The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) is inviting applications from qualified and disciplined female candidates across Pakistan for 22 vacancies of Lady Searcher (BPS-08) to strengthen physical security infrastructure at WAPDA offices, power stations, and mega dam project sites under advertisement reference PID(L)812/26.
Role Overview and Security Responsibilities
Lady Searchers operate at critical access control checkpoints, administrative gates, and secure operational perimeters across WAPDA projects. Core duties encompass conducting thorough physical screening of female visitors, staff, and contractors, inspecting hand-carried baggage, verifying identity documentation, monitoring CCTV surveillance feeds at entry points, and enforcing comprehensive institutional security protocols to safeguard sensitive federal infrastructure.
Candidate Profile and Eligibility Nuances
Applicants must possess minimum Matriculation certification alongside at least 5 years of verified security services experience in a government department, semi-autonomous institution, or established registered security enterprise. Preference is accorded to candidates possessing prior institutional security experience in government and semi-government establishments. The maximum age threshold is 30 years as of the closing date.
Nature of Appointment and Terms
Induction will initially be made on a probationary period of one year. Upon satisfactory performance evaluation and unblemished conduct during the probation tenure, the service is liable to be regularized. Should an appointee demonstrate unsatisfactory conduct or substandard performance during probation, service may be terminated without prior notice. Appointees are subject to transfer and placement at any WAPDA project site across Pakistan.
How to Apply
Eligible female candidates should prepare their formal application mentioning current residential address, verified mobile phone contact, educational record, and detailed security experience. Applications must be accompanied by attested photocopies of educational certificates, computerised national identity card (CNIC), verified domicile certificate, experience certificates, and recent passport-sized photographs. Sealed applications should be dispatched to the Security Directorate, G-67, WAPDA House, Lahore (Phone: 042-99202049) within 15 days of advertisement publication.
Important Instructions
All candidates will undergo an initial written screening examination. Shortlisted successful candidates will subsequently be summoned for formal interviews and comprehensive medical fitness examinations. Merit is determined strictly on composite performance. Incomplete submissions or applications received after the stipulated cutoff date will be summarily rejected. No travel allowance or daily allowance (TA/DA) is admissible for test or interview attendance.