PSSSB Clerk Exam Date 2026 Out, Check Official Schedule

Punjab Government, Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB) has released the PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 Notification to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Clerk. As the application process is over, the official will now conduct the first stage of the selection process, i.e., a written exam. The PSSSB Clerk Exam Date 2026 for the written exam has been announced. The exam has been scheduled to be conducted on 5th April 2026.

PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026

The detailed PSSSB Clerk Notification (02 of 2026) was released at the official website www.sssb.punjab.gov.in with complete details for the recruitment. Below, we have discussed a brief overview of the recruitment.

PSSSB Clerk Exam Date 2026 Out

The Punjab Government, Subordinate Service Selection Board, will now conduct the first stage of the selection, i.e., a written exam, to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Clerk. The PSSSB Clerk Exam Date 2026 for the written exam has been announced by the officials. The written exam has been scheduled to be conducted on 5th April 2026. All the exam essential details like exam time, reporting time, exam venue, and more will be released along with the admit card.

PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026- Important Dates

The PSSSB Clerk Exam Date 2026 for the written exam has been announced for 5th April 2026. Check important dates from the table below.

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.

PSSSB Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2026

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 Qualification

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

PSSSB Clerk Apply Online 2026

PSSSB Clerk Online Application Process is going to close today, 6th March 2026. Those who are keen on applying for the PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 must hurry up, as this is their last chance to apply for the Clerk Vacancies. Candidates make sure to fill out the application form carefully, as providing incorrect information leads to the rejection of the online form.

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.

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 is updated here.

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

Documents Required for PSSSB Clerk Application Form 2026

• Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, max 50 KB)
• Scanned signature (JPEG, max 20 KB)
• Graduation / Degree certificate or provisional certificate
• Matriculation certificate with Punjabi as a subject
• Computer course certificate (120 hours) or NIELIT ‘O’ Level
• Category/Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Valid ID proof (Aadhar / PAN / Voter ID)

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.

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.

• 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 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.

PSSSB Clerk Syllabus & Exam Pattern-Click to Check

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.

In addition to basic pay, Clerks receive:

• Dearness Allowance (DA) – revised periodically as per Punjab Govt rules
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) – based on posting location
• Medical benefits under the Punjab Government Health Scheme
• Pension benefits under the New Pension Scheme (NPS)
• Career growth – promotion pathways to Senior Assistant and Superintendent level