WAPCOS Limited, a Government of India undertaking and a Mini Ratna-I organisation, has invited applications from experienced professionals for project-term engagements in power transmission, distribution and solar energy projects in India and overseas, including the Africa region.
According to the recruitment notice dated 23 October 2026, the organisation is seeking experts, engineers, project managers, environmental and social specialists, safety professionals and administrative personnel for various project requirements. The engagements will be on a purely temporary basis, with remuneration determined according to the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment covers positions under two categories: Indian Projects and Overseas Projects (Africa Region).
1. Indian Projects
The advertised positions include:
- Transmission Expert – 1 vacancy
- Civil Expert (Transmission and Substation) – 1 vacancy
- Procurement and Contract Expert – 1 vacancy
- Senior Environmental Safeguard Expert – 1 vacancy
- Senior Social Safeguard Expert – 1 vacancy
- Occupational Health and Safety Officer – 1 vacancy
- Environmental Investigation Officer – 3 vacancies
- Project Accountant – 1 vacancy
- Office Assistant – 1 vacancy
2. Overseas Projects (Africa Region)
The overseas recruitment includes the following positions:
- Project Manager – 1 vacancy
- Distribution Substation Engineer – 1 vacancy
- Distribution Line Engineer (Electrical) – 1 vacancy
- Renewable Energy Engineer, BESS Specialist – 1 vacancy
- Solar Power Plant Expert – 1 vacancy
- Civil Engineer (Solar Power Plant) – 1 vacancy
- Transmission Expert – 1 vacancy
- Project Manager – 1 vacancy
- Social and Gender Specialist – 1 vacancy
- Distribution Engineer – 1 vacancy
- General Site Supervisor – 1 vacancy
- Resident Project Manager – 1 vacancy
- Distribution System Supervision Coordinator (Electrical Engineer) – 1 vacancy
- Distribution System Supervision Coordinator (Civil Engineer) – 1 vacancy
- Health, Safety and Environment Expert – 1 vacancy
- Social Expert – 1 vacancy
- Distribution Protection and Control Design Engineer – 2 vacancies
Note: The vacancy numbers are subject to project requirements and may vary, as stated in the official notice.
Educational Qualifications and Experience
The required qualifications vary by position. Depending on the role, candidates may need a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, civil engineering, renewable energy, environmental science, social sciences, occupational health and safety, commerce or a related discipline.
Experience requirements range from two years for certain Indian project positions to 15 years or more for several senior overseas assignments. Specialised positions require relevant experience in power transmission and distribution networks, substations, solar photovoltaic power plants, battery energy storage systems (BESS), project management, environmental and social safeguards, and infrastructure construction.
For several overseas positions in Africa, experience in international or externally funded projects is required or preferred. Some roles also require Portuguese language proficiency and prior professional experience in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Candidates should consult the official recruitment notice for the complete post-wise eligibility criteria.
Salary and Nature of Engagement
The positions are offered on a temporary, project-term basis. Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience and will be discussed at the time of engagement.
The maximum age limit for consultant engagement is 67 years. Age and experience will be calculated as of 1 October 2026. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India or abroad, depending on project requirements.
Application Process
Interested and eligible candidates should submit their applications in the prescribed WAPCOS format. Applications submitted in other formats will not be accepted.
Candidates must attach self-attested copies of supporting documents, including proof of date of birth, educational qualifications, work experience and category, wherever applicable. Applicants currently working in government departments, public sector undertakings or autonomous bodies must produce a No Objection Certificate or relieving certificate at the time of joining.
Application deadline: 7 November 2026
Application email: tdp@wapcos.co.in
Official website: https://www.wapcos.co.in/
Applicants are advised to download the prescribed application format and review the detailed eligibility requirements and terms and conditions before applying.
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