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CPPA Govt Jobs 2026 — Central Power Purchasing Agency Announces 23 Vacancies via OTS | Engineers, Finance, IT & More Islamabad Full Time NEW
Female Candidates Are Strongly Encouraged to Apply. CPPA-G explicitly states in this advertisement that female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for all positions. CPPA-G is an equal opportunity employer with an inclusive workplace culture.
Organisation: CPPA-G
Total Posts:23 Vacancies
Location: Islamabad
Test Body: OTS Karachi
Pass Marks:60% Required
INTRO
Pakistan’s power sector is undergoing a structural transformation — and the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G) sits at the centre of that change. It is the organisation that manages electricity procurement on behalf of all distribution companies across Pakistan, runs the billing and settlement systems between power generators and distributors, and is responsible for developing the competitive electricity market that Pakistan’s energy reform agenda depends on.
This is not a routine government hiring cycle. CPPA-G has announced 23 positions for engineers, finance professionals, IT specialists, and network engineers — all based in Islamabad. The roles span two seniority levels: Assistant Manager (requiring 3 years of experience) and Junior Executive (fresh graduates welcome). There is also one specialised Assistant Network Engineer post for a candidate with 5 years of hands-on data centre experience.
CPPA-G offers competitive, market-based salary packages alongside professional growth opportunities and exposure to national and international power sector work. For engineers and finance professionals looking to build a career in Pakistan’s energy sector — specifically in power market operations rather than generation or distribution — CPPA-G is one of the most directly relevant employers in the country.
Applications are submitted by post through the OTS (Open Testing Service) in Islamabad. The written test passing threshold is 60%. The last date is June 7, 2026.
Job Overview — CPPA-G Jobs 2026
Organisation: Central Power Purchasing Agency — Guarantee Limited (CPPA-G)
Company Type: Non-profit independent company — wholly owned by the Government of Pakistan
Office Address: 73 East, AKM Fazl-ul-Haq Road, Block H, G-7/2, Blue Area, Islamabad
PID Number: PID(I)9225/25
Total Vacancies: 23 posts across 9 categories
Job Location: Islamabad (all positions)
Salary Package: Competitive market-based salary (not standard government BPS scales)
Age Limits: Up to 28 years (Junior Executive), up to 35 years (Assistant Manager), up to 45 years (Network Engineer)
Written Test Pass Marks: 60% minimum — candidates scoring below 60% will not proceed
Equal Opportunity: CPPA-G is an equal opportunity employer — female candidates strongly encouraged
Testing Body: Open Testing Service (OTS) — ots.org.pk
TORs / Job Descriptions: Available at ots.org.pk and cppa.gov.pk
Application Method: Prescribed form from OTS — submit by post only
Also Listed At: jobs.gov.pk (PM National Job Portal)
All 23 Vacancies — Complete Post Details
🔹 Assistant Manager Posts — 3 Years Experience Required (Age: Up to 35)
14 Posts
Position | Posts | Qualification | Experience Required |
AM Technical | 4 | Bachelor's in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering — HEC-recognised, min 16 years of education | Min 3 years post-qualification in the relevant field. Power sector experience is an added advantage. |
AM Finance | 6 | CA / CMA / CA Inter / ICMA Inter / ACCA / CFA or member of professional accountancy body, OR 4-year Bachelor's/Master's in Finance (min 16 years education) — HEC-recognised | Min 3 years post-qualification relevant experience in a reputable national/multinational organisation. Power sector experience is a plus. |
AM IT — Oracle EBS HRMS & Payroll | 1 | Bachelor's (16 years) or Master's in Computer Science / Software Engineering or related field — HEC-recognised | Min 3 years post-qualification relevant experience in Oracle EBS HRMS & Payroll systems in a reputable organisation |
AM IT — IT Governance | 1 | Bachelor's (16 years) or Master's in Computer Science / Cyber Security / Software Engineering / Computer Engineering — HEC-recognised | Min 3 years post-qualification experience in AI, machine learning, or related role |
AM IT (General) | 2 | Bachelor's (16 years) or Master's in Computer Science / Cyber Security / Data Security / Computer Engineering / Software Engineering — HEC-recognised | Min 3 years post-qualification experience in AI, machine learning, or related technical role |
🔹 Junior Executive Posts — Fresh Graduates Welcome (Age: Up to 28)
8 Posts
Position | Posts | Qualification | Experience |
JE Technical | 4 | Bachelor's in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering — HEC-recognised, min 16 years of education | Fresh graduates — no experience requiredJE Finance |
JE Finance | 3 | CA / CMA / CA Inter / ICMA Inter / ACCA / CFA or member of a professional accountancy body, OR 4-year Bachelor's/Master's in Finance — HEC-recognised | Fresh graduates — no experience required |
JE IT | 1 | Bachelor's (16 years) or Master's in Computer Science / Cyber Security / Data Security / Computer Engineering / Software Engineering — HEC-recognised | Fresh graduates — no experience required |
🔹 Specialist Post — 5 Years Experience Required (Age: Up to 45)
1 Post
Position | Posts | Qualification | Experience Required |
Assistant Network Engineer | 1 | 14 years of education from an HEC-recognised university/college | Min 5 years post-qualification experience in installation, supervision, operations and maintenance of data centre equipment: UPS, HVAC, firefighting systems, CCTV, access control, cabling, networking, desktop support, printer, and WiFi. MS Office, AutoCAD and email proficiency required. |
About CPPA-G — What This Organisation Actually Does
Most people working in Pakistan’s power sector know the generation companies (GENCOs), the distribution companies (DISCOs), and NTDC. Fewer know CPPA-G — but it is arguably the most central node in the entire system.
Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G) is a company incorporated under the Companies Ordinance 1984 and wholly owned by the Government of Pakistan. Since June 2015, CPPA-G has assumed the business of NTDC pertaining to market operations and is presently functioning as the Market Operator in accordance with NEPRA Market Operator Rules 2015.
In simple terms: every time electricity is generated by a power plant in Pakistan, CPPA-G is the entity that manages how that electricity is purchased from the generator, how it is billed to the distribution companies that deliver it to your home, and how settlements between all these parties are calculated and executed. It is the financial and operational clearing house for Pakistan’s entire power market.
The organisation is non-profit, government-owned, and operates from Islamabad. CPPA-G offers health insurance, earned leave, and a workplace focused on professional growth and innovation. For engineers and finance professionals specifically interested in the energy sector, the exposure at CPPA-G — dealing directly with power procurement contracts, market settlement systems, and energy regulatory frameworks — is genuinely different from what you would get at a power generation or distribution company.
🔍 Honest Assessment — Work Culture at CPPA-G
Employees rate CPPA-G 3.4 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor based on 16 anonymous reviews. Common positives include good learning opportunities, exposure to Pakistan’s power sector, and career development. Common challenges include long working hours, occasional weekend work, and promotion timelines that some employees find slow.
For someone early in their power sector career — particularly a fresh graduate joining as a Junior Executive — CPPA-G’s learning curve is genuinely steep and valuable. People learn and get significant exposure due to CPPA-G’s role in the power sector, though some then move on to companies offering higher salaries. It is the kind of organisation where the CV value is high even if you eventually move elsewhere.
Which Role Is Right for You?
If you are a fresh engineering graduate, the Junior Executive Technical post (4 seats) is your best entry point. Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, and Mechatronics engineers all qualify. At CPPA-G, even a junior technical role gives you direct exposure to power procurement contracts and market operations that you simply cannot get at most other organisations at the entry level.
If you are a finance professional with CA/ACCA/ICMA, the Assistant Manager Finance role (6 seats, largest allocation in the AM category) is written for your profile. Three years of relevant experience in a reputable national or multinational organisation is required. Power sector experience is listed as a plus — meaning candidates without it are still eligible, but those with it will score higher.
If you are an IT specialist in Oracle EBS, the AM IT Oracle EBS HRMS & Payroll post (1 seat) is highly specialised. Very few candidates in Pakistan have deep Oracle EBS HRMS implementation experience. If you are one of them, the competition for this seat is genuinely narrow. Read the full TOR on the CPPA-G website before applying.
If you have 5+ years of data centre operations experience, the Assistant Network Engineer post (1 seat, age up to 45 years) is the only post in this advertisement that accepts 14 years of education and up to 45 years of age. It is a specialist role for someone who has spent years managing UPS systems, HVAC, CCTV, cabling, and network infrastructure in a data centre environment. If that is your background, apply without hesitation.
The 60% passing mark requirement is not typical for government jobs — prepare seriously. Most government-written tests have no published minimum passing threshold, or set it at 40–50%. CPPA-G explicitly requires 60% in the written test. This means casual preparation will not work. Read the TORs carefully before the test, understand what subject areas the test covers for your specific role, and prepare accordingly.
How to Apply
This is a physical application by post, not an online form submission. The process has several specific steps that must be followed in order.
1. Read the Full TORs Before Anything Else
Before downloading the application form, visit ots.org.pk and cppa.gov.pk and read the complete Terms of Reference (TORs) / Job Descriptions for the position you want to apply for. The advertisement explicitly instructs candidates to read TORs before applying. CPPA-G will reject applications from candidates whose qualifications or experience do not match the detailed TOR requirements, which are more specific than the summary in the advertisement.
2. Download the Prescribed Application Form from OTS
Go to ots.org.pk and download the prescribed application form and online deposit slip for the CPPA-G 2026 recruitment. Do not use any other form — only the OTS-prescribed form will be accepted. Also, download and print the online deposit slip, which you will need for the processing fee payment.
3. Fill the Application Form Completely and Accurately
Complete every field in the application form. Your name should match your CNIC exactly. Academic qualifications must be entered with institution name, year of completion, and degree title as printed on your transcript. Experience details must include employer name, designation, and exact duration. Any false or incomplete information can lead to disqualification at any stage — including after employment.
4. Gather All Required Documents
Assemble attested photocopies of: all educational certificates and transcripts, professional certifications (CA, ACCA, ICMA, CFA, et.), experience certificates from each employer, CNIC, domicile certificate, and NOC from current employer if you are in government service. Also include the completed online deposit slip as proof of fee payment.
5. Pay the Processing Fee via the Online Deposit Slip
Use the deposit slip downloaded from OTS to pay the prescribed processing fee. Payment details and the bank/method will be specified on the OTS deposit slip. Retain your payment receipt and include it with your postal application. OTS will not process applications without the deposit slip or proof of fee payment.
6. Send by Post to OTS — Before June 7, 2026
Send your complete application package by post (TCS, Leopards, or Pakistan Post registered) to: Manager Operations, OTS, Office No. 1, Central Avenue Road, Bahria Town Phase 6, Islamabad. Dispatch at least 4–5 days before June 7 to account for delivery time. OTS explicitly states they are not responsible for late receipt due to postal delays — the risk of late delivery is entirely yours. Keep your courier receipt as proof of dispatch.
Send Application to OTS Before June 7, 2026
Download form from ots.org.pk | Read TORs at cppa.gov.pk | Send by post to:
📮 Manager Operations, OTS
Office No. 1, Central Avenue Road
Bahria Town Phase 6, Islamabad
🌐 Download Form at OTS
💡 7 Practical Tips for CPPA-G Application
- Read the TORs — not just this article — before deciding which post to apply for. The advertisement gives a summary of each role. The full Terms of Reference (TORs) on cppa.gov.pk and ots.org.pk contain significantly more detail about exact responsibilities, preferred experience, and specific technical skills required for each post. Two candidates with identical CVs but different TOR understanding will perform very differently in the written test and interview. CPPA-G specifically asks applicants to read TORs before applying — treat this as mandatory, not optional.
- The 60% written test threshold means you need to actually prepare. Most government tests in Pakistan are designed for 40–50% as a realistic pass mark. CPPA-G has set 60% as the minimum. For the technical engineering posts, this likely means testing on power systems fundamentals, electrical engineering principles, and CPPA-G’s specific domain (power procurement and market operations). For finance posts, expect questions on financial accounting, audit standards, and potentially power sector billing concepts. Start reviewing your core subject material today.
- For AM Finance applicants — CA Inter and ICMA Inter qualify alongside full CA/ACCA. A common misconception is that only fully qualified chartered accountants can apply for CPPA-G finance roles. The advertisement explicitly lists CA Inter, ICMA Inter, ACCA, and CFA alongside full CA and CMA. If you have completed your intermediate-level professional qualification and have 3 years of relevant experience, you are eligible for the AM Finance post, even without the full qualification completion.
- AM IT Oracle EBS applicants — document your Oracle implementation experience specifically. Oracle EBS HRMS & Payroll is a narrow specialisation. If you have implemented, configured, or maintained Oracle EBS modules, your experience certificate and CV must specifically mention Oracle EBS, the modules you worked on, and the scale of implementation (number of employees processed, company size, etc.). A generic IT experience certificate without Oracle-specific mentions will not demonstrate the required specialisation to CPPA-G’s evaluation team.
- Fresh graduate applicants — Junior Executive posts are genuinely competitive. Do not assume that because experience is not required, these posts are easy to get. CPPA-G is a high-profile organisation, and the Junior Executive roles attract strong applicants from top engineering and finance institutions across Pakistan. Your academic CGPA, relevant coursework, internship experience (if any), and written test score will all determine whether you make it through. Apply early and prepare for the test as seriously as you would for a Master’s entrance exam.
- Government servants — start your NOC process the moment you decide to apply. The advertisement requires candidates in government departments to apply through the proper channel or obtain an NOC. NOCs from government departments routinely take 2–4 weeks. Since you need the NOC at the time of the further recruitment process (interview stage), initiate the request immediately. Submitting your postal application to OTS does not require the NOC upfront — but shortlisting happens fast, and being called for an interview without a ready NOC will create a problem.
- Dispatch your application by June 2 — not June 7. June 7 is when the application must reach OTS — not when you post it. TCS and Leopards courier typically deliver from Islamabad to Islamabad in 1–2 days. Pakistan Post registered mail takes 3–5 days. If you are posting from Karachi, Peshawar, or Quetta, add travel time accordingly. OTS has explicitly stated they are not responsible for late receipt, which means a June 7 postmark with a June 9 arrival is a rejected application with no recourse.
⚠️ Official Instructions from CPPA-G — Read Before Applying
- Read the detailed TORs/Job Descriptions at ots.org.pk and cppa.gov.pk before applying
- Government servants must apply through the proper channel or obtain an NOC from their department
- Candidates with irrelevant or incomplete qualifications/experience will not be allowed to appear in the test/interview
- Information in the application will be verified by CPPA-G
- False or forged information may result in cancellation of candidature at any stage, including after employment — legal action may also be initiated
- Passing marks in the written test: 60% minimum
- Only successful candidates will be contacted for the further recruitment process.
- The place of posting is Islamabad only
- Hand-delivered applications will not be received
- OTS is not responsible for the late receipt of applications sent through the post
- CPPA-G reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any time without prior notice
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply — CPPA-G is an equal opportunity employer
📞 Contact Information
📞 OTS Helpline: 051-111-687-222
📧 OTS Email: info@ots.org.pk
🌐 OTS Website: www.ots.org.pk
🌐 CPPA-G Website: www.cppa.gov.pk
📍 CPPA-G Address: 73 East, AKM Fazl-ul-Haq Road, Block H, G-7/2, Blue Area, Islamabad
(FAQ)Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does CPPA-G actually do — why is it important for an energy career?
CPPA-G has been functioning as the Market Operator since June 2015 under the NEPRA Market Operator Rules 2015, having taken over market operations from NTDC. In practice, CPPA-G sits between power generators (who produce electricity) and distribution companies (who deliver it to consumers) — it manages the purchase contracts, the financial settlements, and the development of Pakistan’s competitive electricity market. For an engineer or finance professional, this means working directly with the contracts, billing systems, and market mechanisms that determine how electricity is priced and distributed across Pakistan. It is a genuinely strategic position in the energy sector — not a routine administrative role.
2. Is the salary at CPPA-G better than standard government BPS scales?
CPPA-G offers market-based competitive salaries and a progressive working environment. As a government-owned company rather than a regular civil service department, CPPA-G is not bound by standard BPS pay scales. Its compensation is set at competitive market rates, which typically means significantly higher pay than equivalent BPS-17 or BPS-18 government positions. The exact salary for each position is confirmed during the appointment process. Based on publicly available data for similar government-owned company positions in Pakistan’s power sector, Assistant Manager roles typically range from PKR 100,000 to PKR 180,000/month, while Junior Executive roles typically start between PKR 60,000 and PKR 90,000/month.
3. Can a fresh BE/BS engineering graduate apply for the Junior Executive Technical post?
Yes. The Junior Executive Technical post explicitly states “fresh graduates — no experience required.” A recent BE or BS graduate in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering from an HEC-recognised university who is under 28 years of age is fully eligible to apply. The written test and subsequent evaluation will be based on academic qualification and test performance rather than work experience. Candidates with internship experience or final-year project work in power systems or related areas should highlight this in their application, even though it is not required.
4. What is the difference between AM IT Oracle EBS and AM IT IT Governance?
These are two distinct IT specialisations. AM IT Oracle EBS HRMS & Payroll (1 post) specifically requires hands-on experience with Oracle E-Business Suite’s HR and payroll modules — it is a systems specialist role for someone who has implemented or maintained Oracle EBS in an enterprise HR/payroll environment. AM IT Governance (1 post) requires experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning with a focus on IT governance frameworks — it is a more strategic/policy-oriented IT role. Both require the same base qualification but very different specialisation experiences. Read the TORs at cppa.gov.pk to understand the full scope of each before applying.
5. Is posting strictly in Islamabad, or can it be anywhere in Pakistan?
The advertisement explicitly states that the place of posting is Islamabad. All 23 positions are based at CPPA-G’s head office in the Blue Area, Islamabad. There is no mention of field postings or transfers to other cities in this advertisement. Candidates from other cities who apply should be genuinely prepared to relocate to Islamabad for the duration of their employment.
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