The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), a power-generating and distribution company owned by the Government of Punjab, has released an official PSPCL Assistant Lineman (LAN) notification announcing various vacancies. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for these PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment posts for the permanent post of Assistant Lineman (ALM) to provide an uninterrupted, quality power supply across the state of Punjab.

This PSPCL Recruitment 2026 drive for the post of Assistant Lineman (ALM) to fill up a total of 3,289 vacancies in various backlog and new openings. Interested candidates may apply online through the official portal i.e. www.pspcl.in. The selection process will be through a competitive computer-based online test consisting of two parts, i.e., Part I, a compulsory qualifying test of the Punjabi language, and Part II, a core discipline test, followed by a mandatory document verification process.

The online registration will start from June 15, 2026, and the last date for submission of the online form will be July 06, 2026, and the last date for payment of the fee will be July 10, 2026. Application Fee: Rs. 1416/- (Rs. 1200 basic + Rs. 216 GST) for general/OBC and other category candidates and Rs. 885/- (Rs. 750 basics + Rs. 135 GST) for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Person with Disability (PWD) categories. The age limit criteria is that the minimum age limit is 18 years and the maximum age limit is 37 years. Candidates must read the official notification of PSPCL carefully before applying.

Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL)

PSPCL Assistant Lineman (ALM) Recruitment 2026

Advt. No. CRA 317/26 | Read Short Details Notification

www.indiasarkarinaukri.com

Important Dates

Application Fees

•Apply Online Start Date: 15 June 2026

•Apply Online Last Date: 06 July 2026

•Last Date Fee Submit: 10 July 2026

•Online Exam Date: To be announced later on website

•General/ EWS / OBC: Rs. 1416/- (Rs. 1200 Application Fee + Rs. 216 GST @ 18%) + Bank Charges

•SC/ ST/ PwD Category: Rs. 885/- (Rs. 750 Application Fee + Rs. 135 GST @ 18%) + Bank Charges

•Mode of Payment: Online mode only (Internet Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card)

PSPCL Assistant Lineman (ALM) Notification 2026: Age Limit

•Minimum Age: 18 Years

•Maximum Age: 37 Years

•Age Calculated: 01 January 2026

Age Relaxation:
•SC and Backward Class (BC): 5 years
•Physically Handicapped (PwD): 10 years
•Widows, Divorced, or Legally Separated Women: 40 years.
•Ex-Servicemen (Punjab Domicile): Allowed to deduct military service duration from actual age; resultant age must not exceed the maximum limit by more than 3 years.
•Serving Employees (PSPCL/PSTCL/Punjab Govt): Relaxation equal to the extent of service already rendered.

PSPCL Assistant Lineman (ALM) Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Post Name

PSPCL ALM Eligibility

Assistant Lineman (ALM)

•Candidates must have passed Matriculatio (10th Class) OR an equivalent Examination From Recognized Board in India.

•Candidates must possess a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the Lineman Trade (completed up to the last date of registration).

•Candidates must have passed Punjabi language of at least Matriculation standard or its equivalent level up to the application deadline.

PSPCL Assistant Lineman (ALM) Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details

Total Combined Vacancies: 3289 Posts (Backlog: 1456 Posts | New Posts: 1833 Posts)
Total Women Reservation: 616 Posts out of total vacancies (as per Punjab Civil Services Rules 2020).

Sr. No.	Name of Category	Backlog	New Posts	Total Posts	Posts Reserved for Women
1	Gen - General	0	715	715	202
2	EWS - Economically Weaker Section	0	183	183	55
3	SC (MZB) - Scheduled Caste (Mazhabi Balmiki)	359	185	544	74
4	SC (MZB-XSM) - SC (Mazhabi Balmiki-Ex-servicemen-Self/Dep.)	29	36	65	0
5	SC (MZB-SP) - SC (Mazhabi Balmiki-Sports Person)	23	9	32	0
6	SC (OT) - Scheduled Caste (Others)	358	183	541	73
7	SC (OT-XSM) - SC (Others-Ex-servicemen-Self/Dependent)	28	37	65	0
8	SC (OT-SP) - SC (Others-Sports Person)	23	9	32	0
9	BC - Backward Class Only	257	183	440	73
10	BC (XSM) - Backward Class (Ex-servicemen-Self/Dependent)	10	36	46	0
11	XSM - Ex-servicemen (Self/Dependent)	0	129	129	74
12	PwD (PD) - Person with Disability (Partially Deaf/Hearing/Autism/SLD/MI)	274	73	347	37
13	SP (G) - Sports Person (General)	95	37	132	19
14	FF - Freedom Fighter	0	18	18	9
TOTAL		1456	1833	3289	616

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PSPCL Assistant Lineman (ALM) Recruitment 2026: Salary Details

Pay Scale Framework: Admissible as per PSPCL financial circular no. 21/2022.
Minimum Admissible Pay: Rs. 19,900/- (Basic Pay) per month based on the 7th CPC / Pay Matrix structure.
Probation Stipulations: The probation period spans 3 years. Newly appointed candidates receive only the fixed minimum basic pay during probation, without any grade pay, dearness allowance, annual increments, or alternative allowances (except travel allowance and medical reimbursement). Existing regular PSPCL employee pay scales are fully protected during this tenure.

PSPCL Assistant Lineman (ALM) Examination 2026: Selection Process

Selection will be based on a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by document verification of shortlisted candidates. Final merit will be prepared based on normalized scores, and in case of a tie, preference will be given to the older candidate.

• Computer-Based Test (CBT)

• Document Verification

• Final Merit List

• Tie-Breaking by Higher Age

How to Apply Online for PSPCL Assistant Lineman (ALM) Recruitment 2026

· Visit the official corporate web structure of PSPCL at www.pspcl.in.

· Click on the "Recruitment" dashboard tab on the homepage, select the designated advertisement link "Recruitment for the post of Assistant Lineman against CRA 317/26", and read the instructions carefully.

· Select 'NEW REGISTRATION' and input core foundational details, including the Post Applied for, full Name, Father's Name, Date of Birth, an active personal mobile number, and your personal Email ID.

· Input the unique verification One-Time Passwords (OTPs) generated and routed across your email interface and mobile inbox to activate the dashboard line.

· Log in and record your complete personal, caste status, and strict educational milestones. Upload your scanned passport-size colored photograph (Size: 20kb–50kb, preferred dimensions: $150 \times 200$ pixels) and a clear signature executed in black ink on crisp white paper (Size: 10kb–20kb, preferred dimensions: $140 \times 60$ pixels).

· Tick the check boxes to accept the Terms & Conditions and the statutory self-declaration. Use 'Save and Preview' to examine the entries thoroughly, then press 'SUBMIT' to permanently lock your basic record structure (no future profile text rectifications are allowed post this lock).

· Click on the 'Pay Fee' interface link to get redirected to the secure SBI Payment Gateway. Select your online route—Internet Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card—to dispatch your specific dues (Rs. 1416 / Rs. 885) along with tracking charges.

· Re-log into the candidate interface to verify that your official fee status has changed to 'Paid'. Click on 'PRINT APPLICATION FORM' to generate a local copy of your completed form alongside your validation receipts to serve as proof for document checks.

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FAQs

Q1. What is the qualification for PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026?

Ans: Candidates must have passed Matriculation (Class 10th) or its equivalent, hold a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the Lineman Trade, and must have passed Punjabi language at the Matriculation standard.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for PSPCL ALM recruitment 2026?

Ans: The last date for online registration and application submission is 06 July 2026, and the absolute last date to deposit the application fee online is 10 July 2026.

Q3. How many total vacancies are released for PSPCL Assistant Lineman Vacancy 2026?

Ans: There are a total of 3289 vacancies available for the Assistant Lineman (ALM) post, which includes 1456 backlog posts and 1833 new posts.

Q4. What is the application fee for PSPCL ALM 2026?

Ans: The total fee is Rs. 1416/- (Rs. 1200 + Rs. 216 GST) for General/OBC/Other candidates, and Rs. 885/- (Rs. 750 + Rs. 135 GST) for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Person with Disability (PwD) categories.

Q5. Is there any negative marking in the PSPCL ALM online exam?

Ans: No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the computer-based test. Every multiple-choice question carries exactly one mark for a correct answer.

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