Important: Always verify details on official website. Dates & eligibility may change.
Punjab
Punjab, India
Online only (via PSPCL website: https://www.pspcl.in)
PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 3000 Posts
Job Overview
PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026 notification is out to fill 3000 vacancies across Punjab. Candidates with ITI Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 19-06-2026, and closes on 09-07-2026. The candidate shall apply online through PSPCL website, pspcl.in.
| Organization Name | Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), Patiala |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Assistant Lineman (ALM) |
| Total Vacancies | 3000 |
| Application Mode | Online only (via PSPCL website: https://www.pspcl.in) |
| Job Location | Punjab, India |
| Advt No | CRA 318/26 |
| Official Website | https://www.pspcl.in |
| Post Date | 08/06/2026 |
Important Dates
| Start Date | 19-06-2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date To Apply | 09-07-2026 |
| Exam Date | To be announced on www.pspcl.in |
| Admit Card Date | At least 7 days before exam date (on www.pspcl.in) |
| Assistant Lineman Jobs 3,289 Posts | 06-07-2026 |
Application Fee
Sr. No.Category
1Gen – General
2EWS – Economically Weaker Section
3SC (MZB) – Scheduled Caste (Mazhabi Balmiki)
4SC (MZB-XSM-Self/Dep.) – SC (Mazhabi Balmiki – Ex-Servicemen Self/Dependent)
5SC (MZB-SP) – SC (Mazhabi Balmiki – Sports Person)
6SC (OT) – Scheduled Caste (Others)
7SC (OT-XSM-Self/Dep.) – SC (Others – Ex-Servicemen Self/Dependent)
8SC (OT-SP) – SC (Others – Sports Person)
9BC Only – Backward Class Only
10BC (XSM-Self/Dep.) – Backward Class (Ex-Servicemen Self/Dependent)
11XSM (Self/Dep.) – Ex-Servicemen (Self/Dependent)
12PwD (PD) – Person with Disability (Partially Deaf/Hearing, Autism Spectrum Disorder (Mild), Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness)
13SP (G) – Sports Person (General)
14FF – Freedom Fighter
Total3000
CategoryAge Relaxation / Upper Age Limit
General OBC Fee18 to 37 years (as on 01-01-2026)
SC ST PwD Fee5 years over and above the normal maximum recruitment age
Ex Servicemen (Self) – Punjab Period of armed forces service deducted from actual age; resultant age should not exceed prescribed maximum by more than 3 years
Qualification / Eligibility
ITI, 10TH
Vacancy Details
| Sr. | Language |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bilingual (English/Punjabi) for Part-II except Punjabi language questions (Punjabi only) |
Salary & Pay Scale
| Pay Scale | Rs. 19,900/- (Basic Pay) per month as per 7th CPC/Pay Matrix (as per PSPCL Financial Circular No. 21/2022 dated 17.08.2022) |
|---|
Selection Process
1Computer Based Online Test (Part-I: Punjabi Language qualifying + Part-II: Technical & General)
How to Apply
- 1Visit PSPCL official website: www.pspcl.in and click on the "Recruitment" tab
- 2Click on "Recruitment for the post of Assistant Lineman against CRA 318/26"
- 3Click on "NEW REGISTRATION" for first-time applicants; enter Name, Date of Birth, Father's Name, Mobile No., Email ID, and other details
- 4Verify OTP received on registered email ID and mobile number
- 5Fill all required details in the online application form including Photo and Signature upload
- 6Use "Save Draft" for partial saving; use "Save and Preview" to review complete form before final submission
- 7After Step-I completion, proceed to fee payment via SBI Payment Gateway (Internet Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card)
- 8Verify fee status shows "Paid" in the application form, then take printout of Payment Receipt
- 9Download and print the Application Form for future reference
- 10Photograph: 150 × 200 pixels, JPG/JPEG format, size between 20 KB – 50 KB (recent passport size, colored)
- 11Signature: 140 × 60 pixels, JPG/JPEG format, size between 10 KB – 20 KB (signed with black ink on white paper)
- 12Matriculation or equivalent certificate and marksheet
- 13ITI certificate in Electrician or Wireman Trade (issued by NCVT or SCVT)
- 14Punjabi language certificate (Matriculation level or equivalent)
- 15Punjab Domicile certificate (mandatory for availing reservation benefits)
- 16Category/reservation certificate as applicable (EWS Income & Asset Certificate for FY 2025-26 valid for FY 2026-27; SC/BC certificate; Ex-Servicemen/Lineal Descendant certificate from District Sainik Welfare Officer; Freedom Fighter certificate from Deputy Commissioner; Sports Gradation Certificate from Director Sports, Punjab; PwD certificate from Civil Surgeon, Punjab)
- 17Admit Card and valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card + one more Government-issued photo ID)
- 18No Objection Certificate from employer (for Government/Semi-Government employees)
- 19Self-attested photocopy of all original documents
- 20Application submission is complete only when the requisite fee is deposited and shows "Paid" status. Application without fee will be rejected.
- 21Category/sub-category once filled in the online application cannot be changed. Candidature of a candidate applying under a wrong category will be rejected without notice.
- 22Reservation benefits are applicable only to Punjab Domicile candidates. Domicile proof must be produced at document checking.
- 23EWS candidates must produce Income and Asset Certificate showing gross annual income for FY 2025-26, valid for FY 2026-27.
- 24Sports Person category candidates must submit Sports Gradation Certificates to the Recruitment Section, Head Office, PSPCL, Patiala before or up to the last date of submission of online application.
- 25Candidature is purely provisional subject to fulfillment of eligibility criteria at document checking. Passing the online exam does not guarantee appointment.
Important Links
FAQs
What is the total number of vacancies for PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026?
A total of 3000 vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant Lineman (ALM) in Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) under Advertisement No. CRA 318/26.
What is the last date to apply for PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online registration and submission of application is 09-07-2026. The last date for fee deposit is 14-07-2026.
What is the educational qualification required for PSPCL Assistant Lineman 2026?
Candidates must have passed Matriculation or equivalent examination and hold an ITI certificate in Electrician Trade or Wireman Trade issued by NCVT or SCVT.
What is the age limit for PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 18 and 37 years of age as on 01-01-2026. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/BC (5 years), PwD (10 years), Ex-Servicemen (as per service period), and certain categories of women (upper limit 40 years) as per Punjab Government rules.
What is the pay scale for PSPCL Assistant Lineman?
The minimum basic pay is Rs. 19,900/- per month as per 7th CPC/Pay Matrix. During the probation period of 3 years, only the minimum admissible pay will be paid without Grade Pay, DA, or annual increment (except TA and medical reimbursement).
What is the application fee for PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026?
The total application fee (including 18% GST) is Rs. 1416/- for General candidates and Rs. 885/- for SC/PwD candidates, payable online only. The fee is non-refundable.
What is the exam pattern for PSPCL ALM Online Test 2026?
The exam consists of two parts: Part-I has 50 MCQ questions on Punjabi Language (qualifying, minimum 50% required) and Part-II has 100 MCQ questions covering Technical (Electrician/Wireman), Punjabi Language, General Knowledge, Reasoning, and Arithmetic. Total duration is 3 hours. There is no negative marking.
Is Punjabi language mandatory for PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026?
Yes. Candidates must have passed Punjabi at least at Matriculation level. Additionally, they must score a minimum of 50% marks (25 out of 50) in Part-I (Punjabi Language qualifying test) of the online exam. Failure to qualify Part-I will disqualify the candidate regardless of Part-II marks.
Is the PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026 only for Punjab domicile candidates?
No, any eligible Indian citizen can apply. However, reservation benefits (including women reservation, SC, BC, EWS, Ex-Servicemen, PwD categories) are applicable only to candidates with Punjab Domicile.
How will the final merit list be prepared for PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026?
The final merit list will be prepared based on marks secured in Part-II of the Computer Based Test only (among candidates who qualify Part-I). In case of a tie, the candidate with higher age will be placed at higher merit. For Sports Person category candidates, final merit is prepared by the Office of Director/Sports, Punjab. Normalization will be applied if the exam is held in multiple shifts.
Related Categories