WAPDA (CTS) Jobs 2026: Decade of Dams Recruitment

New opportunities and roles open through WAPDA Jobs 2026 align with the “Decade of Dams” plan, offering opportunities in technology, office work, healthcare services, finance, and people management. Based in Lahore, these jobs send staff wherever dams go up around the country. Behind it all sits a big push by the nation to lift hydropower efforts, handle water smarter, and build stronger systems underground and above. With more hands onboard, operations run without hiccups while helping Pakistan stay steady on power and water well into the future.

A variety of jobs are currently available, depending on qualifications such as trade certificates, academic credentials, hands-on training, or work experience. Pay depends on state-set pay grades, opening doors for men and women nationwide, based on reserved categories and performance levels. Job announced on February 15, 2026. The last date to submit an application is March 1, 2026. Look closely at the public notice if you’re aiming for one of these rare civil service openings; timing matters more than eagerness.

Job Details

Category	Detail
No. of Positions	Multiple
Location	Lahore (Head Office) and WAPDA projects nationwide
Gender	Both male and female candidates eligible
Salary	As per the official notification (with relaxations for certain categories)
Qualification	Varies by post (DAE, diplomas, degrees, vocational certificates)
Experience	Required for specific technical and medical posts
Last date	March 1, 2026

Eligibility Criteria

1- Technical Department

• A diploma in associate engineering could work alternatively; any matching technical credential fits too.
• What matters is having that kind of hands-on training behind you.
• Candidates who’ve worked on dams, power systems, machines, or big structures tend to fit well here.
• Depending on the rules laid out publicly, age boundaries are set, though some groups get a bit more leeway.
• A residence proof that counts must be provided.

2- Finance and Accounts Department

• Fresh out of college with a degree in Commerce.
• A finance background works too.
• Holders of a BBA often fit right in.
• Sometimes it’s a BS that opens the door.
• Each path leads to the same starting point.
• Past work with ledgers, audits, or money oversight fits some roles.
• A history of tracking finances matters when applying to specific jobs.
• Handling budgets before helps land positions needing those skills.
• Age criteria as per the official notification.
• A home residency proof? Required without exception.

3- Human Resources and Administration

• Starting with an Intermediate diploma works.
• A Bachelor’s degree also opens the door.
• Either one clears the path forward.
• Finding your way around a computer matters most, particularly when handling office tasks or working in tech roles.
• Folks who’ve handled office tasks or people-related work might get a closer look.
• Folks older than a certain number can join, though sometimes that line shifts slightly based on how things are spelt out in the paperwork.

4- Medical Department

• Anyone applying needs a certificate in nursing or something similar in the medical field; they won’t qualify.
• A background in paramedics also works, provided it matches what’s expected.
• Training in health care matters most, even if it isn’t called exactly “nursing.”
• Working in a hospital or clinic counts toward certain roles.
• Some positions expect that background already.
• Per the rules laid out in the public notice, age limits apply.
• When checking eligibility, refer to what was officially shared.
• The requirement stands based on that document alone.
• A valid domicile certificate? Required without exception.

5- Support Staff Department

• Candidates behind the wheel need proof they can drive something official, something recent.
• Experience matters just as much as the paper in their pocket.
• Other support roles (cook, storekeeper, etc.) require practical experience.
• Older than a certain year means you cannot join.
• Rules say so.
• A home residency proof must be provided.

Qualification Requirements

1- Technical Posts:

• A qualification like DAE provides access.
• Or perhaps a trade certificate could do the trick instead.
• One path follows classroom learning, while the other leans on hands-on practice.
• Each offers its own route into skilled work.

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2- Finance/Accounts Posts:

• Finance or commerce background preferred.
• A degree in B.Com works.
• Alternatively, a BBA counts.
• Sometimes a BS fits too.

3- Medical Posts:

• Candidates who finish nursing programs might hold a diploma instead of a degree.
• Some workers in emergency care earn certification after training.
• Other people enter health roles with credentials that match their job.

4- Clerical/IT Posts:

• A solid grasp of computers helps if you have finished some college.
• Or maybe a three-year university program works too.

5- Support Staff:

• Driving permits that match the job.
• Or the time spent actually behind the wheel.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Depending on the post, responsibilities include:

1- Technical Roles:

• Fans are spinning under load while tools spark near open circuits.
• Equipment hums during repairs out on the grid.
• Metal joints melt when heat hits them just right.
• Workers check connections after long hours outside.
• Benches hold broken parts waiting for their turn.

2- Administrative Roles:

• Filing papers, tapping keys on a keyboard, tech help shows up when systems stall.
• People’s tasks. Handled quietly.
• Desks stay organised because someone always checks twice

3- Finance and Audit Roles

• Figuring out account details while helping during audits.
• Moving money around without making a mess.
• Keeping track of every dollar through careful record updates.

4- Medical Roles:

• One moment they’re tending to patients, then suddenly prepping for surgery.
• A shift later, hands are busy analyzing samples under bright lights.
• Tasks blend into routines that keep the halls running.
• Behind every result is someone double-checking, moving quietly through back corridors.
• Evenings often end with reports stacked neatly, ready for review.

5- Support Roles:

• Finding your way behind the wheel, preparing meals step by step, handling inventory on shelves, and organizing deliveries across towns.

How to Apply?

Visit the CTS Website:

• Start by visiting the main website of Central Testing Services (CTS).

Download Forms:

• Start by picking up the form along with the payment slip.
• One comes after the other; just grab both at once.

Fill Application:

• Enter personal, educational, and experience details carefully.

Pay Test Fee:

• Start by heading to one of the listed banks to handle your payment.
• Following the challan details matters most at each step.
• A correct entry ensures everything moves forward without delays.

Submit Documents:

• Start by including your CNIC along with proof of residence.
• Toss in academic records where needed.
• Add work history documents when applicable.
• Slide photos into place if asked.
• Each item fits only when the request calls for it.

Track Roll Number Slip:

• Browsing the CTS site now and then keeps you in line with exam dates. Slip details.
• They show up there, too, so peek every few days.
• Timing shifts happen; catch them early by staying close to the page.
• Your roll number appears when ready; no alerts sent.
• Just routine visits keep things clear.

Appear for Test:

• Attend written/skill tests conducted by CTS.

Interview:

• Folks who make the cut can expect a chat with WAPDA.
• Interview chances come after being picked from the list.

Final Selection:

• Merit decides part of it. Documents must check out, that matters too.
• A share goes by quota rules instead.

Official Application Link:

• A website linked by CTS shows what was shared publicly.
• Details appear exactly as posted through official channels.

Benefits & Salary

• Salary is based on government BPS scales.
• Employees enjoy allowances, medical facilities, a pension, and other government benefits.
• Regular employment ensures long-term career stability.

About the Institute

Born in 1958, the Water and Power Development Authority works across Pakistan, handling big water systems and electricity from rivers. This group, set up by the country’s central administration, runs dams along with hydroelectric efforts nationwide. With a focus on long-term needs, it supports growth through steady access to power and clean water supplies. Through time, its role has stayed rooted in balancing both resources for future demands.

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