Electricity is a basic necessity of every household, and MEPCO (Multan Electric Power Company) ensures power distribution across southern Punjab.
Anyone who wants an electricity connection can easily apply for it: online, or at MEPCO’s nearest office. The easiest and and the fastest method of getting your new connection is online by using the MEPCO Smart App.
So if you are wondering how you can apply for new MEPCO connection through this app, what type of MEPCO new electricity connection you need at your premises, and how you can track your application approval, all of your questions are answered in this article.
What is MEPCO New Connection?
MEPCO new connection is a process where a new meter is installed at your location where there was no active electricity meter before. This new meter connection is required when you are building a new home, opening a new shop or an office, or setting up an industrial unit.
Types of New MEPCO Connections
Every user has its own electricity requirement. So based on the electricity requirements, MEPCO offers following types of connections:
- Domestice Connection: If you are applying new connection for your household or residential property, you choose domestic connection.
- Commercial Connection: If you are getting new meter connection for your shop, office, or any commercial property, you fall under the Commercial Connection category.
- Industrial Connection: If you are getting connection for your factory (havy load), you fall under the category of Industrial Connection.
- Agricultural Connection (Tube Well, Dairy Farm etc.): If you require electricity for agriculatural purposes, you will choose category of Agricultural Connection.
- Temporary Connection: If you require connection for a small event, you can request that as well.
- General Services Connection: This connection type is required for public service areas like public washrooms, union council office, government service buildings, schools etc.
- Electrification: This connection is provided in areas where there is no electricity supply, such as villages and new settlements.
- Street Lights: This type of MEPCO connection is provided to the street lights to ensure road safety.
- Corporate Company: This connection is for registered businesses or companies that need electricity for their offices, factories, or commercial operations.
- Railway Tracking: This connection supplies electricity specifically for railway infrastructure, such as tracks, signaling systems, and station operations along the railway lines.
Important Note: Choose you new MEPCO connection category carefully because every category has its own tax slabs. Some categories may impose more taxes than the others.
How to apply for the MEPCO New Connection Online by Using MEPCO Smart App?
You can submit MEPCO online meter application for new electricity meter connection MEPCO by using MEPCO Smart App. By using the following steps, you can easily apply for the MEPCO New Connection Online:
Step #1: Login to Your Smart App Account
Open the app, and login to your account.
Step #2: Go to “Services”
Once you are logged in, tap at “Services”.
Step #3: Go to “MEPCO New Connection”
In the services section, you will see an option named “New Connection”, tap it.
Step #4: Select the Applicant Status
If you are the owner of the property, select “Owner”. And if you are a tenant, select “Tenant”. Once you have selected your option, click the “Proceed” button.
Step #5: Submit Your Details
As you can see in the above provided image, there are 2 types of applicants: the Owner, and the Tenant. Therefore, following is the guide for each type of applicant:
Apply as an Owner
If you are an owner of the property, you will need to choose:
Choose Area Type:
If your property is in a city, choose “Urban”. Or if your property is in a village, choose “Rural”.
Choose New Connection Type:
In the New Connection Type dropdown, the applicants are provided with 10 options, such as: Domestic, Commercial, Industrial, Agriculture, Temporary, General Services, Elecrification, Street Light, Corporate Company, Railway Tracking.
Choose your connection type from the dropdown, and choose it carefully because every connection type has its own tax slab.
Give Your Details:
Once you have choosen your connection type, give your personal details like:
- Name
- CNIC / NIC. / NICOP
- Father’s Name or Husband Name
- Citizenship
- Mobile Number
- Email (Optional)
- Address
- City
- Number of Meters already installed in your name
- Load (total power requirement of your house, shop, or building, measured in kilowatts (kW))
- Meter Type (type of electricity meter like single phase, three phase, or smart meter)
- Tarrif (electricity consumer category rate plan)
- Near-by Reference Number (reference number of your neighbour)
- Sub-division
- Near-by Name (name of your neighbour).
Upload the Required Documents:
After prroviding your personal details, upload images of the required documents. The maximum image size allowed is 300KB, and only JPG/PDF files can be uploaded. Following are these required documents:
- Applicant CNIC Front
- Applicant CNIC Back
- Property Documents
- Near-by Bill (Optional)
- Other Document (e.g. Affidavit) (Optional)
Get Your Tracking ID:
Note your tracking ID number because it will be used to track your application approval status.
Apply as a Tenant
The process for applying as a Tenant is exactly same like applying as an owner, you have to put in the same details. The only difference is of required documents.
The applicants that fall under the tenant category have to upload the image of 3 extra documents: Owner NOC, Owner CNIC Front, and Owner CNIC Back.
How to Track Your MEPCO New Connection Application Online by Using MEPCO Smart App?
Once you have submitted the application for MEPCO new connection, MEPCO new connection tracking is easy. You can track its approval easily and instantly with MEPCO Smart App by following the given steps:
Step #1: Go to “Track New Connection”
Sign in to your Smart App account, go to services, and then tap “Track New Connection”.
Step #2: Submit Your “Tracking ID”
Put in your MEPCO tracking ID, and click “Submit”.
Step #3: See Your MEPCO New Connection Approval Status
Once you have clicked the “Submit” button, you can see new meter connection status check online.
How to apply for the MEPCO New Connection Offline?
Just like online application, applying for MEPCO New Conenction offline is simple, you just have to follow the given steps:
- Go to the nearest MEPCO Customer Service Center (CSC) or Sub-Division Office in your area.
- Get the New Electricity Connection Form from the office or download it online and submit physically.
- Attach Required Documents like:
- Copy of CNIC (ID Card)
- Ownership proof (Registry, Fard, Allotment Letter) or Rent Agreement
- NOC from property owner (if tenant)
- Site plan or location map
- Previous electricity bill (if available, optional)
- Submit the completed form to the Assistant Manager / Customer Services desk at the MEPCO office.
- MEPCO staff will visit your site to check load requirements and approve the connection.
- After approval, MEPCO issues a Demand Notice which is MEPCO new connection fee. Pay it at the bank or designated branch. Do MEPCO demand notice tracking.
- After payment verification, MEPCO will install the meter and start your electricity supply.
What is MEPCO new connection Demand Notice?
A MEPCO Demand Notice is an official document issued to applicants who’ve successfully submitted a request for a MEPCO new meter connection. It includes outlines for the total charges required before MEPCO proceeds with meter installation. You can get new electricity connection demand notice print from your nearest MEPCO office.
What’s Included in the MEPCO Demand Notice?
Following are the things which are included in MEPCO new connection demand notice fee:
- Connection Fee: Based on connection type (residential, commercial, industrial)
- Security Deposit: Held by MEPCO as a guarantee
- Service Charges: Covers wiring, inspection, and setup done by worker
- Meter Cost: Price of the meter itself
- Additional Infrastructure Costs: For high load or rural areas
How much does MEPCO Meter Installation cost in 2026?
The estimated fee of MEPCO meter installation for 2026 in Pakistan is:
Connection Type | Estimated Fee (PKR) |
Residential (Single-Phase) | 9,500 – 20,000 |
Commercial (Single-Phase) | ~25,000 |
Residential (Three-Phase) | 90,000 – 110,000 |
Commercial (Three-Phase) | 150,000 – 160,000 |
Agriculture Tubewell | 500,000 – 1,000,000 |
These figures depend on your area which can be (urban vs. rural), load requirements, and infrastructure needs.
Connection Categories Based on Load Range
MEPCO (Multan Electric Power Company) classifies new electricity connections into three categories based on load requirements, each with its own approval, documents, authority and estimated processing time.
Category | Load Range | Voltage Level | Approving Authority | Estimated Processing Time |
Category 1 | Up to 15 KW | 230V / Single Phase or 400V / Three Phase | SDO / Assistant Manager Operation | 30 days |
Category 2 | 16 kW to 70 KW | 400V / Three Phase | Deputy Manager Operation | 44 days |
Category 3 | 71 kW to 500 KW | 400V / Three Phase | Manager Operation | 73 days |
Steps of Documentation & Installation for Category 1
For small homes and shops you need the category 1 connection. So following are the steps for the installation of connection that loads up to 15KW:
- Submit application (online or offline) with documents
- Site inspection and feasibility check through portal or office
- Cost estimation and demand notice issuance date
- Pay demand notice and submit wiring test report
- Meter installation by SDO
Steps of Documentation & Installation for Category 2
This connection is suitable for small factories, and workshops. The connection’s load range is between 16KW to 70KW. Follow the following steps to get this connection:
- Same as Category 1, but with more detailed load analysis
- Approval by Deputy Manager
- Slightly longer due to higher load and infrastructure checks
Steps of Documentation & Installation for Category 3
This connection (71KW – 500KW) is for large industrial units and large commercial setups. You can get this connection by following the given steps:
- Detailed engineering and environmental review
- Approval by Manager Operation
- May require transformer installation and extended site work
What is Reduction or Deduction of Load?
In MEPCO’s electricity system, Reduction or Deduction of Load refers to the process of officially decreasing the electrical load for a consumer.
This is typically done when a user no longer needs as much power or electricity then a factory downsizes or a business switches to energy efficient equipment in daily routine.
Criteria for MEPCO New Connection Charges (2026)
MEPCO calculates new connection charges based on several factors which are following:
- Location:It can be Rural or Urban
- Connection Type: Residential, Commercial, Agricultural, or Industrial
- Phase Type: Single phase or Three phase
- Property Size: Houses larger than 5 marla require three-phase connections
- Load Requirement: Higher load demands may require additional infrastructure
- Infrastructure Availability: Charges may increase if poles or transformers are needed in setup
Rural MEPCO Connection Fee
Connection Type | Estimated Fee (PKR) | Notes |
Single-Phase (Domestic) | 9500 | For homes up to 5 KW load |
Three-Phase (Domestic) | 90,000–110,000 | Mandatory for houses above 5 marla |
Commercial (Single-Phase) | 25000 | For small shops or businesses |
Commercial (Three-Phase) | 150,000–160,000 | For larger commercial setups |
Agricultural Tubewell | 500,000–1,000,000 | includes poles, transformer, wiring |
Urban MEPCO Connection Fee
Connection Type | Estimated Fee (PKR) | Notes |
Single-Phase (Domestic) | 15,000 | Standard urban residential connection |
Private Colonies (Urban) | 20,000 | Higher due to infrastructure costs |
Three-Phase (Domestic) | 90,000–110,000 | Same as rural; mandatory for 5 marla |
Commercial (Three-Phase) | 150,000–160,000 | For larger commercial setups |
Urban charges are generally higher due to increased infrastructure and service demands.
FAQs
Conclusion
Applying for a new MEPCO electricity connection in 2026 has become super convenient. Thanks to the MEPCO Samrt App.
By following a few simple steps like submitting personal details, uploading required documents, and tracking your demand notice, you can avoid long queues and paperwork which is time consuming and hectic too.
Whether you’re in a rural village or an urban area this streamlined procedure ensures timely approvals and transparent billing, helping you power up your property with ease and confidence.