PSSSB Punjab Group D Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1401 Posts (Sewadar, Chowkidar & More)

Vacancies: 1401 · Posts: Multiple Group-D designations · Type: Regular Government Service · Mode: Online · Fee: ₹200–₹1,000 · Apply: 25 August–04 September 2026 · Salary: Level-1 ₹18,000–56,900 · Selection: Written Exam + DV + Medical · Location: Punjab

🔄 Deadline Re-Opened: Original application window (27 February–20 March 2026) closed. An amendment dated 24 August 2026 has re-opened online applications from 25 August to 04 September 2026. Already applied candidates need not re-apply. New applicants can apply now.

Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has re-opened applications for 1401 Group-D posts under Advertisement No. 04 of 2026 after the original window closed in March. These are permanent Level-1 posts across multiple Punjab government departments, including Deputy Commissioners’ offices, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Jails, Youth Services and Tourism.

The drive covers Sewadar, Chowkidar, Safai Sewak, Water Carrier-cum-Sweeper, Cattle/Pig/Animal Attendants, Fisherman, Boatman, Laboratory Attendant and several other designations. Matriculation with Punjabi is the basic qualification. Online applications are accepted only on sssb.punjab.gov.in till 04 September 2026.

For 10th-pass candidates seeking a stable Punjab government job with fixed pay and allowances, this remains one of the larger Group-D openings this year. Candidates who missed the first window now have a clear second chance.

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Who Should Apply?

10th pass with Punjabi as one of the subjects → All 1401 Group-D posts (Sewadar, Chowkidar, Safai Sewak, various Attendants, Fisherman, etc.)

• Must also qualify the separate Punjabi language test (minimum 50% marks) conducted by the Board.
• Punjab domicile is required for reservation benefits and most categories.
• Special categories: Ex-Servicemen, Sportspersons, Freedom Fighter dependants and PwBD candidates have reserved seats.
• Women reservation exists within most categories (approximately 500 posts overall reserved for women).

Who cannot apply: Candidates without Matriculation + Punjabi, those who fail the qualifying Punjabi test, or those outside the age limits as on 01 January 2026.

Important Dates

Already applied candidates: No further action required. New applicants must complete the form and fee by 04 September 2026.

Quick Overview – PSSSB Group D Recruitment 2026

• Organisation: Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB)
• Advertisement No.: 04 of 2026
• Sector: State Government (Punjab)
• Total Vacancies: 1401
• Job Location: Across Punjab (department-wise postings)
• Qualification: Matriculation with Punjabi
• Age (as on 01.01.2026): 18–37 years (relaxations apply)
• Pay: Level-1 ₹18,000–56,900 (7th CPC)
• Application Mode: Online only
• Official Website: sssb.punjab.gov.in
• Apply Online: Apply for PSSSB Group D 2026 on the official portal
• Notification / Amendment: Available on sssb.punjab.gov.in (check the latest notices section)

What Posts Are Available? – PSSSB Vacancy & Eligibility 2026

PSSSB is filling 1401 Group-D posts under a common cadre. The largest share is in the Animal Husbandry Department (Water Carrier-cum-Sweeper, Sweeper, Sweeper-cum-Attendant, Bull Attendant, Pig Attendant, etc.). District Deputy Commissioners and Fisheries also have significant numbers.

Category-wise overall breakup (approximate as per amendment; exact gender split in official Annexure):

Major post & department examples (full list in official Annexure-O):

Vacancy interpretation: Animal Husbandry dominates with over 1,100 posts (mostly sanitation and animal-care related). Pure office-support posts (Sewadar/Chowkidar) are fewer and spread across districts. Candidates comfortable with field or sanitation duties have higher numerical chances.

Eligibility summary: Matriculation (10th) from a recognised board with Punjabi as one of the subjects. All candidates must pass a separate Punjabi language qualifying test (minimum 50% marks). Blind candidates and certain riot/terrorist-affected persons have limited exemptions as per rules. Certificates must be valid by the last date of application.

What Is the Age Limit?

Age is calculated as on 01 January 2026.

Examples: ✅ A 36-year-old UR candidate born on 02 January 1990 — eligible (within the 37-year limit as on 01 January 2026). ❌ A 38-year-old UR candidate born on 31 December 1987 — not eligible (exceeds maximum age by 1 year).

Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.

What Is the Salary? – PSSSB Group D 2026

All posts are in Level-1 of the 7th CPC: basic pay ₹18,000–₹56,900.

Indicative in-hand (Punjab postings): ₹28,000–₹35,000 per month in the initial years (basic ₹18,000 + current DA ≈55% + HRA 10–20% depending on city class + other allowances, minus NPS 10% and usual deductions).

Y-class cities (Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, etc.) get higher HRA than smaller towns. Exact take-home varies by posting station and current DA rate.

Calculate your approximate take-home with our 7th CPC Salary Calculator.

What Is the Application Fee?

The fee is non-refundable and payable online only. The last date for fee payment is also 04 September 2026.

How to Apply?

1. Visit the official portal sssb.punjab.gov.in.
2. Register/log in with a valid mobile number and email.
3. Fill the online application carefully (personal details, education, category, photo & signature).
4. Upload documents in the prescribed size and format. Use our Photo & Signature Resizer if needed.
5. Pay the fee online and submit.
6. Download and save the final submitted form and fee receipt.

Already applied in February–March 2026? No need to apply again. Your earlier application remains valid.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Submitting without Punjabi subject in Matriculation marksheet (leads to rejection).
• Uploading unclear photo/signature or wrong size files.
• Selecting wrong category or forgetting to claim women/ESM/Sports reservation where eligible.
• Waiting till the last day — portal congestion is common.
• Assuming the Punjabi language test is optional; it is mandatory and qualifying (50% minimum).

PSSSB ਗਰੁੱਪ ਡੀ ਭਰਤੀ 2026 – 1401 ਅਸਾਮੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਆਨਲਾਈਨ ਅਰਜ਼ੀ

ਪੰਜਾਬ ਅਧੀਨ ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ ਚੋਣ ਬੋਰਡ ਨੇ ਵਿਗਿਆਪਨ ਨੰਬਰ 04 ਆਫ 2026 ਤਹਿਤ 1401 ਗਰੁੱਪ-ਡੀ ਅਸਾਮੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਆਨਲਾਈਨ ਅਰਜ਼ੀ ਮੁੜ ਖੋਲ੍ਹ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਹੈ। ਇਹ ਅਸਾਮੀਆਂ ਸੇਵਾਦਾਰ, ਚੌਕੀਦਾਰ, ਸਫਾਈ ਸੇਵਕ, ਪਸ਼ੂ ਪਾਲਣ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਅਤੇ ਹੋਰ ਵਿਭਾਗਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਨ। ਅਰਜ਼ੀ 25 ਅਗਸਤ ਤੋਂ 4 ਸਤੰਬਰ 2026 ਤੱਕ ਭਰੀ ਜਾ ਸਕਦੀ ਹੈ।

ਕੌਣ ਅਰਜ਼ੀ ਦੇ ਸਕਦਾ ਹੈ? 10ਵੀਂ ਪਾਸ ਅਤੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿਸ਼ੇ ਵਾਲੇ ਉਮੀਦਵਾਰ ਅਰਜ਼ੀ ਦੇ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਨ। ਉਮਰ 18 ਤੋਂ 37 ਸਾਲ (ਆਮ ਵਰਗ) ਹੈ। ਐਸਸੀ/ਬੀਸੀ ਲਈ 42 ਸਾਲ ਤੱਕ ਛੋਟ ਹੈ। ਸਾਰੇ ਉਮੀਦਵਾਰਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਦੀ ਯੋਗਤਾ ਟੈਸਟ ਵਿੱਚ ਘੱਟੋ-ਘੱਟ 50% ਅੰਕ ਲਿਆਉਣੇ ਜ਼ਰੂਰੀ ਹਨ।

ਤਨਖਾਹ ਅਤੇ ਚੋਣ ਪ੍ਰਕਿਰਿਆ ਪੇ-ਸਕੇਲ ਲੈਵਲ-1 (₹18,000–56,900) ਹੈ। ਚੋਣ ਲਿਖਤੀ ਇਮਤਿਹਾਨ, ਦਸਤਾਵੇਜ਼ ਜਾਂਚ ਅਤੇ ਮੈਡੀਕਲ ਤੋਂ ਹੋਵੇਗੀ। ਲਿਖਤੀ ਪ੍ਰੀਖਿਆ ਵਿੱਚ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਭਾਗ ਯੋਗਤਾ ਵਾਲਾ ਹੈ।

ਅਰਜ਼ੀ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਭਰੀਏ? ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਅਧਿਕਾਰਤ ਵੈੱਬਸਾਈਟ sssb.punjab.gov.in ਤੋਂ ਆਨਲਾਈਨ ਅਰਜ਼ੀ ਭਰੋ। ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਅਰਜ਼ੀ ਭਰ ਚੁੱਕੇ ਉਮੀਦਵਾਰਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਦੁਬਾਰਾ ਅਰਜ਼ੀ ਭਰਨ ਦੀ ਲੋੜ ਨਹੀਂ। ਆਖਰੀ ਤਾਰੀਖ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਫੀਸ ਭਰ ਕੇ ਫਾਰਮ ਜਮ੍ਹਾਂ ਕਰੋ। ਵਿਸਥਾਰ ਲਈ ਅਧਿਕਾਰਤ ਵੈੱਬਸਾਈਟ ਚੈੱਕ ਕਰੋ।

How Are Candidates Selected?

Selection has clear stages:

1. Written Examination (OMR-based)
   • Part A – Punjabi Language: 50 questions, 50 marks, 30 minutes. Qualifying only (minimum 50% required). No negative marking. Marks not counted in merit.
   • Part B – Merit Paper: 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours. ¼ mark deducted for each wrong answer. Subjects typically include: General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability, Punjab History & Culture, Punjabi Language, English Language, ICT.
2. Common Merit List prepared on the basis of Part-B marks only.
3. Document Verification / Counselling.
4. Medical Examination.
5. Final recommendation to the concerned department.

Tie-breaker: older candidate by date of birth, then higher percentage in educational qualification. Exam date will be announced later on the official website.

Why Does PSSSB Matter?

Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board is the primary recruiting body for Group-B, Group-C and Group-D posts in various departments of the Punjab Government. It conducts transparent written examinations and maintains a common cadre system for many support-level posts.

Candidates search for PSSSB Group D because it offers permanent state-government employment with Level-1 pay, regular increments, NPS benefits and job security that private-sector Class-IV roles rarely match. The catch is high competition for limited pure office posts and the mandatory Punjabi language qualifying paper, which many candidates underestimate.

The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take

Compared with the previous PSSSB Group-D cycle (Advt 08/2025, ~400 posts) and similar drives in neighbouring Haryana, this 1401-post re-open is significantly larger and gives a second chance to those who missed the February–March window.

Best fit: 10th-pass Punjab domicile candidates, especially those comfortable with field, animal-care or sanitation duties, and women candidates who can utilise the substantial women reservation.

Who should skip: Candidates who struggle with Punjabi language (the 50% qualifying bar is strict), those unwilling to accept possible rural or field postings, and applicants expecting purely desk-based work — the bulk of vacancies are operational.

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Practical tip: Treat the Punjabi qualifying paper as seriously as the main paper. Many candidates clear Part-B but fail Part-A and drop out of the merit list.

What Documents Are Required?

• Matriculation marksheet & certificate (showing Punjabi)
• Category / Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Punjab domicile certificate
• PwBD / ESM / Sports / Freedom Fighter certificate (if claiming)
• Photo ID (Aadhaar / Voter ID)
• Recent passport-size photograph and signature
• NOC for government employees

Originals will be verified at the DV stage. Keep digital copies ready for upload.

What Happens After Selection?

1. Board prepares merit list on the basis of written exam (Part-B).
2. Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification/counselling.
3. Medical fitness examination is conducted.
4. Names are recommended to the concerned department against available vacancies and category.
5. The department issues an appointment letter.
6. Candidate joins, undergoes departmental induction if any, and is placed on probation as per Punjab Civil Services rules.
7. After successful probation, confirmation in Level-1 service with NPS benefits.

Posting is decided by the allotting department. Preference for home district is not guaranteed.

Contact & Helpline

• Official website: sssb.punjab.gov.in
• Helpdesk email (as commonly listed for technical issues): helpdesk.sssbpb@gmail.com
• Office telephone (general): 0172-2298000 (extensions as per notice; working days 10:00 AM–4:00 PM)

⚠️ Contact details sourced from official notices. Verify before contacting. NEVER pay any money over the phone or to any person claiming to offer job assistance. Report fraud to cybercrime.gov.in.

Important Links – PSSSB Group D 2026

FAQs – PSSSB Punjab Group D Recruitment 2026

Q1: What is the last date to apply for PSSSB Group D 2026?

A: 04 September 2026. Late applications are not accepted. Fee payment must also be completed by the same date.

Q2: What is the age limit for PSSSB Group D?

A: 18–37 years for the General category as on 01 January 2026. SC/BC get up to 42 years, PwBD up to 47 years, and other relaxations as per Punjab rules.

Q3: Is there an exam for PSSSB Group D, or is it interview-based?

A: Yes, there is a written exam. Part A is a qualifying Punjabi language exam; Part B determines merit. Document verification and medical follow-up.

Q4: What is the salary of PSSSB Group D posts?

A: Level-1 pay scale ₹18,000–56,900. Approximate in-hand salary starts around ₹28,000–35,000, depending on posting station and current DA/HRA rates.

Q5: Can final-year students or result-awaited candidates apply?

A: No. You must possess the Matriculation certificate with Punjabi by the last date of application.

Q6: Is PSSSB Group D a permanent government job?

A: Yes. These are regular permanent posts under the Punjab Government with NPS benefits after confirmation.

Q7: Can candidates from other states apply for PSSSB Group D?

A: Punjab domicile is required for reservation benefits and most practical purposes. Non-Punjab candidates have limited scope.

Q8: Where will I be posted if selected?

A: Across various departments and districts of Punjab. Exact location depends on the department’s vacancy and merit rank.

Q9: Do I need to re-apply if I already applied in March 2026?

A: No. Candidates who successfully submitted the form in the original window need not apply again.

Q10: Is the Punjabi language test compulsory?

A: Yes. It is a qualifying paper. You must score at least 50% marks in Part A; otherwise, you are not considered for the merit list.

Q11: What are the disadvantages of these Group D posts?

A: Here’s the catch — a large number of vacancies are sanitation- and animal-care-related. Pure office Sewadar/Chowkidar posts are limited, and field postings are common.

Q12: How much competition can I expect?

A: Previous similar Group-D drives in Punjab attracted tens of thousands of applications. With 1401 posts, the absolute numbers will be high, but category and women reservation improve realistic chances for reserved candidates.

Q13: Is there any physical test for PSSSB Group D?

A: No physical efficiency test is prescribed for these posts. Only medical fitness is required after the written exam and document verification.

Final Checklist – Is This the Right Job for You?

• You have Matriculation with Punjabi and meet the age criteria as on 01 January 2026.
• You are ready for a permanent Level-1 Punjab government job (including possible field or sanitation duties).
• You can prepare for the mandatory Punjabi qualifying paper.
• You understand that already-applied candidates need not re-apply.
• You will complete the online form and fee payment before 04 September 2026.

📄 Source: Official notification and amendment released by Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) under Advertisement No. 04 of 2026. All details sourced from the official notification and amendment notices on sssb.punjab.gov.in.