The Punjab Vidhan Sabha Secretariat (Punjab Legislative Assembly Secretariat), Chandigarh has invited online applications for 7 Group D posts — Chowkidar (2 posts) and Safai Sewak/Sweeper (5 posts) — under Advertisement No. 01/2026. Chowkidar requires a Matric (10th pass) qualification while Safai Sewak has no educational qualification requirement. Eligible candidates can apply online at punjabassembly.gov.in on or before 27.08.2026.
Punjab domicile SC/ST/BC and other reserved categories
₹100/- (online payment only, non-refundable)
Vacancy Details
Post Name
No. of Posts
Pay Scale
Qualification
Chowkidar
2
₹18,000–56,900/- (Level-1, 7th CPC)
10th (Matric) pass
Safai Sewak (Sweeper)
5
₹18,000–56,900/- (Level-1, 7th CPC)
Nil
Note: The notification does not publish a category-wise (UR/OBC/EWS/SC/ST) breakup of the 7 vacancies.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Educational Qualification
Chowkidar: 10th (Matric) pass from a recognized Board/Institute; Safai Sewak: No educational qualification required
Age Limit
18–37 years as on 01.08.2026; relaxation for reserved categories as per Punjab Government instructions (specific slab not itemized in this notification)
Language Requirement
Must have cleared Punjabi as a subject at Matric level or equivalent
Domicile
Punjab domicile certificate required to claim the reduced fee under reserved categories
Application Restriction
Only one online application per candidate; government employees must produce a No Objection Certificate at the time of test/interview
Selection Process
Stage
Details
Written / Skilled Test / Interview
The Assembly Secretariat’s Management Committee may adopt any selection criteria for this recruitment — Punjabi Qualifying Test, Written Test, and/or Skilled Test-cum-Interview — per instructions No. 7/204/2012-4Edu-1/66 dated 15.01.2015. Exact marks, weightage, and duration are not specified in the notification.
Admit Card & Document Verification
Online Admit Card will be issued via the Assembly Secretariat website; candidates must print and carry it to the test/interview. Candidates already in government service must additionally carry a No Objection Certificate from their department.
Note: This notification does not publish a subject/part-wise Exam Pattern table, so that section is omitted.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Pay Scale (both posts)
₹18,000–56,900/- (Level-1, 7th CPC)
Other Allowances / Benefits
Not specified in notification
How to Apply
Visit the official Punjab Vidhan Sabha website (punjabassembly.gov.in/public/jobs) and click “Apply” against Advertisement No. 01/2026.
Fill in basic, contact, category, and educational qualification details; verify your mobile number via OTP.
Upload photograph, signature, DOB proof, educational certificates, domicile certificate, and Punjabi qualification proof as applicable.
Pay the application fee online (₹200 General / ₹100 reserved categories) and download the payment receipt.
Preview all details, submit the declaration, and click “Confirm & Submit.” Print the submitted application form for your records.
Note: Once the fee is paid, no correction/edit of application details is allowed under any circumstances.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Passport-size photograph
JPG, recent, color, light background, max 2 MB
Signature
JPG/JPEG, signed in black/blue ink on white paper, max 2 MB
DOB Proof
Birth Certificate / School Certificate; PDF/JPG/JPEG/PNG, max 2 MB
Educational Certificate / Marksheet
As applicable to qualification claimed, max 2 MB
Punjab Domicile Certificate
Required for reserved-category fee concession, max 2 MB
Category Certificate
Required if claiming SC/ST/BC or other reserved-category fee concession
Punjabi Qualification Proof
Matric certificate/marksheet showing Punjabi as a subject; PDF/JPG/PNG, max 2 MB
No Objection Certificate
Required only for candidates already in government service; produced at test/interview, not uploaded online
Submit only one online application — multiple applications from the same candidate may lead to rejection.
No correction or edit is possible once the application fee has been paid, so double-check every field before paying.
The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid only through the website’s online payment gateway.
Applications received after the last date will not be entertained — don’t wait until the closing date.
Government employees must carry a No Objection Certificate to the test/interview — this is mandatory, not optional.
Keep checking the official website regularly for any corrigendum, revised schedule, or admit card release.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for Punjab Vidhan Sabha Group D Recruitment 2026? The last date to apply online is 27.08.2026, as confirmed on the official Punjab Vidhan Sabha website.
Q2. How many total vacancies are there in this recruitment? There are 7 vacancies in total — 2 for Chowkidar and 5 for Safai Sewak (Sweeper).
Q3. What is the educational qualification required? Chowkidar requires a 10th (Matric) pass, while Safai Sewak has no educational qualification requirement.
Q4. What is the age limit for these posts? Candidates must be between 18 and 37 years of age as on 01.08.2026, with relaxation for reserved categories as per Punjab Government instructions.
Q5. What is the application fee? The fee is ₹200 for General category candidates and ₹100 for Punjab-domicile SC/ST/BC and other reserved categories, payable online only.
Q6. How can I apply for this recruitment? Candidates can apply online only through the Punjab Vidhan Sabha website at punjabassembly.gov.in/public/jobs.
Q7. What is the selection process for these posts? Selection will be through a Punjabi Qualifying Test, Written Test, and/or Skilled Test-cum-Interview, with the exact mode decided by the Assembly Secretariat’s Management Committee.
Q8. What is the pay scale for Chowkidar and Safai Sewak posts? Both posts carry a pay scale of ₹18,000–56,900/- (Level-1, 7th CPC).
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.
