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PSPCL JE Recruitment 2026: Exam Pattern & Syllabus
PSPCL JE 2026: EXAM PATTERN & SYLLABUS
The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) conducts the recruitment exam for Junior Engineers (JE) across Electrical, Civil, and Sub-Station disciplines. The selection process is strictly based on a single-tier online Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by Document Verification.
PSPCL JE EXAM PATTERN 2026
The exam consists of a single paper containing 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to be completed in a total duration of 120 minutes (2 hours).
Marking Scheme Details
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Correct Answer: +1 mark
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Negative Marking: 0.25 (1/4th) mark will be deducted for every incorrect response.
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Minimum Qualifying Marks: 45% for General Category candidates and 35% for Reserved Categories.
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Mandatory Prerequisite: Candidates must have cleared Punjabi up to the Matriculation (10th standard) level to be eligible for final appointment.
PSPCL JE EXAM SYLLABUS
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Section / Part
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Subject Weightage
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Core Topics & Detailed Syllabus
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Part 1
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Professional Knowledge
(70 Questions / 70 Marks)
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• Electrical Engineering: Basic Concepts (Current, Resistance, Inductance), Circuit Law (KVL, KCL, Network Theorems), Magnetic Circuits, AC Fundamentals, Electrical Measurements & Instruments, Electrical Machines (Transformers, DC/AC Motors, Synchronous Machines), Power Systems (Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Fault Analysis, Switchgear & Protection), Estimation & Costing, Utilization of Electrical Energy, and Basic Electronics.
• Civil Engineering: Surveying, Building Materials & Construction, Mechanics of Structures, Concrete Technology, RCC & Steel Design, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics, Environmental Engineering, Transportation & Highway Engineering, Soil Mechanics, and Estimating & Costing. |
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Part 2
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Reasoning Ability
(10 Questions / 10 Marks)
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Verbal & Non-Verbal Logic: Seating Arrangement (Linear & Circular), Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Syllogism, Direction and Distance Sense, Inequality, Alphanumeric/Number Series, Data Sufficiency, Input-Output, Decision Making, and Venn Diagrams.
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Part 3
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General Punjabi
(10 Questions / 10 Marks)
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Matriculation Standard Punjabi Language: Punjabi Grammar (Vyakaran), Word and Sentence Correction (Shudh-Ashudh), Idioms and Phrases (Muhavare and Akhaan), Synonyms and Antonyms (Virodhi/Samanarthak shabad), Prefix and Suffix (Agetar-Pichetar), One-word substitution, and basic comprehension.
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Part 4
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General Knowledge
(5 Questions / 5 Marks)
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Static & Current Affairs: National & International Current Affairs, Awards & Honors, Books and Authors, Sports and Entertainment, Government Schemes, Countries, Capitals & Currencies, Headquarters of Important Organizations.
• Core General Knowledge: Indian History, Geography, Indian Economy, and Indian Polity & Constitution.
• Punjab State Specific: History, Geography, Culture, and Economy of Punjab.
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Part 5
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General English
(5 Questions / 5 Marks)
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Language & Grammar Proficiency: Parts of Speech, Tenses, Subject-Verb Agreement, Verb and Adverbs, Articles, Voice Change (Active & Passive), Narration (Direct & Indirect), Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement/Correction, Fill in the Blanks, Cloze Test, Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms), and Reading Comprehension.
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