relevant documents / experience certificates, two recent passport-size photographs and the original fee challan (or the payment receipt copy if you paid through a banking app).
Send everything by courier or Pakistan Post to: Central Testing Services office, 414, F2, Jeff Heights, Main Boulevard, Gulberg-III, Lahore, Pakistan.
CTS informs candidates by text message to download the roll number slip from www.ctspak.com. Check the site regularly for the test schedule and results.
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CTS help: WhatsApp 0300-0532200 or email query@ctspak.com. WAPDA recruitment office: Director (Recruitment) WAPDA, B-26, WAPDA House, Lahore, email dgrectt@wapda.gov.pk, phone 042-99200483.
Terms and Conditions Printed in the Ad
- Written test by Central Testing Services (CTS), interview by WAPDA. Shortlisting is on academics and the written test as per the WAPDA Recruitment SOP, with additional marks for higher qualification.
- No TA / DA for the test or interview.
- Initial appointment on probation for 01 year.
- Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in Pakistan.
- Age relaxation: the general relaxation is already included in 21–33. A further 03 years for Minorities, Recognized Tribes of Tribal Areas, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir. 10 years for Govt. / WAPDA employees with 02 years of continuous regular service on the closing date.
- Age is calculated on the last date of receipt of applications.
- Candidates already serving in WAPDA apply through the WAPDA HR Division with NOC / permission; other government employees apply through proper channel with NOC / permission.
- Degrees must be verified from HEC-recognized universities / concerned boards. Original documents are shown at the interview.
- Candidates weeded out of service on disciplinary grounds, dismissed or debarred are not eligible.
- WAPDA may withhold / cancel the process at any stage, and the number of posts may be increased or decreased.
- Incomplete / incorrect applications and those received after the last date are rejected; applications submitted by hand are not entertained.
- Bogus information found at any stage, even later in service, means termination.
What the Advertisement Does NOT Say
| Item | Status |
| Calendar last date in the newspaper ad | Not printed (“within 15 days”); the CTS page shows 23-11-2026 |
| Rupee salary | Not printed, only BPS-17 |
| Test date and test centres | Not printed: announced by CTS after applications close |
| Posting station per post | Not printed (“anywhere in Pakistan”) |
| Exact syllabus / marks distribution | Not printed (see the WAPDA Recruitment SOP on the WAPDA website) |
| WAPDA careers page | We could not find the ad on a WAPDA careers page on 9 Nov 2026 (the careers URL returned “not found”); the official CTS page carries the ad PDF and the last date |
Who Should Apply
- Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Electronics engineers (B.E / B.Sc., min. 2.0 CGPA out of 4) with a valid PEC registration, aged 21–33.
- M.Sc. Geology, Geo-Physics or Seismology graduates (or 4-year Honours) for Jr. Geologist and Jr. Seismologist / Geophysicist.
- MBA / MPA / HRM / Project Management / BBA Hons / BS Management graduates for Assistant Director (HR&A).
- MA Journalism or BS Public Relations graduates with 3 years of journalism experience for Assistant Director (Public Relations).
- Women and minority candidates in provinces where the table shows a women / minority quota.
- Serving government / WAPDA employees with 02 years of service (10 years relaxation, NOC required).
Reality check: these are regular BPS-17 officer posts with a written test and an interview, and seats are fixed by quota. Apply under the quota area that matches your domicile and category, and keep the PEC number and marks ready before you open the online form.
Karna / Nahi Karna
| Karna (Do) | Nahi Karna (Don’t) |
| Apply for one post and write its name on the form | Don’t leave the post unspecified: the ad asks you to specify the post |
| Enter your PEC number (engineers) and marks obtained as on the transcript | Don’t enter CGPA in the marks box (CTS warning) or guess the PEC number |
| Pay Rs. 200 only in Bank Alfalah, UBL, MCB or Bank Islami, or to the CTSPAK account by banking app | Don’t pay any agent or “job guarantee” person |
| Courier the file early to CTS Lahore, Jeff Heights, Gulberg-III | Don’t hand-deliver or send after 23 November: both are rejected |
| Attach attested degrees, domicile, CNIC, 2 photos, original challan | Don’t send incomplete documents |
| Get an NOC if you already work for government / WAPDA | Don’t forget the NOC: serving candidates apply with permission |
| Check ctspak.com regularly for the roll number slip and test date | Don’t trust unofficial rumours about dates |
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WAPDA Jobs November 2026: FAQs
How many posts has WAPDA advertised in November 2026?
141 regular posts, all BPS-17: 67 AEE (Civil), 25 AEE (Electrical), 16 AEE (Mechanical), 6 AEE (Electronics), 4 Jr. Seismologist / Geophysicist, 9 Jr. Geologist, 1 Research Officer (Hydraulics), 9 Assistant Director (HR&A) and 4 Assistant Director (Public Relations).
What is the last date to apply for WAPDA jobs?
23 November 2026 as shown on the official CTS page. The newspaper ad says to apply within 15 days of publication (8 November 2026) and prints no calendar date.
How do I apply?
Fill the online form on www.ctspak.com (WAPDA, Project Code 2634), pay the Rs. 200 test fee, then send the printed form with attested documents, domicile, CNIC, two photographs and the original fee challan by courier or Pakistan Post to CTS, 414, F2, Jeff Heights, Main Boulevard, Gulberg-III, Lahore.
What is the age limit?
21 to 33 years for all posts, with general relaxation already included. 3 more years for Minorities, Tribal Areas, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir candidates, and 10 years for Govt. / WAPDA employees with 02 years of continuous regular service.
Is PEC registration required?
Yes for the Assistant Executive Engineer posts (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics) and the Research Officer (Hydraulics) post. The CTS form asks for the PEC number.
What is the qualification for Jr. Geologist and Jr. Seismologist?
Jr. Geologist: M.Sc. Geology (2nd Division / 2.0 CGPA out of 4) or a 4-year / 8-semester Honours degree in Geology with minimum 2.0 CGPA. Jr. Seismologist / Geophysicist: M.Sc. Geo-Physics / Seismology or a 4-year Honours degree in Seismology / Geo-Physics, from an HEC-recognized university.
Who can apply for Assistant Director (Public Relations)?
MA (Journalism) in at least 2nd Division with 3 years experience as a journalist, or a 4-year / 8-semester Honours degree in Public Relations with 3 years experience as a journalist.
How much is the test fee and how is it paid?
Rs. 200, paid in any branch of Bank Alfalah, UBL, MCB or Bank Islami on the CTS bank challan, or deposited into the CTSPAK bank account through a banking application with the receipt attached. It is non-refundable.
Who conducts the test and the interview?
Central Testing Services (CTS) conducts the written test; WAPDA conducts the interview. No TA / DA is paid.
Are there seats for women and minorities?
Yes. The quota table prints Women seats (Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, FATA / GB) and Minority seats (Punjab, Sindh, KPK, Balochistan, FATA / GB). Apply only under the quota you belong to.
Where can I get help?
CTS: WhatsApp 0300-0532200 or query@ctspak.com. WAPDA recruitment: Director (Recruitment), B-26 WAPDA House, Lahore, dgrectt@wapda.gov.pk, 042-99200483.
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Disclaimer: Educativz.com is not WAPDA or CTS. We read the newspaper advertisement (8 November 2026) row by row and compared it with the official CTS recruitment page on 9 November 2026. Always confirm details on the official CTS website before you apply.
