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PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026 Cancelled, New Notification PDF Soon

Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has officially cancelled the Recruitment notice CRA 315/26 regarding recruitment for 3000 vacancies of Assistant Lineman, which was issued on 07.04.2026 (advt not. CRA 315/26). Candidates who were actively 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 due to the issuance of a new Gazette Notification on 17th April 2026 by the PSPCL. The new PSPCL ALM Notification 2026 PDF (advt not. CRA 315/26) will be released soon at the official website of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL).

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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 3000
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PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026 (CRA 315/26) has been cancelled/withdrawn by the authority. The new registration schedule for PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026 will be released soon, along with details notification PDF.

Event Dates
Detailed Notification PDF Soon
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.

Categories Total New Backlog Reserved for Women
General (Gen) 600 600 170
EWS 154 154 47
SC (Mazhabi Balmiki) 533 153 380 63
SC (MZB) – Ex-Servicemen 64 31 33 0
SC (MZB) – Sports Person 33 8 25 0
SC (Others) 535 154 381 60
SC (OT) – Ex-Servicemen 62 30 32 0
SC (OT) – Sports Person 32 8 24 0
Backwards Class (BC) 345 154 191 61
BC – Ex-Servicemen 53 31 22 0
Ex-Servicemen (General) 108 108 61
PWD (Partially Deaf etc.) 336 62 274 31
Sports Person (General) 130 31 99 16
Freedom Fighter 15 15 7
Total 3000 1539 1461 516

Also Check – PSPCL JE Recruitment 2026 Notification Out For 622 Vacancies 

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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 start with the release of the New notification. Those who fulfil the eligibility criteria will be able to apply online for the posts. PSPCL ALM notification has been cancelled. Candidates are now advised to keep visiting the official website as a fresh notification PDF is expected to be released soon on the official website.

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:

  1. Visit the official website of PSPCL and click on the “Recruitment” tab.
  2. Click on the Recruitment for the post of Assistant Lineman against the link and follow the instructions.
  3. Select CRA and click on “NEW REGISTRATION.”
  4. Enter your personal details like Name, Date of Birth (DOB), Mobile No, etc.
  5. After completing Step 1, you will get a confirmation message on your registered mobile/email.
  6. Instructions for Uploading Photograph and Signature with the required dimensions
  7. 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 3000 Assistant Lineman (ALM) posts.

  1. Written Exam
  2. Document Verification
  3. 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
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.

FAQs

What is the eligibility for PSPCL ALM 2026?

Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th) along with an ITI certificate in Electrician or Wireman trade from a recognized institute. Knowledge of Punjabi at the matric level is also required.

What is the selection process for PSPCL ALM 2026?

The selection process includes: Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Document Verification. Final merit is prepared based on the marks obtained in the written exam.

What is the probation period for PSPCL ALM?

Selected candidates must undergo a 3-year probation period before getting full salary benefits.

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