PSTCL Exam Dates 2026 Announced: 609 Vacancies, Check Official Schedule & Notification

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Jun 17, 2026 05:36 AM

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Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL) has officially released the PSTCL Exam Date 2026. The examination is slated to be conducted between January 13th and January 16th, 2026.

Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL) is set to recruit for 609 vacancies across various crucial positions. These include roles such as Accounts Officer, Junior Engineer (JE), Law Officer, Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Assistant Lineman (ALM), Assistant Sub-Station Attendant (ASSA), Electrician Grade-II, Assistant Engineer (AE), and more. The confirmed PSTCL Exam Date 2026 falls between January 13th and January 16th, 2026.

PSTCL Notification 2026

The comprehensive PSTCL Notification 2026 PDF, released under Advertisement Numbers 12/2025 and 13/2025, is now available on the official PSTCL website: https://pstcl.org/. This detailed notification outlines the entire recruitment process, selection methodology, exam structure, number of vacancies, and other essential information for all advertised positions.

PSTCL Recruitment 2026-Highlights

To be eligible for the 609 vacant posts under PSTCL Recruitment 2026, candidates must possess a B.Tech degree, NAC in Lineman, or a Graduation degree with Punjabi as a subject at the Class 10 level. The selection process primarily involves a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by certificate verification.

PSTCL Recruitment 2026- Overview
Conducting Body	Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL)
Post name	Assistant Lineman (ALM), Assistant Sub-Station Attendant (ASSA), Electrician Grade-II, AE, Accounts Officer, JE, Law Officer, LDC, and other
Vacancy	609
Advertisement Number	12/2025 & 13/2025
Exam Date	13th to 16th January 2026
Educational Qualification	B.Tech/NAC in Linemen/Graduation with Punjabi as a subject in 10th Class
Age Limit	18 to 37 years
Selection Process	CBT and DV
Official website	https://pstcl.org/

PSTCL Exam Date 2026 Out

Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited has announced the Computer-Based Test (CBT) schedule for Advertisement Numbers 12/2025 and 13/2025. This exam is for candidates who applied for the 609 vacancies including Assistant Lineman (ALM), Assistant Sub-Station Attendant (ASSA), Electrician Grade-II, AE, Accounts Officer, JE, Law Officer, LDC, and other roles. The PSTCL Exam 2026 is officially scheduled to take place from January 13th to January 16th, 2026.

PSTCL Exam Date 2026 Out (609 Vacancies), Check Official Schedule

Punjab PSTCL Recruitment 2025- Important Dates

Registration for PSTCL Recruitment 2025 has now concluded. Candidates who have successfully applied should commence their preparation for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) examination. The official PSTCL website, https://pstcl.org/, will soon host further updates regarding the examination schedule.

Events	Dates
Notification Release Date	17th November 2025
Apply Online Starts	17th November 2025
Apply Online Ends	16th December 2025 (11:55 pm)
Last Date to pay the application fee	16th December 2025
PSTCL Admit Card 2026	10th January 2026
PSTCL Exam Date 2026	13th to 16th January 2026
PSTCL Answer Key 2026	January 2026

PSTCL Vacancy 2026

Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL) has announced a total of 609 vacancies for a variety of positions, including Assistant Engineer (AE), Accounts Officer, Junior Engineer (JE), Law Officer, Assistant Lineman (ALM), Assistant Sub-Station Attendant (ASSA), Electrician Grade-II, LDC, and others. A detailed breakdown of post-wise vacancies for PSTCL Recruitment 2026 is provided in the table below.

Posts Name	Vacancies
Assistant Lineman (ALM)	129
Assistant Sub-Station Attendant (ASSA)	195
Electrician Grade-II	15
Assistant Engineer (OT) / Electrical	61
Assistant Manager / IT	3
Accounts Officer	2
Divisional Accountant	11
Junior Engineer / Electrical	110
Junior Engineer / Civil	15
Junior Engineer / Communication	6
Law Officer Grade-II	2
Telephone Mechanic	10
Lower Division Clerk (Typist)	35
Lower Division Clerk (Accounts)	15
Total	609

PSTCL Vacancy Details

PSTCL Recruitment Vacancy Distribution

Punjab PSTCL Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for each post under PSTCL Recruitment 2026 are distinct. Prospective candidates must ensure they meet the specified educational qualifications and age requirements for their desired position. Applications will only be accepted from candidates who fulfill these prerequisites.

Educational Qualification

Please refer to the table below for the post-wise educational qualifications.

Post Name	Educational Qualification
Assistant Lineman (ALM)	Must have passed the National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the relevant trade. Candidates with higher education, such as a Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering, will only be considered if they have also completed the NAC in the trade as the minimum qualification.
Assistant Sub-Station Attendant (ASSA)	ITI in Electrical/Electrician/Wireman trade with at least 60% marks (Full-time regular course) 1-year apprenticeship experience at organisations such as BHEL / PMTCL Diploma in Electrical Engineering with at least 60% marks (Full-time regular course) Diploma in Electronics and Communication with at least 60% marks (Full-time regular course) Diploma in Instrumentation and Process Control with at least 60% marks (Full-time regular course) For matriculate candidates, a regular ITI in Electrical discipline with at least 60% marks Diploma in Electrical Engineering with at least 50% marks
Electrician Grade-II	ITI/Diploma in Electrical trade or equivalent
Assistant Engineer (OT) / Electrical	Full-time regular BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering with minimum 55% marks, or equivalent degree recognised by AICTE / AMIE in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering with 55% marks from Institution of Engineers (India), Calcutta.
Assistant Manager / IT	Full-time regular BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. in Computer Science/IT with minimum 60% marks, or equivalent degree recognised by AICTE. OR Full-time regular MCA or Master’s in IT from recognised/approved institution with at least 60% marks.
Accounts Officer	CA/CWA/CMA OR Full-time regular B.Com (min. 60%) OR M.Com (min. 50%) OR CA/CWA/CMA Inter.
Divisional Accountant
Junior Engineer / Electrical	Full-time regular 3–4 year Diploma in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engg. (min. 60%) OR BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engg. (min. 50%) OR AMIE in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engg. (min. 50%).
Junior Engineer / Civil	Full-time regular 3–4 year Diploma in Civil Engg. (min. 60%) OR BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. Civil Engg. (min. 50%) OR AMIE Civil Engg. (min. 50%).
Junior Engineer / Communication	Full-time regular 3–4 year Diploma in Electronics/Telecommunication Engg. (min. 60%) OR BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. in Electronics/Telecommunication Engg. (min. 50%) OR AMIE in Electronics/Telecommunication Engg. (min. 50%).
Law Officer Grade-II	Full-time regular graduation (min. 60%) + 3-year professional law course (min. 60%) OR 5-year integrated law degree (min. 60%). 3 years post-qualification experience in law matters.
Telephone Mechanic	Matric + ITI (2-year course in Radio/Telecom/Mechanic/Wireless Mechanic from State/Central Govt. recognized institutions) OR Matric + Telecom Training Center & Telegraph Department course in Telegraph Mechanic OR Full-time regular 3–4 year Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engg. (min. 50%).
Lower Division Clerk (Typist)	Full-time regular Bachelor’s degree (min. 50%) from recognized institution. Certificate of 120 hours course with hands-on experience in PC/IT office productivity or desktop publishing, or equivalent ‘O’ level DOEACC certificate. Punjabi passed up to Matric standard.
Lower Division Clerk (Accounts)	Same as LDC/Typist, but degree must be B.Com (min. 50%). Same IT and Punjabi requirements.

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025)

Candidates who meet the aforementioned educational qualifications must also be between 18 and 37 years of age to be considered eligible for application to the various posts under PSTCL.

Steps to Apply for PSTCL Various Posts Recruitment 2026

Applicants can follow these streamlined steps to apply for PSTCL Recruitment 2026 via the official website:

Visit the official Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL) website, pstcl.org.
On the homepage, go to the “Information” or “Recruitment” section.
Click on the advertisement link (CRA No. 12/2025 or 13/2025) and read the notification.
Click “Register Here” after clicking the application link, fill in details like CRA number, post name, name, mobile number, and email ID.
After submitting, you will receive your User ID and Password via email and mobile.
Then, click “Go to Application Form” and fill in: Personal details, Communication details, Qualification details, Category and other required fields
Upload your scanned photo and signature.
Pay the application fee online via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI (Razorpay gateway).
You can correct details before final submission, but you cannot edit after clicking Submit.
After successful fee payment, save the application for future reference.

PSTCL Application Fee 2026

To successfully complete the application process for PSTCL Recruitment 2026, candidates are required to pay the specified application fee using the available payment methods.

Category	Application Fee	GST @ 18%	Total
All Categories except SC & PwD	Rs. 1200/-	Rs. 216/-	Rs. 1416/-
SC Category	Rs. 750/-	As Applicable	Rs. 885/-
Person with Disability (PwD)	Rs. 750/-	As Applicable	Rs. 885/-

PSTCL Selection Process 2026

The selection process for PSTCL Recruitment 2026 will comprise two primary stages:

Computer-Based Test: The examination will be conducted for the recruitment of various posts.
Document verification: Those who clear the examination will have to show their original documents at the time of verification.

PSTCL Exam Pattern 2026

The examination pattern for the positions of Assistant Lineman (ALM), Assistant Sub-Station Attendant (ASSA), Electrician Grade-II, Telephone Mechanic, and LDC/Accounts is structured as follows:

Part I: Punjabi Language Test

This test contains 50 MCQs.
Each question carries 1 mark.
A minimum of 25 marks (50%) is required to qualify.
No negative marking in Part I.
Only candidates who qualify Part-I will be considered for the merit list.

Part II: Main Examination

The main exam contains 100 MCQs of 1 mark each.
0.25 mark for each wrong answer.
Duration of the exam (Part I + Part II): 3 hours (180 minutes).
Merit list will be prepared only on the basis of Part II marks.
Candidate must qualify Part-I (Punjabi Test) to be included in the merit list.

Part	Topic	Questions	Duration
I	Knowledge of Punjabi Language	50	3 hours
II	Questions related to the concerned Course (Technical Questions)	50
	Punjabi Language Knowledge	20
	General Knowledge / Awareness	10
	Logical Reasoning / Quantitative Aptitude	10
	General English	10
Total		150

The exam pattern specifically for the LDC/Typist role is outlined below:

Part	Topic	Questions	Duration
Part-I	Knowledge of Punjabi Language	50	3 hours
Part-II	General Knowledge	20
	Punjabi Language Knowledge	20
	Basic Computer Knowledge	20
	Logical Reasoning / Quantitative Aptitude	20
	Numerical Aptitude	10
	General English	10
Total		150

PSTCL Various Posts Salary 2026

The salary structure for various positions under PSTCL Recruitment 2026 adheres to the 7th Pay Commission guidelines. In addition to the basic pay, employees are entitled to various allowances and benefits, including House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), and Dearness Allowance (DA).

Posts	Pay Scale (7th CPC)
Assistant Engineer (OT) / Electrical	Rs. 47,600
Assistant Manager / IT
Accounts Officer
Divisional Accountant	Rs. 35,400
Junior Engineer / Electrical
Junior Engineer / Civil
Junior Engineer / Communication
Law Officer Grade-II
Telephone Mechanic	Rs. 19,900
Lower Division Clerk / Typist
Lower Division Clerk / Accounts
Assistant Lineman (ALM), Assistant SubStation Attendant (ASSA) & Electrician Grade-II

FAQs

Is PSTCL Exam Date 2026 Out?

Yes, the exam dates for PSTCL Recruitment have been officially announced. The examination is scheduled to be conducted from January 13th to January 16th, 2026.

What is the selection process for various posts under PSTCL Recruitment 2026?

Candidates will be selected based on their performance in the computer-based examination, followed by document verification (DV).

How many vacancies are notified under PSTCL Various Posts Recruitment 2026?

A total of 609 vacancies have been announced for positions such as ALM, ASSA, Electrician Grade-II, AE, JE, Accounts Officer, LDC, Law Officer, Divisional Accountant, and others.

What is the eligibility criteria for Punjab PSTCL Recruitment 2026?

Candidates applying for PSTCL Recruitment 2025 must possess the relevant educational qualifications, including B.Tech, NAC/ITI, Diploma, Graduation, or equivalent degrees, as specified for each post.

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