Explore latest CPPA Jobs 2026. Central Power Purchasing Agency is hiring Assistant Managers & Junior Executives. Apply via OTS before June 7, 2026!

The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G) has officially released its latest employment notification, inviting highly motivated, talented, and goal-oriented professionals to apply. CPPA-G operates as a non-profit, independent market operator registered under the Companies Ordinance 1984 and is wholly owned by the Government of Pakistan. The organization handles critical electric power procurement on behalf of Distribution Companies (DISCOs), manages complex billing and financial settlements, and drives competitive market development across the country’s energy landscape.

If you want to advance your career within a prestigious public sector organization that offers competitive, market-driven salary packages, excellent fringe benefits, and a highly conducive working environment, this is your chance.

Positions span across Engineering, Finance, Corporate Governance, Information Technology, and Network Operations. Crucially, the announcement includes both management-level roles requiring experience and entry-level positions explicitly designed for fresh graduates.

Below is an exhaustive, department-by-department breakdown of the available vacancies, specific qualification criteria, experience metrics, application procedures, and testing criteria.

CPPA Jobs 2026 Breakdown & Eligibility Criteria

1. Technical & Engineering Department

A. Assistant Manager Technical (04 Positions)

• Role Summary: Assists upper management in technical procurement, energy auditing, power dispatch analysis, and monitoring grid integration parameters.
• Required Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering (Minimum 16 years of education) from an HEC-recognized university.
• Professional Experience: At least 03 years of post-qualification experience in a relevant field. Note: Candidates possessing direct experience within the power sector (IPP coordination, DISCO operations, or NTDC frameworks) will be given a distinct competitive advantage.
• Age Limit: Maximum 35 years at the closing date of the advertisement.

B. Junior Executive Technical (04 Positions)

• Role Summary: An entry-level track for engineers to grasp energy market operations, power data compilation, and contract compliance operations.
• Required Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering (Minimum 16 years of education) from an HEC-recognized university.
• Professional Experience: Fresh Graduates. Absolutely no prior professional work experience is required.
• Age Limit: Maximum 28 years at the closing date of the advertisement.

2. Finance & Accounts Department

A. Assistant Manager Finance (06 Positions)

• Role Summary: Manages power purchase invoices, financial forecasting, market settlement calculations, and accounts payable/receivable protocols.
• Required Qualification: * Chartered Accountant (CA) / Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) / CFA.
  • OR CA Inter / ICMA Inter / ACCA.
  • OR Member of a professional body of Accountants.
  • OR Four (04) Years Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance (at least 16 years of education) from an HEC-recognized institution.
• Professional Experience: Must possess minimum 03 years of post-qualification relevant experience within a reputable national or multinational organization. Power sector financial accounting experience is highly desirable.
• Age Limit: Maximum 35 years at the closing date of the advertisement.

B. Junior Executive Finance (03 Positions)

• Role Summary: Supports financial reporting, basic bookkeeping, reconciliation of billing with power producers, and ledger data maintenance.
• Required Qualification: * CA / CMA / ACCA / CFA.
  • OR CA Inter / ICMA Inter.
  • OR Member of a professional body of Accountants.
  • OR Four (04) Years Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance (at least 16 years of education) from an HEC-recognized institution.
• Professional Experience: Fresh Graduates. No prior experience is required.
• Age Limit: Maximum 28 years at the closing date of the advertisement.

3. Information Technology & Cybersecurity Department

A. Assistant Manager IT (Oracle Developer – Oracle EBS HRMS & Payroll) (01 Position)

• Role Summary: Responsible for maintaining, customizing, and developing modules on the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS), specifically focused on Core HRMS, Self-Service HR, and Payroll system configurations.
• Required Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related computing field from an HEC-recognized university.
• Professional Experience: Minimum 03 years of post-qualification relevant software development and ERP customization experience in a reputable national or multinational corporate organization.
• Age Limit: Maximum 35 years at the closing date of the advertisement.

B. Assistant Manager IT (IT Governance) (01 Position)

• Role Summary: Ensures IT framework compliance, evaluates data management protocols, aligns IT infrastructure strategies with corporate goals, and deploys predictive ML models for market analysis.
• Required Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an HEC-recognized university.
• Professional Experience: Minimum 03 years of post-qualification experience heavily focused on artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, or an IT compliance-aligned governance role.
• Age Limit: Maximum 35 years at the closing date of the advertisement.

C. Assistant Manager IT (02 Positions)

• Role Summary: Broad-spectrum IT operations management, data pipelines development, and systems analysis.
• Required Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Data Security, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an HEC-recognized university.
• Professional Experience: Minimum 03 years of post-qualification active working experience focused on artificial intelligence, machine learning, or a related data-heavy systems role.
• Age Limit: Maximum 35 years at the closing date of the advertisement.

D. Junior Executive IT (01 Position)

• Role Summary: Provides basic system analysis, front-line tech support, database querying assistance, and basic software maintenance support.
• Required Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Data Security, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field from an HEC-recognized university.
• Professional Experience: Fresh Graduates. No prior experience required.
• Age Limit: Maximum 28 years at the closing date of the advertisement.

4. Infrastructure & Network Engineering

Assistant Network Engineer (01 Position)

• Role Summary: Handles hardware level installation, active maintenance, and supervision of physical datacenter layers, structural network integrity, and hardware asset troubleshooting.
• Required Qualification: Minimum Fourteen (14) Years of Education (B.Sc. / B.Com / BA / Associate Degree / BCS) from an HEC-recognized university or college.
• Professional Experience: At least 05 years of post-qualification experience in proven:
  • Installation, supervision, operations, and technical maintenance of Datacentre equipment (such as specialized UPS arrays, HVAC environments, automated Firefighting machinery, CCTV grids, Access Control mechanisms, etc.).
  • Network Cabling, Routing, Switching, General Desktop, Printer, and Enterprise WiFi architecture support.
  • Candidates must demonstrate absolute operational competency in handling MS Office, AutoCAD, and enterprise emailing suites.
• Age Limit: Maximum 45 years at the closing date of the advertisement.

Detailed General Instructions & Recruitment Guidelines

Before filling out your application form, make sure you understand the following corporate guidelines issued by the CPPA-G management:

• Government Employees: Applicants currently serving in Government departments, autonomous bodies, or semi-government organizations must apply through the proper channel. They must secure a formal No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their parent departments. Candidates failing to present a valid NOC during shortlisting will face automatic disqualification.
• Detailed TORs Verification: All applicants are strictly advised to visit the official online portals of Open Testing Service (www.ots.org.pk) and CPPA-G (www.cppa.gov.pk) to read and digest the detailed Terms of Reference (TORs) and job descriptions for each role.
• Credentials Check: If at any stage of recruitment (or even after employment/placement) your educational degrees, experience certificates, or personal identification data are found fraudulent, altered, or incomplete, your candidacy will be instantly terminated, and CPPA-G reserves the right to take legal action against you.
• Written Test Standards: Shortlisted applicants will undergo a rigorous written examination conducted by OTS. The minimum qualifying marks are set strictly at 60%. Anyone scoring below this threshold will not proceed to the interview stage.
• Location of Posting: All listed positions are based permanently at the corporate headquarters of CPPA-G in Islamabad, Pakistan.
• Gender Inclusivity: CPPA-G is an equal-opportunity employer. Female candidates are strongly and explicitly encouraged to apply to bridge gender disparity gaps across technical and financial cadres.
• Job Portals: In addition to the OTS channel, this advertisement is accessible via the Prime Minister’s National Job Portal / National Employment Exchange Tool (NEXT) website at https://jobs.gov.pk.

Step-by-Step Application Procedure

CPPA-G has officially outsourced the initial screening and written assessment processing to the Open Testing Service (OTS). Hand-delivered applications or documents sent directly to the CPPA-G corporate office will be rejected.

Follow this blueprint exactly to ensure your application package is processed correctly:

Step 1: Download the Forms

Navigate to the official Open Testing Service website: www.ots.org.pk. Find the active “Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G)” project section and download the specific Application Form along with the tailored Online Bank Deposit Slip for your target position.

Step 2: Deposit the Processing Fee

Print out the deposit slip and pay the designated testing fees at any online branch of the specified banks indicated on the slip. Ensure the bank officer stamps and signs both the bank copy and your personal applicant copy.

Step 3: Compile the Document Envelope

Carefully arrange and pack the following documents into a secure mailing envelope:

1. Fully completed and signed Prescribed OTS Application Form.
2. Original Paid OTS Bank Deposit Slip (Applicant Copy).
3. Attested copies of all Educational Documents (Degrees, Transcripts, HEC Equivalency certificates if applicable).
4. Attested copies of Experience Certificates explicitly verifying your total years of post-qualification service.
5. Attested copies of Professional Certifications / Diplomas (e.g., CA/ACCA membership documents, Oracle credentials, engineering registration certificates).
6. Copy of CNIC and recent passport-sized photographs.
7. Departmental NOC (If you are applying as a current government employee).

Step 4: Dispatch via Courier

Address the parcel clearly and dispatch it via a reliable courier service to the centralized OTS desk:

MANAGE OPERATION (OTS) ADDRESS: OFFICE NO. 1, CENTRAL AVENUE ROAD, BAHRIA TOWN PHASE – 6, ISLAMABAD. CONTACT NO: 051-111 687 222 WEBSITE: www.ots.org.pk | EMAIL: info@ots.org.pk

📅 Official Closing Date: June 07, 2026

Note: Make sure your courier reaches the destination desk before office hours close on June 7, 2026. Late submissions due to courier delays will not be accommodated under any circumstances.