PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 3000 ITI ALM Posts | Punjab Govt Jobs
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PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for 3000 ALM posts across Punjab. Candidates with Matriculation and ITI in Electrician or Wireman trade can apply online through the official website of PSPCL from 19 June 2026 to 09 July 2026.
📄 Overview
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited has issued a fresh recruitment notice for the posts of Assistant Lineman under advertisement number CRA 318/26. This recruitment is different from the advertisement of NAC Lineman trade as the professional qualification here is ITI in Electrician or Wireman trade. Punjab Government Jobs 2026, Latest Government Jobs, Apply Online Updates and For the candidates looking for Government Jobs in India related to the power sector, this is an important opportunity to check the vacancy carefully. Applicants should confirm the eligibility, category details, fee status and Punjabi language requirement before submitting the online form.
| Organization | Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), Patiala |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | CRA 318/26 dated 07 June 2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Lineman (ALM) |
| Total Vacancies | 3000 Posts |
| Qualification | Matriculation + ITI Electrician or Wireman Trade |
| Job Location | Punjab |
| Apply Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | www.pspcl.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Notification Date | 07 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 19 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 09 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 14 July 2026 |
| Admit Card | At least 7 days before the exam date |
| Online Test Date | To be announced on PSPCL website |
🤝 Vacancy Details
A total of 3000 Assistant Lineman posts have been announced under PSPCL CRA 318/26. The distribution of vacancies includes General, EWS, SC, BC, Ex-Servicemen, PWD, Sports Person and Freedom Fighter category. Reservation benefits, including women reservation, are applicable as per Punjab Government rules and primarily for eligible Punjab domicile candidates.
| Category | Total Posts | Women Reserved |
|---|---|---|
| General | 1170 | 330 |
| EWS | 300 | 90 |
| SC Mazhabi Balmiki | 300 | 120 |
| SC MZB Ex-Servicemen | 60 | - |
| SC MZB Sports Person | 15 | - |
| SC Others | 300 | 120 |
| SC OT Ex-Servicemen | 60 | - |
| SC OT Sports Person | 15 | - |
| Backward Class | 300 | 120 |
| BC Ex-Servicemen | 60 | - |
| Ex-Servicemen | 210 | 120 |
| PwD | 120 | 60 |
| Sports Person General | 60 | 30 |
| Freedom Fighter | 30 | 15 |
| Total | 3000 | 1005 |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility must be completed by the last date of online application, which is 09 July 2026. Candidates should not consider the submission of the form as final selection as the candidature remains provisional till document verification. ITI certificate should be from NCVT or SCVT in the required trade.
| Basic Qualification | Matriculation or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Professional Qualification | ITI in Electrician Trade OR ITI in Wireman Trade |
| Certificate Authority | NCVT or SCVT |
| Punjabi Language | Punjabi passed at least up to Matriculation or equivalent level |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen |
| Reservation Claim | Punjab domicile proof required for reservation benefits |
🔞 Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 18 years as on 01 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 37 years as on 01 January 2026 |
| SC / BC Relaxation | 5 years over normal upper age limit |
| PwD Relaxation | 10 years over normal upper age limit |
| Eligible Women Categories | Upper age limit up to 40 years as per rules |
| Ex-Servicemen | Relaxation as per Punjab Government / PSPCL instructions |
💸 Application Fee
The application fee will be accepted through online mode only. Candidates should make the payment carefully and check that the fee status in the application form is updated as “Paid”.
| Category | Application Fee | GST 18% | Total Payable |
|---|---|---|---|
| All candidates except SC and PwD | ₹1200 | ₹216 | ₹1416 + bank charges |
| SC and PwD candidates | ₹750 | ₹135 | ₹885 + bank charges |
🎯 Selection Process
The selection process for PSPCL Assistant Lineman will be done through a computer based online test. There are two parts to this exam. Part-1 is Punjabi language aptitude, while Part-2 will decide the eligibility for the eligible candidates who have qualified in Part-1. This makes the Punjabi aptitude paper important for candidates strong in technical subjects as well.
- Computer Based Online Test
- Part-I Punjabi Language Qualifying Test
- Part-II Main Competitive Examination
- Document Checking
- Final merit based on Part-II marks, subject to qualification and verification
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I | Punjabi Language | 50 | Qualifying, 50% required |
| Part-II | Technical - Electrician / Wireman | 50 | 50 Marks |
| Part-II | Punjabi Language Knowledge | 20 | 20 Marks |
| Part-II | General Knowledge | 10 | 10 Marks |
| Part-II | Reasoning | 10 | 10 Marks |
| Part-II | Arithmetic | 10 | 10 Marks |
| Total Part-II | Main Exam | 100 | 100 Marks |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
|---|---|
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
| Part-II Minimum Marks | General: 25%, Reserved Categories: 20% |
| Medium | English and Punjabi, except Punjabi questions |
| Tie Rule | Higher age candidate will be placed higher in merit |
📄 Required Documents
Before applying, candidates should keep the basic documents ready. These documents may also be required at the document checking stage.
- Matriculation certificate and marksheet
- ITI Electrician or Wireman Trade certificate issued by NCVT or SCVT
- Punjabi language qualification proof
- Punjab domicile certificate, if claiming reservation
- SC, BC, EWS, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, Sports or Freedom Fighter certificate, if applicable
- Recent passport size photograph and signature
- Aadhaar Card and one more valid Government photo ID
- No Objection Certificate for Government / PSU employees, if applicable
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not confuse CRA 318/26 ITI-based ALM recruitment with CRA 317/26 NAC Lineman Trade recruitment.
- Do not submit the form without checking ITI trade eligibility.
- Do not select the wrong category because category once submitted may not be changed later.
- Do not ignore the Punjabi qualifying paper while preparing for the exam.
- Do not wait until the last day for fee payment, as payment issues can delay final submission.
🔗 Important Links
🔄 Also Check
- 👉 PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 3289 Assistant Lineman Posts | Punjab Lineman Vacancy 2026
- 👉 Punjab ITI Admission 2026-27 Apply Online, Registration Started for Govt & Private ITI Trades
- 👉 Government Job Preparation 2026 – Complete Roadmap for Beginners
✍️ How to Apply
- Visit the official PSPCL website at www.pspcl.in.
- Open the Recruitment tab from the homepage.
- Click on the Assistant Lineman recruitment link for CRA 318/26.
- Complete new registration using name, date of birth, mobile number and email ID.
- Verify OTP and fill the online application form carefully.
- Upload photograph and signature in the required format.
- Preview the form before final submission.
- Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Check that fee status shows “Paid”.
- Download and print the final application form and payment receipt.
