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Punjab
Punjab, India
Online only (via PSPCL official website pspcl.in)
PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 3289 Assistant Lineman Posts
Job Overview
PSPCL Recruitment 2026 notification is out to fill 3289 vacancies for Assistant Lineman posts. Candidates can apply online only from 15.06.2026 to 07.06.2026 through PSPCL website pspcl.in.
| Organization Name | Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), PSEB Head Office, The Mall, Patiala-147001 (Punjab) |
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| Post Name | Assistant Lineman (ALM) |
| Total Vacancies | 3289 (including Backlog and New Posts) |
| Application Mode | Online only (via PSPCL official website pspcl.in) |
| Job Location | Punjab, India |
| Advt No | CRA 317/26 |
| Official Website | https://www.pspcl.in |
| Post Date | 08/06/2026 |
Important Dates
| Start Date | 15 June 2026 |
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| Last Date To Apply | 06 July 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be notified on PSPCL website (www.pspcl.in) |
| Document Verification Date | To be notified later on pspcl.in and through registered email |
| Assistant Lineman Jobs 3,000 Posts | 09-07-2026 |
| Fireman, Electrician And More Jobs 116 | 01-07-2026 |
Application Fee
Sr. No.Name of 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
Total1456
CategoryAge Relaxation
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 Serviceman (Self) Punjab Period of service in Armed Forces deducted from actual age; if resultant age does not exceed maximum age limit by more than 3 years, deemed to satisfy age limit condition
Qualification / Eligibility
ITI, 10TH
Salary & Pay Scale
| Pay Scale | Rs. 19,900/- (Basic Pay) per month as per 7th CPC/Pay Matrix and PSPCL financial circular no. 21/2022 dated 17.08.22 |
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Selection Process
1Computer Based Online Test (Part-I: Qualifying Punjabi Language Test + Part-II: Technical & General Questions) followed by Document Checking
How to Apply
- 1Recent passport size coloured photograph in JPG/JPEG format (Dimensions: 150 x 200 pixels preferred; Size: 20 KB to 50 KB)
- 2Signature on white paper with Black ink pen in JPG/JPEG format (Dimensions: 140 x 60 pixels preferred; Size: 10 KB to 20 KB)
- 3Matriculation or equivalent certificate and marksheet (for basic qualification and age proof)
- 4National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in Lineman Trade
- 5Punjabi language pass certificate of at least Matriculation level
- 6Punjab Domicile proof (for claiming reservation benefits)
- 7SC/BC Certificate as per instructions of concerned department of Govt. of Punjab (if applicable)
- 8EWS Income and Asset Certificate showing gross annual income for FY 2025-26 valid for FY 2026-27 (if applicable)
- 9Ex-servicemen Certificate/Lineal Descendant Certificate issued by District Sainik Welfare Officer, Govt. of Punjab (if applicable)
- 10Freedom Fighter Certificate issued by Deputy Commissioner of concerned district (if applicable)
- 11Sports Gradation Certificate issued by Director Sports Department, Punjab (if applicable; must be submitted to Recruitment Section, Head Office, PSPCL, Patiala before or up to the last date of online application)
- 12PwD Certificate issued by Civil Surgeon of Govt. of Punjab for partially deaf/hearing, Autism Spectrum Disorder (mild), Specific Learning Disability, Mental illness (if applicable)
- 13Any other document as required by the document checking committee
- 14Online applications only - no other mode will be accepted; application without deposit of requisite fee shall be rejected.
- 15Category/sub-category once filled in the online application cannot be changed under any circumstances; candidature of a candidate who applies under wrong category will be rejected without further notice.
- 16On successful registration, candidates are advised not to attempt re-registration for the same post; only the latest application (with highest/latest application number) shall be entertained and fees paid against one application number shall not be adjusted against any other.
- 17For EWS category, it is mandatory to produce Income and Asset Certificate showing gross annual income for FY 2025-26 valid for FY 2026-27; candidates who have not yet obtained this certificate are advised to apply immediately to concerned authorities.
- 18Sports Person category candidates must submit their Sports Gradation certificates to the Recruitment Section, Head Office, PSPCL, Patiala before or up to the last date of online application submission. Only certificates issued by O/o Director Sports, Punjab are valid.
- 19Candidature of a candidate is purely provisional subject to fulfillment of eligibility after document checking; mere issue of admit card/passing of online examination will not imply candidature has been finally cleared.
- 20Candidates appearing for document checking must appear personally; nobody on the candidate's behalf can appear. Two chances (the second being final) will be given for document checking; failure on both occasions will result in cancellation of candidature.
- 21Selected candidates issued appointment letter will be given 21 days to join PSPCL; failure to join within the stipulated period will result in automatic cancellation of the appointment letter.
- 22Candidates working in Govt./Quasi Govt. offices/PSUs must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of joining.
- 23Validity of selection panels will be one year from the date of approval of 1st selection panel by the competent authority; waiting list shall cease after expiry of panel validity.
- 24Mobile phones, cell phones, hand bags, electronics/non-electronics instruments, ornaments etc. are strictly not allowed in the examination complex.
- 25At the exam venue, candidates must bring Admit Card and Aadhaar Card along with one more photo identity proof in original (Employer ID (Govt.), Driving License, Voter Card, Passport).
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FAQs
What is the last date to apply for PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application for PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026 (CRA 317/26) is 06 July 2026. The last date for deposit of fee is 10 July 2026. Candidates are strongly advised not to wait till the last date and should submit the application and deposit the fee simultaneously. The application window opens on 15 June 2026 at pspcl.in.
How many vacancies are there in PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026?
A total of 3289 vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant Lineman (ALM) in PSPCL under Advertisement No. CRA 317/26. These include 1456 backlog posts and 1833 new posts across various categories such as General (715), SC MZB (544), SC OT (541), BC (440), PWD (347), XSM (129), EWS (183), Sports Person (132), and others. PSPCL reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts at any stage.
What is the educational qualification required for PSPCL ALM 2026?
Candidates must have passed Matriculation or equivalent examination from a recognized Board. Additionally, they must possess a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in Lineman Trade. Candidates must also have passed Punjabi language at least at Matriculation level or equivalent. All qualifications must be obtained up to the last date of submission of online application i.e. 06 July 2026.
What is the application fee for PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026?
For General, EWS, BC, and other candidates (except SC and PwD), the application fee is Rs. 1200/- + 18% GST = Rs. 1416/- plus bank charges if applicable. For Scheduled Caste and Person with Disability category candidates, the fee is Rs. 750/- + 18% GST = Rs. 885/- plus bank charges if applicable. The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online only through SBI Payment Gateway via Internet Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card.
What is the exam pattern for PSPCL ALM 2026 online test?
The Computer Based Online Test consists of two parts: Part-I is a qualifying Punjabi Language test of 50 MCQ questions (50 marks) where minimum 50% (25 marks) is mandatory; failure disqualifies the candidate irrespective of Part-II marks. Part-II has 100 MCQ questions (100 marks) covering Technical Questions related to Lineman trade (50), Punjabi Language (20), General Knowledge (10), Reasoning (10), and Arithmetic (10). Total duration is 3 hours with no negative marking.
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 provided to SC/BC candidates (5 years), Physically Handicapped/PwD candidates (10 years), Ex-servicemen of Punjab domicile (as per Armed Forces service deduction), and Widows/certain categories of women (upper age limit up to 40 years). Serving employees of PSPCL/PSTCL/Punjab Govt. get relaxation to the extent of their service rendered.
Is there negative marking in the PSPCL ALM 2026 online test?
No, there is no negative marking in the PSPCL ALM 2026 Computer Based Online Test. All multiple-choice questions carry one mark for each correct answer. However, candidates must note that Part-I (Punjabi Language) is a mandatory qualifying test requiring minimum 50% marks, and the final merit is prepared only on the basis of marks secured in Part-II of the online exam.
How will the final merit list be prepared for PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026?
The category-wise final merit list will be prepared based on marks secured in Part-II of the Computer Based Test only (for all categories except Sports Person). For Sports Person category, the final merit will be prepared by O/o Director Sports, Punjab as per the Sports gradation policy. If the exam is held in multiple shifts, normalization of marks will be applied. In case of a tie, the candidate with higher age will be placed at higher merit.
What are the minimum qualifying marks in Part-II of PSPCL ALM 2026 exam?
The minimum qualifying marks in Part-II of the online test are 25% for General Category candidates and 20% for Reserved Category candidates (EWS, SC, BC, Ex-Serviceman, Freedom Fighter, Sports Person, and PwD). Candidates who fail to secure these minimum marks in Part-II will not be considered in the final merit list even if they have qualified Part-I (Punjabi Language test).
What documents are required at the time of PSPCL ALM document checking?
Candidates must produce originals along with one self-attested photocopy of: Matriculation certificate (for basic qualification and age proof), NAC in Lineman Trade, Punjabi language pass certificate (Matriculation level), Punjab Domicile proof, and relevant reservation certificates (SC/BC/EWS/XSM/FF/SP/PwD as applicable). EWS candidates must produce Income and Asset Certificate for FY 2025-26 valid for FY 2026-27. Sports Person category candidates must have already submitted their Sports Gradation Certificates to the Recruitment Section, PSPCL, Patiala before the last date of application.
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