The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has announced 11 posts — ten vigilance posts for retired Armed Forces personnel and one Principal post at the WAPDA Administrative Staff College, Islamabad. The vigilance posts are on a regular basis, while the Principal appointment is initially for three years.
Applications must reach WAPDA by post or courier by 19 November 2026. There is no online application for these posts; the prescribed form must be downloaded from the official WAPDA website and sent by post or courier.
Job Details
| Organisation | Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) |
| Post | Assistant Vigilance Officer, Inspector Vigilance (Field), Inspector Vigilance Staff/Assistant, Principal WAPDA Administrative Staff College |
| Total Vacancies | 11 |
| Location | Lahore / Islamabad |
| Job Type | Regular (vigilance posts); three-year contract (Principal) |
| Education | Matric with C Grade / 2nd Division (vigilance posts); Master’s degree or above (Principal) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 52 years (vigilance posts); maximum 62 years (Principal) |
| Experience | Intelligence course with 3–5 years’ field experience (vigilance posts); extensive administrative experience (Principal) |
| Pay Scale | BPS-11 to BPS-20 (Principal for retired employees: Rs 675,000 per month with a WAPDA vehicle) |
| How to Apply | Prescribed form from the official WAPDA website, by post/courier |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 November 2026 |
| Official Source | The Water and Power Development Authority official website |
Introduction
WAPDA advertised these posts in The Express Tribune on 4 November 2026. The ten vigilance posts in the Directorate of Vigilance are open only to retired Armed Forces personnel, and the Principal post is a separate senior appointment at the WAPDA Administrative Staff College in Islamabad.
Please note that this is a different advertisement from WAPDA’s earlier 37-post round, which closes on 12 November 2026. Do not confuse the two advertisements — they have different posts, different last dates and different application routes.
Vacancy Details
| Post | BPS | Vacancies | Who Can Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Vigilance Officer (Field) | BPS-14 | 1 | Retired Naib Subedar or equivalent; Matric (C Grade / 2nd Division); Intelligence course with 5 years’ field experience |
| Inspector Vigilance (Field) | BPS-11 | 8 | Retired Havildar or equivalent; Matric (C Grade / 2nd Division); Intelligence course with 3 years’ intelligence field duty |
| Inspector Vigilance Staff/Assistant | BPS-11 | 1 | Retired Havildar or equivalent; Matric (C Grade / 2nd Division); computer literate; supervisory clerk course preferred |
| Principal, WAPDA Administrative Staff College, Islamabad | BPS-20 | 1 | Master’s degree or above from an HEC-recognized university; extensive administrative experience |
There are 11 vacancies in total. The maximum age is 52 years for vigilance posts and 62 years for the Principal post, with no further age relaxation for vigilance posts. Age is calculated on the closing date.
Eligibility Criteria
The vigilance posts are for retired Armed Forces personnel only. Candidates must hold the rank, Matric qualification and intelligence course and experience listed in the table above: a retired Naib Subedar or equivalent for Assistant Vigilance Officer, and a retired Havildar or equivalent for both Inspector posts. Civilian candidates are not eligible for these ten posts.
The Principal post is open to candidates with a Master’s degree or above from an HEC-recognized university and extensive administrative experience. The maximum age for the Principal post is 62 years.
Vigilance appointments are on a regular basis. The Principal appointment is initially for a three-year contract: serving employees receive their last pay drawn with admissible BPS-20 perks and privileges, while retired employees receive Rs 675,000 per month with a WAPDA vehicle.
For the vigilance posts, the WAPDA Exam Cell will conduct written and screening tests, and roll-number slips will be dispatched to candidates. Only shortlisted Principal applicants are called for interview, and original documents are checked at the interview. No TA/DA is admissible. Candidates called for interview can prepare with these common interview questions for government jobs in Pakistan.
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed application form from the official WAPDA website.
- Complete the form for the post you are applying for. If you are new to this process, see our step-by-step guide to applying for government jobs in Pakistan.
- For vigilance posts, attach your CV, discharge certificate, course report, CNIC, attested copies of all educational and experience certificates, two recent passport-size photographs and the fee deposit receipt. The fee is Rs 400, payable in favour of Director (Exams), WAPDA, through the designated Allied Bank account (Allied Bank Limited, WAPDA House, Lahore Branch, A/C No. 0010000019473924).
- Send vigilance applications by post or courier to Director (Vigilance), WAPDA, 217-WAPDA House, Lahore. Hand submissions are not accepted for vigilance posts.
- For the Principal post, attach a detailed CV, attested educational and experience certificates, domicile certificate, CNIC and two recent passport-size photographs, and send the application by post or courier to Director (Recruitment), WAPDA House, Lahore. No fee is stated for the Principal post.
- Make sure the application reaches the relevant office by 19 November 2026. Incomplete, incorrect or late applications will be rejected. Apply only through the official WAPDA website and the addresses above — never through an agent.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for WAPDA Jobs 2026 (Vigilance & Principal)?
19 November 2026. Applications must reach WAPDA within 15 days of the advertisement’s publication on 4 November 2026.
How many vacancies are there?
There are 11 vacancies — ten vigilance posts and one Principal post.
Can civilians apply for the vigilance posts?
No. The ten vigilance posts are for retired Armed Forces personnel only.
What is the application fee?
Rs 400 for vigilance posts, paid in favour of Director (Exams), WAPDA. No fee is stated for the Principal post.
What is the age limit?
Maximum 52 years for vigilance posts and 62 years for the Principal post.
How do I apply?
Download the prescribed form from the official WAPDA website and send it by post or courier to the address given for your post.
What is the Principal’s pay?
Serving employees receive their last pay drawn with BPS-20 perks, while retired employees receive Rs 675,000 per month with a WAPDA vehicle.
Is this the same as the WAPDA 37-post advertisement?
No. This is a separate advertisement published on 4 November 2026, while the 37-post round closes on 12 November 2026.
Conclusion
If you are a retired Armed Forces officer or JCO/NCO who matches a vigilance post, or a senior administrator for the Principal post, download the form from the official WAPDA website and send your application by post or courier so that it reaches WAPDA by 19 November 2026. Other government openings include Punjab PPMU Jobs 2026 and FPSC Jobs 2026.
Disclaimer: ARJ4U is not the official recruiter and does not charge any fee for this information. Always verify the details from the official Water and Power Development Authority website before applying.
