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PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 3000 Posts
Job Overview
PSPCL is hiring 3000 Assistant Lineman (ALM) posts with ITI in Electrician or Wireman Trade qualification, last date 09 July 2026.
| Organization Name | Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), Patiala |
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| Post Name | Assistant Lineman (ALM) |
| Total Vacancies | 3000 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Punjab |
| Notification Number | CRA 318/26 dated 07/06/2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.pspcl.in |
| Last Updated | 08 Jun 2026 |
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 19-06-2026 |
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| 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) |
| Event | Date |
Application Fee
SCRs. 1200/-
SC FeeRs. 1200/-
Fee must be paid online only. No other mode of fee deposit is acceptable. Application will be considered complete only when fee is deposited and status shows "Paid" in the online application form. Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances. Candidates are advised to deposit the fee at the same time as the application is submitted and not wait for the last date.
Age Limit
| Details | Candidates should not be below 18 years and above 37 years of age as on 01/01/2026 as per Punjab Govt. Notification G.S.R.20/Const./Art.309/Amd.(10)/2010 dated 24.05.2010. Age relaxation is applicable as per PSPCL/Punjab Government instructions. |
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Qualification / Eligibility
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions up to the last date of submission of online application (09-07-2026). Only candidates who fulfill qualification, age, and other requirements as mentioned in CRA 318/26 are eligible to apply.
Vacancy Details
| Sr. | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1170 |
| 2 | 300 |
| 3 | 300 |
| 4 | 60 |
| 5 | 15 |
| 6 | 300 |
| 7 | 60 |
| 8 | 15 |
| 9 | 300 |
| 10 | 60 |
| 11 | 210 |
| 12 | 120 |
| 13 | 60 |
| 14 | 30 |
| 15 | 1005 |
| Total |
Category-wise Vacancy
| Total Posts | 1005 |
| Posts Reserved For Women | 15 |
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) |
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Selection Process
1Subject No. of Questions Minimum Qualifying Marks
2Knowledge of Punjabi Language 50 (MCQ) 50% (i.e. 25 marks) – Mandatory for all categories
3Sr. Subject No. of Questions
41 Technical Questions (related to Electrician/Wireman discipline) 50
52 Punjabi Language Knowledge 20
63 General Knowledge 10
74 Reasoning 10
85 Arithmetic 10
9Total (Part-II) 100
10Total Duration Negative Marking Medium Minimum Qualifying Marks (Part-II)
113 Hours (180 minutes) – Combined for Part-I and Part-II No Negative Marking Bilingual (English/Punjabi) for Part-II except Punjabi language
12Selection will be based on a Computer Based Online Test consisting of two parts. Candidates must first qualify Part-I (Punjabi Language) to
13Part-I – Qualifying Test of Punjabi Language
14Part-II – Main Competitive Examination
15Each correct answer carries 1 mark. Final merit is prepared based on marks secured in Part-II only (among candidates who qualify Part-I). In
16the candidate with higher age will be placed at higher merit. For Sports Person category candidates
17final merit is prepared by the Office of Director/Sports
18Punjab. Normalization will be applied if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts.
Syllabus
The tentative syllabus for the online written examination will be uploaded on the PSPCL website (www.pspcl.in) in due course. The subject-wise broad structure is as follows:
How to Apply
- 1Only online applications through the PSPCL website (www.pspcl.in) will be accepted. No manual/paper applications will be entertained under any circumstances. Candidates are advised not to wait till the last date and submit their application well within the stipulated time.
- 2Steps to Apply Online:
- 3Visit PSPCL official website: www.pspcl.in and click on the "Recruitment" tab
- 4Click on "Recruitment for the post of Assistant Lineman against CRA 318/26"
- 5Click on "NEW REGISTRATION" for first-time applicants; enter Name, Date of Birth, Father's Name, Mobile No., Email ID, and other details
- 6Verify OTP received on registered email ID and mobile number
- 7Fill all required details in the online application form including Photo and Signature upload
- 8Use "Save Draft" for partial saving; use "Save and Preview" to review complete form before final submission
- 9After Step-I completion, proceed to fee payment via SBI Payment Gateway (Internet Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card)
- 10Verify fee status shows "Paid" in the application form, then take printout of Payment Receipt
- 11Download and print the Application Form for future reference
- 12Photo & Signature Upload Specifications:
- 13Photograph: 150 × 200 pixels, JPG/JPEG format, size between 20 KB – 50 KB (recent passport size, colored)
- 14Signature: 140 × 60 pixels, JPG/JPEG format, size between 10 KB – 20 KB (signed with black ink on white paper)
- 15Documents to be Produced at Document Checking:
- 16Matriculation or equivalent certificate and marksheet
- 17ITI certificate in Electrician or Wireman Trade (issued by NCVT or SCVT)
- 18Punjabi language certificate (Matriculation level or equivalent)
- 19Punjab Domicile certificate (mandatory for availing reservation benefits)
- 20Category/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)
- 21Admit Card and valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card + one more Government-issued photo ID)
- 22No Objection Certificate from employer (for Government/Semi-Government employees)
- 23Self-attested photocopy of all original documents
- 24Apply Online at: https://www.pspcl.in
- 25For queries related to online application: Email at [email protected] (quote registration number)
Important Instructions
Application submission is complete only when the requisite fee is deposited and shows "Paid" status. Application without fee will be rejected. Category/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. Reservation benefits are applicable only to Punjab Domicile candidates. Domicile proof must be produced at document checking. EWS candidates must produce Income and Asset Certificate showing gross annual income for FY 2025-26, valid for FY 2026-27. Sports 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. Candidature is purely provisional subject to fulfillment of eligibility criteria at document checking. Passing the online exam does not guarantee appointment. Candidates will be given a maximum of 2 chances to appear for document checking. Failure to appear on both occasions will result in cancellation of candidature without further notice. Selected candidates will be given 21 days to join after issuance of appointment letter. A final notice of 21 days will be given if not joined on schedule; failure to join within the extended period will automatically cancel the appointment letter. Candidates working in Government/Semi-Government/PSU organizations must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of joining. Mobile phones, smartwatches, electronic gadgets, handbags, and other prohibited items are strictly not allowed inside the examination hall. Multiple registrations for the same post should be avoided. Only the application with the highest/latest application number will be considered; fees paid for other registrations will not be adjusted. No TA/DA will be paid for travel to online test, document checking, or any other stage of recruitment. PSPCL reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of posts, cancel the entire/partial recruitment, or modify any condition of CRA 318/26 at any stage without notice. Legal jurisdiction for any dispute shall be subject to Local Courts at Patiala only. Candidates are advised to regularly visit www.pspcl.in for all updates and communications regarding this advertisement.
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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.
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