WAPDA Jobs 2026 Under Decade of Dams – Apply Online Across Pakistan Including Gilgit Baltistan & AJK
WAPDA Jobs 2026 under the Decade of Dams Initiative have been officially announced by the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) for qualified and talented individuals across Pakistan, including Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK). These government vacancies are offered on a regular basis through Central Testing Services (CTS).
This massive recruitment drive includes opportunities for engineers, managers, officers, lecturers, medical officers, and technical professionals, offering stable careers with competitive pay scales and nationwide placement.
📌 Table of Contents
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About WAPDA & Decade of Dams
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Job Overview & Key Information
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Vacancies Breakdown
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Eligibility Criteria
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Age Relaxation Rules
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Selection Process
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Important Dates
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How to Apply Online
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Contact Information
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Paradigm Shift Updates
🏗️ About WAPDA & Decade of Dams
The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) is Pakistan’s leading public-sector organization responsible for water resource management, hydropower generation, and large-scale infrastructure projects.
The Decade of Dams Initiative aims to address water scarcity, improve energy security, and promote sustainable development through construction of major dams across Pakistan. Under this initiative, WAPDA is recruiting professionals from multiple disciplines.
📊 Job Overview & Key Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) |
| Initiative | Decade of Dams |
| Job Type | Regular / Permanent |
| Testing Agency | Central Testing Services (CTS) |
| Posting Location | Anywhere in Pakistan |
| Application Mode | Online via CTS + Courier |
| Age Limit | Mostly 21–33 Years (Relaxation Applicable) |
📋 Vacancies Breakdown (BPS-17 to BPS-18)
| Post Name | BPS | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Manager (Accounts & Finance) | 18 | 02 |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | 17 | 48 |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) | 17 | 22 |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) | 17 | 12 |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) | 17 | 06 |
| Junior Geologist | 17 | 06 |
| Junior Seismologist / Geophysicist | 17 | 04 |
| Assistant Director (Environment) | 17 | 02 |
| Assistant Director (Social Development) | 17 | 06 |
| Assistant Director (HR & Administration) | 17 | 10 |
| Assistant Director (Legal & Litigation) | 17 | 02 |
| Assistant Director (P/SA) | 17 | 02 |
| Assistant Director (Computer Operations) | 17 | 01 |
| Assistant Director (Public Relations) | 17 | 04 |
| Audit Officer | 17 | 01 |
| Lecturers / Senior Instructor / Librarian | 17 | Multiple |
| General Duty Medical Officer | 17 | 22 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
General eligibility requirements include:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Relevant Degree as per Post |
| CGPA | Minimum 2.0 (Engineering / Honors) |
| Registration | PEC / PMDC where applicable |
| Experience | Required for managerial / technical posts |
| Domicile | All Provinces including GB & AJK |
| Gender | Male / Female |
⏳ Age Relaxation Rules
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General age relaxation already included.
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3 Years: Minorities, Tribal Areas, GB & AJK.
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10 Years: Government / WAPDA employees with minimum 2 years service.
🧪 Selection Process
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Written Test conducted by CTS
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Shortlisting
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Interview by WAPDA
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Final Merit Selection
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No TA/DA admissible
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Initial appointment on 1-year probation
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | January 2026 |
| Online Application Deadline | Within 15 Days of Advertisement |
🖥️ How to Apply Online
Follow these steps carefully:
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Visit CTS website and register online.
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Complete online application form.
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Generate challan and deposit test fee (Rs. 170/-) via designated banks.
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Send hard copy of application with required documents to CTS.
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Attach CNIC, domicile, photographs, experience certificates, and original challan.
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Courier application to CTS Lahore address before deadline.
⚠️ Incomplete or late applications will be rejected.
☎️ Contact Information
| Office | Details |
|---|---|
| WAPDA Website | www.wapda.gov.pk |
| WAPDA Email | [email protected] |
| Phone | 042-99200483 |
| CTS WhatsApp | 0300-0532200 |
| CTS Email | [email protected] |
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