The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) is concluding the application process for the 2026 Clerk Recruitment (Advt. No. 02/2026) today. This recruitment drive aims to fill 528 Group C positions across various state departments.
If you are a graduate looking for a stable Punjab Government job with a starting basic pay of ₹19,900, you must complete your registration before the portal closes tonight.
PSSSB Clerk 2026: Key Highlights
| Event | Important Dates & Details |
| Notification No. | 02 / 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 528 (Clerk & Clerk IT) |
| Application Deadline | March 6, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Written Exam Date | April 5, 2026 (Expected) |
| Selection Mode | Written Test (Offline OMR) + Typing Test |
| Official Portal | [suspicious link removed] |
Mandatory Eligibility: What Most Candidates Miss
To be eligible for the Punjab Clerk post, you must satisfy three specific pillars:
- Educational: A Bachelor’s Degree in any stream.
- Computer Proficiency: A 120-hour computer course certificate with hands-on experience OR a DOEACC ‘O’ Level certificate.
- Language: You must have passed Punjabi as a subject in your 10th (Matriculation) exam.
Age Limit (As of Jan 1, 2026):
- General: 18 – 37 years
- SC/BC (Punjab Residents): Up to 42 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Up to 45 years
New Exam Pattern & Selection Stages
The PSSSB has implemented a two-part written exam to ensure only the most qualified candidates proceed.
Stage 1: Written Examination (Part A & B)
- Part A (Punjabi Qualifying): 50 Questions. You must score at least 50% (25 marks) to have your Part B checked. There is no negative marking here.
- Part B (Merit Ranking): 100 Questions covering GK, Reasoning, Math, English, and ICT.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer in Part B.
Stage 2: The Typing Test (The Decider)
Candidates qualifying for the merit list must pass a typing test in both English and Punjabi.
- Speed Required: 30 words per minute (WPM).
- Punjabi Font: Raavi (Unicode Compliant).
- Nature: Qualifying only; marks are not added to the final merit.
PSSSB Clerk Salary Structure (7th CPC)
Under the Punjab Government’s pay scale, Clerks are placed in Pay Level-2.
- Basic Pay: ₹19,900
- In-hand Salary: Approx. ₹26,000 – ₹29,000 (depending on HRA city category).
- Perks: Medical reimbursement, leave travel concession (LTC), and annual increments.
Step-by-Step: How to Apply Before the Deadline
- Go to the “Online Applications” tab on
sssb.punjab.gov.in. - Select Advertisement No. 02/2026 and click “New Registration.”
- Fill in your Aadhaar-linked details and educational scores.
- Upload: A clear passport photo, signature, and your Graduation/120-hour computer certificate.
- Fee Payment: General (₹1000), SC/BC/EWS (₹250), PwD (₹500).