WASA Lahore Jobs 2026: 7 PMU Posts for Engineers, Sub Engineers — Apply by Nov 22
LAHORE: The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), Lahore, has announced 7 contract jobs for 2026 in the Project Management Unit (PMU) of the Lahore Wastewater and Drainage Management Project (LWDMP) — a sewerage scheme running from Larechs Colony to Gulshan-e-Ravi through trenchless technology, funded by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Applications go online only…
LAHORE: The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), Lahore, has announced 7 contract jobs for 2026 in the Project Management Unit (PMU) of the Lahore Wastewater and Drainage Management Project (LWDMP) — a sewerage scheme running from Larechs Colony to Gulshan-e-Ravi through trenchless technology, funded by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Applications go online only through the Punjab Jobs Portal, and the last date to apply is Saturday, 22 November 2026.
The posts — advertised as IPL-11601 in Jang on 1 November 2026 — are for engineers, a legal professional, sub engineers and an accounts assistant. Assistant Manager posts carry a maximum age of 40 years, Sub Engineer and Accounts Assistant posts 35 years, with age calculated as of the closing date. Here is everything verified about the posts, eligibility and how to apply.
WASA Lahore PMU Jobs 2026: Key Facts at a Glance
| Organization | Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), Lahore |
|---|---|
| Project | Project Management Unit, Lahore Wastewater and Drainage Management Project (LWDMP) — sewerage system, Larechs Colony to Gulshan-e-Ravi, trenchless technology (AIIB-funded) |
| Total vacancies | 7 posts across 6 titles |
| Advertisement | IPL-11601 (Jang, 1 November 2026) |
| Job nature | Contract basis; no right to regularisation |
| Pay scales | PPS-8 (Assistant Managers), PPS-6 (Sub Engineers), PPS-5 (Accounts Assistant) |
| Age limits | Maximum 40 years (Assistant Managers); maximum 35 years (Sub Engineers, Accounts Assistant) — calculated as of the closing date |
| Application mode | Online only through the Punjab Jobs Portal (jobs.punjab.gov.pk); hand-delivered or postal applications not accepted |
| Last date to apply | 22 November 2026 |
| Official portal | jobs.punjab.gov.pk |
| Project office | Project Director, LWDMP PMU, 31-B Zahoor Elahi Road, Block B, Gulberg-II, Lahore — Ph. (042) 99268439 |
WASA Lahore PMU Vacancies 2026: Post-Wise Details
| Post | Vacancies | Grade | Qualification & experience | Max age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Manager (Civil) | 1 | PPS-8 | BS/BSc Civil Engineering from an HEC-recognised university, PEC registration, 5 years relevant experience | 40 |
| Assistant Manager (Electrical) | 1 | PPS-8 | BS/BSc Electrical Engineering from an HEC-recognised university, PEC registration, 5 years relevant experience | 40 |
| Assistant Manager (Mechanical) | 1 | PPS-8 | BS/BSc Mechanical Engineering from an HEC-recognised university, PEC registration, 5 years relevant experience | 40 |
| Assistant Manager (Legal) | 1 | PPS-8 | LLB/LLM from an HEC-recognised university, Punjab Bar Council registration, 6 years practice in higher courts or public/private organisations | 40 |
| Sub Engineer (Civil + Electrical/Mechanical) | 2 | PPS-6 | DAE in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, 3 years experience in public or private sector | 35 |
| Accounts Assistant | 1 | PPS-5 | B.Com from an HEC-recognised university, 3 years experience in financial management | 35 |
| Total | 7 | 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 7 |
One honesty note on the count: one listings site describes this round as “06 openings” while listing the same six titles. This article uses 7, because the Sub Engineer title carries 2 seats and the per-post breakdown published by ProPakistani and other listings sums to 7. Candidates should still confirm the seat count on the live Punjab Jobs Portal listing before applying.
How to Apply for WASA Lahore PMU Jobs 2026
- Open the Punjab Jobs Portal: go to jobs.punjab.gov.pk and find the WASA Lahore PMU posts under the LWDMP project.
- Match your post exactly: engineers need PEC registration plus five years of experience; the legal post needs Punjab Bar Council registration plus six years of practice; DAE holders need three years of experience.
- Check your age as of 22 November 2026: WASA calculates age on the closing date, using the date of birth on your Matriculation or O-Level equivalence certificate — or your CNIC/birth certificate if the certificate carries no date of birth.
- Submit online before 22 November 2026: online application is mandatory; applications after the closing date are not accepted.
- Government servants apply through the proper channel and present a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the competent authority at interview. No TA/DA is paid.
Who Should Apply — and Who Should Not
The strongest fit is a PEC-registered engineer with five years of relevant experience — the three engineering Assistant Manager posts and the two Sub Engineer seats are the core of this round, and the project itself (trenchless sewerage across Lahore) is exactly the kind of work that builds a CV in urban infrastructure. The Legal post is a genuine specialist opening for a Punjab Bar Council advocate with six years of higher-court or organisational practice.
Do not apply if your PEC or Bar Council registration is not current, or if you cannot evidence the experience years — these are contract posts on a donor-funded project, and screening will be document-driven. Note also that the posts carry no right to regularisation: this is project employment, not permanent WASA service.
Pro Tips Before You Apply
- Apply early — the portal closes on 22 November 2026, and last-day traffic is the most common reason applications fail.
- Have your PEC/Bar Council registration record and experience certificates scanned before you start the form.
- Government employees: route the application through the proper channel with an NOC, or it can be rejected at the interview stage.
- Double-check the seat count and your post title on the live portal listing — one listings site miscounts this round as 6 instead of 7.
Also read: Punjab Autism Centre Jobs 2026: 11 Posts at Maryam Nawaz Centre, Lahore, Punjab PPMU Jobs 2026: 49 S&GAD Posts and Sindh Bureau of Statistics Jobs 2026: 175 Enumerator Posts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many WASA Lahore PMU jobs are announced for 2026?
7 posts across 6 titles: Assistant Manager (Civil) 1, Assistant Manager (Electrical) 1, Assistant Manager (Mechanical) 1, Assistant Manager (Legal) 1, Sub Engineer 2 and Accounts Assistant 1.
What is the last date to apply for WASA Lahore PMU jobs 2026?
22 November 2026, through the Punjab Jobs Portal (jobs.punjab.gov.pk). Online application is mandatory.
What are the age limits for WASA Lahore PMU jobs?
Maximum 40 years for Assistant Manager posts and maximum 35 years for Sub Engineer and Accounts Assistant posts, calculated as of the closing date.
Are these permanent WASA jobs?
No. The posts are contract-based under the PMU of the AIIB-funded Lahore Wastewater and Drainage Management Project, with no right to regularisation.
What qualification is needed for the engineering posts?
A BS/BSc in the relevant engineering field from an HEC-recognised university, PEC registration and 5 years of relevant experience (3 years for Sub Engineers with a DAE).
Can government employees apply?
Yes, through the proper channel, with a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the competent authority presented at interview.
By Daniyal Sheikh | Updated: November 5, 2026
