Overview
Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar, has announced the practical test schedule for the Clerk-cum-Junior Data Entry Operator (CCJDEO) recruitment under Advertisement No. 04/2026. The Group C practical test will be conducted on 17 and 18 October 2026 for 125 shortlisted candidates; the practical-test notice does not separately restate the total number of advertised vacancies.
Candidates will be examined in three sessions at the university campus in Amritsar. Individual admit cards, containing the allotted date, reporting time, session and venue, can be downloaded from 7 October 2026.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar |
| Post Name | Clerk-cum-Junior Data Entry Operator (CCJDEO), Group C |
| Total Vacancies | As notified in Advertisement No. 04/2026; not restated in the practical-test schedule |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.gndu.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Admit Card Availability | 7 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | 17 and 18 October 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should rely on the date and session printed on their admit card. Entry may not be permitted in a session other than the one formally allotted by GNDU.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must possess the graduate-level qualification prescribed for the CCJDEO post in Advertisement No. 04/2026 from a recognised university or institution.
- Candidates are expected to meet the notified computer education or computer proficiency requirements applicable to a Clerk-cum-Junior Data Entry Operator.
- Knowledge of Punjabi, typing ability and other subject requirements must be fulfilled where prescribed in the detailed recruitment notification.
- Only candidates shortlisted by GNDU are eligible to appear in the practical test. Issuance of an admit card remains provisional and is subject to verification of eligibility and documents.
Age Limit
- The minimum and maximum age limits will be those specified in the original Advertisement No. 04/2026.
- Age will be calculated with reference to the cut-off date mentioned in the recruitment advertisement.
- Relaxation for Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes, persons with benchmark disabilities, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories will apply under the relevant rules, where applicable.
Fees
- No separate fee has been announced for appearing in the practical test.
- Candidates were required to pay the category-wise application fee, if applicable, during the original online application process.
- Applicants should check Advertisement No. 04/2026 for the original fee structure and payment conditions.
Selection Process
The selection procedure for GNDU CCJDEO recruitment is expected to proceed through the following stages:
- Written Examination or Initial Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of the notified preliminary selection criteria or written examination performance.
- Practical Test: The 125 shortlisted candidates must appear for the computer, data-entry or typing-based practical assessment on 17 or 18 October 2026, as allotted.
- Document Verification and Final Merit: Eligibility documents, category certificates and educational records will be checked before preparation of the final selection list.
Candidates must qualify at each applicable stage. Mere participation in the practical test does not guarantee appointment.
How to Apply
The original application window is no longer open for new registrations. Shortlisted candidates can obtain their practical-test documents by following these steps:
- Visit the official GNDU website at www.gndu.ac.in.
- Open the recruitment, careers or advertisements section available on the homepage.
- Find the link related to Advertisement No. 04/2026 – Clerk-cum-Junior Data Entry Operator Practical Test/Admit Card.
- Enter the required login details, such as registration number, application number, date of birth or password.
- Download the admit card and verify the candidate’s name, roll number, photograph, test date, reporting time, session and venue.
- Print at least two clear copies of the admit card. Candidates should also save a digital copy for reference.
- Reach the allotted GNDU venue well before the reporting time with the admit card, an original photo identity document and any other items specified in the instructions.
- In case of an incorrect photograph, category, name or session detail, contact the university recruitment authorities before the test date rather than waiting until the reporting day.
Candidates should read the admit-card instructions carefully, particularly those concerning permissible documents, electronic devices, late entry and practical-test requirements.
Important Links
FAQs
When will the GNDU CCJDEO practical test be held?
The practical test is scheduled for 17 and 18 October 2026 at GNDU, Amritsar, across three sessions.
When can candidates download the GNDU CCJDEO admit card?
Shortlisted candidates can download their admit cards from 7 October 2026 through the official GNDU website.
How many candidates have been called for the practical test?
A total of 125 candidates have been scheduled for the CCJDEO practical test. Candidates must attend only the date and session allotted on their admit card.
