PSPCL JE Electrical Recruitment 2026

Published: 8:56 am | 21 April 2026

Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), a state-owned Power Generating and Distribution company functioning under the Government of Punjab, has officially released its Junior Engineer / Electrical Recruitment Notification 2026 vide Advertisement No. CRA 316/26.

This is a tremendous opportunity for electrical engineering diploma and degree holders across Punjab to secure a stable, well-paying government-sector job in the power sector. A total of 622 vacancies are available for the post of Junior Engineer / Electrical across multiple categories. Online applications open on 20 April 2026 and close on 10 May 2026 (fee deposit last date: 15 May 2026). Read this article carefully to understand everything about eligibility, vacancies, salary, exam pattern, and how to apply.

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Important Dates

⇒ Application Start Date: 20 April 2026
⇒ Last Date to Submit Application: 10 May 2026
⇒ Last Date to Deposit Fee: 15 May 2026
⇒ Admit Card Upload (Preliminary): 1–2 weeks before exam date
⇒ Final Admit Card (with Centre): At least 3 days before exam date
⇒ Online Examination: To be notified on www.pspcl.in
⇒ Note: Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website www.pspcl.in for updates and any changes to the schedule. Fee must be deposited simultaneously with application submission — do not wait for the last date.

Application Fee

⇒ General / EWS / Ex-Servicemen / Sports / FF Candidates: ₹1,200 + GST @18% = ₹1,416/- + Bank Charges (if applicable)
⇒ SC / Person with Disability (PwD) Candidates: ₹750 + GST @18% = ₹885/- + Bank Charges (if applicable)
⇒ GST @ 18%: Applicable as per GOI norms
⇒ Fee is Non-Refundable
⇒ Payment Mode: Online Only — Internet Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card via SBI Payment Gateway
⇒ Note: Application without fee deposit will be automatically rejected.

Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)

⇒ Minimum Age: 18 Years
⇒ Maximum Age: 37 Years (General Category)
⇒ Age Relaxation:

SC / Backward Class (BC): 5 Years over normal maximum age
Physically Handicapped (PwD): 10 Years over normal maximum age
Ex-Serviceman (Self): Period of military service deducted from actual age; resultant age must not exceed max limit by more than 3 years
Widow / Divorced / Deserted Women / Wives of Military Personnel: Upper age limit of 40 Years
Serving PSPCL / PSTCL / Punjab Govt. Employees: To the extent of service rendered

Total Posts & Selection Process

⇒ Total Vacancies: 622 Posts
⇒ Post Name: Junior Engineer / Electrical (JE/Electrical)
⇒ Advertisement No.: CRA 316/26
⇒ Selection Process:

Online Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Merit List Preparation (with Normalization if multi-shift)
Document Checking
Offer of Appointment / Joining
Training at TTI, PSPCL Patiala (or any institute in India)

Total Vacancies — Category-wise Breakdown

A total of 622 vacancies have been announced for the post of Junior Engineer / Electrical. Out of these, 209 posts are reserved for Women candidates. The complete category-wise breakdown is given below:

Sr. No.	Category	Total Posts	Posts Reserved for Women
1	Gen – General	243	69
2	EWS – Economically Weaker Section	62	19
3	SC (MZB) – Scheduled Caste (Mazhabi / Balmiki)	63	25
4	SC (MZB-XSM-Self/Dep.) – SC (Mazhabi / Balmiki – Ex-Servicemen Self/Dependent)	12	00
5	SC (MZB-SP) – SC (Mazhabi / Balmiki – Sports Person)	03	00
6	SC (OT) – Scheduled Caste (Others)	61	24
7	SC (OT-XSM-Self/Dep.) – SC (Others – Ex-Servicemen Self/Dependent)	12	00
8	SC (OT-SP) – SC (Others – Sports Person)	04	00
9	BC Only – Backward Class Only	62	25
10	BC (XSM-Self/Dep.) – Backward Class (Ex-Servicemen Self/Dependent)	13	00
11	XSM (Self/Dep.) – Ex-Servicemen (Self/Dependent)	44	25
12a	PWD (PD) – Deaf and Hard of Hearing	08	04
12b	PWD (PD) – Locomotor Disability	09	05
12c	PWD (PD) – Intellectual Disability, Mental Illness or Multiple Disabilities	08	04
13	SP (G) – Sports Person (General)	12	06
14	FF – Freedom Fighter	06	03
Total		622	209

Note: The number of vacancies is tentative and PSPCL reserves the right to increase, decrease, or cancel any posts at any stage without notice. Reservation of posts for Women candidates will be governed by Punjab Civil Services (Reservation for Women) Rules 2020. Category once selected in the online application cannot be changed under any circumstances.

Eligibility Criteria — PSPCL JE Electrical Recruitment 2026

⇒ Nationality / Domicile: Reservation benefits (including Women Reservation) are applicable for Punjab Domicile candidates only. Proof of domicile must be produced at the time of document checking.
⇒ Educational Qualification (Any one of the following):

Full-time Regular 3/4-year Diploma in Electrical / Electrical and Electronics Engineering from a State/Central Govt. recognized institute with a minimum of 60% marks.
OR B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. Engineering in Electrical / Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a minimum of 50% marks.
OR AMIE in Electrical / Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a minimum of 50% marks from the Institution of Engineers (India), Calcutta.

⇒ Punjabi Language Knowledge:

Candidates must have passed Punjabi at Matriculation level or its equivalent up to the last date of online registration / submission of application.

⇒ Important Qualification Notes:

The required qualification must be obtained on or before the last date of online application submission (10 May 2026).
Candidates whose results are awaited may apply but must acquire the qualification before the last date. Write ‘RESULT AWAITED’ in the Year of Passing column.
If the certificate is yet to be issued, the date of result declaration will be considered as the date of qualification completion — with supporting proof.

Online Written Test (CBT) Exam Pattern

The Online Computer-Based Test will consist of 100 Objective Type (MCQ) questions with a total duration of 2 hours (120 minutes). The subject-wise breakup is as follows:

Sr. No.	Subject / Topic	No. of Questions	Marks
1	Technical / Professional Knowledge (Electrical Engineering)	50	50
2	Punjabi Language Knowledge	20	20
3	General Knowledge	10	10
4	Reasoning	10	10
5	General English	10	10
Total		100	100

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks (1/4th) deducted for every wrong answer.
Each correct answer carries 1 mark.
In case the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, marks will be normalized to neutralize difficulty variation between shifts.
After the exam, the question paper and answer key will be published on www.pspcl.in. Candidates can file objections as per the guidelines issued at that time.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
General Category	45%
Reserved Categories (EWS / SC / BC / Ex-Servicemen / Freedom Fighter / Sports Person / PwD)	35%

Tie-Breaking Rule

If two or more candidates score identical marks in the online exam, their relative merit will be determined by age — the older candidate will be ranked higher.

Salary / Pay Scale & Probation Details

⇒ Pay Scale: As per PSPCL Financial Circular No. 21/2022 dated 17.08.2022 and the 7th CPC / Pay Matrix.
⇒ Basic / Minimum Pay: ₹35,400/- per month
⇒ Probation Period: 3 Years (or as per Punjab Government instructions from time to time)
⇒ Pay During Probation:

Only the ‘minimum admissible pay’ will be paid during the probation period as per Dept. of Finance (FP1 Branch) letter No. 7/42/2020-5FP1/741-746 dated 17.07.2020.
No Grade Pay, Dearness Allowance, Annual Increment, or any other allowance will be paid during probation — except Travelling Allowance (TA) and Medical Reimbursement as per entitlement.
For candidates already serving in PSPCL, their existing pay will be protected if their current pay exceeds the minimum admissible pay — however, no increment or allowance (except TA and medical) will be given during probation.

⇒ Training: Selected candidates may be sent for training at the Technical Training Institute (TTI), PSPCL, Patiala or any other institute in India.
⇒ Panel Validity: The selection panel will be valid for 1 year from the date of approval by the competent authority.

Documents Required at Document Checking Stage

Printout of Online Application Form (self-attested photocopy)
Payment receipt / fee deposit confirmation
Qualifying degree / diploma certificate and all semester/year-wise mark sheets
Proof of Punjabi language qualification (Matriculation or equivalent certificate)
Date of Birth proof (Matriculation certificate or Birth Certificate)
Domicile / Residence Certificate of Punjab (for reserved category benefits)
Category / Reservation Certificate as applicable:
- EWS: Income and Asset Certificate (for FY 2025-26, valid for FY 2026-27)
- SC / BC: Certificate issued by competent authority as per Punjab Govt. instructions
- XSM (Self): Ex-Servicemen Certificate issued by District Sainik Welfare Officer, Punjab
- XSM (Dependent): Lineal Descendant Certificate issued by District Sainik Welfare Officer, Punjab
- Freedom Fighter (FF): Certificate issued by Deputy Commissioner of the concerned district
- Sports Person (SP): Sports Gradation Certificate issued by Director Sports Department, Punjab
- PwD: Permanent Disability Certificate issued by Civil Surgeon, Govt. of Punjab
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer — for candidates serving in Govt./Semi-Govt./PSU organizations (required at time of Joining)
Aadhaar Card + one additional valid Photo Identity Proof (Govt. Employer ID, Driving Licence, Voter Card, Passport)

Note: Original documents must be produced at the time of document checking and will be returned the same day. One self-attested photocopy of all documents must be submitted to the document checking committee. Failure to produce documents will result in cancellation of candidature.

Documents to Upload During Application (Specifications)

Document	Format	File Size	Dimensions
Photograph (Recent Passport Size, Colour)	JPG / JPEG	20 – 50 KB (max 50 KB)	150 × 200 pixels (preferred)
Signature (Black Ink on White Paper)	JPG / JPEG	10 – 20 KB (max 20 KB)	140 × 60 pixels (preferred)

Note: The signature must be signed by the applicant themselves only, using black ink on white paper. Signature by any other person will result in rejection of the application.

How to Apply — Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Prepare Your Documents
Scan your recent passport-size colour photograph and signature in JPG/JPEG format as per the specifications above. Keep all relevant certificates and documents ready in soft copy (PDF).
Step 2: Visit the Official PSPCL WebsiteGo to www.pspcl.in and click on the “Recruitment” tab on the homepage.

Step 3: Find the Notification
Click on “Recruitment for the post of Junior Engineer / Electrical in PSPCL against CRA-316/26” and read all instructions carefully.

Step 4: New Registration (Step-I)
Click on “NEW REGISTRATION”. Enter your Post Applied, Name, Date of Birth, Father’s Name, Mobile Number, and Email ID. Verify the OTP received on your registered mobile and email to complete Part-1 of registration.

Step 5: Fill the Application Form
After OTP verification, complete all required details including personal information, educational qualifications, and category details. Upload your scanned photograph and signature. Use “Save Draft” to save partial progress. Use “Save and Preview” to review the complete form before final submission.

Step 6: Accept Terms & Submit
Accept the Terms & Conditions and Self-Declaration by clicking the checkboxes, then click “SUBMIT”. Note: Once submitted, no further editing is possible.

Step 7: Pay Application Fee (Step-II)
After form submission, you will be redirected to the SBI Payment Gateway. Select your preferred online payment mode (Internet Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card) and complete the payment. Retain the transaction number and take a printout of the Payment Receipt.

Step 8: Verify Fee Status
Log in again as “REGISTERED CANDIDATE” and check the fee status. It should show “PAID”. If not updated, allow some time for bank processing.

Step 9: Print Application Form (Step-III)
Once fee status shows “PAID”, click on “PRINT APPLICATION FORM” to download and save your final application. No email containing the final form will be sent — save it yourself for future reference.

Step 10: Sports Person Category (Additional Step)
Candidates applying under the Sports Person category must physically submit their Sports Gradation Certificate to the Recruitment Section, Head Office, PSPCL, Patiala on or before the last date of application submission (separately for each post if applying for multiple posts).

For any queries regarding the online application, email: helpdesk-recruitment@pspcl.in (quote your registration number)

Important Links

Apply Online Link	Registration \| Login
Download Official Notification (CRA 316/26)	Click Here
PSPCL Official Website	www.pspcl.in
Helpdesk Email	helpdesk-recruitment@pspcl.in

PSPCL JE Electrical Recruitment 2026 — FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for PSPCL JE Electrical Recruitment 2026?
⇒ The last date to submit the online application is 10 May 2026. The last date to deposit the fee is 15 May 2026.Q2. What is the total number of vacancies in PSPCL JE Electrical 2026?
⇒ There are a total of 622 vacancies for the post of Junior Engineer / Electrical across various categories including General, EWS, SC, BC, Ex-Servicemen, PwD, Sports Person, and Freedom Fighter.

Q3. What is the educational qualification required for PSPCL JE Electrical?
⇒ Candidates must hold a full-time Regular Diploma in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering with 60% marks, OR a B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. Engg. in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering with 50% marks, OR an AMIE in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering with 50% marks from the Institution of Engineers (India), Calcutta.

Q4. Is Punjabi language knowledge mandatory?
⇒ Yes. Candidates must have passed Punjabi at Matriculation level or its equivalent on or before the last date of application submission.

Q5. Is there negative marking in the PSPCL JE Electrical online exam?
⇒ Yes. 0.25 marks (1/4th) will be deducted for every wrong answer. No penalty is applied for unattempted questions.

Q6. What is the minimum qualifying percentage in the online test?
⇒ General Category candidates must score at least 45%. All reserved categories (EWS, SC, BC, Ex-Servicemen, FF, SP, PwD) must score at least 35%.

Q7. What is the basic pay for PSPCL JE Electrical post?
⇒ The minimum / basic pay is ₹35,400/- per month as per 7th CPC / Pay Matrix and PSPCL Financial Circular No. 21/2022. During the probation period of 3 years, only the minimum admissible pay will be given — no DA, Grade Pay, or increment.

Q8. Can candidates from outside Punjab apply?
⇒ Yes, candidates from outside Punjab can apply. However, category-based reservation benefits (including women’s reservation) are applicable only for Punjab Domicile candidates. Proof of domicile must be produced at document checking.

Q9. What is the application fee for SC / PwD candidates?
⇒ SC and Person with Disability (PwD) candidates are required to pay ₹750 + 18% GST = ₹885/- plus applicable bank charges. All other candidates pay ₹1,200 + 18% GST = ₹1,416/-.

Q10. What happens if two candidates score the same marks in the online exam?
⇒ In case of a tie in marks, the older candidate will be given higher merit rank over the younger candidate.

PSPCL JE Electrical Recruitment 2026 — Conclusion

The PSPCL Junior Engineer / Electrical Recruitment 2026 (CRA 316/26) is a golden opportunity for electrical engineering diploma and degree holders of Punjab seeking a prestigious government-sector career in the state’s power sector. With 622 vacancies, a basic pay of ₹35,400/- per month, job security backed by the Government of Punjab, and strong career growth prospects, this recruitment stands out as one of the best openings in 2026. Eligible candidates should not miss this opportunity and must apply online at www.pspcl.in before 10 May 2026 (fee deposit last date: 15 May 2026).

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