The Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB) will shortly release the PSSSB Patwari Notification 2026 on its official website, https://sssb.punjab.gov.in/. For this year, it is expected that 1001 vacancies can be released. Candidates interested must check the details related to the recruitment drive, such as eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern, etc., from the article.
PSSSB Patwari Notification 2026
The PSSSB Patwari Notification 2026 will be released soon by the Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board, as expected, announcing a total of 1001 vacancies for the post of Patwari. The category-wise vacancies, registration dates, exam dates, application fee, and other information will be released along with the official Punjab Patwari Notification. Here we will also share the direct link to download the official pdf once released by the official.
PSSSB Patwari Recruitment 2026- Overview
A Patwari is a local authority in the state that collects land taxes, maintains land records, and conducts land transactions in the area allotted by the selection board. The selection of candidates will be based on their performance in the written exam and those who will clear the written exam will be called to appear for document verification round.
| Punjab Patwari Recruitment 2026- Overview | |
| Organization | Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB) |
| Post name | Patwari |
| Vacancy | 1001 (expected) |
| Mode of Registration | Online |
| Application Dates | To be notified |
| Selection Process | Written Examination, Document Verification |
| Salary | Level-2, initial pay- Rs. 19900 |
| Job Location | Punjab |
| Official Website | https://sssb.punjab.gov.in/ |
Punjab Patwari Vacancy 2026
The Punjab Service Selection Board is expected to announce around 1001 vacancies for Patwari posts, and the exact vacancy distribution will be released along with the detailed Punjab Patwari Official Notification 2026.
| Post | Vacancy |
| Patwari | 1001 (Expected) |
Punjab Patwari Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for the Punjab Patwari Recruitment must know the eligibility criteria. If you fail to meet requirements set by the Punjab Service Selection Board, you will be disqualified. Check these details carefully, which include Age Limit, Relaxations, Educational Qualifications, etc.
Educational Qualification
The candidates should have graduated from a well-recognised university, candidates must pass the matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory subject or a selective subject, or an equivalent Punjabi subject recognised by the Punjab State Government.
- Graduated from a recognised university
- Passed Punjabi in Matriculation
- 120 hours work experience in computer application or got `O’ level certificate from the Department of Electronic Accreditation of Computer Courses (DOEACC).
Age Limit
Candidates must note that the minimum age required to fill the application form is 18 years and the maximum age limit to fill the form ais 37 years without relaxations. Make sure your age lies between these two ages.
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 37 Years
PSSSB Patwari Recruitment 2026 Application Fees
After the final submission of the Punjab Patwari application form, candidates have to fill following fees through online mode by using a UPI or Card. As this is the final process of filling out the application form, without payments your form will be cancelled. The fee structure for the general category is Rs.1000, EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) and SC/ST category candidates have to pay Rs.250, and for other categories, refer to the table below:
| Categories | Fees |
| GEN | Rs. 1000/- |
| EWS and SC/ ST BC | Rs. 250/- |
| Ex-Serviceman | Rs. 200/- |
| PwBD | Rs. 500/- |
Steps to apply for the Punjab Patwari Recruitment 2026
Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board will start the PSSSB Patwari recruitment 2026. Candidates who want to apply for the recruitment must follow these simple steps.
- Visit the official PSSSB website, https://sssb.punjab.gov.in/, and click on the Punjab Patwari Online Application Tab
- Then you will be redirected to the page where the general instructions are written. Carefully read the instructions before filling out the application form.
- When you scroll down the page, you will find the New Registration Tab. Click on that
- After registering, you will receive a Login ID and Password.
- Log in using your provided Login ID and Password. When you log in, the application form will appear.
- Fill out the form with all the required details, and upload the necessary documents as mentioned in the form.
- Pay the application fee, and save a copy of the application form for future reference.
PSSSB Patwari Selection Process 2026
The Punjab Services Selection Board has set the Selection process for the Punjab Patwari which is based on the marks obtained in the written examination. A Common Merit List will be created based on exam scores to select eligible candidates. There are some criteria when candidates have the same marks
- If candidates have equal marks, their date of birth will be considered
- The older candidate will have higher merit if their ages are the same
- The candidate with higher educational qualification marks will be given priority.
- If there is still a tie, the candidate with higher marks in 10th will be ranked higher.
- Candidates passing the MCQ exam will be called for counseling to verify their documents.
PSSSB Patwari Exam Pattern 2026
The Punjab Patwari Exam 2026 has a written examination with objective-type questions on various topics. The exam is divided into two parts and both parts should be completed in 150 minutes.
- Part A: Punjabi Language which is qualifying in nature consists of 50 questions, one mark each with no negative marking.
- Part B: Candidates must score a minimum of 50% or 25 marks in Part A, to get evaluated in Part B, In this part candidates will complete the 100 questions with one mark each and there will be a negative marking of 1/4th mark. Part B includes subjects like General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Logical Reasoning, Mental Ability, Punjabi, Punjab History and Culture, ICT.
| Parts | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Part A | Punjabi Language Test | 50 | 50 | 150 Minutes |
| Part B | General Knowledge, Current Affairs | 25 | 25 | |
| Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability | 25 | 25 | ||
| English | 12 | 12 | ||
| Punjabi | 13 | 13 | ||
| ICT | 09 | 09 | ||
| Punjab History and Culture | 16 | 16 | ||
| Total | 100 | 100 | ||
PSSSB Patwari Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026- Click to Check
Punjab Patwari Salary 2026
Selected candidates will, according to the Pay Matrix Scale Level-2 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, candidates given an initial pay of Rs. 19900 per month. During the one-year training period at Patwar School and the six-month field training, candidates will receive a stipend of Rs. 5000 per month, as per the Punjab government rules.
| Post | Pay Level | Grade Pay | Salary |
| Punjab Patwari | Level-2 | Rs. 4800 | Rs. 19,900/- to Rs. 63,200/- |
