About the role
Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) invites competent, dedicated, dynamic and self-motivated retired Armed Forces personnel who have completed their rank or colour service to join its vigilance staff. Appointments are on a regular basis under WAPDA rules and policy.
The initial appointment will include a one-year probation period, with regularization subject to satisfactory performance. Services may be terminated without notice during probation for unsatisfactory work or conduct.
Posts and vacancies
| Post | Pay scale | Vacancies | Maximum age |
|---|
| Assistant Vigilance Officer (Field) | BPS-14 | 1 | 52 years |
| Inspector Vigilance (Field) | BPS-11 | 8 | 52 years |
| Inspector Vigilance Staff / Assistant | BPS-11 | 1 | 52 years |
Eligibility
- Assistant Vigilance Officer (Field): Retired Armed Forces personnel holding the rank of Naib Subedar or equivalent, with a Secondary School Certificate carrying C Grade/2nd Division or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board. Candidates must be intelligence-course qualified and have five years of field intelligence experience.
- Inspector Vigilance (Field): Retired Armed Forces personnel holding the rank of Havildar or equivalent, with a Secondary School Certificate carrying C Grade/2nd Division or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board. Candidates must be intelligence-course qualified and have three years of intelligence-duty field experience.
- Inspector Vigilance Staff / Assistant: Retired Armed Forces personnel holding the rank of Havildar or equivalent, with a Secondary School Certificate carrying C Grade/2nd Division or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board. Computer literacy is required. Preference will be given to candidates qualified in the supervisory clerk course.
The maximum age for every post is 52 years, calculated on the last date for receipt of applications. No further age relaxation is allowed. Ex-servicemen must have medical category A and an Exemplary or equivalent character assessment at discharge from the Armed Forces.
Personnel retired or weeded out on disciplinary grounds, or dismissed or debarred from future employment, are ineligible.
How to apply
Obtain the application form from WAPDA's website: www.wapda.gov.pk.
Pay an application fee of Rs. 400 in favour of Director (Exams), WAPDA, Account No. 0010000019473924, Allied Bank Limited, WAPDA House, Lahore Branch. Candidates who do not submit the fee within the due date will not be considered for the examination.
Send the completed application directly by post or courier to Director (Vigilance), WAPDA, 217-WAPDA House, Lahore. Attach:
- Photocopies of your Discharge Certificate, Course Report and CNIC.
- Attested copies of all educational and experience certificates.
- Two recent passport-size photographs.
Applications submitted by hand will not be accepted. Incomplete applications, applications containing incorrect information and applications received after the deadline will be rejected. False information or documents discovered during induction or later service will result in termination.
Only eligible, shortlisted candidates will be called for a test or interview. The written/screening test will be conducted by the WAPDA Exam Cell. Roll number slips containing the test centre, timing and date will be sent to candidates. Original documents must be presented at the interview. No TA/DA will be admissible.
WAPDA reserves the right to withhold or cancel recruitment at any stage without assigning a reason. For information or queries, contact +92-42-99202211, extension 2217.
Important dates
Applications must be submitted within 15 days of publication. The application deadline is 20 November 2026.
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