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PSSSB Punjab Group D Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2007 Sewadar, Chowkidar and Safai Sewak Posts (Advt. No. 04/2026), Last Date Extended to 14.09.2026

Last updated: September 17, 2026 at 12:53 AM

The Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab (PSSSB) has issued a corrigendum dated 03.09.2026 under Advertisement No. 04 of 2026 that both increases the number of Group-D (Common Cadre) posts from 1401 to 2007 and extends the deadline for online applications and fee payment to 14.09.2026. The posts are Group-D positions such as Sewadar, Safai Sewak-cum-Chowkidar, Maali-cum-Chowkidar and Chowkidar across various Punjab Government departments, and the minimum requirement is Matriculation with Punjabi as one of the subjects. Candidates who have already applied under this advertisement do not need to apply again.

QUICK FACTS
Eligibility
Matric with Punjabi
Vacancies
2007 (up from 1401)
Salary
Rs. 18,000 to 56,900
Last Date
14.09.2026 (extended)
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Recruitment Overview

Post NameGroup-D (Common Cadre) — Sewadar, Safai Sewak-cum-Chowkidar, Maali-cum-Chowkidar, Chowkidar and other Group-D posts
OrganizationSubordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab (PSSSB), Van Bhawan, Sector-68, S.A.S. Nagar
Notification / Advertisement No.Advertisement No. 04 of 2026 (Corrigendum dated 03.09.2026, published 04.09.2026)
LocationPunjab (various departments of the Government of Punjab)
Total Vacancies2007 (increased from 1401 by the corrigendum dated 03.09.2026)
QualificationMatriculation standard examination with Punjabi language as one of the subjects, from a recognised educational institution
Age Limit18 to 37 years as on 01.01.2026 for General category; relaxations apply
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Selection ProcessWritten Exam Part-A (Punjabi, qualifying) → Written Exam Part-B (merit) → Document Verification / Counselling
Pay ScaleRs. 18,000 to 56,900 per month (Level-1, 7th CPC)
How to ApplyOnline only, through the Apply Online link on the PSSSB website
Official NotificationDownload Notification PDF
Official Website / Apply OnlineApply Online (Punjab e-Services)

Important Dates

EventDate
Advertisement published24.02.2026
Original application window27.02.2026 to 20.03.2026
Portal reopened (corrigendum dated 24.08.2026)25.08.2026
Last date before the latest extension04.09.2026
Corrigendum increasing posts and extending dates03.09.2026 (published 04.09.2026)
Extended last date to apply online14.09.2026
Extended last date for fee payment14.09.2026
Written examination dateNot specified in notification

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General Category / Freedom Fighter / SportspersonRs. 1,000
Scheduled Caste (SC) / Backward Class (BC) / Economically Weaker Section (EWS)Rs. 250
Ex-Servicemen and DependentsRs. 200
Persons with DisabilitiesRs. 500

Note: Fee once paid is not refunded by the Board under any circumstances. The application is accepted only after the fee payment is completed successfully.

Vacancy Details

StageGroup-D Posts
Posts notified under the corrigendum dated 24.08.20261401
Posts added by the corrigendum dated 03.09.2026 (Excise and Taxation Commissioner, Punjab and Deputy Commissioner, Moga)606
Revised total vacancies2007

The department-wise and category-wise breakup of all 2007 posts is given in Annexure-O of the corrigendum dated 03.09.2026 and the corrigendum dated 24.08.2026. Because those annexures use merged category columns that do not reproduce reliably as plain text, candidates should read the exact category-wise figures for their department directly from the official PDFs linked in the Important Links section below.

Eligibility Criteria

CriterionDetail
Educational QualificationPassed the Matriculation standard examination with Punjabi language as one of the subjects, from a recognised educational institution. Under the Punjab State (Group-D) Service Rules, 1963, this condition does not apply to a blind person, a riot or terrorist affected person, or a person appointed as a sweeper.
Age LimitMinimum 18 years and maximum 37 years as on 01.01.2026 for the General category. Category-wise relaxations are listed in the next table.
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Language RequirementPunjabi at Matriculation level is compulsory, and a qualifying Punjabi language paper must be cleared with at least 50 per cent marks in the written examination.
Residence RequirementThe enhanced upper age limits for SC, BC and Persons with Disabilities apply to candidates who are residents of the State of Punjab.
Application RestrictionApplications are accepted online only. An application submitted through any other mode is rejected. Candidates who already applied under Advertisement No. 04 of 2026 need not apply again.
CategoryUpper Age Limit / Relaxation
General37 years
Scheduled Caste and Backward Class (residents of Punjab)42 years
Persons with Disabilities (residents of Punjab)47 years (relaxation of 10 years)
Widows, divorcees and certain other categories of married women40 years, as per Punjab Government letter dated 23.04.1984
Ex-ServicemenPeriod of military service is deducted from actual age; the candidate is treated as eligible if the balance age does not exceed the prescribed upper age limit by more than 3 years
State and Central Government employeesRelaxation as per Punjab Government instructions; a No Objection Certificate from the parent department must be produced at the time of counselling
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Selection Process

StageDetails
1. Written Examination, Part-A (Punjabi Language)Objective type, multiple choice questions. Punjabi language paper of Matriculation standard. Qualifying in nature only. A minimum of 50 per cent marks is compulsory. A candidate who fails this paper is disqualified from the final merit list irrespective of the marks scored in Part-B.
2. Written Examination, Part-B (Merit Paper)Objective type, multiple choice questions. Each question carries 1 mark and there is negative marking of one-fourth (1/4) mark for every wrong answer. The merit list of candidates is prepared solely on the marks obtained in Part-B.
3. Document Verification / CounsellingCandidates are called for verification of all documents on the basis of the merit list. Original certificates and attested copies must be produced, and all documents must be dated before the date of application. If any required document is missing, the candidate is not considered and the next eligible candidate on the merit list is recommended to the concerned department. No TA or DA is paid for the written examination or counselling.

Salary and Benefits

ComponentDetail
Pay ScaleRs. 18,000 to 56,900 per month
Pay LevelLevel-1 as per the 7th Central Pay Commission
Allowances and other benefitsNot specified in notification

How to Apply

  1. Open the PSSSB website and click the Apply Online link shown against Advertisement No. 04 of 2026 for Group-D posts.
  2. New candidates click Registration and fill in their details. The registered email address becomes the User ID and a password is generated. Save these for future use.
  3. Log in with the User ID and password, then fill in personal, educational and other required details completely and correctly.
  4. Upload a passport-size photograph (or capture a live photo using the camera) and a scanned copy of the signature, then click Save Draft or Next. Applications submitted without a photograph and signature are treated as incomplete and rejected.
  5. Click Attach Annexure, upload scanned copies of the Matriculation certificate, educational qualification certificates and other mandatory documents, and click Save Documents.
  6. Click Make Payment, pay the fee online, then click Submit to complete the process. Take a printout of the completed application form and keep it safely.

Note: Applications received through any mode other than the online process are not accepted and are treated as cancelled. The application form is accepted only after the fee is paid successfully.

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Documents Required

DocumentFormat / Notes
Passport-size photographUploaded as a scanned copy or captured live through the camera during the application. An application without it is rejected as incomplete.
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SignatureScanned copy, uploaded with the application form
Matriculation (10th class) certificateScanned copy uploaded under Attach Annexure; must show Punjabi as one of the subjects
Educational qualification certificatesScanned copies uploaded under Attach Annexure; issued by a recognised Board, institution or university
Category certificate (SC / BC / EWS)Required to claim the reduced fee and age relaxation; original produced at counselling
Ex-Servicemen or Dependent certificateRequired for candidates applying under an ESM category
Disability certificateRequired for candidates applying under a Persons with Disabilities category
Punjab residence proofRequired to claim the enhanced upper age limit for SC, BC and PwD candidates
No Objection CertificateState and Central Government employees must produce an NOC from their department at the time of counselling

All documents must be dated before the date of application, and originals along with attested copies must be produced at the time of counselling.

Download Official Notification (PDF)Advertisement No. 04 of 2026
Corrigendum (Posts Increased and Date Extended)Corrigendum dated 03.09.2026
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Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Do not apply a second time if you already submitted an application under Advertisement No. 04 of 2026 — the Board has clearly stated that a fresh application is not required.
  • Do not stop before the payment step: the application is accepted only after the fee is paid successfully, and the fee is never refunded once paid.
  • Do not submit the form without uploading both the photograph and the signature, because such applications are treated as incomplete and cancelled.
  • Do not ignore the Part-A Punjabi paper — scoring below 50 per cent in it removes you from the merit list no matter how well you do in Part-B.
  • Do not guess answers carelessly in Part-B, since one-fourth of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
  • Do not wait for a letter or SMS about the exam date, admit card or result — the Board publishes all of it only on its own website.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date to apply for PSSSB Group-D Advertisement No. 04 of 2026?
The last date for both the online application and the fee payment has been extended to 14.09.2026, from the earlier date of 04.09.2026.

2. How many Group-D vacancies are there now?
The corrigendum dated 03.09.2026 raised the number of posts from 1401 to 2007 after vacancies were added by the Excise and Taxation Commissioner, Punjab and the Deputy Commissioner, Moga.

3. What qualification is needed for these Group-D posts?
A candidate must have passed the Matriculation standard examination with Punjabi language as one of the subjects from a recognised educational institution.

4. What is the age limit and how is it relaxed?
The age limit is 18 to 37 years as on 01.01.2026 for General candidates, extended to 42 years for SC and BC candidates and 47 years for Persons with Disabilities who are residents of Punjab.

5. How much is the application fee?
The fee is Rs. 1,000 for General, Freedom Fighter and Sports candidates, Rs. 250 for SC, BC and EWS candidates, Rs. 500 for Persons with Disabilities and Rs. 200 for Ex-Servicemen and their dependents.

6. I already applied earlier under this advertisement — do I need to apply again?
No, the Board has stated that candidates who have already applied under Advertisement No. 04 of 2026 do not need to submit a fresh application.

7. What is the salary for a Punjab Group-D post?
The pay scale is Rs. 18,000 to 56,900 per month, which is Level-1 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.

8. How will candidates be selected?
Selection is through an objective type written examination in which Part-A Punjabi is only qualifying at 50 per cent, the merit list is prepared from Part-B marks with one-fourth negative marking, and shortlisted candidates then attend document verification and counselling.

Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.

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