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PSPCL Recruitment 2026 Notification Soon, Application Process, Vacancy

Anshika

Feb 5, 2026

PSPCL Assistant Engineer recruitment Notification has been released on the official website- pspcl.in. This recruitment drive aims to recruit eligible candidates for a total of 40 vacancies in Mechanical Engineering discipline. The recruitment will be conducted via scores of GATE 2026. The candidates will be selected based on their performance in the personal Interview. PSPCL refers to Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL). It is a state-level test conducted to recruit technical and non-technical staff in Punjab. PSPCL exam is conducted at three levels- Level 1 (Prelims Exam), Level 2 (Mains Exam), and Level 3 (Document verification). PSPCL conducts recruitment on an annual basis to recruit Technical and Non-Technical staff. If you fulfill the eligibility criteria of PSPCL you can apply on the official website online before the last date of application. The exam will be conducted in online mode. Candidates who aspire to take a job in this field can apply for this exam. The duration of this exam is 2 hours. Check PSPCL Recruitment Latest News here.

PSPCL Exam Date 2026

Below is the table mentioning the tentative exam dates for PSPCL Recruitment 2026.

Events PSPCL Exam Dates
Release of PSPCL Notification 2026 To be announced
Apply Online for PSPCL Recruitment 2026 To be announced
Release of Admit Card To be announced
PSPCL exam Date To be announced
Answer Key To be announced
Result To be announced

PSPCL Exam Highlights 2026

You can check the important dates regarding PSPCL exam from the table given below:

Particulars Details
Name of the Exam PSPCL 2026
Conducting Body Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL)
Exam Level State
Exam Frequency Once a year
Exam Levels Phase I: Preliminary Exam
Phase II: Mains Exam Phase III: Interview
Application Mode Online
Application fees For all categories except SC/Pwd: Rs 1200/- + GST
For SC/Pwd: Rs 750/- + GST
Mode of exam Online
Exam Duration 2 hours
Language English, Punjab
Post name/ Purpose of the exam For Technical and Non-Technical Staff
Exam Helpline Number 0172-2231712, 0172-2230512
Official Website https://pspcl.in

PSPCL Notification 2026

 PSPCL Notification 2026 will be out soon on the official website of PSPCL. PSPCL notification is an important document that will make you aware of the exam process and the registration process. The notification carries important information regarding PSPCL exam including Exam dates, exam pattern, syllabus, and exam day guidelines. 

PSPCL Vacancy 2026

PSPCL Vacanyc 2026 will be releasing soon. The post-wise vacancy under PSPCL recruitment 2026 is mentioned below:

Post Name Number of Vacancies
Electrician Grade-II 88
Junior Plant Attendant 75
Junior Plant Attendant (Chemical) 07
Law Officer Grade-II 06
Assistant Engineer 40

PSPCL Exam Pattern 2026

You should have popular knowledge about PSPCL Exam Pattern to prepare well for the exam.

  • PSPCL exam is conducted in three phases: Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3.
  • Phase I is the Preliminary Exam and Phase II is the Mains Exam and Phase III is the Document verification stage.
  • For the posts of Revenue Accountant and JE Phase II is not conducted

The exam pattern 2026 is mentioned below:

Paper Paper 1 Paper 2
Mode of exam Online Online
Number of Sections 4 4
For JE/ ASSA/ ALM
  • English language
  • General Intelligence
  • General Awareness
  • Questions related to the concerned discipline of the posts applied
  • English language
  • General Intelligence
  • General Awareness
  • Questions related to the concerned discipline of the posts applied
For the posts of Clerk
  • Static+Current Affairs and General Knowledge
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Logical reasoning/ Quantitative aptitude
  • Numerical Aptitude
  • General English
  • Static+Current Affairs and General Knowledge
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Logical reasoning/ Quantitative aptitude
  • Numerical Aptitude
  • General English
For the posts of Revenue Accountant
  • Degree level Accounts and Finance
  • Logical Reasoning/ Quantitative Aptitude
  • General Knowledge
  • General English
Phase II is not conducted
Name of Sections The section depends on the posts for which the candidate has applied The section depends on the posts for which the candidate has applied
Questions in each section 100 100
Duration of the exam 2 hours
Maximum number of questions 100 100
Types of Questions Objective-based Objective-based
Maximum number of marks 100 100
Marking Scheme I mark for each correct answer Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer 1 mark for each correct answer Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Language of paper English, Punjabi English, Punjabi

PSPCL Syllabus 2026

The syllabus plays a crucial part in the successful preparation for any exam. Having the right knowledge about the syllabus helps the candidate to drift their preparation in the right direction. The candidate planning to appear for PSPCL 2026 should know the accurate syllabus for both the written exams beforehand.

From the tables given below candidates can check out the detailed syllabus regarding different posts:

PSPCL Junior Engineer/ASSA/ ALM Syllabus 2026

The detailed syllabus for the posts of JE/ ASSA/ ALM is given below.

Subjects Topics
General Intelligence Coding-decoding, Input-Output, Syllogism, Puzzle, Blood-relations, Tabulations, Coded-Inequalities, Seating-Arrangement, Alphanumeric Series, Logical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test.
English Language Reading comprehension, Cloze Test, Para jumbles, Multiple Meaning/Error, Fill in the blanks, Paragraph, completion, Spotting, Miscellaneous
General Awareness Indian History, Indian Polity, Geography, Economy, Current Affairs, Sports, Punjab Current Affairs, National / International News, awards, Person in news.





General Engineering (Electrical)
Circuit Law, Magnetic circuit, AC fundamentals and measuring instruments, Electrical Machines, Fractional Kilowatt Motors, Single-phase Induction Motors, Synchronous Machines, Generation, Transmission and distribution, Estimation and costing, Utilization and Electrical Energy, Basic Electronics, Basic Electrical Engineering, DC Circuit, Kirchoff's voltage and current laws, Series and parallel combination of resistors, Electro-Magnetic Induction, AC Circuit, Network Theorem, Electrical circuit, and system, Classification of materials, Active and Passive Components, AC Fundamentals, Transformers, AC and DC Machines, Semiconductor, Diode Transistor, Power Supplies, Electrical Electronics Engineering, Basic Electromagnetic Law, Measuring Instruments, Synchronous Machines, Electronics, and Electrical Technology, Basic Concepts, AC Fundamentals, Electrical Machines, etc

PSPCL Clerk Syllabus 2026

The detailed syllabus for the posts of the clerk is given below

Subject Topic
General Awareness Current Affairs, GK Updates, Currencies, Important Places, Banking Awareness, Awards, Book and Author, Headquarters, Important Dates, Prime Minister Scheme
English Language Synonyms and antonyms, Translational Fillers, Modals, Change the Tense, Correct Determiners, Narration Misspelled, Mark Correct Scheme, One-Word Substitution, Active-Passive,
Quantitative Aptitude Simplification, Profit and Loss, HCF, Interest and Compound Interest, Interest and Surds and Indices, Ratio, Time, Train, Distance, Number System
Reasoning Ability Coding, Series, Analogy, Blood Relations, Distance, Sitting Puzzle

PSPCL Revenue Accountant Syllabus 2026

The detailed syllabus for the posts of Revenue Accountant is given below

Subject Topic





Finance and Accounts
Cash Transactions and their Records, General system of Accounts and Financial Accounts, Purchase Regulation, Theory and practice of Auditing, Management Accounting, Computer Application in Accounting, Taxation Law and Practice, Corporate Accounting, Cost Accounting, Cash Transaction and, their Record, Financial Accounting, Labor Laws, Accounting Principles, Auditing General Accounting, Bookkeeping and Accountancy, General Principles and Rules.


Logical Reasoning
Coding, Series, Analogy, Blood Relations, Distance, Sitting Puzzle, Arithmetic Reasoning, Boats, and Stream, Calendar, Direction sense, HCF and LCM, Number Systems, Problems on Ages, Time and Work, Mixture and Alligation, Clock, Profit, and Loss, seating arrangement
General Knowledge Indian History, Indian Polity, Geography, Economy, Current Affairs, Sports, Punjab Current Affairs, National / International News, awards, Person in news.
General English Synonyms and antonyms, Translational Fillers, Modals, Change the Tense, Correct Determiners, Narration Misspelled, Mark Correct Scheme, One-Word Substitution, Active-Passive,

PSPCL Preparation Books 2026

If you are looking to ace PSPCL exam you should be aware of the following books which will help you in your preparation journey. The recommended book list is mentioned below

Name of the Book Name of the Author
For General English:
  • Objective General English
  • High school English Grammar and Composition
  • SP Bakshi
  • Wren and Martin
For Quantitative Aptitude:
  • Quantitative Aptitude for competitive exam
Abhijeet Guha
For General Knowledge:
  • General knowledge
Vinay Karna
For Electrical Engineering
  • Electric Engineering 101
Dareen Abbey
For Civil Engineering:
  • Engineering hydrology
K Subramanya
For Reasoning:
  • A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning
RS Aggarwal

PSPCL Exam Study Notes 2026

 PSPCL 2026 exam is conducted for candidates who wish to make their career in the field of technical and non-technical posts in power corporations. According to PSPCL exam pattern, there will be a written exam- Phase1 and Phase 2.

Thus, to ace this exam it is very important that the candidate should follow the study notes which are relevant from the exam point of view. PSPCL study notes not only cover the syllabus of the exam but also prove to be a very excellent source of practice questions. Check PSPCL Previous Question Papers here.

PSPCL Eligibility Criteria 2026

PSPCL Eligibility Criteria 2026 has not been released yet. Till the release of the official notification, candidates can follow the eligibility criteria of the last year i.e 2023. Not many changes are expected in the eligibility criteria so candidates can follow last year’s data to get an idea about the eligibility criteria. 

PSPCL Educational Qualifications

If you want to appear for PSPCL recruitment exam 2026 should possess the following educational qualifications.

Post Name Educational Qualifications
Non-Technical ( Revenue Accountant) Regular B.Com with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks OR M.Com with a minimum of 50% marks OR CA / ICWA intern



Non-Technical clerk
  1. Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
  2. Possess at least 120 hours course related to personal use of computers
OR CIT course equivalent to DOEACC ‘O’ level certified by Government of India
  1. Must have studied Punjabi up to 10th standard.
  2. English and Punjabi typing test as per PSPCL within the probation period.



Technical JE
Regular 3-4 years diploma in Electrical/ Electronic/ Computer Science/ IT Engineering with 60% marks OR AMIE in Electrical/ Electronic/ Computer Science/ IT with a 50% marks from Institution of engineers Calcutta
Technical Assistant Lineman Matriculation (class 10) or equivalent National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in Lineman Trade




Technical Assistant Sub-Station Attendant
The candidate should have done a full-time course in ITI/ Electrical/ Electrician/ with a minimum of 60% marks with 2 years of internship experience in PSEB OR Full-time regular diploma in Electrical Engineering / Electronics/ Electronics and Communication with 60 % marks
Assistant Engineer
  • Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg) in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 55% marks OR AMIE in Mechanical Engineering from Institution of Engineers (India) Kolkata.
  • Valid GATE 2026 score in Mechanical Engineering (ME) paper.
  • Qualified test of Punjabi Language upto at least Matric or its equivalent level

PSPCL Nationality

The candidate must be either a citizen of India in order to apply for PSPCL Recruitment 2026.

PSPCL Age Limit

Candidates must have attained a minimum age of 18 years and the maximum age for application is 37 years on January 1, 2026. PSPCL also offers age relaxation for candidates belonging to certain categories whose details are listed below:

Category Age Relaxation
SC, ST, and OBC 5 Years in the upper age limit
Ex-Servicemen Ex-servicemen of Punjab Domicile are eligible to deduct the period of their service in the armed forces from their actual age. Such candidates will be considered if their resultant age does not exceed the maximum age limit of direct appointment
Physically Handicapped 10 Years in the upper age limit
Widows 40 Years
Wives serving military personnel and wives of military personnel disabled during the service 40 Years
Women who receive maintenance payments from their husbands by the order of Civil or Criminal courts. 40 Years

PSPCL Application Form 2026

It is advised for all the candidates to apply for the exam only after checking the eligibility criteria. You must fill out and submit PSPCL application form via online mode to appear in the exam. You can follow the following steps to complete PSPCL exam application form.

PSPCL Registration Process 2026

  • Visit the official website of PSPCL - https://pspcl.in.
  • Look for the notification displaying new registration. Fill in the necessary details in the registration form like Name, Father’s name, Mother’s name, Date of Birth, Contact number, Email Id, etc
  • Click on the submit and note down the system-generated registration ID and Password. Login with your registration ID and Password on PSPCL official website. and fill in the important information like educational qualifications, center preferences, name of exam centers, etc
  •  Now you need to upload the scanned copy of the passport-sized photograph and signature. Preview the application form and make the required correction if any.

PSPCL Application Fee

In the last step, you  need to fill out their application fee to finally submit their application form. The application fee for the candidates of different categories is mentioned below:

Category Application fees
For all categories ( except SC / PWD) Rs 800/-
For SC / PWD Rs 500/-

PSPCL Admit Card 2026

Once you have filled out the application form, the next step is to download the admit card which is released approximately after 1 month after the release of the application form. PSPCL admit card has important details like exam date, venue of the exam, time of exam, etc.

  • First Visit the official website of PSPCL then click on the link displaying - download the admit card.
  • Fill  all the necessary details asked submit and download the admit card.
  • Take out the printout of the admit card for future use.

Details Mentioned on PSPCL Admit Card

Candidates can find important details on PSPCL admit card mentioned below:

  • Name
  • Roll number
  • Subject applied
  • Signature
  • Photo
  • Exam Date, Time, Venue
  • Exam Day instructions.

PSPCL Answer Key 2026

PSPCL answer key consists of all the answers to the questions asked in the exam. It is released approximately after 1 week after the exam. It is released by the conducting body on their official website. Candidates can raise objections regarding wrong answers to the questions after the release of the answer key. The details regarding this will be updated on the official website by the conducting body.

PSPCL Result 2026

PSPCL Result is published soon after the release of the answer key. Candidates will be able to see their results on the official website.If you score 45% aggregate will qualify for this exam. Here are the steps to check PSPCL Exam Result:

  •  Visit the official website of PSPCL - https://pspcl.in/
  •  Click PSPCL Result to start downloading the result  Fill in the roll number and date of birth and proceed to log in.
  • On successful login, you can view the Result and download the same for future references.

PSPCL Expected Cut-Off Marks 2026

You need to achieve minimum cut-off marks to qualify for the exam. The cut-off list is prepared category-wise the conduction body will update the cut-off marks on the official website. You can take an idea about the cut-off marks regarding different categories by referring to the cut-off lists of the previous year. 

Category Cut-off Marks
General 45%
SC 35%
ST 35%
OBC 35%
EWS 35%

Factors Affecting PSPCL Cut-Off Marks

  • Number of the vacancies
  • Total number of seats
  • The difficulty level of paper
  • Category of applicants
  • Performance of the candidates.

PSPCL Salary and Benefits 2026

The salary of PSPCL is expected between Rs 6400 to Rs 20,200 per month. Apart from this, they are also entitled to other benefits like Dearness /Allowances, House Rent Allowances, etc.  You will also get Transport Allowances, Provident Fund, Contributory Fund, Pension Fund, Festival Bonus, and Medical Facilities if recruited for technical and non-technical posts. In addition to the salary promised, the you will also get various chances of promotions to upper levels. You can check the detailed PSPCL salary given below:

Post name PSPCL Pay Scale
Account Officer (AO) Rs 16,650 - Rs 39,100
Revenue Officer RS 1,900 - Rs 34,800
Junior Engineer Rs 10,900 - Rs 34,800
Upper Division Clerk Rs 6400-Rs 20,20
Electrician grade Rs 6400 - Rs 20,200
Steno-typist Rs 6400 - Rs 20,200
Internal Auditor Rs 10,900 - Rs 34,800

PSPCL Recruitment 2026 FAQs

Ques: What is the required percentage of marks required to pass PSPCL 2026 exam?

Ans: The required percentage to pass PSPCL is different for different categories:

  • General - 45%- 50%
  • Reserved category- 35% - 40%

Ques: How many attempts are allowed for PSPCL exam?

Ans: There is no restriction on the number of attempts that a candidate can make for PSPCL exam. Candidates can appear for this exam until they match all the eligibility criteria.

Ques: How to apply for PSPCL 2026 exam?

Ans: The article covers the detailed procedure to apply for PSPCL exam including the registration, and application form filling. Candidates can fill out the form using the following steps mentioned in the article to apply for PSPCL 2026 exam on the official website.

Ques: What are the various stages of PSPCL 2026 selection process?

Ans: There are three stages followed in the selection process of PSPCL 2026 - Level 1 is the objective-based paper, Level 2 objective-based paper, and Level 3 is the document verification stage

Ques: Is there any negative marking in PSPCL exam?

Ans: Yes, there is a negative marking of ¼ marks for every wrong answer. For every correct answer, 1 mark is awarded.

Ques: What happens if a candidate clears both the written exam of PSPCL 2026?

Ans: After qualifying for the written exam of PSPCL 2026, the document of the candidate will be verified.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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