Overview
The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has announced the Clerk written examination date for 531 vacancies advertised under Advt. No. 02 of 2026. The examination is scheduled to be conducted on 11 October 2026, with the detailed schedule available through the board’s official website.
Candidates applying for the recruitment should review the eligibility conditions, examination pattern, selection stages and document requirements before appearing for the test.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) |
| Post Name | Clerk |
| Total Vacancies | 531 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | 11 October 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should note that the reporting time, examination centre, shift and instructions will be provided on the admit card. The board may issue a separate notice regarding admit card availability before the examination.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Applicants are expected to meet the following educational and technical requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institution is required.
- Candidates should have completed a computer or information technology course of the duration prescribed under the applicable Punjab government service rules.
- Applicants may be required to qualify in Punjabi and English typing tests at the speed specified in the detailed notification.
- Knowledge of Punjabi up to the Matriculation level or an equivalent qualification is generally mandatory for Punjab government posts.
- Candidates must possess the required qualification by the cut-off date stated in the detailed recruitment notice.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Maximum age: 37 years for the general category, subject to the cut-off date prescribed by PSSSB.
- Upper-age relaxation will apply to Scheduled Caste, Backward Class, Persons with Disabilities, ex-servicemen, government employees and other eligible categories under Punjab government rules.
- Date-of-birth documents must match the information entered in the online application.
Fees
- General, sports and freedom fighter categories: ₹1,000.
- SC, BC and EWS categories: ₹250.
- Ex-servicemen and dependent categories: ₹200.
- Persons with Disabilities: ₹500.
- The examination fee should be paid online through the payment methods provided in the application portal. Candidates must verify the final category-wise fee in the detailed notification before payment.
Selection Process
The PSSSB Clerk selection process is expected to involve the following stages:
- Written Examination: Candidates will take an objective-type examination covering the subjects and topics prescribed in the official syllabus.
- Typing or Skill Test: Shortlisted candidates will be called for the required Punjabi and English typing or computer proficiency test. The qualifying standards will be specified by the board.
- Document Verification and Final Selection: Educational certificates, category documents and other eligibility records will be checked before preparation of the final merit list. A medical examination may also be required under service rules.
Candidates must qualify at every applicable stage. Merely appearing in the written examination does not guarantee appointment.
How to Apply
- Visit the official PSSSB website at sssb.punjab.gov.in.
- Open the “Advertisements” or “Online Applications” section on the homepage.
- Select the application link for PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026, Advt. No. 02 of 2026.
- Register using a valid mobile number and email address. Keep the generated registration number and password secure.
- Enter personal, educational, category and communication details exactly as recorded in the supporting documents.
- Upload scanned copies of the photograph, signature and required certificates in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the applicable application fee online and verify the payment status before final submission.
- Review the completed form carefully, submit it and download the confirmation page for future reference.
- Candidates who have already applied should use their registration credentials to download the exam schedule and admit card when released.
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Salary & Benefits
Selected candidates are expected to receive an initial salary of approximately ₹19,900 per month under Pay Level 2, subject to the pay conditions and probation rules applicable to Punjab government employees. Additional benefits may include dearness allowance, house rent allowance, leave, pension-related benefits and other admissible allowances after appointment, in accordance with prevailing government rules.
The exact pay structure, probation conditions and admissible benefits should be confirmed from the detailed advertisement and appointment terms.
FAQs
1. When will the PSSSB Clerk Exam 2026 be held?
The written examination for 531 Clerk vacancies is scheduled for 11 October 2026.
2. How many vacancies are available under PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026?
The recruitment drive covers 531 Clerk posts under Advertisement No. 02 of 2026.
3. What is the minimum qualification for the Clerk post?
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and satisfy the prescribed computer, Punjabi language and typing requirements.
