WAPCOS Recruitment 2026: Environmental Investigation Officer, Project Manager, Distribution Protection & Control Design Engineer and Other Posts
WAPCOS Limited, a Government of India undertaking and a Mini Ratna-I company, wants experts for its power transmission, distribution and solar projects. There are 29 vacancies in all: 11 for Indian projects and 18 for overseas projects in the Africa region. The jobs range from an Office Assistant to a Resident Project Manager, so engineers, accountants, graduates and post graduates all have something to look at. Browse more PSU jobs on our site too.
This is an offline process. There is no online form. You must email your CV in the WAPCOS format to tdp@wapcos.co.in on or before 07 November 2026. These are project-term posts, so read the conditions below before you apply. GovtJobsAlert.in has put every post, qualification and rule in tables so you can find your own post quickly.
WAPCOS Recruitment 2026 Key Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | WAPCOS Limited (Mini Ratna-I, Government of India undertaking) |
| Notice No. and Date | 5/226/Power/T&D dated 23.10.2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 29 (Indian projects 11, overseas projects 18) |
| Type of Engagement | Project-term, purely temporary |
| Job Location | India and abroad (Africa region); posting decided at engagement |
| Salary | No figure given in the notice |
| Application Fee | Not mentioned in the notice |
| Mode | Offline: CV by email |
| Last Date | 07 November 2026 |
The notice says the number of posts is variable and will be decided as per project needs. Treat 29 as the current count, not a guarantee. Indian-project posts are 9 titles carrying 11 places, because Environmental Investigation Officer has 3 places. The overseas list has 17 titles carrying 18 places, because Distribution Protection and Control Design Engineer has 2 places. Every other post has a single place.
How Many Vacancies Are There in WAPCOS Recruitment 2026?
Indian projects (11 in all)
| Post | Vacancies | Section |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Expert (220kV) | 1 | India |
| Civil Expert (Transmission & Substation) | 1 | India |
| Procurement & Contract Expert | 1 | India |
| Sr. Environmental Safeguard Expert | 1 | India |
| Sr. Social Safeguard Expert | 1 | India |
| Occupational, Health & Safety Officer | 1 | India |
| Environmental Investigation Officer | 3 | India |
| Project Accountant | 1 | India |
| Office Assistant | 1 | India |
Overseas projects, Africa region (18 in all)
| Post | Vacancies | Section |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Project Manager (distribution refurbishment and last mile) | 1 | Overseas |
| 2. Distribution Substation Engineer | 1 | Overseas |
| 3. Distribution Line Engineer (Electrical) | 1 | Overseas |
| 4. Renewable Energy Engineer, BESS specialist | 1 | Overseas |
| 5. Solar Power Plant Expert | 1 | Overseas |
| 6. Civil Engineer (Solar Power Plant) | 1 | Overseas |
| 7. Transmission Expert (132kV and above) | 1 | Overseas |
| 8. Project Manager (Portuguese-speaking, IFI-funded turnkey) | 1 | Overseas |
| 9. Social and Gender Specialist | 1 | Overseas |
| 10. Distribution Engineer | 1 | Overseas |
| 11. General Site Supervisor | 1 | Overseas |
| 12. Resident Project Manager | 1 | Overseas |
| 13. Distribution System Supervision Coordinator (Electrical Engineer) | 1 | Overseas |
| 14. Distribution System Supervision Coordinator (Civil Engineer) | 1 | Overseas |
| 15. Health, Safety and Environment Expert | 1 | Overseas |
| 16. Social Expert | 1 | Overseas |
| 17. Distribution Protection and Control Design Engineer | 2 | Overseas |
Be careful with two pairs of look-alike posts. There are two different overseas “Project Manager” posts (numbers 1 and 8) and two different “Transmission Expert” posts, one for India at 220kV and one overseas at 132kV and above. Their qualifications and experience are not the same, so read the right row. The notice gives no category-wise vacancy split.
What Is the Eligibility for WAPCOS Recruitment 2026?
Every degree below is from a recognized institution or university, and “or equivalent” is the notice’s wording. Age and experience are both counted as on 01 October 2026, so count your years up to that date and not up to today.
Indian Projects
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Expert | B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or equivalent | 10+ years in planning, design, management, quality assurance and supervision of transmission lines of 220kV minimum; at least 3 years under PMC services/consultant; 10+ years in line survey at 220kV minimum. Stringing, special/multi-circuit tower erection and river-crossing pile foundation preferred |
| Civil Expert (Transmission & Substation) | Bachelor or higher degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent | Preferably 10+ years in design, quality monitoring and supervision of line and substation civil foundations (132kV up to 220kV); at least 3 years under PMC services/consultant; knowledge of AutoCAD or similar; pile and well foundations |
| Procurement & Contract Expert | Post graduate degree in Engineering or equivalent | 10+ years in procurement and contract management for lines and substations up to 220kV; at least 3 years under PMC services/consultant on an externally aided project; MDB certification preferable |
| Sr. Environmental Safeguard Expert | Master’s in Environmental Science, Management or Engineering, or similar | 10 years in EIA/ESIA and EMP/ESMP for linear infrastructure; at least two externally aided projects (5 years overall) and 5 years under PMC services/consultant |
| Sr. Social Safeguard Expert | Master’s in Social Science, Social Work or Social Management, or similar | 10 years in social assessments, resettlement and Tribal Development Plans, livelihood plans for linear infrastructure; at least two externally aided projects (5 years overall) and 5 years under PMC services/consultant |
| Occupational, Health & Safety Officer | Degree or P.G. Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or Industrial Safety, or equivalent | 5+ years in OHS management; at least 3 years with safety policies of MDB-funded linear projects. PMC experience is an added advantage |
| Environmental Investigation Officer | M.Sc. in Environmental Science or a relevant field | 2+ years on environment aspects of 132kV/220kV line and substation construction. MDB-funded project experience preferred |
| Project Accountant | B.Com. | 2+ years in accounting of power transmission and distribution projects. MDB-funded project experience preferred |
| Office Assistant | Any graduate degree | 2+ years assisting office work in power transmission and distribution projects |
Overseas Projects (Africa Region)
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Project Manager | Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or equivalent | 10+ years in managing, implementing, designing and supervising distribution network refurbishment, strengthening and last mile connection projects; at least three such projects in the last 10 years |
| 2. Distribution Substation Engineer | Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or equivalent | 10+ years in design, testing, installation and commissioning of substations and switchgear; at least two similar projects in the last 7 years. Professional body registration is an advantage |
| 3. Distribution Line Engineer (Electrical) | Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or equivalent | 10+ years in MV/LV distribution systems, transformers and last mile connections; at least two similar projects in the last 7 years, including large-scale connection roll-out. Professional body registration is an advantage |
| 4. Renewable Energy Engineer, BESS specialist | Master’s in Renewable Energy Engineering or equivalent | 12+ years on solar PV construction, 7+ on ground-mounted plants on HTB/HTA network; in the last 7 years two supervision missions for a PV plant of 20 MWc or more with BESS of 20 MWh or more, and two study or technical assistance missions |
| 5. Solar Power Plant Expert | Master’s at Renewable Energy Engineer level or equivalent | 12+ years on solar PV construction, 7+ on plants on HTB/HTA network; in the last 7 years three supervision missions for a plant of 20 MWc or more and one study mission |
| 6. Civil Engineer (Solar Power Plant) | Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or equivalent | 7+ years on civil construction projects, 5+ on solar PV plants on HTB/HTA network; two civil-works supervision missions in the last 7 years for plants of 10 MWc or more, as works controller |
| 7. Transmission Expert | B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or equivalent | 10+ years on lines of 132kV and above; at least 3 years under PMC services/consultant; 10+ years in line survey at 132kV minimum; at least three similar projects in the last 10 years |
| 8. Project Manager | Bachelor’s or master’s in Electrical Engineering. Post graduation in Project Management, Planning, Engineering or Administration is an advantage | 15 years in electrical power systems, 10 in distribution network construction up to 66kV, 7 in project management; led at least three distribution projects up to 33kV in the last 10 years, two being international turnkey contracts funded by IFIs. Fluent Portuguese, working English, Sub-Saharan Africa experience |
| 9. Social and Gender Specialist | Diploma in Social Sciences | 5+ years in social development and stakeholder engagement, E&S risk assessment, community conflict mediation and grievance redress. Professional experience in Africa and Portuguese proficiency required |
| 10. Distribution Engineer | Minimum degree in Electrical Engineering | 10+ years designing and building distribution systems up to 66kV; at least two IFI-funded projects. Fluent Portuguese, working English, Sub-Saharan Africa experience |
| 11. General Site Supervisor | Minimum degree in Electrical Engineering | 15+ years general experience, 10+ in project supervision; at least three contracts as supervisor, two IFI-financed. Fluent Portuguese, working English, Sub-Saharan Africa experience |
| 12. Resident Project Manager | B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or related fields | 15 years in power system construction, design, implementation and supervision; Project Manager role in at least one distribution network project in a developing country; good English |
| 13. Distribution System Supervision Coordinator (Electrical) | B.Sc./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or related fields | 8 years in distribution network design, planning and supervision; good English |
| 14. Distribution System Supervision Coordinator (Civil) | B.Sc./B.Tech in Civil Engineering or related fields | 8 years in distribution network construction design, planning and supervision, or similar civil construction work; good English |
| 15. Health, Safety and Environment Expert | Bachelor’s in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sociology, OHS, Development Studies or related | 6 years including environmental, social, safety and hazardous audits and reports; good English |
| 16. Social Expert | Bachelor’s in Sociology, OHS, Development Studies or related | 6 years including social, safety and hazardous audits and reports |
| 17. Distribution Protection and Control Design Engineer | B.Sc./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or related | 6 years in distribution network design, planning and supervision, with testing and commissioning of equipment; experience in substation or distribution protection and control; good English |
Posts 8, 10 and 11 ask for fluent Portuguese and Sub-Saharan Africa work history. Post 9 asks for Portuguese and African experience. If you lack these, pick another post. Read the words carefully: where the notice says “preferably”, “preferred”, “an advantage” or “an asset”, that item is a bonus. Otherwise, a stated number of years, voltage level, project size or language is a firm requirement. Many posts also ask for time spent under a PMC (project management consultant) or on externally aided projects, so check your CV shows that clearly. Looking for degree-based jobs? See engineering jobs and graduate jobs.
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| All candidates | 67 years as on 01 October 2026 |
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The notice states a maximum age only. It gives no minimum age and no relaxation for any category, so do not assume extra years for reserved categories.
What Is the Salary for WAPCOS Recruitment 2026?
The notice does not give any salary figure or pay level. It says salary will be in line with the candidate’s qualification and experience, and will be discussed at the time of engagement. So we cannot tell you a monthly amount, and you should not trust any number shown on other sites without a source. Ask about pay, allowances and overseas terms when WAPCOS contacts you. The notice does not mention allowances, housing, travel or other benefits, so do not assume any.
What Is the Selection Process for WAPCOS Recruitment 2026?
The notice does not describe any selection method. The only line on this says the Management can fix criteria to restrict the number of candidates if otherwise found suitable. In simple words, WAPCOS may shortlist candidates, so make your CV match every experience line before you apply. Write the exact years, project names, voltage levels and project sizes the post asks for, and keep proof ready for each one. Keep checking the official website after you apply, because the notice does not say how candidates will be told.
What Are the Conditions for WAPCOS Recruitment 2026?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| WAPCOS format only | Applications in any other format or proforma will be rejected |
| Self-attested copies | Send photocopies proving date of birth, qualification, experience and category |
| Government, PSU or autonomous body employees | You must produce a no objection or relieving certificate at joining |
| Original certificates | Bring originals with your CV at joining; WAPCOS is not responsible for returning any originals or copies submitted with the application |
| Temporary posts | The posts are purely temporary for WAPCOS project needs |
| Posting | You can be posted anywhere in India or abroad |
| Number of posts | Variable and decided by project requirements |
| Criteria | Management may fix criteria to restrict the number of candidates |
All of these lines come from the notice’s own terms. The two that matter most are the WAPCOS format rule, because a CV in any other layout is rejected, and the self-attested documents rule, because the notice asks for date of birth, qualification, experience and category proof together with the CV. If you work in a government department, PSU or autonomous body, start asking for your no objection certificate early, since you need it at joining.
How to Apply for WAPCOS Recruitment 2026 Offline?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the WAPCOS official website (link in Essential Links below) and get the prescribed CV format |
| 2 | Fill the CV in that format only, for the post you are eligible for |
| 3 | Keep self-attested photocopies of date of birth, qualification, experience and category proof |
| 4 | Email the CV with these documents to tdp@wapcos.co.in on or before 07 November 2026 |
| 5 | Keep your original certificates ready for joining |
There is no application form to post, no fee payment step and no portal. If you are applying for an overseas post, say clearly in your CV which post number you want, because two posts share the same title. Also write the post name exactly as printed in the notice, with the project section (India or overseas).
What Are the Important Dates for WAPCOS Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 23 October 2026 |
| Age and experience counted as on | 01 October 2026 |
| Last date to email CV | 07 November 2026 |
| Application start date | Not stated in the notice |
What Is the Application Fee for WAPCOS Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Not mentioned in the notice |
The notification does not mention any application fee or payment mode. Do not pay anyone who claims to take a fee for this recruitment.
WAPCOS Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit WAPCOS Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If your degree and years of experience match one of these posts, do not wait. Prepare your CV in the WAPCOS format, attach the self-attested documents and send the email by 07 November 2026. Send it a few days early so a slow internet day does not cost you the chance. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more post graduate jobs and PSU updates.