PSSSB Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026: 531 Vacancies, Eligibility, Fee & Apply Online

PSSSB Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026: 531 Vacancies, Eligibility, Fee & Apply Online

The Subordinate Services Selection Board (SSSB), Punjab, headquartered at Van Complex, Sector-68, S.A.S. Nagar, has released Advertisement No. 02 of 2026 for recruitment to the post of Clerk (Common Cadre) across various departments of the Punjab Government. The advertisement was published on 4 February 2026, with online applications open from 13 February 2026. A subsequent corrigendum dated 21 August 2026 reopened the application window for candidates who had not applied earlier and confirmed the final vacancy count at 531 posts spread across 29 departments. Selection will be made through an objective-type written examination followed by a typing test and document-verification counselling.

PSSSB Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026 :Overview

PSSSB Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026 : Important Dates

Note: Candidates who already applied during the original window (13 Feb – 6 Mar 2026) do not need to apply again during the reopened window.

PSSSB Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026 : Application Fee

Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances. No fee waiver or concession is given to any candidate, and payment must be completed online through the application portal only — offline or any other mode of fee payment is not accepted.

PSSSB Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026 : Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)

State/Central government employees seeking age relaxation must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their department at the time of counselling.

PSSSB Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details – Department-Wise (Clerk Post)

A total of 531 Clerk posts have been notified based on demand letters received from Punjab Government departments (as per the corrigendum Annexure). Key departments include:

Category Codes for Applying

Reservation benefits apply only to bona fide residents of Punjab, and candidates must submit a valid Domicile/Residence Certificate (issued within the last 5 years) along with the relevant category certificate at the time of counselling. Category and category code, once submitted online, cannot be changed at any stage.

PSSSB Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026 : Educational Qualification

• A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution, or its equivalent.
• Along with the degree, candidates must possess at least a 120-hour computer course (Personal Computers/IT in Office Productivity or Desktop Publishing Applications) from a government-recognized or ISO 9001-certified institution, OR a Computer Information Technology course equivalent to the ‘O’ level certificate of DOEACC, Government of India.
• Punjabi language up to Matriculation level (or equivalent) is mandatory as per Rule 17 of the Punjab Civil Services (General and Common Conditions of Service) Rules, 1994.
• Candidates must score at least 50% marks in the qualifying Matric-level Punjabi test conducted alongside the written exam; failing to do so disqualifies the candidate from the final merit list regardless of other scores.
• The cut-off date to determine educational qualification is the last date of application submission.

PSSSB Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026 : Selection Process

1. Written Examination – Objective type (Multiple Choice Questions), conducted in two parts:
   • Part A: Matric-level Punjabi language paper – qualifying in nature only; candidates must score at least 50% marks to qualify.
   • Part B: Determines the merit list. Each correct answer carries 1 mark; negative marking of ¼ mark applies for every wrong answer.
2. Typing Test – Shortlisted candidates (as decided by the competent authority) must clear a typing test at 30 words per minute in both English and Punjabi, conducted on computer. The Punjabi typing test uses the Unicode-compliant Raavi font. This test is qualifying in nature only.
3. Common Merit List – Prepared based on Part-B written exam marks of candidates who clear the typing test.
4. Counselling & Document Verification – Candidates are called for counselling in order of merit for verification of original documents, category certificates, age, and educational qualification proofs.
5. Tie-Breaking Rule – In case of equal marks, preference is given first to the older candidate (by date of birth), then to higher marks in the qualifying educational qualification, and finally to higher Matriculation marks.

Merit lists remain valid only against demand letters received up to 30 September 2026; vacancies from demand letters received after this date will not be filled from this merit list.

PSSSB Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026 : Salary / Pay Scale

PSSSB Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026 : Exam Pattern

The detailed syllabus and exam pattern will be uploaded separately on the official website closer to the exam date — candidates are advised to check the site regularly.

PSSSB Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026 : Documents Required

• 10th class (Matriculation) certificate
• Bachelor’s degree/educational qualification certificate(s)
• Computer course certificate (120-hour course or DOEACC ‘O’ level equivalent)
• Domicile/Residence Certificate of Punjab (not older than 5 years)
• Relevant category certificate (SC/BC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen/PwD/Sports/Freedom Fighter, as applicable), as per prevailing Punjab Government instructions
• Recent passport-size photograph (uploaded or captured live via webcam)
• Scanned signature
• Any other document specifically required by the Board during counselling

All certificates must be issued by a recognized board/institution/university/UGC as per prevailing guidelines, and must be held prior to the date of application.

PSSSB Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026 : How to Apply

1. Visit the official SSSB Punjab website: https://sssb.punjab.gov.in
2. Click on the “Apply Online” link related to Advertisement No. 02 of 2026 (Clerk).
3. New candidates: Click “Registration” and fill in your details to generate a User ID and Password. Save this User ID for future reference. Existing candidates: Log in directly with your registered User ID.
4. Fill in your personal, educational, and other required details accurately and completely.
5. Upload a passport-size photograph (or capture live via camera) and a scanned copy of your signature. Applications without a photo and signature will be treated as incomplete and rejected.
6. Click “Save Draft” or “Next”, then go to “Attach Annexure” and upload scanned copies of your 10th certificate, educational qualification certificates, and other mandatory documents. Click “Save Documents”.
7. Click “Make Payment” and pay the applicable fee online.
8. After successful payment, click “Submit” to complete the application. Download and print the final application form for future reference.

PSSSB Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026 : Important

• Applications are accepted only online; any other mode of application will be rejected.
• Once submitted, the application form cannot be edited under any circumstances — review all details carefully before submitting.
• Incomplete applications (missing fee, documents, photo, or signature) will not be accepted.
• Candidates already applied under the original window (13 Feb – 6 Mar 2026) do not need to reapply.