Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), Patiala, PSPCL CRA 314/26 Recruitment 2026, Eligibility, Age Limit, Fees, Selection, Last Date, Apply Online, PSPCL Patiala has issued an official notification for the recruitment of Certified Welder, Auxiliary Plant Attendant Mechanic, Laboratory Assistant, Technician Grade-I, Loco Shunter Operator, Fireman, Electrician Grade-I, and other posts. This recruitment drive covers a total of 116 vacancies. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official PSPCL website.
The application process for the PSPCL CRA 314/26 Recruitment 2026 began on June 11, 2026, and applications can be submitted until July 1, 2026. Candidates must be between 18 and 37 years of age to apply.
PSPCL CRA 314/26 Recruitment 2026
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), Patiala : Short Details of Notification
Advt. No. CRA 314/26 | Short Details of Notification
Important Date
- Notification Released : 08 June 2026
- Application Start : 11 June 2026
- Last Date for Apply : 01 July 2026
- Last Date for fee payment : 01 July 2026
- Correction Date : As per schedule
- Exam Date : Notify Soon
- Admit Card : Before Exam
- Result Date : As per schedule
Application Fees
- All candidates except SC and PwD : 1,416/- + Bank Charges (if applicable)
- Scheduled Caste (SC) and PwD candidates : 885/- + Bank Charges (if applicable)
- Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking or Offline Mode Only.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age : 18 Years
- Maximum Age : 37 Years
- Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules.
No. of Post
116 Posts
Vacancy Details
| Sr. No. | Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Certified Welder | 01 |
| 2 | Auxiliary Plant Attendant / Mechanical (APA) | 07 |
| 3 | Bulldozer Operator | 12 |
| 4 | Laboratory Assistant | 14 |
| 5 | Electrician Grade-1 | 12 |
| 6 | Technician Grade-1 / Mechanical | 11 |
| 7 | Technician Grade-1 / Instrumentation | 10 |
| 8 | Welder Grade-1 | 02 |
| 9 | Loco Shunter Operator | 12 |
| 10 | Fireman | 35 |
| Total | — | 116 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Certified Welder | Matric with ITI Certificate in Welding trade AND Certificate in welding as per IBR 1950 in carbon steels root weld and radiographic quality welding on TIG welding. |
| Auxiliary Plant Attendant / Mechanical (APA) | Full-time Regular 3/4-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a State/Central Govt. recognized institute with minimum 60% marks; OR BE/B.Tech/B.Sc Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 50% marks; OR AMIE in Mechanical Engineering with at least 50% marks from Institution of Engineers (India), Calcutta. |
| Bulldozer Operator | Matric with Heavy Duty Driving Licence. |
| Laboratory Assistant | B.Sc. with Chemistry as main subject with minimum 60% marks; OR M.Sc. (Chemistry) with minimum 50% marks. |
| Electrician Grade-1 | 3/4-year recognized Diploma in Electrical Engineering with minimum 50% marks; OR Matric with regular ITI in Electrical discipline with minimum 60% marks AND 2 years experience as Electrician Grade-2 in PSPCL/PSTCL. |
| Technician Grade-1 / Mechanical | 3/4-year recognized Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 50% marks; OR Matric with regular ITI in Mechanical discipline with minimum 60% marks AND 2 years experience as Technician Grade-2 (Mechanical) in PSPCL/PSTCL. |
| Technician Grade-1 / Instrumentation | 3/4-year recognized Diploma in Instrumentation/Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering with minimum 50% marks; OR Matric with regular ITI in Instrumentation/Electronics/Electrical/Computer discipline with minimum 60% marks AND 2 years experience as Technician Grade-2 (Instrumentation) in PSPCL/PSTCL. |
| Welder Grade-1 | Matric with ITI Certificate in Welding AND Certificate in welding as per IBR 1950 regarding radiographic welding on carbon steels, alloy steels pipes and tubes. |
| Loco Shunter Operator | Matric with Heavy Duty Driving Licence. |
| Fireman | 1-year Certificate/Diploma in Fire Fighting from a State/Central Govt. recognized institution with minimum 50% marks AND Matric with Punjabi at Matriculation level (or equivalent certificate from recognized institution). Physical standards: Height – 5 feet 5 inches; Chest – 33.5 inches (unexpanded), 35 inches (expanded); Vision – 6/6 both eyes without glasses. (For women/girls: only height and vision standards apply.) |
- For More Eligibility Details Read the Official PSPCL CRA 314/26 Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF.
Physical Fitness Standard for Fireman (CBT-qualified candidates):
- Running a distance of 100 yards with a weight of 60 kg stones in one minute.
- Lifting the hook ladder to a vertical position from the 3rd and 6th round.
- Climbing a rope or a vertical pipe to a height of 8–10 feet from the ground.
Salary
| Post Name | Pay Scale (7th CPC / Min. Pay) |
|---|---|
| Certified Welder | Rs. 35,400/- (Level-6) |
| Auxiliary Plant Attendant / Mechanical (APA) | Rs. 35,400/- (Level-6) |
| Bulldozer Operator | Rs. 29,200/- (Level-5) |
| Laboratory Assistant | Rs. 29,200/- (Level-5) |
| Electrician Grade-1 | Rs. 25,500/- (Level-4) |
| Technician Grade-1 / Mechanical | Rs. 25,500/- (Level-4) |
| Technician Grade-1 / Instrumentation | Rs. 25,500/- (Level-4) |
| Welder Grade-1 | Rs. 25,500/- (Level-4) |
| Loco Shunter Operator | Rs. 25,500/- (Level-4) |
| Fireman | Rs. 21,700/- (Level-3) |
Selection Process
- Computer Based Online Test (CBT)
- Physical Test (for Fireman only)
Exam Pattern
Group B Posts – Certified Welder and APA (Mechanical): No mandatory Punjabi qualifying test. Single-paper CBT of 100 MCQ questions, 2 hours duration.
| Sr. No. | Topic | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Questions related to concerned discipline | 50 |
| 2 | Punjabi Language Knowledge | 20 |
| 3 | General Knowledge | 10 |
| 4 | Reasoning | 10 |
| 5 | General English | 10 |
| Total | 100 | |
Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes). Marking: +1 for each correct answer; -0.25 for each wrong answer. No negative marking is not applicable — negative marking of 1/4th is applied.
Group C Posts – Laboratory Assistant, Fireman, Technician Grade-1 (Mechanical), Technician Grade-1 (Instrumentation), Welder Grade-1, Electrician Grade-1: Two-part CBT. Part-I is a mandatory Punjabi qualifying test. Candidates must score minimum 50% (25/50) in Part-I to be considered for Part-II marks. Total duration: 3 hours (180 minutes).
| Part | Topic | No. of Questions | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I (Qualifying) | Knowledge of Punjabi Language | 50 | No negative marking |
| Part-II – 1 | Questions related to concerned discipline | 50 | -0.25 per wrong answer |
| Part-II – 2 | Punjabi Language Knowledge | 20 | |
| Part-II – 3 | General Knowledge | 10 | |
| Part-II – 4 | Reasoning | 10 | |
| Part-II – 5 | General English | 10 | |
| Part-II Total | 100 | ||
Part-II is bilingual (English/Punjabi) — candidates may choose the language during the exam.
Posts of Bulldozer Operator and Loco Shunter Operator: Two-part CBT (same Part-I Punjabi qualifying test). Part-II covers general topics only (no discipline-specific questions). Total duration: 3 hours (180 minutes).
| Part | Topic | No. of Questions | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I (Qualifying) | Knowledge of Punjabi Language | 50 | No negative marking |
| Part-II – 1 | Punjabi Language Knowledge | 20 | -0.25 per wrong answer |
| Part-II – 2 | General Knowledge | 20 | |
| Part-II – 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | |
| Part-II – 4 | Reasoning | 20 | |
| Part-II – 5 | General English | 20 | |
| Part-II Total | 100 | ||
PSPCL CRA 314/26 Recruitment 2026: How to Apply
- Visit the official website (https://www.pspcl.in/) of PSPCL. Candidate Can Apply Between 11 June 2026 to 01 July 2026.
- Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “PSPCL CRA 314/26 Recruitment 2026“.
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All details Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
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PSPCL CRA 314/26 Recruitment 2026– Important Questions
What is the application start date for PSPCL CRA 314/26 Recruitment 2026?
The online application for this recruitment has started from 11 June 2026.
What is the last date to submit the Application form for this recruitment?
The last date to submit the online application Form is 01 July 2026.
How many vacancies are there?
There are total 116 vacancies.
What is the selection process for PSPCL CRA 314/26 Recruitment 2026?
Candidate will be selection based on Computer Based Online Test (CBT) + Physical Test (for Fireman only).
What is the official website of PSPCL?
The Official Website of PSPCL is https://www.pspcl.in/.
