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PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 for 98 Vacancies, Last Date to Apply 28 Jan

Punjab Government, Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB) aims to fill 98 vacancies for Clerk posts, for which the selection process comprises the Written Exam, Typing Test, and Document Verification. The last date to apply online for PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 is 28th January 2026. Candidates who have not registered yet for the PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 for Advt. No. 11/2025 must submit their application form through the official website of www.sssb.punjab.gov.in.

PSSSB Clerk Notification 2026 Out

The detailed PSSSB Clerk Notification 2026 under Advertisement Number 11/2025 has been released at the official website of the Punjab Government’s Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB). Candidates can also download to check all the recruitment details by clicking on the attached link.

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 98
Advertisement Number 11/2025
Last Registration Date 28th January 2026 (Extended)
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 are now available on the official website: https://sssb.punjab.gov.in/. Candidates can apply for the Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026 till 28th January 2026 (Extended). Check important dates from the table below.

Events Dates
Notification 18th November 2025
Online Registration Begins 26th November 2025
Online Registration Ends 28th January 2026 (5 pm) (Extended)
Last Date to Pay Fee 31st January 2026

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PSSSB Clerk Vacancy 2026

Punjab Government’s Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB) has increased the PSSSB Clerk Vacancy 2026 up to 98. Out of the total vacancies, 95 vacancies have been released for Clerk posts, and 3 vacancies have been released for Clerk IT posts.

Post Vacancies
Clerk 95
Clerk IT 03
Total 98

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.

Clerk Posts

  • Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or institution.
  • Computer/IT Qualification: Must have a 120-hour course with hands-on experience in using computers for office productivity or desktop publishing from a government-recognised or
  • Computer/IT course equivalent to ‘O’ Level certificate (DOEACC), Government of India.

Typing Test:

  • Must qualify a Punjabi typing test (Unicode compliant font Raavi) and English typing test at 30 words per minute before appointment.
  • Must have passed 10th standard Punjabi as per Punjab Civil Services Rules

Clerk IT Posts

  • Full-time BCA, B.Sc IT, or B.Sc Computer Science degree from a recognized university or institution.

Typing Test:

  • Must qualify Punjabi and English typing tests at 30 words per minute
  • Must have passed 10th standard Punjabi as per Punjab Civil Services Rules

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025)

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 Age Limit / Relaxation
SC/ST of Punjab Up to 42 years
State/Central Government employees Up to 45 years (with age relaxation)
Ex-Servicemen As per Punjab Recruitment of Ex-servicemen Rules, 1982; service period may be deducted from age
Punjab Defence Personnel Upper age limit 47 years (with 10 years relaxation)
Widows, divorcees, certain married women Relaxation up to 40 years as per Punjab Government instructions

PSSSB Clerk Apply Online Form 2026

The online application portal for accepting the application form for PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 is ongoing at the official website https://sssb.punjab.gov.in. The last date to apply online for the PSSSB Clerk Vacancy 2026 is 28th January 2026 (5 pm), and the last date to pay the fee is 31st January 2026. Candidates are advised to fill out the application form carefully and accurately to avoid any rejection of the application at a later stage.

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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 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 Exam Pattern 2026

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.
PSSSB Recruitment 2026 Clerk Exam Pattern 
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.

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 Syllabus 2026

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.

PSSSB Clerk Syllabus 2026
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 culture 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 Recruitment 2026- FAQs

Q1: When is PSSSB Clerk Exam 2026 to be held?

PSSSB Clerk Exam Date 2026 for the applied candidates will be notified soon.

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

The total 98 vacancies for clerks are released under PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026.

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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