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WAPCOS Recruitment 2026: 29 Office Assistant, Project Accountant and Other Vacancies — Eligibility, Selection and Application Details (October 24, 2026)
Article Updated: October 25, 2026
WAPCOS Limited, a Government of India undertaking, has published notice No. 5/226/Power/T&D dated October 23, 2026, inviting applications for expert and support positions connected with power transmission, distribution and solar projects in India and the Africa region. The listed vacancy counts add up to 29, including one Office Assistant post and one Project Accountant post. These are temporary, project-term consultant engagements—not a standard permanent-entry recruitment drive.
View WAPCOS vacancy details ↗ Read official notification PDF ↗
Important: WAPCOS says the number of posts is variable and will be decided according to project requirements. The figure 29 is the sum of vacancy numbers listed in the current notice; it should not be treated as a permanent or guaranteed total.
Key Takeaways
- The notice covers 9 Indian-project role entries with 11 listed openings and 17 Africa-region role entries with 18 listed openings.
- Office Assistant applicants need a recognised graduate degree plus at least two years of relevant office-work experience in power transmission and distribution infrastructure projects.
- Project Accountant applicants need a B.Com degree plus at least two years of relevant accounting experience in power transmission and distribution infrastructure projects.
- The maximum consultant age is 67 years, with age and experience counted as of October 1, 2026.
- Salary depends on qualification and experience and is discussed at engagement; the notification does not provide a fixed pay scale.
- The official notice asks candidates to send their CV in the prescribed WAPCOS format to [email protected] by November 7, 2026. Follow the live role page for any portal steps and document-upload instructions.
WAPCOS Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Recruiting organisation | WAPCOS Limited, a Government of India undertaking |
|---|---|
| Notice reference | No. 5/226/Power/T&D |
| Notice date | October 23, 2026 |
| Work areas | Power transmission, distribution and solar projects |
| Locations | Indian projects and overseas projects in the Africa region; final posting is decided at engagement |
| Appointment type | Temporary consultant engagement for project requirements |
| Listed openings | 29 when the vacancy numbers in the notice are added together; the notice says the number may vary |
| Age limit | Maximum 67 years; age and experience are counted as of October 1, 2026 |
| Application deadline | November 7, 2026 |
| Application email | [email protected] |
One point matters when interpreting the total. The official notice lists nine role entries for Indian projects and 17 for overseas projects, but several lines have more than one opening: Environmental Investigation Officer has three positions and Distribution Protection and Control Design Engineer has two. Adding the individual vacancy figures gives 11 Indian-project openings and 18 overseas openings, or 29 overall. The notice also says the number is variable.
WAPCOS describes these posts as project-term consultant engagements. Applicants should therefore assess the temporary nature of the role, the project location and any overseas experience or language requirements—not just the job title.
WAPCOS Vacancy 2026: Indian Projects
The Indian-project list includes engineering, procurement, safeguards, occupational safety, environment, accounting and office-support roles. The summary below shortens the full notice for easier comparison; the official PDF remains the controlling document for complete requirements.
| Post | Vacancies | Minimum qualification and experience summary |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Expert | 1 | B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; at least 10 years in transmission-line work at 220 kV or above and at least 3 years with PMC services/consultants. |
| Civil Expert (Transmission & Substation) | 1 | Bachelor’s or higher degree in Civil Engineering; preferably 10 years of relevant substation/transmission civil-foundation experience, with 3 years under PMC services/consultancy. |
| Procurement & Contract Expert | 1 | Postgraduate engineering degree or equivalent; at least 10 years in procurement and contract management for transmission lines/substations, including 3 years on an externally aided project through a PMC/consultant. |
| Senior Environmental Safeguard Expert | 1 | Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering or a similar field; around 10 years of relevant safeguards work, including externally aided projects and PMC/consultant experience. |
| Senior Social Safeguard Expert | 1 | Master’s degree in Social Science, Social Work, Social Management or a similar field; around 10 years in social assessments and management plans, including externally aided projects and PMC/consultant work. |
| Occupational, Health & Safety Officer | 1 | Degree or postgraduate diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Safety or equivalent; at least 5 years of relevant safety-management experience. |
| Environmental Investigation Officer | 3 | M.Sc. in Environmental Science or a relevant field; at least 2 years on environmental aspects of 132 kV/220 kV transmission-line or substation construction projects. |
| Project Accountant | 1 | B.Com from a recognised institution; at least 2 years of accounting experience in power transmission and distribution infrastructure projects. |
| Office Assistant | 1 | Any graduate degree from a recognised institution; at least 2 years assisting office work related to power transmission and distribution infrastructure projects. |
| Total listed openings | 11 | 9 role entries; the Environmental Investigation Officer line accounts for three openings. |
WAPCOS Vacancy 2026: Overseas Projects (Africa Region)
Overseas roles are tied to specific power-distribution, solar, transmission and infrastructure projects. Several require long professional experience, work on comparable projects and, for selected roles, Portuguese-language skills and experience in Sub-Saharan Africa. Applicants should read each role description rather than assuming that a qualification in the right subject is sufficient.
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification / experience at a glance |
|---|---|---|
| Project Manager — distribution-network projects | 1 | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; at least 10 years managing or supervising distribution-network refurbishment, strengthening and last-mile connection projects, with three similar projects in the previous decade. |
| Distribution Substation Engineer | 1 | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; at least 10 years in design, testing, installation and commissioning of substations/switchgear, plus two similar projects within the last seven years. |
| Distribution Line Engineer (Electrical) | 1 | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; at least 10 years designing, testing, installing and commissioning medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, with two comparable projects in the last seven years. |
| Renewable Energy Engineer, BESS Specialist | 1 | Master’s degree in Renewable Energy Engineering or equivalent; 12 years in solar PV projects, including 7 years in ground-mounted plants with battery storage, plus specified recent project missions. |
| Solar Power Plant Expert | 1 | Master’s-level renewable-energy qualification; at least 12 years in photovoltaic projects, including 7 years on grid-connected plants, and the specified supervision and technical-study assignments. |
| Civil Engineer (Solar Power Plant) | 1 | Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; at least 7 years in civil construction and 5 years on grid-connected solar projects, including two relevant supervision assignments. |
| Transmission Expert | 1 | B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering; at least 10 years in transmission-line work at 132 kV or above, plus PMC/consultant work and comparable project experience. |
| Project Manager — power systems/distribution | 1 | Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering; 15 years in power systems, including 10 years in distribution networks up to 66 kV and 7 years in project management. Portuguese and Sub-Saharan Africa experience are specified. |
| Social and Gender Specialist | 1 | Diploma in Social Sciences; at least 5 years in social development and stakeholder engagement, with Africa-related project experience and Portuguese-language proficiency. |
| Distribution Engineer | 1 | Degree in Electrical Engineering; at least 10 years on distribution-system projects up to 66 kV, experience with international-funding projects, Portuguese and Sub-Saharan Africa experience. |
| General Site Supervisor | 1 | Degree in Electrical Engineering; at least 15 years overall and 10 years in project supervision/coordination, including the specified contract and internationally funded project experience; Portuguese is required. |
| Resident Project Manager | 1 | B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or a related field; at least 15 years in power-system infrastructure and experience managing a distribution-network construction project in a developing country. |
| Distribution System Supervision Coordinator (Electrical Engineer) | 1 | B.Sc./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or related field; at least 8 years in electrical-distribution-network design, planning and supervision. |
| Distribution System Supervision Coordinator (Civil Engineer) | 1 | B.Sc./B.Tech in Civil Engineering or related field; at least 8 years in relevant distribution-network construction design, planning, supervision or similar civil works. |
| Health, Safety and Environment Expert | 1 | Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering, Sociology, OHS, Development Studies or related discipline; at least 6 years of relevant audits and reporting, with working English. |
| Social Expert | 1 | Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, OHS, Development Studies or related discipline; at least 6 years of relevant social/safety audit and reporting work. |
| Distribution Protection and Control Design Engineer | 2 | B.Sc./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or related field; at least 6 years in distribution-network design/planning/supervision and electrical protection/control equipment. |
| Total listed openings | 18 | 17 role entries; the Distribution Protection and Control Design Engineer line lists two openings. |
Eligibility Criteria: Who Should Apply?
Office Assistant
The published requirement is a graduate degree from a recognised institution and a minimum of two years of experience assisting with office work related to power transmission and distribution infrastructure development projects. A general graduate qualification alone may not be enough: applicants should be able to document the relevant project-related experience.
Project Accountant
The notice requires a B.Com degree and at least two years of accounting experience connected to power transmission and distribution infrastructure projects. Experience in projects funded by multilateral development banks is described as preferable, not the only stated route to eligibility.
Other positions
The expert and engineering posts require role-specific academic backgrounds and, in many cases, substantial professional experience. Senior safeguard and management roles require around 10–15 years in the relevant field; some overseas positions also specify prior work in Sub-Saharan Africa, Portuguese proficiency or experience on internationally funded projects. Read the matching row and the official notice before applying.
For freshers: The Office Assistant and Project Accountant roles both require at least two years of relevant experience. This notice should not be presented as a general fresher recruitment opportunity.
Age limit
The official notice sets a maximum age of 67 years for consultant engagement. Age and experience are counted as on October 1, 2026. The excerpted notice does not set out a separate post-wise younger age band; applicants should check the official terms and the live role page for any applicable conditions.
Salary, Appointment Type and Work Location
WAPCOS has not published a single fixed salary scale for these engagements. The notice states that remuneration will be commensurate with the consultant’s qualifications and experience and will be discussed at the time of engagement. Do not rely on an unofficial salary figure unless WAPCOS confirms it for the specific role.
The posts are purely temporary and depend on project requirements. A selected candidate may be posted anywhere in India or abroad as required by the work; the final location is determined at the time of engagement. Overseas candidates should pay special attention to location, language and project-experience clauses before submitting their CV.
The notice does not specify a separate application fee. Treat this as “fee not stated in the notice”, not as a guarantee that no payment could ever be requested in a separate official instruction. Do not pay an intermediary or share OTPs or banking passwords with anyone claiming to secure a WAPCOS position.
WAPCOS Selection Process
The notice does not lay out a fixed written-examination schedule or a detailed marks-based selection formula. It states that management may set criteria to restrict the number of candidates if it considers that necessary. Applicants should therefore prepare for scrutiny of qualifications, experience records and supporting documents, while checking the live official portal for any updated screening or interview instructions.
Do not assume that every applicant who meets the basic degree requirement will be shortlisted. For experience-heavy roles, the fit between the candidate’s past projects and the advertised work is likely to be central to whether the application is considered suitable.
How to Apply for WAPCOS Recruitment 2026
The official notice requires the prescribed WAPCOS application/CV format and says candidates should email their CV to [email protected] by November 7, 2026. The current WAPCOS Recruitment & Empanelment Platform also provides role-wise applications and instructions, so follow the steps shown on the relevant official job page.
- Open the official vacancy page. Use the WAPCOS Recruitment & Empanelment Platform link below and select the role you are applying for.
- Read the full advertisement and role criteria. Check the project group, qualification, experience, age cut-off, location and language conditions.
- Prepare the prescribed CV/application. Use the WAPCOS format supplied with the notice. Do not submit a different template if the notice requires the prescribed proforma.
- Collect supporting documents. Prepare self-attested proof of date of birth, educational qualifications, experience and category, where applicable.
- Follow any on-portal application steps. The role page may ask you to register or sign in, complete the application and upload the required documents. Save the application PDF or reference number if the portal provides it.
- Email the application documents. Send the CV in the prescribed format and supporting documents to [email protected] on or before November 7, 2026, following the current role-page instructions. If the portal issues an application number, include the post title and number in the email subject.
- Keep proof of submission. Save a copy of the sent email, attached documents and any portal confirmation. Do not wait until the final day in case a file needs correction.
Open official WAPCOS application page ↗ Download WAPCOS CV format ↗
Documents to keep ready
- Updated CV in the prescribed WAPCOS format.
- Proof of date of birth.
- Degree/diploma certificates and relevant marksheets.
- Experience certificates that explain role, dates and project relevance.
- Self-attested category proof, if applicable.
- No-objection or relieving certificate at joining for candidates serving in government departments, PSUs or autonomous bodies.
Before You Submit: Practical Checklist
- Confirm that your CV matches the exact position title and project group.
- For Office Assistant and Project Accountant, show at least two years of relevant project-related experience clearly in the CV.
- For overseas posts, confirm language and regional-experience requirements before applying.
- Check the date of birth and experience calculation date: October 1, 2026.
- Use the prescribed application/CV format and attach evidence for the claims made in the CV.
- Verify the submission route on the official portal, and submit before November 7, 2026.
- Keep copies of the application and emails; never rely on a third-party promise of selection.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many vacancies are listed in WAPCOS Recruitment 2026?
The individual vacancy numbers in notice No. 5/226/Power/T&D add up to 29: 11 for Indian projects and 18 for overseas projects in the Africa region. WAPCOS also states that the number of posts is variable and depends on project requirements, so applicants should rely on the live official notice for the latest status.
2. What is the last date to apply?
The official notice gives November 7, 2026, as the last date to send the CV to [email protected]. The role-specific page also provides portal instructions. Complete the steps requested for your selected post before the deadline and retain proof of submission.
3. What qualification is needed for Office Assistant?
A graduate degree from a recognised institution is required, along with at least two years of experience assisting with office work connected to power transmission and distribution infrastructure development projects. Applicants should clearly show and document this relevant experience in their CV.
4. What qualification is needed for Project Accountant?
The stated qualification is B.Com from a recognised institution, plus at least two years of accounting experience in power transmission and distribution infrastructure development projects. Experience on multilateral development bank-funded projects is preferred. Check the complete official notice for the full wording.
5. Is WAPCOS Recruitment 2026 suitable for freshers?
Not generally for the two support posts highlighted in the title. Office Assistant and Project Accountant both specify at least two years of relevant experience. The engineering and expert roles also generally call for several years of specialised experience, so a candidate should match the exact post requirements before applying.
6. What is the age limit for these consultant posts?
The notice specifies a maximum age of 67 years for consultant engagement, with age and experience counted on October 1, 2026. If you have a special employment or service status, verify whether any additional conditions apply to your selected role directly from the official instructions.
7. What is the salary and is there a written exam?
The notice says remuneration will be decided according to qualification and experience and discussed at engagement; it does not give a single fixed pay scale. A fixed written-examination scheme is not described in the published notice. The management may set criteria to restrict candidates, so keep checking the official portal for updates.
Conclusion
WAPCOS Recruitment 2026 offers a mixture of support, accounting, engineering, safeguards, safety and project-management roles across Indian and Africa-region infrastructure projects. The main decision for applicants is not simply whether they hold the stated degree: the temporary consultant format and the requirement for directly relevant experience will matter just as much.
Before applying, match your experience to the exact post, confirm any overseas-language requirement, use the prescribed WAPCOS format and follow the official portal and email instructions. With the deadline set for November 7, 2026, applicants should verify the current notice now rather than relying on a copied summary.
Sources and References
The official notice and current WAPCOS role page were used for the recruitment facts. The independent recruitment report is included as a cross-check, not as a replacement for the official document.
- WAPCOS Limited / Recruitment & Empanelment Platform — Experts for Power Transmission, Distribution and Solar Projects, notice No. 5/226/Power/T&D, dated October 23, 2026. Read official notice PDF ↗
- WAPCOS Limited / Recruitment & Empanelment Platform — role-wise vacancy details and application instructions. View official vacancy page ↗
- WAPCOS Limited / Recruitment & Empanelment Platform — prescribed CV format. Download CV format ↗
- FreeJobAlert — WAPCOS Recruitment 2026: Apply for 29 Office Assistant, Civil Engineer, Experts & More Posts, updated October 24, 2026. Read independent recruitment summary ↗
