PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026; Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 3000 Assistant Lineman (ALM) posts through Advt No. CRA 315/26 on 7th April 2026. Candidates with an ITI (Electrician/Wireman) qualification can apply online for the released vacancies from 15th April 2026 onwards at www.pspcl.in.
PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026 Overview
PSPCL has invited online applications for recruiting 3000 vacancies for Assistant Lineman (ALM) posts. Candidates’ selection for the released vacancies will be based on their performance in Written Exams, Document Verification, and Medical Examinations.
| 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 | 15th April to 6th May 2026 |
| 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
The schedule for the registration process and fee submission has been released along with a detailed notification PDF. The link for submitting the applications will remain active from 15th April to 6th May 2026 and the fee can be submitted by 11th May 2026.
| Event | Dates |
| Detailed Notification PDF | 7th April 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 15th April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 6th May 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 11th May 2026 |
PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026 Application Fees
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/- |
PSPCL Assistant Lineman ALM Vacancy 2026
The total 3000 posts are distributed across various categories, including General, SC, BC, EWS, Ex-servicemen, PWD, Sports Persons, and Freedom Fighters. Out of these, 1461 are backlog vacancies, and 1539 are new vacancies.
| 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 |
| Backward 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 |
PSPCL ALM Notification 2026 PDF
The detailed notification PDF has been released for PSPCL Assistant Lineman Notification 2026 (advt not. CRA 315/26). The official notice only depicts the total number of vacancies, online registration dates, and fee payment dates. The detailed advertisement is available at the official website of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), www.pspcl.in.
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.
PSPCL Assistant Lineman 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.
PSPCL ALM 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 ALM Selection Process 2026
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.
- 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 | ||||
| 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% |
Steps to Apply for PSPCL ALM 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.
Important Links
| PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026 | NOTIFICATION |
| PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026 | APPLY ONLINE |
How to Apply for PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026
Visit the official website of PSPCL and click on the “Recruitment” tab.
