Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (S.S.S.C.), on behalf of the District and Sessions Judges in the State of Punjab, has officially released the SSSC Punjab Court Clerk Notification PDF on 3 October 2026 on the official website https://sssc.gov.in/. Through the recruitment drive, a total of 1270 vacancies have been announced for the post of Clerk in Subordinate District Courts under the High Court of Punjab and Haryana.
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 7 November (4 pm) to 4 December 2026 (4 pm). The application will be accepted online only through the S.S.S.C. official website. Interested candidates can check the vacancy details, eligibility, selection process, and other details in the article.
SSSC Punjab Court Clerk Recruitment 2026
Graduate candidates who are aged between 18 and 37 years have a good opportunity to apply online for 1270 vacancies through Punjab Court Clerk Recruitment 2026.
| Punjab Court Clerk Recruitment 2026- Highlights | |
| Recruitment Organization | Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (S.S.S.C.) |
| Department Name | Subordinate District Courts under the High Court of Punjab and Haryana |
| Post Name | Clerk |
| Advt. No. | 37C/SSSC/PB/2026 |
| Vacancy | 1270 |
| Registration Dates | 7 October to 4 November 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Age Limit | 18-37 Years |
| Selection Process | Computer-Based Test and Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 29,200/- (Level-5) |
| Official Website | www.sssc.gov.in |
| Notification PDF | Download PDF |
SSSC Punjab Court Clerk Vacancy 2026
The Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (S.S.S.C.) aims to fill a total of 1270 vacancies for the post of Clerk in Subordinate District Court under the High Court of Punjab and Haryana.
| Punjab Court Clerk Vacancy 2026 |
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| Category | As on 31.08.2026 | Anticipated posts up to 28.02.2027 | |||
| Male | Female | Male | Female | ||
| Unreserved (UR)/General | 201 | 71 | 07 | 03 | |
| Economically Weaker Sections of Punjab | 96 | 45 | 01 | 01 | |
| SC Punjab | (Balmikis/Mazhabi Sikhs) | 99 | 70 | 0 | 01 |
| Others | 83 | 60 | 04 | 00 | |
| BC / OBC | 69 | 64 | 04 | 02 | |
| Freedom Fighter of Punjab | 11 | 09 | — | — | |
| Sportsman of Punjab | SC | 22 | — | 01 | — |
| Person with Benchmark Disabilities | (a) L.V. | 14 | 08 | — | — |
| (b) H.H. | 10 | 08 | — | 02 | |
| (c) Locomotor 1) OA, BA, OL, BL, OAL, LC, Dw, AAV & Person with SD/SI | 08 | 07 | — | — | |
| Person with SD/SI | |||||
| (d) SLD, MI & (e) MD |
10 | 05 | — | — | |
| Ex-Servicemen of Punjab |
General | 55 | 85 | — | — |
| SC (Balmikis/Mazhbi Sikhs) | 36 | — | — | — | |
| SC (Others) | 35 | — | — | — | |
| BC/ OBC | 35 | — | — | — | |
| Total | 793 | 450 | 18 | 09 | |
Who Can I Apply Online for SSSC Punjab Court Clerk Recruitment 2026?
Only those candidates who fulfill the Eligibility Criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit can apply online for the SSSC Punjab Court Clerk Recruitment 2026.
Educational Qualification
To be eligible to apply online for SSSC Punjab Court Clerk Recruitment 2026, candidates must hold a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent, from a recognized University. Applicants must have passed the matriculation examination with Punjabi as one of the subjects and must be proficient in computer operations.
Age Limit (As on 01/01/2026)
Candidates’ age should be between 18 and 37 years and eligible to apply online for Clerk posts.
Upper Age Relaxation
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| Unreserved(UR)/ General | 18 years | 37 years |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) of Punjab | 18 years | 37 years |
| BC and OBC of Punjab | 18 years | 37 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 18 years | 37 years |
| Ex-servicemen | 18 years | Number of years in Military service rendered +3 years. |
Punjab Court Clerk Application Form 2026 Link
The online application portal for accepting the application form for Punjab Court Clerk posts will open on 7 November (4 pm) at the official website www.sssc.gov.in. Candidates must keep important documents handy while submitting the online form. Candidates are advised to complete the application well before the last date i.e. 4 November 2026, to avoid last-minute technical glitches.
Punjab Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
In order to apply online for the SSSC Punjab Court Clerk Vacancy 2026, candidates need to pay an application fee as per their category. The fee will be paid online only and, once paid, will not be refunded under any circumstances.
| Category | Online Facilitation Charges | Examination Fee | Total |
| SC/BC/OBC/ESM/EWS of Punjab | Rs. 550/- | Rs. 160/- | Rs. 710/- |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) of Punjab |
Rs. 550/- | Rs. 325/- | Rs. 875/- |
| All other categories | Rs. 550/- | Rs. 650/- | Rs. 1200/- |
SSSC Punjab Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for Punjab Court Clerk posts is based on the candidates’ performance in the CBT exam and the Computer Proficiency Test. Qualified candidates will be called to appear for the DV process.
- Computer Based Test (CBT) Written Exam
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) (Spreadsheet Test & English Typing Test)
- Document Verification (Checking of Original Testimonials / Interaction)
Punjab Court Clerk Exam Pattern 2026
| Subject | Type of exam | No. of questions | Maximum marks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Objective | 50 questions | 50 | 2 hours |
| English Composition | Objective | 20 questions | 20 | |
| Subjective | i. Essay (150 words): 10 marks ii. Letter: 05 marks iii. Precis: 05 marks iv. Translation from Punjabi to English: 10 marks |
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| Total | 100 | |||
SSSC Punjab Court Clerk Salary 2026
Applicants shortlisted for the post of Clerk in Subordinate District Court under the High Court of Punjab and Haryana will be given a salary in Pay Level 5. The annual CTS comprises basic pay, retirement benefits, a dearness allowance, HRA, and a cafeteria.
| Post | Pay Level | Salary |
| Clerk | Pay Level 5 | Rs. 29,200/- |