Category

Total Posts

Reserved for Women 

Gen-General

1170

330

EWS -Economically Weaker Section

300

90

SC (MZB) -Scheduled Caste (Mazhabi Balmiki)

300

120

SC (MZB-XSM-Self/Dep.) -Scheduled Caste (Mazhabi Balmiki Ex-servicemen- Self/Dependent)

60

_

SC (MZB-SP) – Scheduled Caste (Mazhabi BalmikiSports person)

15

_

SC OT) – Scheduled Caste (Others)

300

120

SC (OT-XSM-Self/Dep.) Scheduled Caste (Others-Ex-servicemen-Self/Dependent)

60

_

SC (OT-SP) – Scheduled Caste (Others-Sports person)

15

_

BC only – Backward Class only

300

120

BC (XSM-Self/Dep.) – Backward Class (Exservicemen-Self/Dependent)

60

_

XSM (Self/Dep.) – Ex-servicemen (Self/Dependent)

210

120

PWD (PD) – Person with disability – Partially deaf /hearing, Autism Spectrum Disorder(mild), Specific Learning Disability, Mental illness

120

60

SP (G) – Sports person (General)

60

30

FF – Freedom Fighter

30

15

Grand Total Post

3000

1005

• Negative Marking : No
• Minimum Qualifying Marks in Part-I
• For All Category Candidates : 50% Marks
• Minimum Qualifying Marks in Part-II
• General Category Candidates : 25% Marks 
• Reserve Category Candidates : 20% Marks 

Paper

Topic

Questions

Marks

Duration

Part-I

Knowledge of Punjabi Language

50

50

03 Hours

Part-Il

Related to Concerned Discipline

50

50

Punjabi Language Knowledge

20

20

General Knowledge

10

10

Reasoning

10

10

Arithmetic

10

10

150

150

03 Hours

How to Apply

• Registration

  • Visit the official website: www.pspcl.in

  • Navigate to the "Recruitment" tab on the home page and select the link for "Recruitment for the post of Assistant Lineman against CRA 318/26"

  • Click on "NEW REGISTRATION" to begin

  • Fill in the required details, including your name, date of birth, father's name, mobile number, and email ID

  • Verify your identity using the OTP sent to your registered email and mobile number

  • Complete the application form by filling in all required fields and uploading your photograph and signature in the specified format

    • Photograph: Recent, passport-sized, colored, JPG/JPEG format, 20kb–50kb

    • Signature: Signed on white paper with a black ink pen, JPG/JPEG format, 10kb–20kb

  • Save and preview your application. Once you click "SUBMIT" on the confirmation screen, you will not be able to edit your information

• Fee Payment

  • After submitting the application, navigate to the payment link

  • Log in and click the "Pay Fee" button to be redirected to the SBI Payment Gateway

  • Make the payment via Internet Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card

  • Fees Structure:

    • All candidates (except SC and PwD) : Rs. 1416 (Rs. 1200 application fee + 18% GST)

    • SC and PwD candidates : Rs. 885 (Rs. 750 application fee + 18% GST)

  • After payment, print the payment receipt for your records

• Finalize and Print

  • Log back into the website as a "REGISTERED CANDIDATE" to verify that your fee status is shown as "Paid"

  • Once confirmed, click on "PRINT APPLICATION FORM" and retain a copy for future reference

Selection Process

• Part-I (Mandatory Qualifying Test) : Consists of 50 objective-type questions on Punjabi Language knowledge.

  • This is a mandatory qualifying test.

  • Candidates must secure a minimum of 50% marks (25 marks) to qualify.

  • Failure to qualify in Part-I will disqualify the candidate, regardless of their performance in Part-II.

• Part-II (Competitive Exam) : Consists of 100 objective-type questions covering the following areas: 

  • Technical questions related to the discipline (50 questions).

  • Punjabi Language Knowledge (20 questions).

  • General Knowledge (10 questions).

  • Reasoning (10 questions).

  • Arithmetic (10 questions). 

• Important Notes for the Online Test :

  • Each correct answer carries one mark, and there is no negative marking.

  • The exam duration is 3 hours (180 minutes).

  • Minimum qualifying marks for Part-II are 25% for General Category candidates and 20% for Reserve Category candidates.

  • If the exam is held in multiple shifts, marks will be normalized.

• Preparation of Merit List

  • The merit list is prepared based on the marks secured in Part-II of the online test.

  • Candidates must have qualified in Part-I to be considered for the merit list.

  • If two or more candidates secure the same marks, the older candidate is placed higher in the merit list.

  • For the Sports Person category, the final merit is prepared by the Office of the Director/Sports, Punjab.

• Document Checking

  • Candidates who qualify in the online examination are called for document checking.

  • Candidates must produce original documents and certificates (qualification, age, reservation, etc.) for verification.

  • Mere being called for document checking does not entitle a candidate to selection.

  • If a candidate fails to appear for document checking, a second (final) chance is provided; failure to appear again results in the cancellation of candidature.

• Selection and Joining

  • Qualified candidates who successfully complete the document checking process are placed on the selection panel.

  • The appointing authority issues offers of appointment to those on the selection panel.

  • Selected candidates may be required to undergo a 6-month classroom and on-the-job training program.