PSPCL JE Electrical Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 622 Posts Before 10 May

PSPCL JE Electrical Recruitment 2026 is officially open, and it’s one of the biggest Punjab government job opportunities for electrical engineering candidates this year. Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has notified 622 vacancies for the post of Junior Engineer/Electrical under Advertisement No. CRA 316/26. If you hold a Diploma or B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, this is a Sarkari Naukri you simply cannot afford to miss.

Applications open on 20 April 2026 and close on 10 May 2026. The starting basic pay is a solid ₹35,400 per month. Whether you are a fresh diploma holder or an experienced B.Tech graduate, this post is open to you — provided you meet the eligibility conditions. Read on for the complete guide: vacancies, salary, eligibility, fees, selection process, and step-by-step apply instructions.

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PSPCL JE Electrical Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates – PSPCL JE Recruitment 2026

⚠️ Don’t wait for the last day! The PSPCL portal may slow down as the deadline approaches. Submit your application and pay your fee at the same time — ideally a few days before 10 May.

About the Employer – Who Is PSPCL?

Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) is a state government-owned power utility responsible for power generation and electricity distribution across the state of Punjab. It was formed after the trifurcation of the erstwhile Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB) in 2010.

Here is a quick profile of PSPCL as an employer:

PSPCL is one of the largest state power utilities in northern India. It plays a central role in the Punjab Government’s mission of providing 24×7 uninterrupted power supply to homes, farms, and industries across the state. Working with PSPCL means job security, government-scale salaries, and the satisfaction of contributing to essential public infrastructure.

Employees appointed as Junior Engineer/Electrical are governed by PSPCL Rules and Regulations. After a probation period of 3 years, successful employees enjoy full benefits including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and medical reimbursement as per their entitlement.

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Vacancy Details – Category-Wise Breakup

A total of 622 vacancies have been announced. Of these, 209 posts are reserved for women candidates across categories, as per The Punjab Civil Services (Reservation for Women) Rules 2020.

✅ Reservation benefits (including category reservation) apply only to candidates with Punjab Domicile.

⚠️ Important: The category you select in the online application form is final and cannot be changed under any circumstances. Select your category with full care.

Eligibility Criteria for PSPCL JE Electrical 2026

Educational Qualification

You need one of the following qualifications in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering:

• Diploma (3 or 4 year, Full-Time Regular) from a State/Central Govt recognised institute — minimum 60% marks
• B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc Engineering — minimum 50% marks
• AMIE from Institution of Engineers (India), Calcutta — minimum 50% marks

✅ You must have completed your qualifying degree on or before 10 May 2026 (last date to submit application).

Punjabi Language: You must have passed Punjabi at Matriculation level or equivalent — also by the application closing date.

Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)

Application Fee – PSPCL JE Electrical 2026

• Fee payment is online only — Internet Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card via SBI Payment Gateway.
• The fee is non-refundable under all circumstances.
• Your application is only considered complete once fee status shows “Paid” in the portal.

PSPCL JE Electrical Salary 2026 – What Will You Earn?

The starting salary for the PSPCL Junior Engineer/Electrical post is governed by PSPCL Financial Circular No. 21/2022.

💡 Probation Note: During the 3-year probation period, you will receive only the minimum admissible pay (₹35,400). No grade pay, DA, annual increment, or other allowances will be paid during probation — except TA and medical reimbursement. After successful completion of probation, full salary with allowances kicks in.

After probation, with DA (currently at high levels), HRA, and other allowances, the effective in-hand salary for a JE/Electrical at PSPCL can be significantly higher than the basic pay alone.

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Selection Process – PSPCL JE Electrical Recruitment 2026

The selection process has two main stages:

1. Online Computer-Based Test (CBT)
2. Document Verification

Exam Pattern

• All questions are objective type (MCQ) — 1 mark each for correct answers.
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
• Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes).
• Exam will be held at centres in Punjab/Chandigarh — centre allocated by PSPCL.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

If the exam is held in multiple shifts, normalization of marks will be applied to ensure fairness across question sets of different difficulty levels.

Merit Preparation

• Final merit is based on marks scored in the online exam (after normalization, if applicable).
• If two candidates score equal marks, the older candidate is placed higher in the merit list.
• Sports Person category merit is prepared separately by the Office of Director/Sports, Punjab.

Document Checking

Candidates who qualify the online exam are called for document verification. You must bring original documents plus one self-attested photocopy of each. The originals are returned on the same day.

How to Apply for PSPCL JE Electrical Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official PSPCL website: www.pspcl.in
2. Click on the “Recruitment” tab on the homepage.
3. Select “Recruitment for Junior Engineer/Electrical against CRA-316/26”.
4. Click “New Registration” and fill in your name, date of birth, father’s name, mobile number, and email ID.
5. Verify the OTP received on your registered mobile and email.
6. Fill in the complete application form including all personal, educational, and category details.
7. Upload your scanned photograph (JPG/JPEG, 150×200 pixels, 20–50 KB) and signature (JPG/JPEG, 140×60 pixels, 10–20 KB).
8. Review your form using “Save and Preview”, then click “Submit”.
9. After submission, pay the application fee via the SBI Payment Gateway (Internet Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card).
10. Download and print your Application Form and Payment Receipt for future reference.

💡 Pro Tip: Have your scanned photo and signature ready before you start filling the form. The signature must be in black ink on white paper — signed by you personally.

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Summing Up…

PSPCL JE Electrical Recruitment 2026 is a rare and valuable opportunity for electrical engineering graduates and diploma holders in Punjab. With 622 vacancies, a starting basic pay of ₹35,400, and the stability of a Punjab Government Sarkari Naukri, this is a post worth every effort. Applications open on 20 April 2026 — register early, pay your fee promptly, and start brushing up on your electrical engineering fundamentals for the online exam.

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Disclaimer: All information in this article has been sourced from the official recruitment notification (CRA 316/26) published by Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL). GovtServiceInfo.com is not a recruiting authority and does not accept job applications. We strongly recommend reading the full official notification before applying and verifying all details — especially dates, eligibility, and fees — directly from the official website at www.pspcl.in. We are not responsible for any changes made by PSPCL after the date of publication.