PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026 — 3000 Vacancies

About This Job

PSPCL has released notification for 3000 Assistant Lineman (ALM) posts in Punjab under Advertisement No. CRA 315/26. Candidates who have passed Matriculation + ITI in Electrician or Wireman trade can apply online. Last date to apply is 6 May 2026. Age limit is 18 to 37 years as on 1 January 2026. Basic pay starts from Rs. 19,900 per month.

Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026 - 3000 Posts

Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), a power generation and distribution company owned by the Government of Punjab, has released notification for 3000 Assistant Lineman (ALM) posts. PSPCL is responsible for providing 24x7 uninterrupted quality power supply across Punjab. This is a bumper recruitment with 3000 vacancies — including 1461 backlog posts and 1539 new posts. If you have an ITI certificate in Electrician or Wireman trade, this is a great opportunity to join the power sector in Punjab.

Vacancy Breakdown

Category-wise Breakdown (Total: 3000 posts):

• General: 600 posts (170 reserved for women)
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 154 posts (47 reserved for women)
• Scheduled Caste (Mazhabi Balmiki): 533 posts (63 reserved for women)
• Scheduled Caste (Others): 535 posts (60 reserved for women)
• Backward Class: 345 posts (61 reserved for women)
• Ex-Servicemen: 108 posts (61 reserved for women)
• Persons with Disability (PwD): 336 posts (31 reserved for women)
• Sports Person (General): 130 posts (16 reserved for women)
• Freedom Fighter: 15 posts (7 reserved for women)

Note: Out of 3000 total posts, 516 posts are reserved for women candidates across all categories. The vacancy breakup also includes self/dependent sub-categories for SC, BC, and Ex-Servicemen.

Who Can Apply?

• Education: You need to have passed Matriculation (10th Class) or equivalent from a recognized board.
• Technical Qualification: You must hold an ITI Certificate in Electrician Trade or Wireman Trade issued by NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training) or SCVT (State Council for Vocational Training).
• Punjabi Language: You must have passed Punjabi at Matriculation level or its equivalent.
• Important: Both the ITI qualification and Punjabi language requirement must be completed by the last date of application, i.e., 6 May 2026.

Candidates whose results are awaited can also apply, but they must acquire the qualification by the last date of application.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 37 years old as on 1 January 2026.
• SC and Backward Class: 5 years relaxation over the maximum age (up to 42 years).
• Persons with Disability (PwD): 10 years relaxation over the maximum age (up to 47 years).
• Ex-Servicemen (Self): Service period in Armed Forces is deducted from actual age.
• Widows, divorced women, and certain other categories of women: Upper age limit is 40 years.
• Serving PSPCL/PSTCL/Punjab Govt. employees: Relaxation to the extent of service rendered.

Salary

• Basic pay starts at Rs. 19,900 per month as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix and PSPCL in-house committee report.
• During the 3-year probation period: You will get only the minimum admissible pay (Rs. 19,900 basic) plus TA and medical reimbursement. No DA, grade pay, annual increment, or other allowances during probation.
• After completing probation, you will get DA, HRA, and other allowances as per PSPCL/Punjab Government rules.
• Training: Selected candidates may undergo 6-month classroom and on-the-job training.

Application Fee

• General / BC / EWS / Ex-Servicemen / Sports / Freedom Fighter: Rs. 1,200 + 18% GST = Rs. 1,416 (plus bank charges if applicable)
• Scheduled Caste / Persons with Disability: Rs. 750 + 18% GST = Rs. 885 (plus bank charges if applicable)
• Payment Mode: Online only (Credit Card / Debit Card / Internet Banking via SBI Payment Gateway)
• The fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted for other recruitments.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in 3 stages:

1. Computer-Based Online Test (CBT): The exam has two parts — Part-I is a qualifying Punjabi Language Test (50 MCQs, minimum 50% marks needed to qualify). Part-II covers Technical Questions, Punjabi Language Knowledge, General Knowledge, Reasoning, and Arithmetic (100 MCQs, 1 mark each). Total exam duration is 3 hours (180 minutes) for both parts combined. There is no negative marking. Part-II is bilingual (English/Punjabi) except Punjabi language questions.
2. Document Verification: Candidates who qualify the online test are called for document checking. You must appear in person with original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies.
3. Medical Examination: Final stage before appointment.

Minimum qualifying marks in Part-II: General category — 25%, Reserved categories — 20%.

If two candidates score the same marks, the older candidate gets higher merit.

How to Apply

1. Go to the PSPCL website at www.pspcl.in and click on the "Recruitment" tab.
2. Click on "Recruitment for the post of Assistant Lineman against CRA 315/26".
3. Click on 'NEW REGISTRATION' (first-time users) or 'REGISTERED CANDIDATE' (returning users).
4. Fill in your details — name, date of birth, father's name, mobile number, email ID, etc.
5. Verify OTP received on your registered email and mobile number.
6. Upload your photograph (150x200 pixels, 20-50 KB, JPG/JPEG) and signature (140x60 pixels, 10-20 KB, black ink on white paper).
7. Pay the application fee online via SBI Payment Gateway using credit card, debit card, or internet banking.
8. Submit the form and take a printout of the application and payment receipt for your records.

For any issues with the online application, email helpdesk-recruitment@pspcl.in with your registration number.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 7 April 2026
• Online Application Start: 15 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 6 May 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 11 May 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced
• Admit Card: To be announced (at least 7 days before exam)

• Handle installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical power lines and equipment
• Assist in laying new power lines and erecting poles in assigned areas
• Monitor power supply lines for faults and carry out restoration work during outages
• Climb poles and towers to inspect and repair overhead electrical lines
• Follow safety guidelines while working with high-voltage electrical equipment
• Keep records of maintenance work, faults reported, and repairs done
• Respond to consumer complaints related to power supply in the assigned area
• Work in shifts including emergency duty during storms, floods, and other natural disasters