PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026
The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 02 of 2026 for the recruitment of Clerk posts under various Punjab Government departments. Online applications can be submitted from 13 February 2026 to 06 March 2026 through the official website. Selection will be done through a written examination followed by a typing test and document verification.
| Organisation | Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) |
| Post Name | Clerk |
| Starting Date of Application | 13 February 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 06 March 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 37 Years (as on 01 January 2026) |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution. |
| Computer Qualification | Minimum 120 hours course with working experience in Personal Computers or Information Technology from a Government-recognized or ISO 9001 certified institution OR ‘O’ Level certificate from DOEACC (NIELIT), Government of India. |
| Punjabi Language Requirement | Must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject OR passed an equivalent Punjabi language examination. |
| Punjabi Qualifying Test | Must qualify Punjabi Language test at Matriculation level with at least 50% marks (qualifying nature only). |
| Written Examination | Objective type (Multiple Choice Questions). |
| Exam Parts | Part A: Punjabi Language (Qualifying, 50% required) | Part B: Subject-related MCQs |
| Negative Marking | Yes, 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer in Part B. |
| Merit Preparation | Merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in Part B only. |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Clerk | Vacancies to be filled as per requisitions received from departments up to 30 September 2026 |
| Written Examination | Candidates will appear in an objective type written examination consisting of Part A and Part B. |
| Typing Test | Typing test in English and Punjabi at 30 words per minute. Punjabi typing will be conducted in Unicode compliant Raavi font. Typing test is qualifying in nature. |
| Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates will be called for counseling and document verification. |
| Final Selection | Final selection will be made based on merit list, subject to successful verification of documents. |
| Pay Level | Pay Scale |
| Level 2 | ₹19,900/- per month |
| General / Freedom Fighter / Sports Category | ₹1000 |
| SC / BC / EWS | ₹250 |
| Ex-Servicemen & Dependents | ₹200 |
| Persons with Disabilities (PWD) | ₹500 |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is the starting date to apply for PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026? | The starting date to apply online is 13 February 2026. |
| What is the last date to apply? | The last date to submit the online application and fee is 06 March 2026. |
| What is the minimum educational qualification? | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. |
| Is Punjabi language mandatory? | Yes, Punjabi at Matriculation level is mandatory and candidates must qualify the Punjabi language test. |
| What is the pay scale for Clerk post? | Pay Level 2 with a basic pay of ₹19,900 per month. |
