PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 3289 Assistant Lineman Posts

PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3289 Posts at pspcl.in Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has opened a major recruitment drive in 2026 for the post of Assistant Lineman (ALM) across various categories. Under Advertisement No. CRA 317/26, a total of 3289 vacancies have been announced, combining both backlog and newly created positions. This is a golden opportunity for candidates from Punjab who hold a Matriculation qualification along with a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in Lineman Trade and wish to build a stable career in the power sector. PSPCL is the primary power generating and distribution company run by the Government of Punjab, with its registered office at The Mall, Patiala. The corporation has been central to Punjab's mission of providing uninterrupted and quality electricity to its citizens around the clock. Joining PSPCL as an Assistant Lineman means becoming part of this critical infrastructure workforce that directly serves millions of households and industries across the state. The recruitment is open to candidates who have completed their Matriculation (10th standard) from a recognized board and obtained the NAC in Lineman Trade. Knowledge of Punjabi language at Matriculation level is also mandatory. Candidates must be between 18 and 37 years of age as on 1st January 2026, with age relaxations available for SC, BC, PwD, Ex-servicemen, and certain categories of women as per Punjab Government norms. The 3289 vacancies span a wide range of reservation categories including General, EWS, SC (Mazhabi Balmiki), SC (Others), Backward Class, Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Disability, Sports Persons, and Freedom Fighters. Out of the total, 1456 are backlog vacancies and 1833 are new posts, making this one of the largest ALM recruitment drives in recent years. Women candidates also have reserved slots within various categories, totalling 616 posts. The selection process involves a Computer Based Online Test (CBT) held across centres in Punjab and Chandigarh. The test is divided into two parts. Part-I is a qualifying Punjabi Language test consisting of 50 MCQ questions carrying 50 marks. Candidates must secure at least 50% marks (25 out of 50) in Part-I to proceed — failure here disqualifies a candidate regardless of their performance in Part-II. Part-II carries 100 MCQ questions covering Technical Questions related to the Lineman trade (50 marks), Punjabi Language (20 marks), General Knowledge (10 marks), Reasoning (10 marks), and Arithmetic (10 marks). The entire exam is three hours long with no negative marking. The final merit list is prepared solely on the basis of marks secured in Part-II. Minimum qualifying marks in Part-II are 25% for General category candidates and 20% for reserved category candidates. In the event the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, marks will be normalised to ensure fairness across different sets of question papers. In case of a tie in marks, the older candidate is given priority in the merit list. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification, where they must produce original documents including their Matriculation certificate, NAC in Lineman Trade, Punjabi language pass certificate, Punjab Domicile proof, and any applicable reservation certificates. Candidates from the Sports Person category must submit their Sports Gradation Certificates to PSPCL's Recruitment Section at Head Office, Patiala, before or by the last date of online application. Applications must be submitted online only through the official PSPCL website www.pspcl.in — no offline or manual applications will be accepted. The application process involves three steps: registration and form filling, online fee payment, and printing the application form. Candidates are strongly advised not to wait until the last date. The fee payment deadline is 10th July 2026 and the last date for submitting the online application is 6th July 2026. Selected candidates will be offered a monthly basic pay of Rs. 19,900/- as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix. After successful document checking, appointed candidates will receive 21 days to join PSPCL. The probation period for newly appointed ALMs is three years or as per Punjab Government instructions. For queries or technical issues with the online application, candidates can write to helpdesk-recruitment@pspcl.in quoting their registration number. Any legal disputes will fall under the jurisdiction of local courts at Patiala only. This PSPCL ALM Recruitment 2026 is a must-apply opportunity for ITI-qualified candidates from Punjab looking for a stable, well-paying government job in the power sector. With 3289 vacancies and diverse category-wise reservations, the chances of selection are significant. Do not miss the application window — visit pspcl.in and apply before 06 July 2026.