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| Recruiting authority | Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), Patiala |
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| Last successful check | 13 Nov 2026 |
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| Last date | 9 Jul 2026 |
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- Updated June 16, 2026 09:36 AM
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- Applications closed on 15 June 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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- It is hereby informed that the advertisements issued on 07.06.2026 for 3,289 and 3,000 vacancies of Assistant Lineman via Advertisement Nos: CRA 317/26 and CRA 318/26 respectively, are hereby cancelled with immediate effect.
- Check PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026 Cancellation Notification PDF
- Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) had released the Assistant Lineman (ALM) Recruitment 2026 notification for thousands of posts, inviting eligible candidates with Matriculation and ITI qualifications. But the recruitment process has now been officially cancelled by the department due to administrative reasons. A fresh notification with updated details, eligibility criteria, and application schedule will be published shortly on the PSPCL official portal.
PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026 Overview
- PSPCL is hiring 3000 Assistant Lineman (ALM) posts with ITI in Electrician or Wireman Trade qualification, last date 09 July 2026.
PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
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.
- 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):
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.
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.
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.
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
- Part-II – Main Competitive Examination
- 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:
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 [email protected] (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.
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Q1. 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.
Q3. 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.
Q4. 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.
Q5. 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).
Q6. 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.
Q7. 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.
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