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PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 Notification Out, Apply Online Begins

Punjab Government, Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB) has released the detailed PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 Notification to fill vacancies for the posts of Clerks in various Departments of the Punjab Government through direct PSSSB Clerk Recruitment. Interested candidates who fulfil the required eligibility criteria can now start submitting the application forms at www.sssb.punjab.gov.in as the online application process has started from 14th February 2026.

PSSSB Clerk Notification 2026 Out

The detailed PSSSB Clerk Notification 2026 under Advertisement Number 02 of 2026 has been released at the official website of the Punjab Government’s Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB). Before applying, candidates must go through the detailed notification PDF to check the complete details for the PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026. Candidates can use the direct link provided below to download the notification PDF.

PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 Highlights

To be eligible for PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026, candidates must be between 18 and 37 years of age and should possess a degree along with an O-level certificate for basic computer proficiency. The selected candidates for Clerk posts will be paid a Monthly salary of Rs. 19,900/-.

PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026- Overview
Organization Punjab Government, Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB)
Posts Clerk
Vacancies To be Notified
Advertisement Number 02 of 2026
Registration Dates 14th February to 6th March 2026
Age Limit 18 to 37 years
Educational Qualification Degree and O-level Certificate
Selection Process
  • Written Exam
  • Typing Test
  • Document Verification
Salary Rs. 19,900/-
Official Website www.sssb.punjab.gov.in

PSSSB Recruitment 2026- Important Dates

The detailed advertisement and the online link have been made available on the official website: https://sssb.punjab.gov.in/. The online application process has started from 14th February 2026 onwards, and the last date to apply online is 6th March 2026. Check important dates from the table below.

Events Dates
Notification (Detailed) 14th February 2026
Online Registration Begins 14th February 2026
Online Registration Ends 6th March 2026
Last Date to Pay Fee 6th March 2026
Admit Card 7 to 10 days before the exam date
PSSSB Clerk Exam Date To be Notified

PSSSB Clerk Vacancy 2026

Punjab Government’s Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB) is going to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Clerk in various Departments of the Punjab Government.

Post Vacancies
Clerk To Be Announced

PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The candidates who wish to become a Clerk in the Punjab Government must fulfill the minimum eligibility requirements. The PSSSB eligibility requirements are based on parameters like age limit & educational qualification.

Educational Qualifications

Those who wish to apply for the PSSSB Clerk posts must have the following qualifications.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
  • At least 120 hours of a computer course with working knowledge in:
    (i) Office Productivity Applications
    (ii) Desktop Publishing Applications
    (From a Government-recognised or ISO 9001 certified institution)
  • OR ‘O’ Level Computer Course certificate from DOEACC (Government of India).

Punjabi Language Requirement

  • Must have passed Matric with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject.
  • Punjabi language qualifying test (Matric level) with minimum 50% marks is mandatory.

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)

Any candidate more than 37 years of age is ineligible to apply for the PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026. Check below the age limit.

  • Minimum Age: 18 Years
  • Maximum Age: 37 Years
Category Upper Age Limit
SC/BC (Punjab Residents) 42 years
Government Employees 45 years
PwD Candidates 47 years
Minimum Age (All Categories) 18 years

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PSSSB Clerk Apply Online 2026

The online application process for PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 has started from 14th February 2026 onwards at the Punjab Government, Subordinate Service Selection Board official website www.sssb.punjab.gov.in. For the ease of candidates, we have also provided a direct link below to apply online for the post of Clerk.

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Punjab Clerk Application Fee 2026

Candidates must pay the following application fee by using the available payment options to complete the PSSSB Clerk Application Form 2026.

Category Application Fee
General (GEN) / Freedom Fighter / Ward of Freedom Fighter Rs. 1000/-
SC / BC / Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Rs. 250/-
Ex-servicemen (Self & Dependent) Rs. 200/-
Handicapped Rs. 500/-

Steps To Apply For PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026

Candidates will have to follow the step-by-step process mentioned below to apply for the PSSSB Vacancy 2026 from the official website or through the direct link that will be updated here soon.

1. Go to www.sssb.punjab.gov.in, the Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board’s (PSSSB) official website.

2. Click the Online Application link available in the Career section on the Homepage.

3. Now, click on ‘Click Here to Apply for Clerk Posts’.

4. Select the ‘New Registration’ link, and enter your name, other personal information, a working email address, and a phone number

5. After completing the registration process, enter your birth date and application number.

6. Upload all necessary documents, including your signature, certifications, and a passport-sized photo.

7. Click the Submit button after paying the application fees according to the specified categories.

8. Now, the candidates have successfully registered for the PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026.

For help, candidates can contact 0172-2298000 (Ext. 5106/5107), 9646932955, 9041799018, or secy.sssb@gmail.com

PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Punjab, Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB) recruits eligible candidates for the posts of Clerk through a selection process that involves three stages i.e. written examination, typing test, and document verification.

Stages Names
Stage I PSSSB Written Exam
Stage II PSSSB Typing Test
Stage III PSSSB Document Verification

PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for Clerk and Clerk IT posts is as follows:

The test will be conducted in two parts (Part A & Part B):

  • Part A: Punjabi language (10th standard level), qualifying in nature. Candidates must secure at least 50% marks to pass.
  • Part B: Subject-specific paper

Part B will be a total of 120 marks, carrying 120 questions. Here are some points below, along with a table providing the details for the PSSSB Clerk Exam Pattern 2026.

  • The PSSSB Clerk Written Examination will include 120 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ).
  • Each question will carry 1 mark in the PSSSB Written Exam.
  • For the wrong answers, there is no negative marking in the exam. There is no negative marking for unattempted questions.
  • The total duration of the Clerk Exam is 2 hours/120 minutes.
Subjects/Sections Questions Marks
English 15 15
Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability 30 30
Punjabi 15 15
General Knowledge & Current Affairs 30 30
Punjab History & Culture 20 20
ICT 10 10
Total 120 120
  • Candidates qualifying in the written test will have to appear for a typing test in English and Punjabi (at a speed of 30 words per minute).
  • The Punjabi typing test will be conducted in the Unicode-compliant font Raavi.
  • The typing test is qualifying in nature.

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PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 Syllabus

The PSSSB Clerk Exam Syllabus includes subjects such as English, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, ICT, and Punjabi. Candidates are required to prepare for the Clerk Exam 2026 by studying the topics for each subject that are mentioned in the table below.

Subjects/Sections Syllabus
English
  • Basic Grammar
  • Subject and Verb
  • Adjectives and Adverbs
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • One Word Substitution
  • Fill in the
  • Blanks
  • Correction in Sentences
  • Idioms and their meanings
  • Spell Checks
  • Adjectives
  • Articles
  • Prepositions
  • Direct and indirect Speech
  • Active and Passive Voice
  • Correction in Sentences
Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability
  • Coding
  • Decoding
  • Analogy
  • Classification
  • Series
  • Direction sense test
  • Relations
  • Mathematical Operations
  • Time Test
  • Odd Man Out Problems
  • Series
  • Analogy and Classification
  • Basic numerical skills
  • Percentage
  • Number system
  • LCM and HCF
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Number series
  • Average
  • Problems based on Age
  • Profit & Loss
  • Partnership and Mixture
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Work and Time
  • Time and Distance
  • Mensuration and Data Interpretation
Punjabi
  • Vocabulary
  • Conjunctions
  • Prefixes and Suffixes
  • Synonyms/Antonyms,
  • Nouns
  • Adjectives and Adverbs and their proper place
  • Identity
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
  • Political issues
  • Environment issues
  • Current Affairs
  • Science and Technology
  • Economic issues
  • History of Punjab-14th century onwards
  • History of India with special reference to the Indian Freedom Struggle movement
  • Sports
  • Cinema and Literature
Punjab History & Culture
  • Physical features of Punjab and its ancient history
  • Social, religious, and economic life in Punjab
  • Development of Language & Literature and Arts in Punjab, Social and cultural of Punjab during Afgan/Mughal Rule, Bhakti Movement, Sufism, Teachings/History of Sikh Gurus and Saints in Punjab
  • Adi Granth, Sikh Rulers, Freedom Movements of Punjab
ICT
  • Basics of computers
  • Network & Internet
  • Use of office productivity tools like Word, Spreadsheet & PowerPoint

PSSSB Clerk Salary 2026

The candidates who will clear all the stages of the PSSSB Selection Process will finally be recruited as Clerks. After getting recruited, the hired candidates are paid an expected salary of Rs. 19,900/-. The salary for the PSSSB Vacancy is decided by the official authorities.

Post Salary
Clerk Rs. 19,900/-

PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026- FAQs

Q1: Is PSSSB Clerk Notification 2026 PDF released?

Yes, the detailed PSSSB Clerk Notification 2026 has been released at www.sssb.punjab.gov.in.

Q2: How many vacancies are released under PSSSB Recruitment 2026?

Vacancies are to be announced soon by the PSSSB.

Q3: What is the maximum age limit for the PSSSB Vacancy 2026?

The maximum age limit for the PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 is 37 years.

Q4: What after clearing the PSSSB Clerk Written Exam 2026?

Selected candidates will have to appear in the typing test of 30 wpm.

Q5. What is the selection process for PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026?

The selection will be based on written exam, typing test and document verification.

Q6. What is the salary for Clerk under this recruitment?

Selected candidates will get 19,900 per month.

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