PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026: 3000 Assistant Lineman Vacancies Out – Apply Online Before 6 May 2026 | Full Notification, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Salary

PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026: The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has officially announced the much-awaited PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026 for 3000 Assistant Lineman (ALM) posts under Advertisement No. CRA 315/26. This is a golden opportunity for ITI-qualified candidates across Punjab and neighbouring states looking for a stable government job in the power sector.

If you have passed Matriculation and hold an ITI certificate in Electrician or Wireman trade, this could be your chance to join one of India’s leading state power utilities. The online application window opens on 15 April 2026 and closes on 06 May 2026. With attractive pay, job security, and growth prospects, thousands of aspirants are expected to apply.

In this complete guide, we bring you every single detail straight from the official PSPCL notification – important dates, exact application fee, category-wise vacancy breakup, age limit, educational qualification, selection process, salary structure, and step-by-step application guide. Read till the end for expert tips to avoid common mistakes and secure your spot.

PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026 –Overview

• Organization: Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL)
• Post Name: Assistant Lineman (ALM),PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026
• Total Vacancies: 3000
• Notification Release Date: 08 April 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 15 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 06 May 2026
• Application Mode: Online only (pspcl.in)
• Selection Process: Computer-Based Online Test + Document Checking
• Job Location: Punjab

This recruitment is purely merit-based and follows Punjab government reservation rules. Don’t miss the deadline – apply early to avoid last-minute server issues.

PSPCL ALM 2026 Important Dates

• Notification Released: 08 April 2026
• Online Application Starts: 15 April 2026
• Last Date to Submit Online Form: 06 May 2026

Candidates are strongly advised to complete registration and fee payment well before the last date. Late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.

PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online only:

• All candidates except SC and PwD: ₹1200 per application + ₹216 GST = ₹1416
• Schedule Cast (SC) and Person with Disability (PwD): ₹750 per application + ₹135 GST = ₹885

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Fee once paid will not be refunded. Make sure you select the correct category during registration – it cannot be changed later.

Age Limit & Relaxation Rules (As on 01 January 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 37 years

Age Relaxation (as per rules):

• SC and Backward Class: 5 years
• Ex-Serviceman (Self): Service period deducted; resultant age must not exceed maximum limit by more than 3 years
• Physically Handicapped: 10 years
• Widow, Divorced women, legally separated women, women whose husbands are ordered to pay maintenance, women living separately for more than 2 years due to desertion, women whose husbands have remarried, wives of serving military personnel, and wives of disabled military personnel: Upper age limit 40 years
• Serving employees of PSPCL / PSTCL / Punjab Government: Relaxation to the extent of service rendered

Candidates must calculate their age carefully as on 01/01/2026. Over-age candidates will be rejected during document verification.

Educational Qualification – Who Can Apply?

To be eligible for PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026, candidates must fulfil all of the following:

• Matriculation (10th class) or its equivalent from a recognized board.
• ITI Certificate in Electrician Trade OR Wireman Trade issued by National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT).
• Must have passed Punjabi language at Matriculation level or its equivalent.

Important: Both qualifications (Matric + ITI) must be completed by the last date of online application i.e., 06 May 2026. Provisional certificates will not be accepted.

PSPCL Assistant Lineman Vacancy Details 2026 (Category-Wise Breakup)

Here is the exact category-wise distribution of 3000 posts:

This includes both fresh and backlog vacancies. Reservation benefits will be given as per Punjab Government rules.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selected candidates will get a lucrative pay package as per PSPCL financial circular no. 21/2022 dated 17.08.2022.

• Minimum Basic Pay: ₹19,990 per month (as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix)
• During the probation period (3 years or as per Punjab Govt. instructions), newly appointed candidates will receive only the minimum admissible pay.
• After successful completion of probation and training, full allowances and benefits as per PSPCL rules will apply.

Other perks include medical facilities, pension, leave travel concession, and promotion opportunities within the power department.

PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026 Selection Process – Step-by-Step

Selection will be done through a Computer-Based Online Test followed by Document Checking.

The online test consists of two parts:

Part-I (Qualifying Test of Punjabi Language)

• 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Mandatory
• Minimum 50% marks (25 marks) required to qualify
• Candidates who fail Part-I will be disqualified even if they score high in Part-II.

Part-II (Main Test – 100 Marks)

• Total 100 MCQs (100 marks)
• Questions related to concerned discipline (Technical – Electrician/Wireman): 50
• Punjabi Language Knowledge: 20
• General Knowledge: 10
• Reasoning: 10
• Arithmetic: 10
• Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
• Marking: 1 mark per question
• Negative Marking: None
• Part-II will be bilingual (English & Punjabi) except Punjabi questions which will be in Punjabi only.
• Minimum qualifying marks in Part-II:
  • General Category: 25%
  • Reserved Category (SC/BC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen/FF/SP/PwD): 20%

Merit List Preparation

• Merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks scored in Part-II only (after normalization if conducted in multiple shifts).
• For Sports Person (SP) category, final merit will be prepared by Director Sports, Punjab as per Sports Gradation Policy.
• In case of tie, the candidate with higher age will be placed higher.

Qualifying candidates will be called for Document Checking. Final selection panel is prepared only after successful document verification. Selected candidates will undergo 6-month Classroom + On-the-Job Training followed by 3-year probation.

How to Apply Online for PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026 – Step-by-Step Guide

1. Visit the official website www.pspcl.in
2. Click on “Recruitment” tab → Select “Recruitment for the post of Assistant Lineman against CRA 315/26”.
3. Click on NEW REGISTRATION (or REGISTERED CANDIDATE if you already have credentials).
4. Fill Part-1 details (Post Applied, Name, Date of Birth, Father’s Name, Mobile Number, Email ID etc.) and verify OTP received on mobile/email.
5. Fill the complete online application form carefully.
6. Upload scanned Photograph (20-50 KB) and Signature (10-20 KB) as per specifications.
7. Accept Terms & Conditions and Self-declaration.
8. Click Save and Preview → Submit and pay the application fee.
9. Take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference.

Pro Tip: Keep all documents ready before starting the application. Double-check category and personal details – corrections may not be allowed later.

Important Documents Required for Application & Verification

• Matriculation certificate
• ITI Electrician/Wireman certificate (NCVT/SCVT)
• Punjabi passing certificate
• Category certificate (if claiming reservation)
• PwD certificate (if applicable)
• Ex-Serviceman certificate
• Recent passport-size photograph and signature
• Aadhaar card / valid ID proof

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – PSPCL ALM 2026

Q1. Is the PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026 notification released? Yes, released on 08 April 2026 under CRA 315/26.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026? 06 May 2026.

Q3. Can 12th pass candidates apply? No. Only Matric + ITI (Electrician/Wireman) is required.

Q4. Is there negative marking? No negative marking in the online test.

Q5. What is the probation period for PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026? 3 years (or as per Punjab Government instructions).

Q6. Can I edit my application after submission? Generally no. Apply carefully in one go.