Administrative, Technical, Teaching and Medical Vacancies at WAPDA

About the role

The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) invites eligible candidates to apply for vacancies across its administrative divisions, power projects, training institutions, medical services and other offices. The vacancies are allocated to the Balochistan open quota.

Selection will be made on a walk-in interview basis. Candidates will be shortlisted according to their academic credentials under WAPDA's Recruitment Policy and standard operating procedures.

Initial appointments will carry a one-year probation period, with regularization subject to satisfactory performance. Services may be discontinued without notice for unsatisfactory work or conduct during probation. Trained Graduate Teachers and Staff Nurses will be appointed on a contract or lump-sum basis and will not be regularized.

Posts and vacancies

Eligibility

• Stenographer Grade II: Second-class graduation from a recognized university, proficiency in Microsoft Office, a typing speed of 40 words per minute, and a certificate in Microsoft Office and Internet use, including email, with proficiency in computer use. A test will be conducted for the required skills.

• Junior Clerk cum Computer Typist: HSSC, Intermediate or I.Com with at least second division; a typing speed of 40 words per minute on a computer; and a Microsoft Office certificate of at least three months from an institute or organization. These requirements apply to all four listed clerk vacancies.

• Attendant: A Diploma of Associate Engineering in Electrical, Mechanical or Electronics from a recognized institute. This applies to the Chashma and Tarbela posts.

• Junior Technician (Mechanical): A two-year vocational certificate in Mechanical Technology or a three-year diploma in Mechanical Technology from a recognized institute, together with three years of relevant experience.

• Junior Technician (Electrical): A two-year vocational certificate in Electrical Technology or a three-year diploma in Electrical Technology from a recognized institute, together with three years of relevant experience.

• Trained Graduate Teachers: A second-division master's degree in the relevant subject from an HEC-recognized university, or a four-year bachelor's degree in the relevant subject with a CGPA of at least 2 out of 4 from an HEC-recognized university. Applicants must also hold an M.Ed., B.Ed., B.Ed. (Hons.), MA Education or Associate Diploma in Education from an HEC-recognized university.

• Librarian: A second-division master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from an HEC-recognized university; or a four-year bachelor's degree in either subject with a CGPA of at least 2 out of 4; or a two-year bachelor's degree in any subject, with at least two first divisions in the educational career, plus a diploma in Library Science of at least one year.

• Lab Assistant: Matriculation with Science.

• Staff Nurse: Registration as an A Grade Nurse.

• Audit Assistant: B.Com with Auditing and Accounting, or BBA Finance with at least 50% marks, together with proficiency in the current PC operating system and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Driver (LTV): Matriculation and five years of experience after obtaining an LTV driving licence. This applies to all four driver entries.

• Wireless Operator: Matriculation or an Army English I/II certificate; a Wireless Operator Class I/II certificate from the Army, Police or Rangers, or an equivalent certificate; and five years of wireless operator experience in the Army, Police, Rangers or another government or semi-government organization.

• Surveyor: Matriculation with Science and a certificate in surveying, or FSc with second division. This applies to both surveyor posts.

All vacancies are under the Balochistan open quota. Age will be calculated on the application closing date. A one-time upper-age relaxation of five years, instead of the existing three years, is admissible for this recruitment. Government and WAPDA employees who have completed two years of regular service by the closing date may receive upper-age relaxation of up to ten years.

Balochistan-domiciled WAPDA employees working on daily wages, contingent or Budget Estimate arrangements are granted special age relaxation equal to their years of service with WAPDA. For example, an eligibility age of 30 years plus five years of WAPDA service gives an eligibility age of 35 years.

Educational certificates and degrees must be verified by HEC-recognized universities or the relevant boards and institutes. Candidates removed from service on disciplinary grounds, dismissed from service or debarred from future employment are ineligible.

Under the Federal Government approval dated 22 October 2026, a one-time exemption applies to identified posts up to BPS-16 requiring trainable skills such as typing, shorthand or basic computer proficiency. If none of the candidates holds the required certification at selection, selected candidates must acquire the prescribed proficiency through departmental on-the-job training during probation. Their proficiency will be assessed before confirmation, and failure to acquire it will be handled under the applicable probation and service rules.

How to apply

Apply online through the National Job Portal at J92LINK0X, using the Balochistan tab, by 12 November 2026. Applications sent by post or delivered by hand will not be accepted.

Candidates already serving in WAPDA must apply for a No Objection Certificate through the WAPDA HR Division before the closing date. Government employees must apply through the proper channel and submit the required No Objection Certificate or permission.

Candidates must present their original documents at the interview. No travel or daily allowance will be paid for attending the interview.

For technical issues with online applications, contact WAPDA Recruitment during office hours at [email protected] or 042-99200483.

Recruitment contact: Director (Recruitment), WAPDA, B-26, WAPDA House, Lahore. Email: [email protected]. Telephone: 042-99200483. WAPDA website: J92LINK0X.

Incomplete applications, applications containing incorrect information and applications received after the deadline will be rejected. False information discovered during recruitment or later in service will result in termination. WAPDA may withhold or cancel recruitment at any stage and may increase or decrease the number of vacancies according to departmental requirements.

Important dates

• Application deadline: 12 November 2026.

• Age assessment date: 12 November 2026.