PSPCL 3289 Assistant Lineman Online Form 2026 2026
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has released Advertisement No. CRA 317/26 for recruitment of 3289 Assistant Lineman (ALM) posts. Candidates with Matriculation, NAC in Lineman Trade, and Punjabi language knowledge can apply online from 15 June 2026 to 06 July 2026.
Short Information
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has invited applications for 3289 Assistant Lineman (ALM) posts under Advertisement No. CRA 317/26. The recruitment process includes an online examination followed by document verification. The last date to apply online is 06 July 2026.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Payment Modes |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ā¹1416 (including GST) | Online, SBI Payment Gateway, Internet Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ā¹885 (including GST) | Online, SBI Payment Gateway, Internet Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card |
Eligibility Criteria & Vacancies
| Post Name | Vacancy Count | Age Limit | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Lineman (ALM) | 3289 | 18 to 37 years as on 01/01/2026 | Matriculation or equivalent; National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in Lineman Trade; Punjabi language at least Matriculation level |
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Selection Process
- Computer Based Online Test (Part-I: Qualifying Punjabi Language Test + Part-II: Technical & General Questions)
- Document Checking
Exam Pattern
| Part | Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I (Qualifying) | Knowledge of Punjabi Language | 50 | 50 |
| Part-II | Technical Questions - Lineman Trade | 50 | 50 |
| Punjabi Language Knowledge | 20 | 20 | |
| General Knowledge | 10 | 10 | |
| Reasoning | 10 | 10 | |
| Arithmetic | 10 | 10 |
Key Exam Rules:
- Exam Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
- Question Type: Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) - 1 mark for each correct answer
- Negative Marking: No negative marking
- Language of Part-II: Bilingual (English/Punjabi) except Punjabi language questions which will be in Punjabi only
- Part-I Qualifying Marks: Minimum 50% marks (i.e. 25 marks out of 50) in Punjabi Language (Part-I) is mandatory
- Part-II Minimum Qualifying Marks: General Category: 25% | Reserved Category (EWS, SC, BC, Ex-Serviceman, Freedom Fighter, Sports Person, PwD): 20%
How to Apply Online
- Visit PSPCL website www.pspcl.in
- Complete registration and form filling
- Pay application fee online
- Print application form
Required Documents
- Recent passport size coloured photograph in JPG/JPEG format (Dimensions: 150 x 200 pixels preferred; Size: 20 KB to 50 KB)
- Signature on white paper with Black ink pen in JPG/JPEG format (Dimensions: 140 x 60 pixels preferred; Size: 10 KB to 20 KB)
- Matriculation or equivalent certificate and marksheet
- National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in Lineman Trade
- Punjabi language pass certificate of at least Matriculation level
- Punjab Domicile proof
- Relevant reservation certificates (SC/BC/EWS/XSM/FF/SP/PwD as applicable)
Important Links
| Link Type | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Website | https://www.pspcl.in |
| Apply Online | https://www.pspcl.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date to submit the online application for PSPCL Assistant Lineman Recruitment 2026 (CRA 317/26) is 06 July 2026. The last date for deposit of fee is 10 July 2026.
A total of 3289 vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant Lineman (ALM) in PSPCL under Advertisement No. CRA 317/26. These include 1456 backlog posts and 1833 new posts across various categories.
Candidates must have passed Matriculation or equivalent examination from a recognized Board. Additionally, they must possess a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in Lineman Trade. Candidates must also have passed Punjabi language at least at Matriculation level or equivalent.
For General, EWS, BC, and other candidates (except SC and PwD), the application fee is Rs. 1200/- + 18% GST = Rs. 1416/- plus bank charges if applicable. For Scheduled Caste and Person with Disability category candidates, the fee is Rs. 750/- + 18% GST = Rs. 885/- plus bank charges if applicable.
The Computer Based Online Test consists of two parts: Part-I is a qualifying Punjabi Language test of 50 MCQ questions (50 marks) where minimum 50% (25 marks) is mandatory. Part-II has 100 MCQ questions (100 marks) covering Technical Questions related to Lineman trade (50), Punjabi Language (20), General Knowledge (10), Reasoning (10), and Arithmetic (10). Total duration is 3 hours with no negative marking.