PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 531 Posts

PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details: Department-Wise Summary

• Excise and Taxation Department (Head & Field Offices): 150 Posts
• Punjab State Agricultural Marketing Board (Mandi Board): 90 Posts
• Office of Deputy Commissioner, Gurdaspur: 36 Posts
• Revenue, Rehabilitation & Disaster Management Department: 25 Posts
• Office of Deputy Commissioner, Barnala: 24 Posts
• Office of Deputy Commissioner, Moga: 21 Posts
• Forest and Wildlife Preservation Department: 18 Posts
• Directorate of Defence Services Welfare: 17 Posts
• Information & Public Relations Department: 16 Posts
• Office of Deputy Commissioner, Rupnagar: 16 Posts
• Directorate of Sports, Punjab: 14 Posts
• Office of Deputy Commissioner, Faridkot: 14 Posts
• Other Departments & DC Offices (Finance, Dairy Development, Malerkotla, Mansa, etc.): 96 Posts
• Grand Total: 531 Vacancies

Educational Qualification

1. Graduation: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institution (or equivalent qualification).
2. Computer Literacy: At least 120 hours course with hands-on experience in Personal Computers or Information Technology (Office Productivity / Desktop Publishing applications) from an ISO 9001 certified / Government recognized institute, OR a Computer Information Technology course equivalent to ‘O’ Level of DOEACC / NIELIT.
3. Punjabi Language Requirement: Must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject.

Salary / Pay Scale

• Pay Level: Pay Matrix Level-2.
• Initial Basic Pay: ₹19,900/- per month.
• Allowances: Entitled to admissible allowances as per the instructions of the Punjab Government Finance Department.

Age Limit (As on 01.01.2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years.
• Maximum Age (General / Unreserved): 37 Years.
• Upper Age Relaxations:
  • SC / BC Candidates of Punjab: Up to 42 Years (5 years relaxation).
  • State / Central Government Employees: Up to 45 Years.
  • PwD (Divyangjan) Candidates of Punjab: Up to 47 Years (10 years relaxation).
  • Widows, Divorcees & Certain Married Women: Up to 40 Years.
  • Ex-Servicemen (Punjab Domicile): Relaxed as per Punjab Recruitment of Ex-Servicemen Rules, 1982 (military service duration subtracted from actual age plus 3 years).

Selection Process & Examination Pattern

 Written Examination (Part-A & Part-B) ➔ Computer Type Test (30 WPM) ➔ Document Verification

1. Written Examination (Objective / MCQ Pattern)

• Part-A (Qualifying Punjabi Test): Matriculation standard Punjabi language test. Candidates must score at least 50% marks to qualify.
• Part-B (Merit Test): Multiple-choice questions covering general knowledge, reasoning, arithmetic, English, computer awareness, and Punjab history/culture.
  • Each question carries 1 mark.
  • Negative Marking: Deduction of 1/4th mark (0.25) for every wrong response.
  • The merit list for typing test shortlisting is prepared based strictly on Part-B marks.

2. Typing Test (Qualifying Nature)

• Conducted on computer in both English and Punjabi at a minimum speed of 30 words per minute (WPM).
• Punjabi typing test will be administered in Unicode-compliant Raavi font.

3. Document Verification & Final Merit List

• Shortlisted candidates who clear the typing test will be called for Document Verification / Counselling.
• Final recommendation will be based on Part-B written exam merit and preference of department.

Application Fee

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official PSSSB website at sssb.punjab.gov.in.
2. Click on the “Apply Online” tab on the homepage.
3. Select the link for Advt. No. 02/2026 (Clerk Common Cadre) and complete the new registration to generate your User ID and Password.
4. Log in and fill in all personal, contact, educational, and category details accurately.
5. Upload scanned copies of the required photograph, signature, 10th Punjabi pass certificate, degree certificate, computer certificate, and Punjab domicile/caste certificate (if applicable).
6. Pay the prescribed application fee through Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
7. Submit the form on or before September 7, 2026, and download/print the completed application form for future reference.

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