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Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has issued updates regarding the Admit Card (e-Admit Card) for the Junior Engineer / Electrical recruitment (CRA 316/26). The recruitment is for 622 posts in Punjab, and the online test will be conducted at centres in Punjab / Chandigarh as per the admit card.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer / Electrical |
| Total Vacancies | 622 |
| Qualification | Diploma (Electrical / Electrical & Electronics) with 60% OR BE/BTech/BSc Engg (Electrical / Electrical & Electronics) with 50% OR AMIE with 50% + Punjabi up to Matric level |
| Category | Admit Card |
| Status | Released / Available on PSPCL website as per schedule |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 20/04/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10/05/2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 15/05/2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (Base) | GST @ 18% | Total Payable |
|---|---|---|---|
| All candidates except SC & PWD | ₹1,200 | ₹216 | ₹1,416 + bank charges (if applicable) |
| SC & PWD | ₹750 | ₹135 | ₹885 + bank charges (if applicable) |
Fee payment mode: Online only (SBI Payment Gateway) via Internet Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 37 Years
- Age Calculation Date: 01/01/2026
- Age Relaxation (as per Punjab Govt / PSPCL rules):
- SC / Backward Class: 5 years
- PwD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen (Punjab Domicile): as per rules (service period deduction as per notification)
- Certain categories of women: upper age limit up to 40 years (widow / divorced / legally separated / maintenance cases / desertion cases / husband remarried / wives of serving or disabled military personnel)
- Serving employees of PSPCL/PSTCL/Punjab Govt: relaxation to the extent of service rendered
Vacancy Details
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| General | 243 |
| EWS | 62 |
| SC (Mazhabi Balmiki) | 63 |
| SC (Mazhabi Balmiki) - XSM Self/Dep | 12 |
| SC (Mazhabi Balmiki) - Sports Person | 3 |
| SC (Others) | 61 |
| SC (Others) - XSM Self/Dep | 12 |
| SC (Others) - Sports Person | 4 |
| BC Only | 62 |
| BC - XSM Self/Dep | 13 |
| XSM (Self/Dep) | 44 |
| PWD (Deaf & Hard of Hearing) | 8 |
| PWD (Locomotor Disability) | 9 |
| PWD (Intellectual Disability / Mental Illness / Multiple Disabilities) | 8 |
| Sports Person (General) | 12 |
| Freedom Fighter | 6 |
| Total | 622 |
Admit Card Details
- PSPCL will provide online test information such as admit card, exam date, and exam time on the official website www.pspcl.in.
- The online test is tentatively scheduled to be held at centres in Punjab / Chandigarh.
- Test centre will be allotted by PSPCL and no change of test centre will be permitted.
- Admit card release timeline (as per notification):
- Initial admit card (candidate particulars except test centre) will be uploaded at least 1–2 weeks before the exam.
- Final admit card (with test centre details) will be available at least 3 days before the exam.
- Candidates can download the admit card using their Registration Number and Password from the PSPCL website.
- Candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination hall without a valid admit card.
Documents to Carry (as per instructions)
- Printed Admit Card
- Aadhaar Card (original)
- One more original photo ID such as:
- Government Employer ID
- Driving License
- Voter ID
- Passport
Exam Day Instructions (Important)
- Mobile phone / handbags / purse / electronic & non-electronic instruments / ornaments / goods/articles are strictly banned inside the examination complex.
- Candidates should bring only Admit Card and Photo Identity Card.
- Frisking will be done at entry and during the exam.
- If any prohibited item is found in possession inside the exam hall, the candidate may be debarred on the spot and legal action may be initiated.
Selection Process
- Online Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Merit List based on marks in online test (with normalization if multiple shifts)
- Document Checking for shortlisted candidates as per merit
- Offer of Appointment / Joining (as per selection panel validity and rules)
Exam Pattern
| Subject / Topic | Questions |
|---|---|
| Questions related to the concerned course | 50 |
| Punjabi Language Knowledge | 20 |
| General Knowledge | 10 |
| Reasoning | 10 |
| General English | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
- Type: Objective (MCQ)
- Marks: 1 mark per correct answer
- Negative Marking: 0.25 (1/4th) mark for each wrong answer
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- General Category: 45%
- Reserved Categories: 35% (includes EWS, SC, BC, Ex-Servicemen, Freedom Fighter, Sports Person, PwD)
Salary / Pay Scale
- Pay Scale as per PSPCL Financial Circular No. 21/2022 dated 17/08/2022
- Minimum / Basic Pay (7th CPC Pay Matrix as mentioned): ₹35,400 per month
- Probation: 3 years (or as per Govt of Punjab instructions). During probation, pay will be minimum admissible pay as per Punjab Finance Department instructions (allowances restricted as per notification).