PSPCL Assistant Lineman (ALM) Recruitment 2026 – 6,289 Vacancies

The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has announced a massive recruitment drive for 6,289 Assistant Lineman (ALM) posts in 2026. The vacancies are being filled through two separate recruitment advertisements and offer an excellent opportunity for ITI Electrician/Wireman candidates seeking a government job in the power sector.

Organization Details

Particulars	Details
Organization	Punjab State Power Corporation Limited
Post Name	Assistant Lineman (ALM)
Total Vacancies	6,289
Job Location	Punjab
Application Mode	Online
Selection Process	Computer Based Test (CBT) + Document Verification
Basic Pay	₹19,990 per month

Advertisement Numbers

The recruitment has been announced under the following advertisements:

• CRA 317/2026 – Check here
• CRA 318/2026 – Check here

Vacancy breakup under Advt. Number – CRA 317/2026

Sr. No.	Name of Category	Backlog	New Posts	Total Posts	Posts reserved for women
1	Gen-General	–	715	715	202
2	EWS (Economically Weaker Section)	–	183	183	55
3	SC (MZB) – Scheduled Caste (Mazhabi Balmiki)	359	185	544	74
4	SC (MZB-XSM-Self/Dep.) – Scheduled Caste (Mazhabi Balmiki-Ex-servicemen Self/Dependent)	29	36	65	0
5	SC (MZB-SP) – Scheduled Caste (Mazhabi Balmiki-Sports person)	23	9	32	0
6	SC (OT) – Scheduled Caste (Others)	358	183	541	73
7	SC (OT-XSM-Self/Dep.) – Scheduled Caste (Others-Ex-servicemen Self/Dependent)	28	37	65	0
8	SC (OT-SP) – Scheduled Caste (Others-Sports person)	23	9	32	0
9	BC only – Backward Class only	257	183	440	73
10	BC (XSM-Self/Dep.) – Backward Class (Ex-servicemen-Self/Dependent)	10	36	46	0
11	XSM (Self/Dep.) – Ex-servicemen (Self/Dependent)	–	129	129	74
12	PWD (PD) – Person with disability – Partially deaf/hearing, Autism Spectrum Disorder (mild), Specific Learning Disability, Mental illness	274	73	347	37
13	SP (G) – Sports person (General)	95	37	132	19
14	FF – Freedom Fighter	–	18	18	9
TOTAL		1456	1833	3289	616

Vacancy breakup under Advt. Number – CRA 318/2026

Sr. No.	Name of Category	Total Posts	Posts reserved for women
1	Gen-General	1170	330
2	EWS – Economically Weaker Section	300	90
3	SC (MZB) – Scheduled Caste (Mazhabi Balmiki)	300	120
4	SC (MZB-XSM-Self/Dep.) – Scheduled Caste (Mazhabi Balmiki-Ex-servicemen Self/Dependent)	60	–
5	SC (MZB-SP) – Scheduled Caste (Mazhabi Balmiki-Sports person)	15	–
6	SC (OT) – Scheduled Caste (Others)	300	120
7	SC (OT-XSM-Self/Dep.) – Scheduled Caste (Others-Ex-servicemen Self/Dependent)	60	–
8	SC (OT-SP) – Scheduled Caste (Others-Sports person)	15	–
9	BC only – Backward Class only	300	120
10	BC (XSM-Self/Dep.) – Backward Class (Ex-servicemen-Self/Dependent)	60	–
11	XSM (Self/Dep.) – Ex-servicemen (Self/Dependent)	210	120
12	PWD (PD) – Person with disability – Partially deaf/hearing, Autism Spectrum Disorder (mild), Specific Learning Disability, Mental illness	120	60
13	SP (G) – Sports person (General)	60	30
14	FF – Freedom Fighter	30	15
TOTAL		3000	1005

These advertisements together cover the total 6,289 Assistant Lineman vacancies.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	08 June 2026
Online Application Start	15 June 2026 / 19 June 2026 (depending on advertisement)
Last Date to Apply	06 July 2026
Fee Payment Last Date	10 July 2026
CBT Exam Date	To be announced
Admit Card	Before Examination

Vacancy Details

Post	Vacancies
Assistant Lineman (ALM)	6,289

This is one of the largest power-sector recruitments announced by PSPCL in recent years.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess:

1. Matriculation (10th Pass) or equivalent.
2. ITI Certificate in:
   • Electrician Trade OR
   • Wireman Trade
3. Punjabi must have been passed at Matriculation level.

Only candidates fulfilling all educational requirements are eligible to apply.

Age Limit

Criteria	Age
Minimum Age	18 Years
Maximum Age	37 Years

Age relaxation will be applicable for reserved categories as per Punjab Government rules.

Salary

Component	Details
Basic Pay	₹19,990 per month
Pay Structure	As per PSPCL Financial Circular No. 21/2022
Probation Period	3 Years

In addition to basic pay, employees are eligible for admissible allowances and benefits as per PSPCL rules.

Selection Process

Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)

The examination is expected to include:

• Technical Questions (Electrician/Wireman Trade)
• Punjabi Language
• General Knowledge
• Reasoning
• Arithmetic

Stage 2: Document Verification

Candidates qualifying the CBT will be called for verification of original certificates and eligibility documents.

Exam Pattern (Expected)

Sr. No.	Topic	No. of questions
Part-I (Qualifying test of Punjabi Language)
1	Knowledge of Punjabi Language	50 Questions.
Part-II
1	Questions related to the concerned discipline of the post applied (Technical Question)	50 Questions
2	Punjabi Language Knowledge	20 Questions
3	General Knowledge	10 Questions
4	Reasoning	10 Questions
5	Arithmetic	10 Questions

Application Fee (Previous Pattern)

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS	Around ₹1,416 (including charges)
SC / PwBD	Around ₹885 (including charges)

Candidates should verify the exact fee in the detailed notification corresponding to CRA 317/2026 and CRA 318/2026.

Why This Recruitment Is Important

• 6,289 vacancies make it one of the biggest technical recruitments of 2026.
• Suitable for ITI Electrician and Wireman candidates.
• Government job with stable career growth.
• Entry-level technical post in Punjab’s power distribution sector.
• Attractive allowances and long-term promotion opportunities.

Quick Summary

• Organization: PSPCL
• Post: Assistant Lineman (ALM)
• Advertisement No.: CRA 317/2026 & CRA 318/2026
• Vacancies: 6,289
• Qualification: 10th Pass + ITI Electrician/Wireman + Punjabi
• Age Limit: 18–37 Years
• Application Start: 15/19 June 2026
• Last Date: 06 July 2026
• Salary: ₹19,990 Basic Pay
• Selection: CBT + Document Verification