WAPDA Jobs 2026 – Waiter/Bearer, Naib Qasid and Mali Lahore

Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), one of Pakistan’s largest and most iconic federal government bodies, has announced support staff vacancies for 2026 under its HR Division (Establishment). The recruitment is for the Lahore District and covers three positions — Waiter/Bearer, Naib Qasid, and Mali — all requiring Matric or equivalent qualification. The advertisement was published in daily Jang on 14 August 2026, and applications must be submitted online through the CTS website (www.ctspak.com) within 15 days of publication, making the last date approximately 29 August 2026.

These are regular appointment posts — not contract or daily wages — meaning selected candidates will be placed on the government payroll under WAPDA’s regular establishment with full government service benefits. If you are a Matric-pass candidate from Lahore district looking for a stable, permanent government job, this is worth your immediate attention.

Job Basic Information

Detail	Information
Organization	Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
HR Division	Establishment, WAPDA
Location	Lahore, Punjab (District Lahore)
Job Type	Full Time / Regular Government Appointment
Education	Matric
Category	Government / Human Resource
Newspaper	Daily Jang
Posted Date	14 August 2026
Last Date	29 August 2026 (within 15 days of publication)
Apply Online	www.ctspak.com
CTS WhatsApp	0300-0532200
CTS Email	query@ctspak.com
WAPDA HR Contact	042-99202025
WAPDA HR Office	301-WAPDA House, Lahore

About WAPDA

Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) is one of Pakistan’s most significant federal institutions. Established in 1958, WAPDA has been responsible for Pakistan’s water and hydropower development for over six decades — building major dams, canals, power generation projects, and water distribution infrastructure that sustain Pakistan’s agriculture, energy supply, and economy.

Under its current “Decade of Dams” program, WAPDA is actively developing several large hydropower and storage projects including Diamer-Basha Dam, Mohmand Dam, Dasu Hydropower Project, and Tarbela Extension. This ambitious expansion makes WAPDA one of the most active infrastructure development authorities in Pakistan today.

For support staff candidates, working at WAPDA means employment in a federal institution with structured pay scales, government pension, annual leave entitlements, medical benefits, and the long-term security that comes with regular (permanent) government service. WAPDA’s HR Division manages thousands of employees across Pakistan, and these Lahore-based positions are part of that regular establishment.

Available Vacancies

Sr.	Post	BPS	Posts	Quota	Age Limit
1	Waiter / Bearer	BPS-4	01	District Lahore — 1	18–30
2	Naib Qasid	BPS-1	08	District Lahore — 8	18–30
3	Mali	BPS-1	01	District Lahore — 1	18–30

Total Posts: 10 — all reserved for candidates with local domicile of District Lahore.

Eligibility Criteria

Waiter / Bearer (BPS-4) — 01 Post

Education: Matric or equivalent
Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a restaurant, hotel, or government institution serving/bearer role
Age: 18–30 years
Domicile: District Lahore

This is a service role involving the professional serving of food and beverages to WAPDA officers and guests at the WAPDA House facility. Previous experience in a hotel, canteen, or government institution mess is strongly preferred and is part of the eligibility criteria.

Naib Qasid (BPS-1) — 08 Posts

Education: Matric or equivalent
Age: 18–30 years
Domicile: District Lahore

This is a general office support role involving message delivery, document handling, attending to officers, and other assigned duties within WAPDA’s Lahore establishment. With 8 available seats, this is the largest single opening in this recruitment.

Mali (BPS-1) — 01 Post

Education: Matric or equivalent
Age: 18–30 years
Domicile: District Lahore

This is a horticulture and groundskeeping role involving the maintenance of lawns, gardens, and green areas within the WAPDA premises. Candidates with prior experience in gardening, landscaping, or plant care in an institutional setting will have an advantage.

Age Relaxation Rules

WAPDA has outlined specific age relaxation provisions that apply to different categories of candidates:

General age relaxation of 5 years has already been included in the stated age limit (which means the base limit before relaxation is 25 years)
Minorities: Additional 3 years of age relaxation is admissible
Government / WAPDA employees: Upper age limit is relaxable up to 10 years for WAPDA employees who have completed 2 years of continuous regular service on the closing date
WAPDA Daily Wages / Contingent / Budget Estimate employees: Special relaxation equal to the number of years of service in WAPDA (e.g., 5 years of service in WAPDA means age eligibility increases by 5 years beyond the normal limit)
Age relaxation will only be admissible in one category
Age will be calculated as on the closing date of submission of applications

How to Apply

WAPDA uses the Central Testing Services (CTS) portal for this recruitment. Follow these steps carefully:

Visit the CTS website: www.ctspak.com
Download the prescribed application form from the CTS website
Pay the test fee of Rs. 170/- to CTS through any branch of Bank Alfalah, UBL, MCB, or Bank Islami using the prescribed Bank Challan form (downloadable from www.ctspak.com) — OR — deposit directly into the CTSPAK bank account through banking applications and attach the payment receipt with the application form
Complete the application form specifying the post you are applying for
Send the complete package by courier or Pakistan Post to: Central Testing Services Office, 414, F2, Jeff Heights, Main Boulevard, Gulberg-III, Lahore Include: attested copies of all educational documents, domicile certificate, CNIC, relevant experience certificates, two recent passport-size photographs, and the original fee Challan
Submit your application within 15 days of publication — last date approximately 29 August 2026
CTS will inform candidates of their roll numbers via text message — check the CTS website and your registered mobile regularly for test schedule and result updates

Important: Applications submitted by hand or received after the due date will not be entertained.

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Job Advertisement

Required Documents

Prepare attested copies of the following before applying:

CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card)
Matric certificate and mark sheet (attested)
Domicile Certificate (District Lahore — mandatory)
Experience certificate from previous employer (for Waiter/Bearer post — minimum 2 years)
Two recent passport-size photographs
Original Bank Challan for Rs. 170/- test fee payment
NOC from current employer (for WAPDA/government employees applying under relaxation)

Important Instructions

Read these carefully before applying — they are directly from the official advertisement:

Only candidates with local domicile of District Lahore as per the quota are eligible
Written test will be conducted by CTS and interview by WAPDA
General age relaxation of 5 years is already included in the stated age limit
Candidates already serving in WAPDA must obtain NOC from their respective formation before the closing date of advertisement
Original documents must be presented at the time of interview
Initial appointment will be on probation for 1 year — regularization is subject to satisfactory performance. However, services may be dispensed without notice in case of unsatisfactory work during the probation period
Applications with incomplete or incorrect information or received after the last date will be rejected
Any information found bogus at any stage during induction or later in service will result in termination
WAPDA reserves the right to withhold or cancel the recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason
The number of posts may be decreased or increased during the recruitment process
No TA/DA will be admissible for test or interview
For any query regarding application, test, roll number, test centre, or result: contact CTS via WhatsApp at 0300-0532200 or email at query@ctspak.com

Why Consider WAPDA Support Staff Positions

Regular government employment at WAPDA is something that thousands of Lahore candidates aspire to every year. Here is why these positions are worth serious consideration:

First, these are regular (permanent) appointments — not contract, not daily wages. This means you enter the government payroll with all the associated benefits: annual increments, pension after retirement, medical allowance, leaves, and long-term job security that private employment rarely offers at this educational level.

Second, working at WAPDA House, Lahore means you are employed at the headquarters of one of Pakistan’s most prominent federal institutions. Even for a support role, this carries professional dignity and a respected identity as a permanent government employee.

Third, the Naib Qasid category has 8 seats — the largest single opening in this announcement. With 8 vacancies to fill, the probability of selection for well-prepared candidates with correct domicile and documentation is meaningfully higher than in smaller recruitments.

For young Lahore candidates who have completed their Matric, are physically fit, and want to build a long-term career in government service, starting as a Naib Qasid or Mali at WAPDA is a legitimate and respected pathway. Many permanent government employees across Pakistan began exactly this way.

Preparation Tips Before Applying

Confirm your domicile: Only District Lahore domicile holders are eligible — if your domicile is another district, you cannot apply for these posts
Pay the fee early: The Rs. 170/- Bank Challan from Alfalah/UBL/MCB/Bank Islami must be included with your application — applications without the original challan will be rejected
Download the form from CTS: Do not use a generic application — the prescribed form from www.ctspak.com is mandatory
For Waiter/Bearer: Get your experience certificate from your previous hotel, restaurant, or government mess employer — this is part of the eligibility criteria
Keep your mobile active: CTS informs candidates via text message — a disconnected or inactive number means you miss your roll number and test schedule
Send by courier: Hand-delivered applications are not accepted

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Applying without a District Lahore domicile — this will immediately disqualify your application
Not including the original Bank Challan for Rs. 170/- test fee
Using a generic application instead of the prescribed CTS form
Missing the 15-day deadline — the portal and CTS accept applications only within this window
WAPDA employees not carrying a valid NOC from their formation

Contact Information

Detail	Information
Organization	WAPDA, HR Division (Establishment)
WAPDA HR Office	301-WAPDA House, Lahore
WAPDA Phone	042-99202025
Apply Via	www.ctspak.com
CTS WhatsApp	0300-0532200
CTS Email	query@ctspak.com
CTS Office	414, F2, Jeff Heights, Main Blvd, Gulberg-III, Lahore
Job Listing	Jobshah.com

Final Thoughts

WAPDA Jobs 2026 for Lahore district candidates offer a genuine pathway to permanent government employment with one of Pakistan’s most established federal institutions. With 10 total positions — 8 Naib Qasid seats, 1 Waiter/Bearer, and 1 Mali — the opportunities are accessible for Matric-pass candidates who hold a local District Lahore domicile.

The application process runs through CTS. Download the form from www.ctspak.com, pay your Rs. 170/- fee at any Alfalah/UBL/MCB/Bank Islami branch, and send your complete application by courier to the CTS Gulberg office before 29 August 2026.

Do not delay — the deadline is 15 days from publication and applications after the due date will not be entertained under any circumstances.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How do I apply for WAPDA Jobs 2026?

Visit www.ctspak.com, download the prescribed application form, pay the Rs. 170/- test fee via Bank Challan at Alfalah/UBL/MCB/Bank Islami, and send the complete application with attested documents and original challan by courier to CTS Office, 414 F2, Jeff Heights, Main Boulevard, Gulberg-III, Lahore.

2. What is the last date to apply?

Applications must be submitted within 15 days of publication of the advertisement (14 August 2026), making the last date approximately 29 August 2026.

3. What qualifications are required?

Matric or equivalent is required for all three posts. The Waiter/Bearer post additionally requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a restaurant, hotel, or government institution.

4. Are these permanent government jobs?

Yes. All three posts are for regular (permanent) appointment on the WAPDA establishment. Initial appointment is on 1-year probation, followed by regularization subject to satisfactory performance.

5. Can candidates from outside Lahore apply?

No. All positions are reserved under District Lahore quota. Only candidates with a local domicile of District Lahore are eligible to apply.

6. How will I know my test date and roll number?

CTS will inform shortlisted candidates of their roll numbers via text message on their registered mobile number. You should also regularly check www.ctspak.com for test schedules, results, and important announcements.