Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) — Government of Punjab
| Application Start | 11 Jun 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply | 01 Jul 2026 |
| Post Name | Fireman, Electrician, Technician and others |
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| Total Vacancies | 116 |
| Qualification | ITI, Diploma, or Degree in relevant fields with mandatory Punjabi knowledge |
| Age Limit | 18 to 37 years as on 01-01-2026 (Age relaxation as per govt rules) |
| Salary | Level-3 to Level-6 (7th CPC) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 1,416 for General/Others; Rs. 885 for SC/PwD |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT) and Physical Test (for Fireman only) |
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has issued Advertisement No. CRA 314/26 for the recruitment of 116 technical and trade personnel. Positions include Fireman, Electrician Grade-1, Laboratory Assistant, and several specialized technician roles. The recruitment process is conducted for vacancies within the company's power generation and distribution operations in Punjab.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Level (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|
| Fireman | 35 | Level-3 |
| Laboratory Assistant | 14 | Level-5 |
| Bulldozer Operator | 12 | Level-5 |
| Electrician Grade-1 | 12 | Level-4 |
| Loco Shunter Operator | 12 | Level-4 |
| Technician (Mechanical) | 11 | Level-4 |
| Technician (Instrumentation) | 10 | Level-4 |
| APA (Mechanical) | 7 | Level-6 |
| Welder Grade-1 | 2 | Level-4 |
| Certified Welder | 1 | Level-6 |
Proficiency in the Punjabi language is mandatory for all applicants; candidates must have passed Punjabi at the Matriculation level. Specific educational requirements vary by trade, ranging from ITI certificates to B.Sc. or Engineering Diplomas. Notably, for Fireman, candidates must meet specific physical standards, including a height of 5'5" and 6/6 vision without glasses.
Applications must be submitted via the official PSPCL portal. The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online. Candidates applying for multiple posts must submit separate applications and fees for each.
| Category | Total Fee (Incl. 18% GST) |
|---|---|
| General / Others | Rs. 1,416 |
| SC / PwD | Rs. 885 |
The selection process consists of a Computer Based Test (CBT). For Fireman candidates, a Physical Fitness Test follows the CBT. Group C posts require a mandatory Part-I Punjabi language qualifying test where candidates must secure at least 50% marks to proceed to the main technical and aptitude sections. Negative marking of 0.25 applies to all objective-type questions in the main exam.
Yes, all candidates must possess Punjabi knowledge at the Matriculation level or equivalent to be eligible.
Yes, but you must register separately for each post and submit individual application fees.
The minimum age is 18 years, and the maximum is 37 years as of 01-01-2026, with relaxations provided to reserved categories per Punjab Government norms.
Priya Mehta holds a Master's degree in Public Administration and has spent 8 years researching government employment trends in India. She is known for her in-depth analysis of state-level PSC notifications and teaching job vacancies.
