WAPDA has announced 141 BPS-17 posts, mostly Assistant Executive Engineers (AEE) in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Electronics. Central Testing Services (CTS) is taking applications online, and the last date to apply is 23 November 2026. The age limit is 21 to 33 years and the test fee is Rs. 200.
Key details
| Organisation | Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) |
|---|---|
| Posts | 141 posts, all BPS-17 |
| Age limit | 21 to 33 years (relaxations apply) |
| Test fee | Rs. 200 |
| Test conducted by | Central Testing Services (CTS) |
| Last date to apply | 23 November 2026 |
| Official website | ctspak.com and wapda.gov.pk |
WAPDA AEE jobs 2026: posts and seats
| Post | Seats | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | 67 | BE/BSc Civil Engineering, minimum 2.0 CGPA out of 4, valid PEC registration |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) | 25 | BE/BSc Electrical Engineering, minimum 2.0 CGPA, valid PEC registration |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) | 16 | BE/BSc Mechanical Engineering, minimum 2.0 CGPA, valid PEC registration |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics) | 6 | BE/BSc Electronics Engineering, minimum 2.0 CGPA, valid PEC registration |
| Junior Seismologist / Geophysicist | 4 | MSc Geo-Physics or Seismology (2nd division or 2.0 CGPA), or a 4-year honours degree in either subject |
| Junior Geologist | 9 | MSc Geology (2nd division or 2.0 CGPA), or a 4-year honours degree in Geology |
| Research Officer (Hydraulics) | 1 | BE/BSc Civil Engineering, minimum 2.0 CGPA, PEC registration |
| Assistant Director (HR&A) | 9 | MBA, MPA, Master in HRM or MS Project Management, or a relevant BBA/BS honours degree, 2nd division or 2.0 CGPA |
| Assistant Director (Public Relations) | 4 | MA Journalism or a 4-year honours degree in Public Relations, plus 3 years of journalism experience |
Seats are divided by province and quota (Punjab, Sindh rural and urban, KP, Balochistan, FATA/GB, women and minorities). The advertisement lists the quota for each post, so check it before you apply. For example, 14 of the 25 Electrical seats are Punjab open merit.
Age limit and relaxations
The age limit is 21 to 33 years, counted on the last date for receiving applications. Minorities and candidates from recognised tribal areas, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir get 3 years of relaxation. Government or WAPDA employees with 2 years of continuous regular service get 10 years. WAPDA employees must apply through the WAPDA HR Division with an NOC, and other government employees must apply through proper channel.
How to apply for WAPDA AEE jobs 2026
- Open the WAPDA recruitment page on ctspak.com (Project Code 2634) and register on the portal.
- Fill in the online form and select the post you are applying for. Apply separately for each post.
- Pay the Rs. 200 test fee on the CTS challan at Bank Alfalah, UBL, MCB or Bank Islami, or through a banking app into the CTS account.
- Print the online form and send it by courier or Pakistan Post to Central Testing Services, 414, F2, Jeff Heights, Main Boulevard, Gulberg-III, Lahore.
Your envelope needs attested copies of your educational documents, domicile, CNIC and experience certificates, two recent passport-size photographs and the original fee challan. Hand-delivered and late applications are not accepted.
Selection process
Candidates are shortlisted on academic record and a written test run by CTS, as per the WAPDA recruitment SOP. Extra marks are given for higher qualifications. WAPDA then conducts the interview, and no TA/DA is paid. Selected candidates serve one year of probation and can be posted anywhere in Pakistan. Originals must be shown at the interview.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 8 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 23 November 2026 |
| Test date | Not announced yet |
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date for WAPDA AEE jobs 2026?
The last date to apply online on the CTS portal is 23 November 2026. The advertisement asks candidates to apply within 15 days of publication.
Is PEC registration compulsory for AEE posts?
Yes. The advertisement lists valid PEC registration for the Assistant Executive Engineer posts and the Research Officer post.
Do I need to send documents by post?
Yes. After filling the online form, you must courier or post a printed copy with your documents and the original fee challan to the CTS Lahore office.
Looking for more openings? See our Jobs section, or read BPS grades explained to understand what BPS-17 means.
Note: Always confirm details on the official website before you apply or pay any fee. Great Pak Times is not affiliated with any government body.
Source: Central Testing Services (CTS), WAPDA project 2634 and the WAPDA advertisement PID(L) PRD(L)/WAPDA/125(2026-27). Checked 11 November 2026.