PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 3000 Assistant Lineman Posts

PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026 Overview

PSPCL has advertised 3000 Assistant Lineman posts under CRA 315/26. The recruitment will be conducted through an online application process followed by a computer based test, document checking, and appointment as per merit and eligibility verification.

The official notice states that candidates must apply online only through the PSPCL website. Manual or paper applications are not accepted. The recruitment notice also says the corporation may increase or decrease the number of posts or make changes in the recruitment conditions if required.

Important Dates

The advertisement does not fix the exact exam date. PSPCL has said the online test schedule, admit card, and other updates will be published later on its website.

Vacancy Breakdown

The official advertisement gives a tentative category-wise breakup of 3000 Assistant Lineman posts.

PSPCL has also noted that the actual position of posts in a category or sub-category may vary.

Salary and Service Conditions

The advertisement says the pay scale will be governed by PSPCL financial circular provisions, and the minimum admissible pay for this post is Rs. 19,990 basic pay per month.

The notice also states that during the probation period, newly appointed candidates will be paid the minimum admissible pay only. The probation period is 3 years or as per Punjab Government instructions issued from time to time.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy all essential qualifications by the last date of online application submission.

• Matriculation or equivalent.
• ITI in Electrician Trade or ITI in Wireman Trade.
• The ITI certificate must be issued by NCVT or SCVT.
• Candidates must have passed Punjabi of at least Matriculation level or equivalent by the last date of application.

The notice also allows candidates whose result has been declared but whose certificate is yet to be issued to apply, provided they can produce valid proof at the document checking stage.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The official age limit is 18 to 37 years as on 01 January 2026.

• SC and Backward Class candidates get 5 years upper age relaxation.
• PwD candidates get 10 years upper age relaxation.
• For certain categories of women listed in the advertisement, the upper age limit is 40 years.
• Serving employees of PSPCL, PSTCL, or Punjab Government get age relaxation to the extent of service rendered.
• Ex-servicemen age relaxation is applicable as per the rules stated in the advertisement.

Candidates should read the official PDF carefully for the exact wording of each age relaxation category before applying under a reserved category.

Application Fee

Fee can be paid only through online mode. The application will be treated as complete only when the fee status shows as paid in the online form. The fee is non-refundable.

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

The recruitment includes a computer based online test in two parts.

Part I is mandatory and qualifying in nature. Candidates must secure at least 50 percent marks in Part I, which means 25 marks out of 50, otherwise they will be disqualified regardless of their Part II score.

Part II carries 100 multiple choice questions. Each correct answer carries one mark, there is no negative marking, and the total exam duration is 3 hours.

The minimum qualifying marks in Part II are 25 percent for General category candidates and 20 percent for reserved category candidates.

Admit Card, Answer Key, Merit and Document Checking

PSPCL has said the online test will be held at centres in Punjab or Chandigarh. The first admit card without test centre details will be uploaded at least 7 days before the exam, and the final admit card with test centre details will be made available at least 3 days before the exam.

After the test, PSPCL will upload the question paper-cum-answer key on its website and invite objections. The final merit list will then be prepared after review by the expert committee. Normalization will be applied if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts.

Merit for most categories will be based on Part II marks only, provided the candidate has qualified Part I. Candidates shortlisted on merit will be called for document checking. They must appear in person with original documents and one self-attested photocopy set.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official PSPCL website and open the Recruitment section.
2. Click on the link for Assistant Lineman recruitment against CRA 315/26 once the application window opens.
3. Select New Registration for first-time registration or Registered Candidate if already registered.
4. Fill in the application form in English only.
5. Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the required format.
6. Submit the form and pay the fee through the SBI payment gateway using online payment methods.
7. Log in again after payment and print the final application form for future use.

The advertisement says candidates should use a valid personal mobile number and email address throughout the recruitment process. For online application issues, PSPCL has provided the helpdesk email helpdesk-recruitment@pspcl.in.

Confirmed Details and Pending Updates

The official advertisement already confirms the number of posts, application dates, eligibility, age limit, fee, minimum pay, exam pattern, qualifying marks, and the broad merit process.

However, some details are still awaited. PSPCL has not yet announced the exact online exam date, the direct admit card download date, or the detailed syllabus. The notice says the tentative syllabus will be uploaded on the PSPCL website in due course.

Candidates should therefore keep checking the official recruitment page for the live application link, syllabus upload, exam schedule, admit card release, answer key notice, and document checking updates.