PSPCL CRA 314/26 Recruitment 2026: 116 Fireman, Electrician & More Posts

PSPCL CRA 314/26 Recruitment 2026 Notification Out!

Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), Patiala, has officially released the CRA 314/26 Recruitment 2026 Notification on 08 June 2026 at www.pspcl.in.

A total of 116 vacancies have been announced under Advertisement No. CRA 314/26 for various technical posts, including Certified Welder, Auxiliary Plant Attendant (Mechanical), Bulldozer Operator, Laboratory Assistant, Electrician Grade-1, Technician Grade-1, Loco Shunter Operator, Fireman, and others.

Eligible candidates possessing ITI, Diploma, or other prescribed technical qualifications can apply online from 11 June 2026 to 01 July 2026 through the official PSPCL website. This is a golden opportunity for candidates looking for government jobs in Punjab's power sector.

PSPCL CRA 314/26 Recruitment 2026 Overview

PSPCL is recruiting 116 posts across 10 technical and trade categories for its power generation and distribution operations in Punjab.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details (Total: 116 Posts)

Note: During the probation period (3 years), newly appointed candidates shall be paid minimum admissible pay only, without Grade Pay, DA, annual increment, or other allowances except TA and medical reimbursement.

Eligibility Criteria

Knowledge/qualification of Punjabi is essential for ALL posts (Matriculation level or equivalent). All qualifications must be possessed by 01-07-2026.

Physical Fitness Standard for Fireman (CBT-qualified candidates):

• Running 100 yards with 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.

Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)

Candidates must be between 18 and 37 years of age. For Fireman, age is 18-37 years as on the date of advertisement. Age relaxation is applicable as per Punjab Govt. norms.

Application Fee

Fee is non-refundable and must be deposited online. Separate application and fee for each post if applying for more than one. GST @ 18% is applicable.

Selection Process

Selection is based on a Computer Based Online Test (CBT). For Fireman, CBT-qualified candidates must also pass a Physical Test. Merit list is prepared category-wise based on CBT marks. Score normalization will be applied if the exam is in multiple shifts.

Minimum Qualifying Marks in Online Test:

• General (UR): 45%
• EWS, SC, BC, Ex-Serviceman, Freedom Fighter, Sports Person, PwD: 35%

Exam Pattern

Group B Posts (Certified Welder and APA Mechanical):

• Single-paper CBT of 100 MCQ questions, 2 hours duration.
• Marking: +1 for correct answer; -0.25 for wrong answer.

Group C Posts (Laboratory Assistant, Fireman, Technician Grade-1, Welder Grade-1, Electrician Grade-1):

• Two-part CBT. Part-I is a mandatory Punjabi qualifying test (50% minimum marks).
• Total duration: 3 hours (180 minutes).

Posts of Bulldozer Operator and Loco Shunter Operator:

• Two-part CBT (same Part-I Punjabi qualifying test). Part-II covers general topics only.
• Total duration: 3 hours (180 minutes).

Competition Level Analysis

The competition for PSPCL CRA 314/26 is expected to be moderate to high, especially for posts with higher vacancies like Fireman (35), Laboratory Assistant (14), Bulldozer Operator (12), Electrician Grade-1 (12), and Loco Shunter Operator (12).

The mandatory Punjabi qualifying test (Part-I, 50% cut-off) for Group C posts will act as a significant filter. The Fireman post also includes a physical fitness test, further narrowing down the competition.