Verified from official source on 27 Jul 2026
WAPCOS Recruitment 2026 — 8 GM, Chief Engineer & More Posts, Apply by 24 Aug (All India)
- Total Posts
- 8
- Minimum Qualification
- Graduate
Overview
Water and Power Consultancy Services (WAPCOS) Ltd., a Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, has released WAPCOS Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. WAP/HR/Dep/Advt/2026_01 for 8 senior deputation posts, including General Manager (Contracts), General Manager (HR), Chief Engineer, Chief Geologist and Chief Manager. Announced on 24 July 2026, this recruitment is aimed at experienced engineering, geology and HR professionals seeking senior positions in one of India's leading water, power and infrastructure consultancy organisations. Selected candidates will lead contracts, civil and hydropower design, hydro-mechanical and electro-mechanical engineering, geology, and human resources functions at WAPCOS on a deputation basis. The selection process for WAPCOS 2026 consists of shortlisting followed by an interview. The salary for these WAPCOS posts is on the Revised IDA pay scale from E-5 to E-7, ranging from ₹80,000 to ₹2,60,000 per month depending on the post and level, with admissible allowances. The WAPCOS 2026 online application is available at wapcos.co.in and remains open from 24 July 2026 to 24 August 2026, with the hard copy of the application also to reach WAPCOS by 24 August 2026. There is no application fee. Candidates must be 56 years or below and meet the post-wise qualification and experience criteria. Read the complete official WAPCOS notification PDF at wapcos.co.in before applying.
Qualification
B.E./B.Tech in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (as applicable to the post), with a relevant post-graduate qualification for certain posts; MBA in Personnel Management for HR posts; or a Master's degree in Geology/Applied Geology for the Chief Geologist post. Each post requires 13 to 15 years of relevant post-qualification experience as specified in the notification. All appointments are on deputation basis.
Age Limit
Maximum 56 years for all posts as on the closing date.
Eligibility
- General Manager (Contracts): B.E./B.Tech (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) + PG in Contract/Procurement/Construction Management/Law + 15 years experience
- Chief Engineer L-I (Civil Design – Hydropower): B.E./B.Tech (Civil) + 14 years experience
- Chief Geologist L-I: Graduation + Master's in Geology/Applied Geology + 14 years experience
- Chief Engineer L-II (Hydro-Mechanical / Electro-Mechanical / Civil Design-Water Resources): B.E./B.Tech in the relevant branch + 13 years experience
- General Manager (HR): MBA in Personnel Management + 15 years experience
- Chief Manager L-II (HR): MBA in Personnel Management + 13 years experience
- Maximum age 56 years; all posts are on deputation basis
Important Dates
Notification Date
24 Jul 2026
Application Start
24 Jul 2026
Last Date to Apply
24 Aug 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy
24 Aug 2026
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned for any category in the official notification.
Salary
General Manager (Contracts) / General Manager (HR) — ₹1,00,000 to ₹2,60,000 (Revised IDA, E-7) Chief Engineer L-I / Chief Geologist L-I — ₹90,000 to ₹2,40,000 (Revised IDA, E-6) Chief Engineer L-II / Chief Manager L-II (HR) — ₹80,000 to ₹2,20,000 (Revised IDA, E-5)
How to Apply
- Visit the official WAPCOS website wapcos.co.in
- Download and read the official notification PDF (Advt No. WAP/HR/Dep/Advt/2026_01) carefully
- Confirm your eligibility for the specific post based on qualification, experience and age
- Fill the online application form with personal, educational and experience details accurately
- Upload the required documents including photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format
- Submit the online application on or before 24 August 2026
- Take a printout of the submitted application form
- Send the hard copy of the application with supporting documents through your parent organisation so that it reaches WAPCOS by 24 August 2026
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