Water and Power Consultancy Services (WAPCOS) — Ministry of Jal Shakti
The Water and Power Consultancy Services (WAPCOS) has issued an official recruitment notification for Experts for Empanelment/Data Bank, announcing a total of 56 vacancies located in All India. The online application window opens on 27 October 2026 and closes on 31 March 2027. To be eligible, applicants must hold Varies by specialisation. Qualifications include B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, MBA, MCA, CA, Diploma, Graduate, and Master’s degree in relevant fields with relevant experience. ERP Expert requires B.Tech/MCA/CA with minimum 5 years in IT field. and be within the prescribed age limit of As per recruitment norms, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises Shortlisting of CVs and interview/interaction as per requirement; empanelment does not guarantee engagement.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 27 Oct 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply |
31 Mar 2027
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| Post Name | Experts for Empanelment/Data Bank |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 56 |
| Qualification | Varies by specialisation. Qualifications include B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, MBA, MCA, CA, Diploma, Graduate, and Master’s degree in relevant fields with relevant experience. ERP Expert requires B.Tech/MCA/CA with minimum 5 years in IT field. |
| Age Limit | As per recruitment norms |
| Application Fee |
General: ₹0
OBC: ₹0
EWS: ₹0
SC: ₹0
ST: ₹0
fee_exempted: Yes
payment_mode: Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI)
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| Selection Process | Shortlisting of CVs and interview/interaction as per requirement; empanelment does not guarantee engagement. |
WAPCOS Limited, a Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, has officially released the recruitment advertisement EXPERT-DATABANK-2026 to empanel qualified professionals across 56 specialisations. This initiative seeks domain specialists, engineers, management experts, and technical consultants to build a comprehensive Expert Databank for execution of infrastructure, water resources, and consultancy projects across India.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | WAPCOS Limited |
| Advertisement No. | EXPERT-DATABANK-2026 |
| Tenure | Fixed/ Short Term Basis (empanelment) |
| Post Name(s) | Experts for the Empanelment/Data Bank in five groups: Water Resources Sector, Power Sector, Infrastructure Development, Ports & Harbours and Others |
| Vacancies | Not Mentioned |
| Application Mode | Online, with the CV in the prescribed format |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Sector | Specialisations |
|---|---|
| Water Resources Sector | 9 |
| Power Sector | 8 |
| Infrastructure Development | 14 |
| Ports & Harbours | 4 |
| Others | 21 |
| Post | Desired Qualification |
|---|---|
| Irrigation Expert | B.E. (Civil)/M.E (Irrigation/Hydraulics) with relevant experience |
| Water Resource Expert; Flood Modeling Expert | B.E. (Civil)/M.E (Water Resources/Hydrology) with relevant experience |
| Command Area Development Expert; Watershed Management Expert | B.E (Civil) with relevant experience |
| Groundwater Expert | B.E. (Civil)/M.E (Hydrogeology) with relevant experience |
| Hydrological Modeling Specialist | B.E. (Civil) /M.E (Hydrology/Water Resources) with relevant Project experience |
| Hydro-meteorology Expert | M.E. (Instrumentation/IT/Electronics) with Project experience |
| Instrumentation Specialist | B.E. (Instrumentation Engineering) or equivalent with Project Experience |
| Post | Desired Qualification |
|---|---|
| Power Transmission Expert | B.E (Electrical) with experience in Transmission lines |
| Power Distribution Expert | B.E (Electrical) with experience in Power Distribution, feeders, lines etc. |
| Rural Electrification | B.E (Electrical) with relevant experience |
| Hydro Power Expert | B.E (Civil) with experience in Hydropower Projects |
| Thermal Power Expert | B.E (Thermal) with experience in Thermal Power Projects |
| Instrumentation Specialist | B.E. (Instrumentation Engineering) or equivalent with Project Experience |
| Renewable Energy Expert | B.E. (Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering) with relevant experience in solar/wind/hydropower Projects |
| Energy Auditor | B.E. (Electrical Engineering) and Certified by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency |
| Post | Desired Qualification |
|---|---|
| Water Supply Expert (Urban/Rural); Sewerage Expert; Drainage Expert | B.E. (Civil)/M.E (Public Health/Envt.) or equivalent with relevant experience |
| Low Cost Sanitation Expert | B.E. (Civil) / M.E. (Public Health/Envt.) with relevant experience |
| Solid Waste Management Specialist | B.E. (Civil) with Experience in Solid Waste Management |
| Leak Detection Expert; Trenchless Technology Expert | B.E (Civil/Mechanical) with relevant experience |
| Highway Engineer | B.E. (Civil) / M.E.(Transportation) or equivalent with relevant experience |
| Bridge Engineer | B.E.(Civil) /M.E.(Structures) with relevant experience |
| Transportation Planner | B.E. (Civil)/M.E. in Transportation Engineering |
| Urban Development Specialist/ Urban Planner | Masters or equivalent in Planning/Urban Development with experience in preparation of Development Plans for Towns/Cities |
| Architect | B. Arch. or equivalent with relevant Experience |
| Municipal Finance Expert | Degree in Finance with experience of working with Municipal Corporations/Urban Local Bodies |
| Asset Management Expert | B.E. with relevant experience in Asset Management |
| Post | Desired Qualification |
|---|---|
| Sea Dredging Expert; Port, Terminal Expert; Inland Waterways /Fairway Expert; Vessel Design Expert | B.E./M.Tech (Civil/Mechanical) with relevant experience |
| Post | Desired Qualification |
|---|---|
| Rope way Engineering | B.E./M.Tech (Civil/Electro-Mechanical) with relevant experience |
| Customer Services & IEC Specialist | MBA with specialization in Marketing/ HR or equivalent with experience in Water Resources, Power and Infrastructure Development Projects |
| Institutional Development Expert | MBA with specialization in HR with experience in reorganization/restructuring of water/power utilities, ULB's etc. |
| Community Development Expert | Master's Degree in Social Science with experience in Water Resources, Power and Infrastructure Development Projects |
| Contract Management Specialist | B.E. (Civil) with experience in Contract Management in Water Resources, Power and Infrastructure Development Projects |
| Mechanical Expert | B.E. in Mechanical Engineering / Master or equivalent with relevant experience |
| Procurement Specialist | B.E.(Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) with Experience in Procurement Management for Engineering Projects |
| Economist | Master or equivalent in Economics with experience in Water Resources, Power and Infrastructure Development Projects |
| Financial Analyst | Master or equivalent degree in Finance preferably BE(Civil) with experience in Water Resources, Power and Infrastructure Development Projects |
| Financial Management Specialist | Chartered Accountant preferably BE(Civil) with experience in Water Resources, Power and Infrastructure Development Projects |
| ERP Expert | B.Tech./MCA/CA with minimum experience of 5 years in IT field |
| Legal Expert | Graduate in Law with relevant experience in handling Legal matters of reputed companies related to Personnel, Administrative, Corporate, Contract, Arbitration. |
| Public Governance Advisor | Degree or equivalent in Public Administration with experience in Water Resources, Power and Infrastructure Development Projects |
| Environment Specialist | M.E (Environment) with experience in Water Resources, Power and Infrastructure Development Projects |
| Structural Expert | Master or equivalent in Structural Engg./B.E. (Civil) |
| Geotechnical Expert | Master or equivalent in Geotechnical Engg./Soil Mechanics with experience in Water Resources, Power and Infrastructure Development Projects |
| Geologist | Master or equivalent in Geology with experience in Water Resources, Power and Infrastructure Development Projects |
| GIS Expert | Master or equivalent in GIS and with experience in Water Resources, Power and Infrastructure Development Projects |
| Construction Supervision Engineers (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) | Diploma (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) with relevant experience |
| Sea Outfall Specialist | B.E. (Civil) with relevant experience in design, construction, rehabilitation and contract management of sea outfalls and other underwater civil works. |
| Project Management Expert | BE/B Tech (in relevant field) and MBA in Project Management. |
Candidates selected through this process will be empaneled on a fixed or short-term contractual basis, extendable depending on project requirements and individual performance. Professionals exploring domain consultant and research-level opportunities in government agencies can also check the CSKHPKV Young Professional-I Recruitment 2026 recruitment details for comparative contract engagement insights in agricultural and environmental sectors.
Due to the diverse nature of the 56 specialisations, educational requirements and domain experience vary according to the specific role chosen during the online submission process. Candidates must fulfill the prescribed criteria prior to applying.
The recruitment operates under a Level 4 pay scale structure (Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 80,000 per month), with final honorarium or consolidated monthly pay determined during project allocation based on the candidate's qualifications, depth of experience, and project complexity.
While the corporate head office is situated in Gurugram, candidate deployments for empaneled experts will be assigned across India as per project sites and operational demands. Empanelment on the databank serves as a talent pool and does not automatically guarantee immediate job placement until an active project assignment is finalized.
Selection for the WAPCOS Expert Databank is conducted systematically through a three-tier evaluation process designed to verify candidate profiles and practical field expertise.
WAPCOS Limited has exempted all applicants from paying an application fee for this empanelment drive. Candidates across all categories can register and upload their credentials without any fee charges.
Eligible candidates seeking empanelment must submit their application through the official WAPCOS portal before the registration deadline on 31 March 2027. Follow these detailed steps to submit your form:
To avoid technical invalidation or rejection during shortlisting, ensure that the following documents are kept ready in scanned format prior to starting your application:
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