Particulars | Details |
Organization | Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab (PSSSB) |
Post Name | Clerk (Common Cadre) |
Advertisement Number | 02 of 2026 |
Total Vacancies | 531 Posts |
Pay Scale | Level-2, Pay ₹19,900/- |
Mode of Application | Online only |
Reopened Application Dates | 25.08.2026 to 07.09.2026 |
Official Website |
PSSSB Clerk Important Dates
Candidates should keep track of all important dates related to this recruitment to avoid missing any deadline. The schedule mentioned below is based on official information and may be updated from time to time.
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Starting Date for Apply Online | 13/02/2026 |
Closing Date for Apply Online/Payment of Fee | 06/03/2026 |
Exam Date (Postponed) | 19/04/2026 |
Starting Date for Apply Online | 25/08/2026 |
Closing Date for Apply Online/Payment of Fee | 07/09/2026 |
PSSSB Clerk Vacancy 2026
Here, you can find the position wise vacancies detail of each position open under PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 notification. You can find here the number of vacancies, qualification, age limit and pay scale. The complete eligibility criteria of each position open under PSSSB is given below.
Clerk
No. of Vacancies: - 531 Posts
Qualification: Bachelor Degree in any discipline and Should possess at least 120 hours course with working experience in the use of Personal Computers or Information Technology in Office Productivity Applications or Desktop Publishing Applications or Should have passed a Computer Information Technology Courses equivalent to ‘O’ level certificate of DOEACC of Government of India
Age Limit: 18-37 years as on 1st Jann 2026
Pay Scale: Rs.19900/-
PSSSB Clerk Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following educational qualification, to be assessed as on the last date of application submission:
Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution, or its equivalent
At least a 120-hour course with working experience in the use of Personal Computers/Information Technology in Office Productivity Applications or Desktop Publishing Applications from a Government-recognized or ISO 9001-certified institution, OR a Computer/Information Technology course equivalent to the 'O' level certificate of DOEACC, Government of India
Matriculation-level Punjabi or an equivalent qualification, as required under Rule 17 of the Punjab Civil Services (General and Common Conditions of Service) Rules, 1994
A mandatory qualifying test of Punjabi Language equivalent to Matriculation standard, with a minimum of 50% marks, conducted in addition to the competitive examination
PSSSB Clerk Salary
The Clerk post carries a pay scale of Level-2, Pay ₹19,900/-, as per the pay scales notified for this recruitment.
PSSSB Clerk Application Fee
Application Fees
Here is the complete information about PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.
Category
Application Fee
For General/Freedom Fighter/Players
₹1000/-
For SC/BC/EWS
₹250/-
For Ex-Servicemen & Dependent
₹200/-
For Physical Handicapped
₹500/-
PSSSB Clerk Age Limit
Age is reckoned as on 01.01.2026:
Minimum age: 18 years for all categories
General category: maximum 37 years
SC and BC candidates who are residents of Punjab: maximum 42 years
State and Central Government employees: maximum 45 years
Ex-servicemen (residents of Punjab): as per the Punjab Recruitment of Ex-Servicemen Rules, 1982, as amended from time to time
Physically Handicapped candidates (residents of Punjab): maximum 47 years (10 years' relaxation)
Widows, divorcees, and certain other categories of married women: relaxation up to 40 years
Candidates should ensure that they meet the prescribed age limit as on the specified cut-off date. You can use our to check your exact age and confirm your eligibility before applying.
PSSSB Clerk Selection Process
An objective-type (Multiple Choice Questions) written examination will be held in two parts — Part A and Part B
Part A: Matriculation-level Punjabi Language paper, of qualifying nature only; a minimum of 50% marks is required to qualify
Part B: The merit list is prepared based only on marks obtained in Part B; each question carries 1 mark, and 1/4 mark is deducted for each wrong answer
A Typing Test in English and Punjabi at a speed of 30 words per minute will be conducted on computer for candidates called as per the competent authority's decision; the Punjabi typing test will be in Unicode-compliant Raavi font
The typing test is of qualifying nature only and must be qualified
The Common Merit List is prepared based on Part-B marks of candidates who qualify the typing test
In case of a tie in merit, preference is given first by date of birth (older candidate ranked higher), then by percentage of marks in the required educational qualification, and then by Matriculation marks
Shortlisted candidates will be called for counseling/document verification
How to Apply for PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026
Here is the complete procedure to apply for PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026. The candidates should read the complete procedure to apply in the official notification from the links given below.
The candidates can apply online for PSSSB Clerk Online Form 2026 by visiting the official website. The candidates should complete the procedure as per the instructions given in the notification. The candidates should ensure that all the documents and information entered correctly.
PSSSB Clerk Important Instructions
Candidates who already applied under the original Advertisement No. 02/2026 window need not apply again
A Domicile/Residence Certificate (not more than 5 years old) is mandatory for availing reservation benefits, and is applicable only to residents of Punjab
Category and category code cannot be changed at any stage after submission — candidates should fill the online form carefully
No corrections are permitted once the Application Form is submitted
Applications or fees submitted through any method other than the official online process will not be considered valid
Only the candidate's own mobile number and email address must be used in the application
No TA/DA will be paid to candidates called for the written examination or counseling
All updates regarding exam pattern, schedule, Admit Card, result, and merit list will be published only on the Board's official website; no individual communication will be sent to candidates
For technical issues while applying online, candidates may email helpdesk.sssbpb@gmail.com
PSSSB Clerk Important Links
Link Description
Link
Official Notification PDF
Apply Online
Official Website