Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has officially cancelled the Recruitment notice CRA 317/26 and CRA 318/26 regarding recruitment for 6289 vacancies of Assistant Lineman. Candidates who were preparing for the examination must not lose hope, as the PSPCL has announced to release the new notification soon on the official website.
PSPCL ALM Notification 2026
The recruitment for the PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026 has been cancelled through the official notice released at the official website of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL). The new notification will be released soon, along with complete information such as vacancy, eligibility, selection process etc.
PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026
Candidates’ selection for the released Assistant Lineman (ALM) vacancies is based on their performance in Written Exams, Document Verification, and Medical Examinations.
| PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026- Overview | |
| Organisation | Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) |
| Post Name | Assistant Lineman (ALM) |
| Vacancies | 6289 |
| Advt No. | CRA 315/26 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Registration Dates | To be Notified |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| Minimum Pay | Rs. 19,990/- (Basic Pay) per month (7th CPC) |
| Probation Period | 3 years |
| Job Location | Punjab |
| Official Website | www.pspcl.in |
PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026 (CRA 317/26) (CRA 318/26) has been released by the authority along with registration dates. Check important dates from the table below.
| Event | Dates |
| Detailed Notification PDF | — |
| Apply Online Starts | — |
| Last Date to Apply Online | — |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | — |

PSPCL Assistant Lineman (ALM) Vacancy 2026
Since the notification has been cancelled for now, the candidates will get to know the category-wise vacancies with the revised PSPCL ALM Notification 2026 PDF. Till then, check vacancy details released under Advt. No. CRA 317/26 and Advt. No. CRA 318/26.
For Advt. No. CRA 317/26
| Category | Backlog | New Posts | Total | Reserved for Women |
| Gen-General | – | 715 | 715 | 202 |
| EWS – Economically Weaker Section | – | 183 | 183 | 55 |
| SC (MZB) – Scheduled Caste (Mazhabi Balmiki) | 359 | 185 | 544 | 74 |
| SC (MZB-XSM-Self/Dep.) – Scheduled Caste (Mazhabi Balmiki-Ex-servicemen-Self/Dependent) | 29 | 36 | 65 | 0 |
| SC (MZB-SP) – Scheduled Caste (Mazhabi Balmiki-Sports Person) | 23 | 9 | 32 | 0 |
| SC (OT) – Scheduled Caste (Others) | 358 | 183 | 541 | 73 |
| SC (OT-XSM-Self/Dep.) – Scheduled Caste (Others-Ex-servicemen-Self/Dependent) | 28 | 37 | 65 | 0 |
| SC (OT-SP) – Scheduled Caste (Others-Sports Person) | 23 | 9 | 32 | 0 |
| BC Only – Backward Class Only | 257 | 183 | 440 | 73 |
| BC (XSM-Self/Dep.) – Backward Class (Ex-servicemen-Self/Dependent) | 10 | 36 | 46 | 0 |
| XSM (Self/Dep.) – Ex-servicemen (Self/Dependent) | – | 129 | 129 | 74 |
| PWD (PD) – Person with Disability (Partially Deaf/Hearing, Autism Spectrum Disorder (Mild), Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness) | 274 | 73 | 347 | 37 |
| SP (G) – Sports Person (General) | 95 | 37 | 132 | 19 |
| FF – Freedom Fighter | – | 18 | 18 | 9 |
| TOTAL | 1456 | 1833 | 3289 | 616 |
For Advt. No. CRA 318/26
| Category | Total Posts | Reserved for women |
| Gen-General | 1170 | 330 |
| EWS -Economically Weaker Section | 300 | 90 |
| SC (MZB) -Scheduled Caste (Mazhabi Balmiki) | 300 | 120 |
| SC (MZB-XSM-Self/Dep.) -Scheduled Caste (Mazhabi Balmiki-Ex-servicemen- Self/Dependent) | 60 | – |
| SC (MZB-SP) – Scheduled Caste (Mazhabi Balmiki-Sports person) | 15 | – |
| SC (OT) – Scheduled Caste (Others) | 300 | 120 |
| SC (OT-XSM-Self/Dep.) – Scheduled Caste (Others-Ex-servicemen-Self/Dependent) | 60 | – |
| SC (OT-SP) – Scheduled Caste (Others-Sports person) | 15 | – |
| BC only – Backward Class only | 300 | 120 |
| BC (XSM-Self/Dep.) – Backward Class (Ex-servicemen-Self/Dependent) | 60 | – |
| XSM (Self/Dep.) – Ex-servicemen (Self/Dependent) | 210 | 120 |
| PWD (PD) – Person with disability – Partially deaf /hearing, Autism Spectrum Disorder(mild), Specific Learning Disability, Mental illness | 120 | 60 |
| SP (G) – Sports person (General) | 60 | 30 |
| FF – Freedom Fighter | 30 | 15 |
| TOTAL | 3000 | 1005 |
PSPCL Assistant Lineman Eligibility Criteria 2026
The candidates must be aware of the eligibility criteria for the PSPCL Assistant Lineman posts before proceeding to the online application and registration process.
Educational Qualification
Applicants can apply online for PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026 if they meet the following educational requirements.
- Candidates must have completed Punjabi as a subject in high school or the tenth grade.
- A National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in Lineman Trade is required of candidates.
- Candidates with higher education, such as a degree or diploma in electrical engineering, will only be taken into consideration if they also meet the requirements, such as a National Apprenticeship Certificate in Lineman Trade.
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
The minimum age requirement for PSPCL Recruitment 2026 applicants is 18 years old, and the maximum age requirement is 37 years old.
Minimum Age Limit: 18 years old
Maximum Age limit: 37 years old
PSPCL Assistant Lineman Apply Online 2026 Link
The online application for the PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment will begin at the official website of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL). Those who fulfil the eligibility criteria can apply online for the posts. Candidates must keep important document handly while filling out the online form.
PSPCL ALM Application Fees 2026
The Submission of the Fee for recruitment is completely done online, with no other modes for depositing the fees. Candidates are advised not to wait till the last date to submit the application fee.
| Category | Fees |
| SC, ST, and PWD | Rs. 885/- |
| Other Categories | Rs. 1416/- |
Steps to Apply for PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026
Candidates who are going to apply for PSPCL ALM Recruitment must follow the simple steps:
- Visit the official website of PSPCL and click on the “Recruitment” tab.
- Click on the Recruitment for the post of Assistant Lineman against the link and follow the instructions.
- Select CRA and click on “NEW REGISTRATION.”
- Enter your personal details like Name, Date of Birth (DOB), Mobile No, etc.
- After completing Step 1, you will get a confirmation message on your registered mobile/email.
- Instructions for Uploading Photograph and Signature with the required dimensions
- Pay the fees and download the application form for future use.
PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for Assistant Lineman posts in Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) includes an online written examination followed by document verification and medical examination. The candidates qualified in all stages of the selection process will be recruited for 6289 Assistant Lineman (ALM) posts.
- Written Exam
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
For candidates who qualify for Part I, the merit list will be based on the marks obtained in Part 2
Note- The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks scored in the online exam.
PSPCL ALM 2026 Exam Pattern
Part I- Punjabi Language Test is a compulsory test comprising 50 multiple-choice questions. To pass, a candidate is required to score a minimum of 50% (25 marks). In case a candidate fails to achieve the minimum qualifying marks, they will be disqualified
Part 2- In this section, examination will be conducted in English and Punjabi, except for the Punjabi language questions, which will be in Punjabi only.
- The candidate will have the option to select the preferred language of the examination.
- Part 2 will comprise 150 Multiple-choice questions with 1 mark for each correct answer.
- There will be no negative marking.
- The Paper will be for 3 hours.
| PSPCL ALM Exam Pattern 2026 |
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| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Part- I | Knowledge of Punjabi Language (Qualifying) | 50 | 50 | 3 hours |
| Part-II | Questions related to Wiremen/Electrician Trade | 50 | 50 | |
| Knowledge of Punjabi grammar | 20 | 20 | ||
| General Knowledge | 10 | 10 | ||
| Reasoning | 10 | 10 | ||
| Arithmetics | 10 | 10 | ||
| Total | 150 | 150 | ||
Minimum Qualifying Marks for Part 2
| Category | Minimum qualifying marks |
| General Category | 25% |
| Other Categories | 20% |
PSPCL ALM Salary Structure
The PSPCL Assistant Lineman (ALM) salary structure starts with a basic pay of Rs. 19,990 per month, and during the 3-year probation period, candidates generally receive only this fixed amount without major allowances like DA or HRA, making the in-hand salary around Rs. 19,000–Rs. 20,000.
After successful completion of probation, the full pay structure is applicable, including allowances such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Transport Allowance, which increases the in-hand salary to approximately Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 35,000 or more. Overall, the pay scale grows over time along with benefits, promotions, and government job perks, making it a stable and rewarding career in the long run.










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