
PSTCL Recruitment 2025: Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL) has officially released short notifications for its long-awaited Recruitment 2025 cycle, opening up 609 vacancies across technical and non-technical roles.
This year brings a major change: PSTCL has shifted from GATE-based recruitment to a Computer-Based Test (CBT) model, a decision that has created a buzz among engineering graduates and diploma holders. Online application starts from November 17, 2025.
Below you can find the new changes, vacancies, and application process in detail.
In previous years, PSTCL relied heavily on GATE scorecards for hiring Assistant Engineers. But the new decision to adopt a CBT-based exam opens doors for thousands of candidates who may not have appeared for GATE.
| PSTCL Recruitment 2025 Highlights | |
| Details | Information |
| Conducting Body | Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited |
| Total Vacancies | 609 |
| Posts | AE, JE, ALM, ASSA, LDC, AO, IT Manager & more |
| Recruitment Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Application Start Date | 17 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 December 2025 |
| Age Limit | 18–37 years |
| Official Website | pstcl.org |
Officials have released the Short PSTCL Notification 2025 against the Advt No. No. 12/2025 & 13/2025 along with vacancies and registration dates. Detailed PSTCL Notification PDF will be released soon.
The two short advertisements (No. 12/2025 & 13/2025) reveal 609 total vacancies for various posts, AE, Accounts Officer, JE, Law Officer, Assistant Lineman, Assistant Sub-Station Attendant, Electrician Grade-II, LDC, etc. This is one of the largest PSTCL recruitment drives in recent years.
| PSTCL Vacancy 2025 | |
| Post Name | Vacancy |
| 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 |
The eligibility varies by post, but the core requirements include:
The table below provides the details of key eligibility criteria for PSTCL Vcaancy 2025:
| PSTCL Educational Qualification 2025 | |
| Post Name | Educational Requirements |
| Assistant Lineman (ALM) | National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC)/ITI in Lineman trade |
| Assistant Sub-Station Attendant (ASSA) | Diploma in Electrical Engineering/ Electronics and Communication/Instrumentation and Process Control. |
| Electrician Grade-II | NAC/ITI in Electrical trade |
| Assistant Engineer (OT) / Electrical | B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical or relevant branch |
| Assistant Manager / IT | B.Tech / B.E. in Computer Science / IT / relevant branch |
| Accounts Officer | Graduation in Commerce / Finance / Accounting |
| Divisional Accountant | Graduation in Commerce / Accounting |
| Junior Engineer / Electrical | Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
| Junior Engineer / Civil | Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Junior Engineer / Communication | Diploma in Electronics / Communication / relevant branch |
| Law Officer Grade-II | LLB Degree |
| Telephone Mechanic | NAC/ITI in Telephone Mechanic or Electronics |
| Lower Division Clerk (Typist) | Graduation with Punjabi as a subject in 10th or 12th |
| Lower Division Clerk (Accounts) | Graduation with Commerce / Accounting; Punjabi as a subject in 10th or 12th |
The Punjabi subject in 10th or 12th is mandatory for most posts.
18 to 37 years
Relaxations apply as per state government rules.
PSTCL will conduct recruitment through:
This will include:
Technical knowledge
General Aptitude
Reasoning
General Awareness
Domain-related questions
Candidates clearing the CBT must present original certificates.