Last updated: October 2, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Punjab’s Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has put out Advertisement No. 12 of 2026 for 70 Group-C posts spread across nine Punjab Government departments. Most of the seats are Clerk jobs (Legal, Accounts and IT), along with 6 Translator posts, 5 Driver posts and 1 Field Artist post. Applications are online only, from 25.09.2026 to 19.10.2026, and 28 of the 70 seats are kept for women.
⚡ QUICK FACTS
🎓 Eligibility
Graduate / LLB (post-wise)
📌 Vacancies
70 Posts (28 for women)
💰 Salary
Rs 19,900 – 25,500 basic
🗓️ Last Date
19.10.2026
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PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Clerk (Legal), Clerk (Accounts), Clerk (IT), Translator, Driver, Field Artist |
| Organization | Subordinate Services Selection Board (SSSB), Punjab |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advertisement No. 12 of 2026 |
| Location | Punjab |
| Total Vacancies | 70 (28 of these are reserved for women) |
| Qualification | Graduation or LLB for most posts (post-wise, see below); Matric for Driver. Punjabi at Matric level is compulsory for all. |
| Age Limit | 18 to 37 years as on 01.01.2026 (General); higher limits for reserved categories Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | MCQ written exam → Typing test (Clerks only) → Counselling / document check |
| Pay Scale | Starts at Rs 19,900 a month basic for Clerks and Translator; more for Driver and Field Artist |
| How to Apply | Online only, on the PSSSB website |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 18.09.2026 |
| Online application starts | 25.09.2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 19.10.2026 |
| Age calculated as on | 01.01.2026 |
| Qualification must be complete by | 19.10.2026 (the last date to apply) |
| Written exam date | Not yet announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Sportspersons | Rs 1,000 |
| SC / BC / EWS | Rs 250 |
| Ex-Servicemen and their dependents | Rs 200 |
| Persons with Disability | Rs 500 |
The fee is paid online only. There is no fee waiver for anyone, and the fee is not refunded once paid.
Vacancy Details
Post-wise vacancies
| Post | Total Posts | Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk (Accounts) | 34 | 13 |
| Clerk (Legal) | 13 | 6 |
| Clerk (IT) | 11 | 4 |
| Translator | 6 | 2 |
| Driver | 5 | 3 |
| Field Artist | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 70 | 28 |
Department-wise vacancies
| Department | Post | Total | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Development and Panchayat Department | Driver | 5 | 3 |
| Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training | Clerk (Legal) | 2 | 2 |
| Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training | Clerk (Accounts) | 25 | 11 |
| Defence Services Welfare, Punjab | Clerk (Legal) | 1 | 0 |
| Excise and Taxation (Field Office) | Clerk (Accounts) | 9 | 2 |
| Excise and Taxation (Field Office) | Clerk (Legal) | 6 | 3 |
| Excise and Taxation (Head Office) | Clerk (IT) | 1 | 0 |
| Office of Labour Commissioner, Punjab | Clerk (IT) | 9 | 4 |
| Office of Labour Commissioner, Punjab | Clerk (Legal) | 1 | 1 |
| Office of Labour Commissioner, Punjab | Translator | 6 | 2 |
| Civil Aviation Department, Punjab | Clerk (IT) | 1 | 0 |
| Cultural Affairs, Archaeology and Museums | Field Artist | 1 | 0 |
| Cultural Affairs, Archaeology and Museums | Clerk (Legal) | 1 | 0 |
| Dairy Development Department, Punjab | Clerk (Legal) | 2 | 0 |
Category-wise vacancies (all posts together)
| Category | Total Posts | Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|
| General | 25 | 6 |
| SC (Mazhbi and Balmiki) | 11 | 6 |
| SC (Ramdasia and Others) | 9 | 3 |
| BC | 6 | 4 |
| EWS | 5 | 3 |
| Ex-Servicemen General | 8 | 4 |
| Ex-Servicemen SC (Ramdasia and Others) | 1 | 0 |
| Sports General | 1 | 1 |
| Sports SC (Mazhbi and Balmiki) | 1 | 0 |
| Disability – Orthopaedic | 1 | 1 |
| Disability – Visually Impaired | 1 | 0 |
| Disability – Hearing Impaired | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 70 | 28 |
The full category split for each department is in Annexure-A (page 14) of the official notification. Reserved seats are only for residents of Punjab.
Eligibility Criteria
| Post (Department) | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Clerk (Legal) — all six departments | Law graduate (LLB) from a recognised university |
| Clerk (Accounts) — Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training | Graduation with at least one subject out of Statistics, Mathematics or Accounts, and Punjabi up to Matric |
| Clerk (Accounts) — Excise and Taxation (Field Office) | Commerce degree (B.Com) from a recognised university |
| Clerk (IT) — Excise and Taxation (Head Office) | Graduate in Computer Application, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Computer Technology |
| Clerk (IT) — Labour Commissioner | B.Tech (Computer Science), B.Sc (IT), BCA, or any graduate with a PGDCA (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application) |
| Clerk (IT) — Civil Aviation | B.E. / B.Tech in IT, Electronics and Communication or Computer Science with 50% marks; or BCA with 50% marks plus 2 years’ experience in Information and Communication Technology. Punjabi at Matric level. |
| Translator — Labour Commissioner | Graduation, plus a 120-hour computer course (office software or desktop publishing) from a government-recognised or ISO 9001 certified institute, or a DOEACC ‘O’ Level equivalent |
| Driver — Rural Development and Panchayat | Matric pass, a valid driving licence for both light and heavy vehicles, and at least 3 years of driving experience |
| Field Artist — Cultural Affairs | Graduate in Music, Drama or Dance |
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Typing test (all Clerk posts) | You must pass a Punjabi and English typing test at 30 words per minute, held by the board |
| Punjabi language | Every candidate must have passed Matric (10th) with Punjabi as a subject, or an equivalent Punjabi exam |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years. Maximum 37 years for General, counted as on 01.01.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Qualification cut-off date | You must hold the required qualification by the last date to apply, 19.10.2026 |
| Reservation | Only Punjab residents get reserved-category benefits, and you need a Punjab domicile certificate (proof you live in Punjab) not older than 5 years |
Age relaxation
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General | 37 years |
| SC and BC candidates of Punjab | 42 years |
| Punjab and Central Government employees | 45 years (bring an NOC — a no-objection letter from your department — at counselling) |
| Persons with Disability of Punjab | 47 years (10 years’ relaxation) |
| Widows, divorcees and certain other married women | 40 years |
| Ex-Servicemen of Punjab | Subtract your army service from your age; if the result is no more than 3 years above the post’s upper limit, you are eligible |
So if you are 40 and from an SC or BC family in Punjab, you can still apply — your limit goes up to 42.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth, the 01.01.2026 cut-off date and your category to see instantly whether you fall inside the 18 to 37 year band, or the higher limit your category gets.
Open the Age CalculatorSelection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Written exam (all posts) | An objective, multiple-choice (MCQ) exam in two parts. Part A is a Matric-level Punjabi language paper — it is only qualifying, which means you just need to pass it with at least 50% marks. Part B decides your rank: each question carries 1 mark and 1/4 mark is cut for every wrong answer. |
| 2. Typing test (Clerk posts only) | Candidates called by the board take an English and Punjabi typing test on computer at 30 words per minute. Punjabi typing is done in the Raavi font (a Unicode Punjabi font). The test is qualifying only — you must pass it, but its marks are not added. |
| 3. Merit list | For Clerks, one common merit list is made from Part B marks of those who passed the typing test. For Driver, Translator and Field Artist, the merit list is made from Part B marks alone. |
| 4. Counselling (document check) | Shortlisted candidates are called to show original certificates. The board decides how many to call, category by category. Those found fully eligible are recommended to the department. |
| Tie-breaker | If marks are equal, the older candidate ranks higher. If still tied, higher percentage in the required qualification wins, and then higher Matric marks. |
In short: only Part B of the written exam decides your rank. The Punjabi paper and the typing test are pass-or-fail steps you have to clear on the way.
Salary and Benefits
| Post (Department) | Pay as stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Clerk (Legal, Accounts, IT) — all departments | Rs 19,900 (7th CPC pay scale; the notification lists this as Level-2 for some departments and Level-5 for others) |
| Translator — Labour Commissioner | Rs 19,900 (Level-2) |
| Driver — Rural Development and Panchayat | Rs 21,700 – 69,100 (Level 3) |
| Field Artist — Cultural Affairs | Rs 25,500 (Level-4) |
| Allowances | As per Punjab Finance Department letters dated 15.01.2015 and 04.10.2016, and later instructions |
In plain terms, most selected candidates start at a basic pay of Rs 19,900 a month. Allowances are added on top as per Punjab Government rules, but the notification does not list them one by one.
How to Apply
- Go to sssb.punjab.gov.in and click the “Apply Online” link for Advertisement No. 12 of 2026 (open from 25.09.2026 to 19.10.2026).
- Click “Registration” and fill in your details. Your email ID becomes your User ID, and a password is generated — keep both safe.
- Log in, fill in your personal and education details, then upload a passport-size photo (or take a live photo with your camera) and a scanned signature.
- Click “Attach Annexure” and upload your 10th certificate, qualification certificates and other required documents as PDF, then click “Save Documents”.
- Click “Make Payment”, pay the fee online, then click “Submit”. Take a print of the complete application form.
Note: Applications sent in any other way are not accepted. You can save a half-filled form as a draft and finish it later from “Menu > View Status of Application > View Incomplete Application”.
Photograph or signature rejected by the upload form?
A form without a photo and signature is treated as incomplete and rejected. Resize both to the size the PSSSB portal asks for before you start, so the upload goes through first time.
Open the Photo and Signature ResizerDocuments Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Passport-size photograph | Upload, or take a live photo with your camera on the portal. The notification does not give a pixel or KB size — follow the portal’s instructions. Resize your photo and signature → |
| Signature | Scanned copy, uploaded on the portal |
| 10th (Matric) certificate | Scanned in PDF; also proves Punjabi at Matric level |
| Qualification certificates | Degree / LLB / B.Com / BCA etc. as per your post, in PDF |
| Punjab domicile (residence) certificate | Needed to claim reservation; must not be older than 5 years |
| Category certificate | SC, BC, EWS, Ex-Servicemen, Sports or Disability certificate as per Punjab Government rules |
| Driving licence and experience certificate | Driver post: licence for light and heavy vehicles, 3 years’ driving experience |
| Experience certificate | Clerk (IT), Civil Aviation — only for the BCA route (2 years in ICT) |
| NOC from employer | Government employees claiming age relaxation — show at counselling |
Important Links
| Link | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification |
| Apply Online (Advt. No. 12 of 2026) | Apply Online |
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Pick your category and its code (for example 101 for General, 103 for SC Mazhbi and Balmiki) carefully — it cannot be changed at any later stage.
- Check every detail before you click Submit, because the board allows no corrections after submission and accepts no requests for changes.
- Don’t apply under a category code that has no post in this advertisement — that alone gets your form rejected.
- If your online payment fails, your application is not counted as submitted, so confirm the payment went through.
- Fill the form yourself if you can; the board specifically warns against leaving it to a cyber café, since mistakes cannot be fixed later.
- Keep checking sssb.punjab.gov.in — exam dates, admit cards and results are posted only there, and nothing is sent to you personally.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for PSSSB Advt No. 12 of 2026?
You can apply and pay the fee online until 19.10.2026.
How many vacancies are there in PSSSB Advt 12/2026?
There are 70 posts in all — 34 Clerk (Accounts), 13 Clerk (Legal), 11 Clerk (IT), 6 Translator, 5 Driver and 1 Field Artist.
How many posts are reserved for women?
28 of the 70 posts are reserved for women under Punjab’s women reservation rules of 2020.
What qualification do I need for PSSSB Clerk (Legal)?
You need a law degree (LLB), Punjabi at Matric level, and you must pass a 30 words-per-minute Punjabi and English typing test.
What is the age limit?
General candidates must be 18 to 37 years old on 01.01.2026, while SC and BC candidates of Punjab can apply up to 42.
What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 1,000 for General, Rs 250 for SC, BC and EWS, Rs 500 for Persons with Disability and Rs 200 for Ex-Servicemen.
Is there negative marking in the PSSSB exam?
Yes — in Part B of the written exam, 1/4 mark is cut for each wrong answer, while Part A (Punjabi) is only a pass-or-fail paper needing 50%.
Can candidates from outside Punjab apply?
The notification lets any eligible candidate apply, but reserved-category benefits are only for Punjab residents, and everyone needs Punjabi at Matric level.
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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