Punjab ALM Vacancy 2026 for ITI Electrician and Wireman Trade candidates
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.
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.
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.
Note: Candidates are advised to verify all the details from the official notification before applying online.
❓ FAQ
It is a recruitment drive by Punjab State Power Corporation Limited for 3000 Assistant Lineman posts under Advertisement No. CRA 318/26.
The last date to submit the online application is 09 July 2026. The last date for fee deposit is 14 July 2026.
Candidates who have passed Matriculation and possess ITI in Electrician Trade or Wireman Trade from NCVT or SCVT can apply, subject to other eligibility conditions.
Yes. Candidates must have Punjabi at least up to Matriculation level and must also qualify the Punjabi Language test in Part-I of the online exam.
No, there is no negative marking in the Computer Based Online Test. Each correct answer carries one mark.
Conclusion: PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026 is an important update of Punjab Government Jobs 2026 for ITI Electrician and Wireman Trade Candidates. Interested applicants should check the eligibility, read the official notification and apply online before the last date through the PSPCL website.
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