Vacancies: 531 · Posts: 1 · Type: Regular Government Service · Mode: Online · Fee: ₹200–₹1,000 · Apply: 25 Aug–07 Sep 2026 · Salary: Level-2 (₹19,900 basic) · Selection: Written Exam + Typing Test + DV · Location: Punjab
The Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab (PSSSB) has reopened the online window for Clerk (Common Cadre) posts under Advertisement No. 02 of 2026. Candidates who missed the original February–March 2026 cycle now get a fresh chance till 07 September 2026.
A total of 531 permanent Group-C vacancies have been notified across 29 Punjab Government departments. The posts carry Level-2 pay (₹19,900 basic) under the Punjab Civil Services framework and offer regular government service with NPS benefits.
This is a state-level recruitment. Punjab domicile is required only for reservation benefits. The selection route is a written objective exam (Part A Punjabi qualifying + Part B merit), followed by a computer-based typing test in English and Punjabi, and document verification.
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Who Should Apply?
BA / B.Sc / B.Com / BBA / BCA (any discipline) + 120-hour computer course (or DOEACC ‘O’ Level) + Matric with Punjabi → Clerk (Common Cadre) – 531 posts
- Must have passed Matriculation-level Punjabi (or equivalent under Rule 17 of Punjab Civil Services Rules, 1994).
- Computer certificate must be from a Government-recognised or ISO 9001-certified institution covering Office Productivity / Desktop Publishing applications, or equivalent to DOEACC ‘O’ Level.
- Special categories: Ex-Servicemen (Punjab residents), PwBD (Punjab residents), Freedom Fighter dependants and Sports persons can claim reservation as per Punjab rules.
- Who cannot apply: Candidates without a completed bachelor’s degree by the application closing date, those lacking the mandatory computer certificate, or those who have not studied Punjabi at Matric level (and cannot pass the qualifying Punjabi paper).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Original Advertisement | 04 / 13 February 2026 |
| Original Application Window | 13 February – 06 March 2026 |
| Corrigendum / Re-open Notice | 21 August 2026 |
| Re-opened Application Start | 25 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 07 September 2026 |
| Age Cut-off Date | 01 January 2026 |
| Written Exam | To be notified |
| Typing Test | To be notified after the written exam |
🔄 Already applied in the original window? No need to re-apply. Your earlier application remains valid.
Quick Overview – PSSSB Clerk 2026
- Organisation: Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab (PSSSB)
- Advertisement No.: 02 of 2026
- Post: Clerk (Common Cadre)
- Total Vacancies: 531
- Sector: State Government / Public Administration
- Job Location: Various departments across Punjab
- Pay Level: Level-2 (₹19,900 basic)
- Mode: Online only
- Official Website: sssb.punjab.gov.in
- Apply Online: Apply for PSSSB Clerk 2026 on the official portal (link active from 25 August 2026)
- Notification PDF: Download PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF
- Re-open Notice PDF: Download PSSSB Clerk Re-open Corrigendum August 2026 PDF
What Posts Are Available? – PSSSB Vacancy & Eligibility 2026
Interpretation note: All 531 posts belong to a single common-cadre designation – Clerk. Vacancies are distributed across 29 Punjab Government departments. Exact department-wise and category-wise breakup is given in the Annexure of the 21 August 2026 corrigendum. Candidates will be allotted departments after counselling based on merit.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clerk (Common Cadre) | 531 | BA / B.Sc / B.Com / BBA / BCA (any discipline) + 120-hr computer course or DOEACC ‘O’ Level + Matric with Punjabi | Level-2 (₹19,900) |
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)
| Category | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR | 18 years | 37 years |
| SC / BC (Punjab residents) | 18 years | 42 years |
| State & Central Govt Employees | 18 years | 45 years |
| PwBD (Punjab residents) | 18 years | 47 years |
| Widows / Divorcees (certain categories) | 18 years | 40 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (Punjab residents) | 18 years | As per Punjab Ex-Servicemen Rules, 1982 |
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 Clerk 2026
Pay Matrix: Level-2 – Basic Pay ₹19,900.
Approximate in-hand (indicative): ₹32,000 – ₹38,000 per month (basic ₹19,900 + current DA + HRA as per Punjab city class + other allowances, minus NPS 10% and standard deductions).
Exact HRA depends on the posting city (Y-class or Z-class in Punjab). Use our 7th CPC Salary Calculator for a personalised estimate. Figures are approximate based on current Punjab Government rates — verify from appointment order.
What Is the Application Fee?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Freedom Fighter / Sportsperson | ₹1,000 |
| SC / BC / EWS | ₹250 |
| Ex-Servicemen & Dependents | ₹200 |
| Physically Handicapped (PwBD) | ₹500 |
The fee is non-refundable. Payment is online only through the PSSSB portal.
How to Apply?
- Visit the official website sssb.punjab.gov.in and click “Apply Online” (link active from 25 August 2026).
- New candidates complete registration to generate a User ID and Password.
- Log in and fill in personal, educational and other details carefully.
- Upload a passport-size photograph / live photo and scanned signature.
- Attach scanned copies of 10th certificate, degree, computer course certificate and other documents.
- Pay the applicable fee online.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Use our Photo & Signature Resizer before uploading.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying again if you already submitted the form in February–March 2026 (your earlier application is valid).
- Uploading an outdated or non-recognised computer course certificate.
- Leaving the Punjabi language column blank or claiming exemption incorrectly.
- Paying the fee through any unofficial channel.
- Changing category after submission (not permitted).
ਪੀਐਸਐਸਐਸਬੀ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਕਲਰਕ ਭਰਤੀ 2026 – 531 ਅਸਾਮੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਆਨਲਾਈਨ ਅਰਜੀ
ਪੰਜਾਬ ਅਧੀਨ ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ ਚੋਣ ਬੋਰਡ ਨੇ ਇਸ਼ਤਿਹਾਰ ਨੰਬਰ 02/2026 ਤਹਿਤ ਕਲਰਕ (ਕਾਮਨ ਕੈਡਰ) ਦੀਆਂ 531 ਅਸਾਮੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਆਨਲਾਈਨ ਅਰਜੀ ਵਿੰਡੋ ਮੁੜ ਖੋਲ੍ਹੀ ਹੈ। ਅਸਲੀ ਮਿਆਦ ਫਰਵਰੀ-ਮਾਰਚ 2026 ਵਿੱਚ ਸੀ; ਹੁਣ 25 ਅਗਸਤ ਤੋਂ 07 ਸਤੰਬਰ 2026 ਤੱਕ ਨਵੀਆਂ ਅਰਜੀਆਂ ਲਈਆਂ ਜਾ ਰਹੀਆਂ ਹਨ। ਜਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੇ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਅਰਜੀ ਦੇ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਹੈ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਦੁਬਾਰਾ ਅਰਜੀ ਭਰਨ ਦੀ ਲੋੜ ਨਹੀਂ।
ਕੌਣ ਅਰਜੀ ਦੇ ਸਕਦਾ ਹੈ? ਕਿਸੇ ਵੀ ਡਿਸੀਪਲਿਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਬੈਚਲਰ ਡਿਗਰੀ, 120 ਘੰਟੇ ਦਾ ਕੰਪਿਊਟਰ ਕੋਰਸ (ਜਾਂ DOEACC ‘O’ ਲੈਵਲ) ਅਤੇ ਦਸਵੀਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਪਾਸ ਹੋਣਾ ਜ਼ਰੂਰੀ ਹੈ। ਉਮਰ 01 ਜਨਵਰੀ 2026 ਨੂੰ 18 ਤੋਂ 37 ਸਾਲ (ਜਨਰਲ) ਹੋਣੀ ਚਾਹੀਦੀ ਹੈ। ਐਸਸੀ/ਬੀਸੀ ਲਈ 42, ਪੀਡਬਲਯੂਡੀ ਲਈ 47 ਸਾਲ ਤੱਕ ਛੋਟ ਉਪਲਬਧ ਹੈ।
ਤਨਖਾਹ ਅਤੇ ਚੋਣ ਪ੍ਰਕਿਰਿਆ ਲੈਵਲ-2 ਤਨਖਾਹ ₹19,900 ਬੁਨਿਆਦੀ ਹੈ। ਚੋਣ ਲਿਖਤੀ ਇਮਤਿਹਾਨ (ਪਾਰਟ-ਏ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕੁਆਲੀਫਾਈਗ, ਪਾਰਟ-ਬੀ ਮੈਰਿਟ), 30 ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪ੍ਰਤੀ ਮਿੰਟ ਟਾਈਪਿੰਗ ਟੈਸਟ (ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ + ਪੰਜਾਬੀ) ਅਤੇ ਦਸਤਾਵੇਜ਼ ਜਾਂਚ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਹੋਵੇਗੀ।
ਅਰਜੀ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਕਰੀਏ? sssb.punjab.gov.in ਤੇ ਜਾ ਕੇ ਆਨਲਾਈਨ ਰਜਿਸਟਰ ਕਰੋ, ਫਾਰਮ ਭਰੋ, ਦਸਤਾਵੇਜ਼ ਅਪਲੋਡ ਕਰੋ ਅਤੇ ਫੀਸ ਭਰੋ। ਵਿਸਥਾਰ ਲਈ ਅਧਿਕਾਰਤ ਵੈੱਬਸਾਈਟ ਵੇਖੋ।
How Are Candidates Selected?
Selection is a multi-stage process:
- Written Examination (Objective MCQ)
- Part A: Punjabi Language (Matric level) – Qualifying only. Minimum 50% marks required.
- Part B: General subjects (merit-deciding).
- Negative marking of ¼ mark for each wrong answer in Part B.
- Exact subject-wise marks and duration will be confirmed in the official scheme / admit card.
- Typing Test (Qualifying)
- English: 30 words per minute.
- Punjabi: 30 words per minute in Unicode-compliant Raavi font.
- Conducted on a computer. Must qualify both.
- Document Verification / Counselling
- Shortlisted candidates (on the basis of Part-B marks after qualifying typing) are called for verification of original documents and department allotment.
Merit list is prepared solely on Part-B marks of candidates who clear the typing test. Tie-break: older candidate first, then higher marks in the required qualification, then Matric marks.
Why Does PSSSB Punjab Matter?
The Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab is the primary recruiting agency for Group-B and Group-C posts in various departments of the Punjab Government. It conducts transparent, computer-based and OMR examinations for thousands of posts every year.
Clerk posts form the backbone of office administration across revenue, education, health, transport and other departments. Selected candidates get regular state-government service, Level-2 pay, DA, HRA, medical facilities and NPS.
One practical limitation: postings can be in any district of Punjab, and transfers are possible as per administrative requirements. Candidates seeking only metro or home-district postings should keep this in mind.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
Compared with recent PSSSB Clerk-IT or other Group-C drives, this common-cadre Clerk recruitment offers a larger volume (531 posts) and a clearer re-open window for candidates who missed the first cycle. It is closer in nature to earlier PSSSB Clerk advertisements than to specialised IT or accounts streams.
Best fit: Fresh graduates from Punjab (or those who studied Punjabi at Matric) who already hold a recognised computer certificate and are looking for a stable Level-2 government job with NPS.
Who should skip: Candidates without any computer certificate, those who cannot type 30 wpm in both English and Punjabi, or those unwilling to accept posting anywhere in Punjab.
Practical tip: Complete the 120-hour computer course (if not already done) and practise Punjabi typing in Raavi font before the written exam result. Typing is only qualifying, but many candidates fail at this stage every cycle.
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What Documents Are Required?
- 10th / Matric certificate (with Punjabi subject proof)
- Bachelor’s degree mark sheets and certificate
- 120-hour computer course certificate or DOEACC ‘O’ Level
- Domicile / Residence certificate of Punjab (not older than 5 years) – mandatory for reservation
- Category certificate (SC/BC/EWS/PwBD/ESM) if applicable
- Photograph and signature as per portal specifications
- Any other document listed in the online form
What Happens After Selection?
- Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of Part-B marks after clearing the typing test.
- Document verification and counselling are conducted at the Board’s designated venue.
- Department allotment is done according to merit rank and available vacancies.
- The concerned Punjab Government department issues an appointment letter.
- Joining formalities, medical fitness (if required by the department) and induction follow.
- Probation period as per Punjab Civil Services rules begins; confirmation after successful completion.
Service conditions, leave, transfer and promotion follow the Punjab Civil Services (General and Common Conditions of Service) Rules, 1994 as amended.
Contact & Helpline
- Official Website: sssb.punjab.gov.in
- Technical issues while applying: helpdesk.sssbpb@gmail.com
- Helpline / Control Room (general): 0172-2298083, 0172-2298000 (Ext. 5106 / 5107), 96469-32955
- Office Address: Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab, Forest Complex, Sector-68, SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab
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Important Links – PSSSB Clerk 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Visit the official PSSSB Punjab website |
| Apply Online (from 25 Aug 2026) | Apply for PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 |
| Original Notification PDF | Download PSSSB Clerk Advt 02/2026 PDF |
| Re-open Corrigendum PDF | Download PSSSB Clerk Re-open Notice August 2026 PDF |
FAQs – PSSSB Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026
Q1: What is the last date to apply for PSSSB Clerk 2026?
A: 07 September 2026. Both application submission and fee payment close on this date. No extension has been announced so far.
Q2: What is the age limit for PSSSB Clerk?
A: 18–37 years for the General category as of 01 January 2026. SC/BC Punjab residents get up to 42 years, PwBD up to 47 years, and government employees up to 45 years.
Q3: Is there an exam for PSSSB Clerk, or is it interview-based?
A: Yes — a written objective exam (Part A Punjabi qualifying + Part B merit) followed by a computer typing test (30 wpm English & Punjabi) and document verification. No interview.
Q4: What is the salary of PSSSB Clerk?
A: Basic pay is ₹19,900 (Level-2). Approximate in-hand salary is ₹32,000–₹38,000 per month depending on DA, HRA and posting city, plus NPS benefits.
Q5: Can final-year students apply for PSSSB Clerk 2026?
A: No. The bachelor’s degree must be completed and the certificate available by the last date of application. Result-awaited candidates are not eligible unless the degree is already awarded.
Q6: Is PSSSB Clerk a permanent government job?
A: Yes. It is a regular Group-C permanent post under the Punjab Government with NPS and other state service benefits.
Q7: Can candidates from other states apply for PSSSB Clerk?
A: Yes, Indian citizens can apply. However, reservation benefits (SC/BC/EWS/PwBD/ESM) require a valid Punjab domicile/residence certificate not older than five years.
Q8: Where will I be posted if selected?
A: Anywhere in Punjab across the 29 departments that have sent demand. Allotment is done at counselling on the basis of merit rank and available vacancies.
Q9: Do I need to re-apply if I already applied in February–March 2026?
A: No. Candidates who successfully submitted the form in the original window need not apply again. Their applications remain valid.
Q10: Is there negative marking in the PSSSB Clerk written exam?
A: Yes. ¼ mark is deducted for every wrong answer in Part B. Part A (Punjabi) has no negative marking but requires a minimum of 50% to qualify.
Q11: What are the disadvantages of this recruitment?
A: Here’s the catch — postings can be in any district of Punjab, and transfers are common. Typing test failure eliminates many candidates even after clearing the written exam. Competition is high for a Level-2 post.
Q12: Is the computer course mandatory for PSSSB Clerk?
A: Yes. Either a 120-hour course from a recognised institution covering office applications or a DOEACC ‘O’ Level certificate is compulsory. Without it the application will be rejected.
Q13: How much do clerks earn in Punjab government jobs?
A: Level-2 clerks typically start at around ₹32,000–₹38,000 in-hand. With annual increments, DA revisions and possible MACP, the figure rises steadily over the years.
Final Checklist – Is This the Right Job for You?
- You meet the age and educational criteria as on 01 January 2026.
- You hold a recognised bachelor’s degree + computer certificate + Matric Punjabi.
- You can type 30 wpm in both English and Punjabi (Raavi font).
- You are willing to accept posting anywhere in Punjab.
- You understand that already-applied candidates need not re-apply.
📄 Source: Official notification and corrigendum released by the Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab (Advt. No. 02 of 2026 and re-open notice dated 21 August 2026). All details sourced from the official notification PDFs.
