PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 3289 Assistant Lineman Posts | Eligibility, Salary & Last Date
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has released a golden opportunity for young and skilled candidates seeking a government job in the power sector. Under Advertisement No. CRA 317/26, PSPCL is recruiting 3289 posts of Assistant Lineman (ALM) across various categories. The online application window opens on 15 June 2026 and closes on 06 July 2026. This is a great chance for ITI/NAC Lineman trade holders to land a secure, well-paying government job in Punjab. Don’t miss this opportunity — read every detail carefully before applying!
🏢 Organization Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) |
| Post Name | Assistant Lineman (ALM) |
| Advertisement No. | CRA 317/26 |
| Job Location | Punjab / Chandigarh |
| Official Website | www.pspcl.in |
PSPCL is a Power Generation and Distribution company owned by the Government of Punjab, located in the premises of PSEB Head Office, The Mall, Patiala-147001. PSPCL serves an important part in providing uninterrupted electricity supply 24X7 in Punjab. As a state PSU, getting into PSPCL provides one with good job security, remuneration on par with the government sector, and opportunities for career advancement too.
📊 Number of Vacancies & Reservation
Total Posts: 3289
| Sr. No. | Category | Backlog | New Posts | Total | Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gen – General | — | 715 | 715 | 202 |
| 2 | EWS – Economically Weaker Section | — | 183 | 183 | 55 |
| 3 | SC (MZB) – Mazhabi Balmiki | 359 | 185 | 544 | 74 |
| 4 | SC (MZB-XSM) – Mazhabi Balmiki Ex-Serviceman | 29 | 36 | 65 | 0 |
| 5 | SC (MZB-SP) – Mazhabi Balmiki Sports Person | 23 | 9 | 32 | 0 |
| 6 | SC (OT) – Scheduled Caste Others | 358 | 183 | 541 | 73 |
| 7 | SC (OT-XSM) – SC Others Ex-Serviceman | 28 | 37 | 65 | 0 |
| 8 | SC (OT-SP) – SC Others Sports Person | 23 | 9 | 32 | 0 |
| 9 | BC Only – Backward Class | 257 | 183 | 440 | 73 |
| 10 | BC (XSM) – BC Ex-Serviceman | 10 | 36 | 46 | 0 |
| 11 | XSM – Ex-Serviceman (Self/Dependent) | — | 129 | 129 | 74 |
| 12 | PwD – Person with Disability | 274 | 73 | 347 | 37 |
| 13 | SP (G) – Sports Person General | 95 | 37 | 132 | 19 |
| 14 | FF – Freedom Fighter | — | 18 | 18 | 9 |
| Total | 1456 | 1833 | 3289 | 616 |
The inclusion of 1456 posts in the backlog makes it one of the largest recruitments conducted by any PSU to date. There are several vacancies reserved for candidates from various categories like SC, BC, EWS, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen, making it very inclusive in nature. Women candidates have reservations in 616 seats.
🎓 Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Basic Qualification | Matriculation (10th pass) or equivalent |
| Professional Qualification | National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in Lineman Trade |
| Punjabi Language | Must have passed Punjabi at Matriculation level or equivalent |
These qualifications should be fulfilled by the final date of online application submission (06 July 2026). The NAC in Lineman Trade who have fulfilled their NAC qualification are the prime target for the recruitment process. In case your NAC result has already been declared even though the certificate is yet to be awarded, the result declaration date shall be considered as your qualification fulfillment date.
📉 Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Marks in Part-II |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 25% |
| Reserved Categories (SC, BC, EWS, XSM, FF, SP, PwD) | 20% |
Moreover, candidates must obtain a minimum percentage of 50% marks (25 marks out of 50 questions) for Part I (Test of Punjabi language). Candidates will be disqualified for not meeting the qualifying criteria for Part I irrespective of the marks obtained in Part II. It’s always beneficial for candidates to know the cutoff pattern to get an edge.
🎂 Age Limit
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 37 Years |
| Age calculated as on | 01 January 2026 |
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / Backward Class | 5 years above maximum age |
| Physically Handicapped (PwD) | 10 years above maximum age |
| Ex-Serviceman (Self) | Service period deducted from actual age + 3 years |
| Widow / Divorced / Legally Separated Women | Upper age limit = 40 years |
| Wives of serving/disabled military personnel | Upper age limit = 40 years |
| Serving employees of PSPCL/PSTCL/Punjab Govt. | Relaxation to the extent of service rendered |
Age relaxation provides great ease to the candidates belonging to the reserved categories by providing them additional years of applying for government jobs. The candidates falling slightly higher than the general age criteria should look into whether they fall in the category of any relaxation age group.
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Base Fee | GST @ 18% | Total Payable |
|---|---|---|---|
| All candidates except SC and PwD | ₹1,200/- | ₹216/- | ₹1,416/- + Bank Charges |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) and PwD | ₹750/- | ₹135/- | ₹885/- + Bank Charges |
Payment Mode: Online only (Internet Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card via SBI Payment Gateway)
This payment shall be non-refundable regardless of any circumstances. The application shall be deemed to have been submitted once the status of the payment appears to be “Paid” in the portal. Applicants must take special care to not wait till the last day of paying the fees.
⚙️ Selection Process
The selection for PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026 will be done in three stages:
- Computer Based Online Test (CBT)
- Document Verification / Checking
- Offer of Appointment / Joining
The online test is the sole screening process, and your merit position will depend on it entirely. There will be no interview phase; your performance in Part-II of CBT will solely be used to determine your merit position. The verification of documents will be done only for the candidates qualifying in the online test.
📚 Examination Syllabus & Pattern
Exam Structure:
| Part | Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I (Qualifying) | Punjabi Language Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| Part-II | Technical Questions (Lineman Trade) | 50 | 50 |
| Part-II | Punjabi Language | 20 | 20 |
| Part-II | General Knowledge | 10 | 10 |
| Part-II | Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| Part-II | Arithmetic | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Key Exam Rules:
- All questions are MCQ (Multiple Choice)
- No Negative Marking
- Exam Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes)
- Part-II will be bilingual (English/Punjabi) except Punjabi language questions
- Part-I (Punjabi) is mandatory qualifying; minimum 50% (25 marks) required
- Normalization will be applied if exam is held in multiple shifts
- Detailed syllabus will be uploaded on www.pspcl.in in due course
Candidates should pay very close attention to Lineman Trade Technical questions (50 marks) and Punjabi Language (70 marks in total) because these topics carry the most marks. As there is no negative marking scheme in place, attempting all questions makes sense.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification / Advertisement Date | 07 June 2026 |
| Start of Online Registration & Fee Deposit | 15 June 2026 |
| Last Date of Online Registration | 06 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Deposit | 10 July 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be announced on www.pspcl.in |
| Admit Card Release | At least 7 days before exam (preliminary) / 3 days before (final with center) |
⚠️ The window to apply is very short — only about 3 weeks! Mark these dates in your calendar right now and do not wait till the last day. PSPCL will not be responsible for any technical failure on the closing day. Apply early, pay early!
📝 How to Apply — Step-by-Step Guide
- Visit the Official Website: Go to www.pspcl.in and click on the “Recruitment” tab on the homepage.
- Select the Post: Click on “Recruitment for the post of Assistant Lineman against CRA 317/26”.
- New Registration: Click on “NEW REGISTRATION” and fill in your Name, Date of Birth, Father’s Name, Mobile Number, and Email ID.
- OTP Verification: Verify the OTP received on your registered mobile number and email ID.
- Fill the Application Form: Enter all required personal, educational, and category details. Upload your recent passport-sized photograph (JPG/JPEG, 150×200 px, 20–50 KB) and signature (JPG/JPEG, 140×60 px, 10–20 KB).
- Save & Preview: Use “Save Draft” to partially save or “Save and Preview” to review your complete form before final submission.
- Submit the Form: Click “SUBMIT” after confirming all details. Once submitted, no changes can be made.
- Pay the Application Fee: After form submission, click on “Pay Fee” and complete the payment through SBI Payment Gateway using Internet Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card.
- Confirm Payment: Verify that your fee status shows “Paid” in the application portal.
- Print Application Form: Log back in and take a printout of your completed application form. Save it for future reference.
For any issues with the online application, email: [email protected] (quote your registration number).
The process of applying for PSPCL through online is quite easy but needs to be handled carefully, especially while choosing the category, as you cannot change the category after applying. If you are applying for the first time for any government job, you should have all the documents scanned beforehand.
📜 General Conditions
- Reservation benefits are only for Punjab Domicile candidates. Punjab Domicile proof must be produced at document verification.
- Category once selected cannot be changed. Applying under a wrong category will result in automatic rejection without notice.
- Candidates must possess all required qualifications by the last date of online application submission.
- If submitting multiple applications, only the latest/highest application number will be entertained. Fee paid against another application number will not be adjusted.
- Admit card must be downloaded from www.pspcl.in. No physical admit card will be sent by post.
- Candidates must carry a printout of Admit Card + Aadhaar Card + one more Government-issued photo ID to the exam hall.
- Mobile phones, electronics, bags, ornaments are strictly banned inside the examination hall.
- Candidates found using unfair means or submitting forged documents will be permanently debarred and may face criminal prosecution.
- Government/Semi-Government employees must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer at the time of joining.
- Selected candidates will get 21 days to join after receiving the appointment letter. Failure to join within the stipulated period will lead to automatic cancellation.
- Validity of the selection panel is 1 year from the date of approval of the 1st selection panel.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending online test or document checking.
- All legal disputes will be subject to jurisdiction of Local Courts at Patiala only.
🔗 Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | www.pspcl.in – Recruitment Section |
| Official Notification PDF | Available on www.pspcl.in under Recruitment tab |
| Official Website | www.pspcl.in |
| Helpdesk Email | [email protected] |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The last date to submit the online application is 06 July 2026. The last date to deposit the application fee is 10 July 2026. Candidates are advised to apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Candidates who have passed Matriculation (10th) or equivalent and hold a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in Lineman Trade are eligible to apply. They must also have passed Punjabi at Matriculation level. Age should be between 18 to 37 years as on 01 January 2026 (with relaxation for reserved categories).
The minimum basic pay for the Assistant Lineman post is ₹19,900/- per month as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (PSPCL Financial Circular No. 21/2022). During the probation period of 3 years, only the minimum admissible pay will be provided without any Grade Pay, DA, or annual increment (except TA and medical reimbursement).
The selection process consists of three stages: (1) Computer Based Online Test (CBT) — with a mandatory Punjabi Language qualifying test (Part-I) and a technical + general test (Part-II); (2) Document Verification for qualified candidates; and (3) Offer of Appointment and Joining. There is no interview round.
The application fee is ₹1,416/- (₹1,200 + 18% GST) for General and all other categories. For Scheduled Caste (SC) and Person with Disability (PwD) candidates, the fee is ₹885/- (₹750 + 18% GST). Payment is accepted online only (Internet Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card). The fee is non-refundable.
Yes, Punjabi Language is mandatory at two levels. First, candidates must have passed Punjabi at Matriculation level as part of eligibility. Second, in the online test, Part-I consists of 50 Punjabi Language questions and candidates must score at least 50% (25 marks) to qualify. Failure to clear Part-I will disqualify the candidate regardless of Part-II performance.
Candidates from outside Punjab can apply for General (unreserved) posts. However, the benefits of reservation (SC, BC, EWS, XSM, PwD, Women, etc.) are available only to candidates with valid Punjab Domicile. Punjab Domicile proof must be produced at the time of document checking.
⚠️ Disclaimer
The information provided in this post is based on the official PSPCL Advertisement No. CRA 317/26 dated 07 June 2026. CurrentOpenings (https://currentopenings.in/) has made every effort to present accurate information, but candidates are strongly advised to verify all details — including vacancies, eligibility, dates, fee, and selection process — directly from the official PSPCL website (www.pspcl.in) and the official notification PDF before applying. We are not responsible for any discrepancy, error, or change in information after publication. Always rely on the official source for final confirmation.
| Advertisement No. | CRA 317/26 |
| Total Vacancies | 3289 |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Apply Date | 15 Jun 2026 — 06 Jul 2026 Upcoming |
| Job Location | 📍 Chandigarh📍 Punjab |
| Official Advertisement | Download PDF |
| Notification / Advertisement Date | 07 June 2026 |
| Start of Online Registration & Fee Deposit | 15 June 2026 |
| Last Date of Online Registration | 06 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Deposit | 10 July 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be announced on www.pspcl.in |
| Admit Card Release | At least 7 days before exam (preliminary) / 3 days before (final with center) |
| Helpdesk Email | [email protected] |
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