Organization Name | Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), Patiala |
Advertisement No. | CRA 318/26 dated 07/06/2026 |
Post Name | Assistant Lineman (ALM) |
Total Vacancies | 3000 |
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) |
Probation Period | 3 years or as per Government of Punjab instructions |
Training | 6 months Classroom and On-the-Job Training (if deputed by PSPCL) |
Application Mode | Online only (via PSPCL website: https://www.pspcl.in) |
Selection Mode | Computer Based Online Test (Part-I: Punjabi Language qualifying + Part-II: Technical & General) |
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PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Start Date of Online Registration / Application & Fee Deposit | 19-06-2026 |
Last Date of Online Registration / Submission of Application | 09-07-2026 |
Last Date of Fee Deposit | 14-07-2026 |
Admit Card Release | At least 7 days before exam date (on www.pspcl.in) |
Online Written Examination Date | To be announced on www.pspcl.in |
PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
A total of 3000 vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant Lineman (ALM). The vacancies are distributed category-wise including reservation for women candidates. PSPCL reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts or cancel the entire/partial recruitment at any stage. Reservation benefits are applicable to Punjab Domicile candidates only.
Sr. No. | Category | Total Posts | Posts Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Gen – General | 1170 | 330 |
2 | EWS – Economically Weaker Section | 300 | 90 |
3 | SC (MZB) – Scheduled Caste (Mazhabi Balmiki) | 300 | 120 |
4 | SC (MZB-XSM-Self/Dep.) – SC (Mazhabi Balmiki – Ex-Servicemen Self/Dependent) | 60 | – |
5 | SC (MZB-SP) – SC (Mazhabi Balmiki – Sports Person) | 15 | – |
6 | SC (OT) – Scheduled Caste (Others) | 300 | 120 |
7 | SC (OT-XSM-Self/Dep.) – SC (Others – Ex-Servicemen Self/Dependent) | 60 | – |
8 | SC (OT-SP) – SC (Others – Sports Person) | 15 | – |
9 | BC Only – Backward Class Only | 300 | 120 |
10 | BC (XSM-Self/Dep.) – Backward Class (Ex-Servicemen Self/Dependent) | 60 | – |
11 | XSM (Self/Dep.) – Ex-Servicemen (Self/Dependent) | 210 | 120 |
12 | PwD (PD) – Person with Disability (Partially Deaf/Hearing, Autism Spectrum Disorder (Mild), Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness) | 120 | 60 |
13 | SP (G) – Sports Person (General) | 60 | 30 |
14 | FF – Freedom Fighter | 30 | 15 |
Total | 3000 | 1005 | |
Note: Reservation for all categories is applicable to Punjab Domicile candidates only. Category once selected cannot be changed. Vimukt-Jati and Bazigar candidates can apply under SC/OT/Vimukt-Jati and Bazigars category as per applicable Government of Punjab notifications.
PwD – Eligible Disability Categories for Assistant Lineman (CRA 318/26):
Functional Requirement | Suitable Benchmark Disability Categories |
|---|---|
Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Lifting, Kneeling and Crouching, Pulling & Pushing, Manipulation by Fingers, Seeing | (a) Deaf, Hard of Hearing |
PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
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.
Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
Basic Qualification | Matriculation or equivalent |
Professional Qualification | ITI in Electrician Trade OR ITI in Wireman Trade, with certificate issued by NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training) or SCVT (State Council for Vocational Training) |
Punjabi Language | Must have passed Punjabi of at least Matriculation or equivalent level up to the last date of submission of online application |
Domicile | Punjab Domicile proof required for availing reservation benefits |
Nationality | Indian Citizen |
PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
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.
Category | Age Relaxation / Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
General (UR) | 18 to 37 years (as on 01-01-2026) |
SC / Backward Class | 5 years over and above the normal maximum recruitment age |
Ex-Servicemen (Self) – Punjab Domicile | Period of armed forces service deducted from actual age; resultant age should not exceed prescribed maximum by more than 3 years |
Physically Handicapped (PwD) | 10 years over and above the normal maximum recruitment age |
Widow / Divorced / Legally Separated Women / Wives of Serving/Disabled Military Personnel | Upper age limit: 40 years |
Serving Employees of PSPCL / PSTCL / Punjab Govt. | To the extent of service rendered in PSPCL or erstwhile PSEB/PSTCL/Punjab Govt. |
PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
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.
Category | Application Fee | GST @ 18% | Total Payable |
|---|---|---|---|
All candidates except SC and PwD | Rs. 1200/- | Rs. 216/- | Rs. 1416/- + Bank Charges (if applicable) |
Scheduled Caste (SC) and Person with Disability (PwD) | Rs. 750/- | Rs. 135/- | Rs. 885/- + Bank Charges (if applicable) |
PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
Selection will be based on a Computer Based Online Test consisting of two parts. Candidates must first qualify Part-I (Punjabi Language) to be considered in the final merit list of Part-II.
Part-I – Qualifying Test of Punjabi Language
Subject | No. of Questions | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|
Knowledge of Punjabi Language | 50 (MCQ) | 50% (i.e. 25 marks) – Mandatory for all categories |
Part-II – Main Competitive Examination
Sr. | Subject | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
1 | Technical Questions (related to Electrician/Wireman discipline) | 50 |
2 | Punjabi Language Knowledge | 20 |
3 | General Knowledge | 10 |
4 | Reasoning | 10 |
5 | Arithmetic | 10 |
Total (Part-II) | 100 | |
Total Duration | Negative Marking | Medium | Minimum Qualifying Marks (Part-II) |
|---|---|---|---|
3 Hours (180 minutes) – Combined for Part-I and Part-II | No Negative Marking | Bilingual (English/Punjabi) for Part-II except Punjabi language questions (Punjabi only) | General: 25% | Reserved Categories: 20% |
Each correct answer carries 1 mark. Final merit is prepared based on marks secured in Part-II only (among candidates who qualify Part-I). In case of tie in marks, 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 conducted in multiple shifts.
PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026 – Exam 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:
Part | Subject | Syllabus / Scope |
|---|---|---|
Part-I | Punjabi Language | Punjabi Language knowledge equivalent to Matriculation standard |
Part-II | Technical (Electrician/Wireman) | Questions related to the concerned discipline of the post applied (ITI Electrician / Wireman Trade level) |
Part-II | Punjabi Language Knowledge | Punjabi language comprehension and grammar |
Part-II | General Knowledge | Current affairs, general awareness |
Part-II | Reasoning | Logical and analytical reasoning |
Part-II | Arithmetic | Basic numerical aptitude and arithmetic |
PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026 – How to Apply
Only 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.
Steps to Apply Online:
Visit PSPCL official website: www.pspcl.in and click on the "Recruitment" tab
Click on "Recruitment for the post of Assistant Lineman against CRA 318/26"
Click on "NEW REGISTRATION" for first-time applicants; enter Name, Date of Birth, Father's Name, Mobile No., Email ID, and other details
Verify OTP received on registered email ID and mobile number
Fill all required details in the online application form including Photo and Signature upload
Use "Save Draft" for partial saving; use "Save and Preview" to review complete form before final submission
Accept Terms & Conditions and Self-Declaration, then click "SUBMIT" (no editing allowed after submission)
After Step-I completion, proceed to fee payment via SBI Payment Gateway (Internet Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card)
Verify fee status shows "Paid" in the application form, then take printout of Payment Receipt
Download and print the Application Form for future reference
Photo & Signature Upload Specifications:
Photograph: 150 × 200 pixels, JPG/JPEG format, size between 20 KB – 50 KB (recent passport size, colored)
Signature: 140 × 60 pixels, JPG/JPEG format, size between 10 KB – 20 KB (signed with black ink on white paper)
Documents to be Produced at Document Checking:
Matriculation or equivalent certificate and marksheet
ITI certificate in Electrician or Wireman Trade (issued by NCVT or SCVT)
Punjabi language certificate (Matriculation level or equivalent)
Punjab Domicile certificate (mandatory for availing reservation benefits)
Category/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)
Admit Card and valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card + one more Government-issued photo ID)
No Objection Certificate from employer (for Government/Semi-Government employees)
Self-attested photocopy of all original documents
Apply Online at: https://www.pspcl.in
For queries related to online application: Email at helpdesk-recruitment@pspcl.in (quote registration number)
Important Instructions for PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026 Candidates
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.