About the role
The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) invites applications from suitable, eligible, dynamic and self-motivated candidates for the position of Principal at WAPDA Administrative Staff College, Islamabad, on a contract basis.
The Principal must have strategic vision and the ability to develop policies and procedures consistent with organizational goals. Required competencies include leadership, analytical and critical thinking skills for institutional development; planning and evaluating training programmes; fostering a productive learning environment; overseeing the training setup; aligning the curriculum with organizational requirements; and managing, supervising and coordinating day-to-day activities.
The initial appointment will be for three years on a lump-sum basis, with six months' probation. The appointment may be extended subject to satisfactory performance and organizational requirements, without consideration for regularization at any stage.
The pay package for serving employees is their last pay drawn, along with the perks and privileges of BPS-20 admissible under the rules. Retired employees will receive a lump-sum package of Rs. 675,000 per month along with a WAPDA vehicle.
Posts and vacancies
- Principal, WAPDA Administrative Staff College, Islamabad — BPS-20
Eligibility
Applicants must be serving or retired bureaucrats, academics or Armed Forces officers with a master's degree or higher from an HEC-recognized university. They must have 20 years of administrative experience, including three years of experience in a training or academic institute. The maximum age limit is 62 years.
Educational degrees must be duly verified by HEC-recognized universities or the concerned boards. Serving government employees must obtain a No Objection Certificate from their department and will be offered deputation if selected.
Candidates removed from service on disciplinary grounds, dismissed from service or debarred from future employment are ineligible. WAPDA is an equal opportunity employer.
How to apply
Use the prescribed application form available at https://www.wapda.gov.pk Submit the completed form with a detailed CV, attested copies of all educational and experience certificates, a domicile certificate, CNIC and two recent passport-size photographs.
Send the application by courier or postal service to Director (Recruitment), B-26, WAPDA House, Lahore.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Original degrees and documents must be presented at the interview. No TA/DA will be admissible.
Applications containing incomplete or incorrect information, or received after the deadline, will be rejected. WAPDA reserves the right to withhold or cancel the recruitment process at any stage without assigning a reason.
For information or queries, email [email protected] or call +92-42-99200483.
Important dates
Applications must reach the recruitment office within 15 days of publication, making the application deadline 19 November 2026.
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