The Punjab State Transmission Corporation Ltd. (PSTCL) has released recruitment notification for ALM, ASSA and Electrician: Check full details.
PSTCL Recruitment 2025: Apply for ALM, ASSA & Electrician Grade-II Posts
Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL) has
released CRA No. 13/2025 for recruitment to 339 posts across three technical
categories. Here's your complete guide to eligibility, application process,
exam pattern, and key dates — optimized for mobile reading.
📅 Important Dates
- Online
Application Starts: 17 November 2025 (from 2:00 PM)
- Last
Date to Apply & Pay Fee: 16 December 2025 (till 11:55 PM)
- Tentative
Exam Month: January 2026
👉 Apply online at www.pstcl.org
📌 Vacancies & Post Details
|
Post Name |
Post Code |
Vacancies |
Pay Scale (7th CPC) |
|
Assistant Lineman (ALM) |
23 |
129 |
₹19,900/- |
|
Assistant Sub-Station Attendant |
63 |
195 |
₹19,900/- |
|
Electrician Grade-II |
62 |
15 |
₹19,900/- |
📍 Note: Pay during
probation will be minimum admissible pay without DA or increments.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- ALM:
ITI in relevant trade (details in official notification)
- ASSA
& Electrician Grade-II: Diploma/ITI in
Electrical/Electrician/Wireman with minimum 60% marks (full-time regular
course)
Punjabi Language Requirement
- Must
have passed Punjabi at Matriculation level or equivalent before the last
date of application.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025)
- General:
18 to 37 years
- Relaxations
(Punjab Domicile Only):
- SC/ST/BC:
+5 years
- PwD:
+10 years
- Widows/divorced/separated
women: up to 40 years
- Ex-Servicemen:
Age relaxation as per service period
- PSTCL/PSPCL/Govt
employees: up to 45 years
🧾 Reservation Rules
- Reservation
applicable only for Punjab domicile candidates.
- Category
once selected in application cannot be changed.
- 33%
reservation for women (Punjab domicile only).
- SC/BC,
EWS, Ex-Servicemen, PwD, Sports, Freedom Fighter categories must submit
valid certificates as per Punjab Govt norms.
🧪 Selection Process
Online Test (CBT) Structure
⏱ Duration: 3 hours
📍
Mode: Computer-based test (MCQ)
Part-I: Punjabi Language (Qualifying)
- 50
Questions
- Must
score ≥ 25 marks (50%) to qualify
- No
negative marking
Part-II: Merit-Based
|
Section |
Questions |
Language |
|
Technical (Course-related) |
50 |
English/Punjabi |
|
Punjabi Language Knowledge |
20 |
Punjabi only |
|
General Knowledge/Awareness |
10 |
English/Punjabi |
|
Logical Reasoning/Quant Aptitude |
10 |
English/Punjabi |
|
General English |
10 |
English/Punjabi |
🔍 Negative marking: -0.25
per wrong answer in Part-II
✅
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- General:
50%
- Reserved
Categories: 40%
📍 Exam Centres
- Across
Punjab and UT Chandigarh
- No
change in test centre allowed after admit card is issued
📝 How to Apply
- Visit
www.pstcl.org
- Register
with valid mobile number and unique email ID (one email per post)
- Fill
details, upload photo & signature (JPG/JPEG only)
- Pay
fee via Razorpay (Net Banking/Debit/Credit/UPI)
- Submit
and save application printout (no need to send hard copy)
📌 Application once
submitted cannot be edited or withdrawn.
📦 Placement
Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in Punjab or
India under PSTCL jurisdiction.
🔗 Useful Links
FAQ
1. What is the last date to apply for PSTCL CRA 13/2025?
🗓️ The last date to
register, submit the application, and pay the fee is 16 December 2025 (11:55
PM).
2. How many vacancies are available?
📊 A total of 339 posts
are available:
- Assistant
Lineman (ALM): 129
- Assistant
Sub-Station Attendant (ASSA): 195
- Electrician
Grade-II: 15
3. What is the salary for these posts?
💰 All posts carry a basic
pay of ₹19,900/- as per 7th CPC. During probation, only minimum
admissible pay is given (no DA/increments).
4. What is the age limit?
🔞 Candidates must be 18–37
years as on 01.01.2025. Age relaxation is available for Punjab domicile
candidates as per category.
5. Is Punjabi language mandatory?
✅ Yes. Candidates must have
passed Punjabi at Matric level or equivalent before the last date of
application.
6. What is the exam pattern?
🧪 The online test has two
parts:
- Part-I
(Punjabi Language): 50 questions, qualifying only (≥25 marks required)
- Part-II
(Merit-based): 100 questions covering technical, GK, reasoning,
English, Punjabi
7. Is there negative marking?
⚠️ Yes. In Part-II, each
wrong answer deducts 0.25 marks. No negative marking in Part-I.
8. Can I apply for more than one post?
📝 Yes. You must apply separately
for each post with a unique email ID and pay separate fees.
9. Where will the exam be held?
📍 The CBT will be
conducted in Punjab and UT Chandigarh. No change in test centre is
allowed after admit card issuance.
10. What documents are needed during application?
📂 You’ll need:
- Educational
certificates (from Class 10 onwards)
- Scanned
photo (100–200KB) and signature (80–150KB)
- Valid
mobile number and email ID
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