PSTCL Answer Key 2026 – Download PDF & Raise Objection
The Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL) is expected to release the PSTCL Answer Key 2026 soon, likely in late January 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination held from 13th to 16th January 2026 can download the provisional answer key PDF from the official website, pstcl.org, once it is available.
This recruitment drive aims to fill 609 vacancies for various posts including Assistant Lineman (ALM), Assistant Sub-Station Attendant (ASSA), Electrician Grade-II, AE, JE, LDC, and Law Officer. If you find discrepancies in the answers, you will have the opportunity to raise objections after the provisional key release.
Contents
- 1 PSTCL Answer Key 2026 – Key Details
- 2 Direct Link to Download Answer Key
- 3 How to Download PSTCL Answer Key 2026?
- 4 How to Calculate Score Using PSTCL Answer Key 2026?
- 5 How to Raise Objection Against PSTCL Answer Key 2026?
- 6 PSTCL Answer Key 2026 – Important Dates
- 7 PSTCL Cut Off 2026 (Expected / Qualifying)
- 8 FAQs
PSTCL Answer Key 2026 – Key Details
- Organization: Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL)
- Exam Name: PSTCL Recruitment Exam
- Total Vacancies: 609
- Exam Dates: 13th to 16th January 2026
- Answer Key Status: Expected Soon (Not Released Yet)
- Release Date: Expected late January 2026
- Official Website: pstcl.org
Direct Link to Download Answer Key
The direct link to download the answer key will be activated once officially released on pstcl.org. Candidates are advised to check the official website regularly for updates.
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How to Download PSTCL Answer Key 2026?
Follow these steps to download the answer key once it is released:
- Visit the official website: pstcl.org.
- Navigate to the “Latest News” or “Recruitment” section.
- Click on the link for “PSTCL Answer Key 2026”.
- Log in using your Application Number and Password (if required).
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
How to Calculate Score Using PSTCL Answer Key 2026?
Use the following formula to estimate your score:
Total Score = (Correct Answers × Marks per Question) – (Wrong Answers × Negative Marking)
Marking Scheme
- Correct Answer: As per post/paper.
- Wrong Answer: -0.25 marks (for Paper II mains, except language paper; no negative marking for some sections).
- Unattempted: 0 marks.
How to Raise Objection Against PSTCL Answer Key 2026?
If you disagree with any answer in the provisional key, follow these steps:
- Log in to your candidate portal on pstcl.org.
- Go to the “Objection Regarding Answer Key” section.
- Select the question(s) you want to challenge.
- Upload supporting documents or references (if required).
- Pay the objection fee: ₹300 per question.
- Submit before the announced deadline.
Important: Objections submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
PSTCL Answer Key 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducted | 13th to 16th January 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | Expected late January 2026 |
| Last Date to Raise Objection | To be announced |
| Final Answer Key (Expected) | After objection review |
| Result Declaration (Expected) | To be announced |
PSTCL Cut Off 2026 (Expected / Qualifying)
| Category | Expected / Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 50% (qualifying for some posts like AE) |
| Reserved | 40% (qualifying for some posts like AE) |
Note: These are qualifying marks for certain posts (e.g., AE). Full expected cut-offs based on previous trends will be updated after the answer key release. Official cut-off will be released with the results.
FAQs
The provisional answer key is expected to be released in late January 2026.
You can download it from the official website pstcl.org once it is released.
The fee for raising an objection is ₹300 per question.
Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for incorrect answers in Paper II mains (except language paper). However, no negative marking is applicable for some sections.
For General category candidates, the qualifying mark is 50%, and for Reserved categories, it is 40% (for specific posts like AE).
