PSSSB Clerk Exam 2026 Postponed: New Exam Schedule Expected Soon

The Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB) issued an official notification on 15th April 2026 confirming the postponement of the upcoming recruitment examination. The PSSSB Clerk written exam 2026 (Advt. No. 02 of 2026), originally slated for 19th April 2026, has been rescheduled due to unavoidable administrative reasons. A new date will be published shortly on the official portal, www.sssb.punjab.gov.in. Stay tuned to this article for the latest updates on the examination schedule.

PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026

The comprehensive PSSSB Clerk Notification (Advt. No. 02 of 2026) was released on www.sssb.punjab.gov.in, outlining all vital recruitment criteria. Below is a concise overview of the selection process and key details.

PSSSB Clerk Exam Date 2026 Postponed

The PSSSB conducts a rigorous multi-stage selection process, starting with a written examination, to recruit qualified personnel for Clerk positions. Following the postponement of the PSSSB Clerk Exam 2026 (Advt. No. 02 of 2026), authorities are expected to announce the new dates soon via www.sssb.punjab.gov.in. Detailed information regarding exam timing, venue protocols, and reporting instructions will be provided upon the release of the official admit cards.

PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026- Important Dates

The revised PSSSB Clerk Exam 2026 schedule will be updated on the official PSSSB website once finalized. Please refer to the table below for important recruitment milestones.

PSSSB Clerk Vacancy 2026

The PSSSB is tasked with conducting fair and transparent recruitment to fill various Clerk vacancies across multiple departments within the Punjab Government.

PSSSB Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates aspiring for a Clerk position under the Punjab Government must strictly adhere to the defined eligibility criteria, including specific age limits and educational qualifications stipulated by the board.

Educational Qualification

To be eligible for the PSSSB Clerk recruitment process, candidates must meet the minimum academic and technical qualifications required for the role.

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
• At least 120 hours of a computer course with working knowledge in:
  (i) Office Productivity Applications
  (ii) Desktop Publishing Applications
  (From a Government-recognised or ISO 9001 certified institution)
• OR ‘O’ Level Computer Course certificate from DOEACC (Government of India).

Punjabi Language Requirement

• Must have passed Matric with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject.
• Punjabi language qualifying test (Matric level) with minimum 50% marks is mandatory.

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)

The upper age limit for the PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 is set at 37 years. Please review the age relaxation and category-wise criteria below.

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 37 Years

PSSSB Clerk Apply Online 2026

Qualified candidates were previously invited to submit their applications for the PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 exclusively through the official website, www.sssb.punjab.gov.in.

Note: Applicants who applied for Clerk or Clerk IT roles under Advertisement No. 11/2025 were required to withdraw those applications and submit a fresh application by 13th March 2026 under Advertisement No. 02/2026 to remain eligible for the selection process.

Punjab Clerk Application Fee 2026

To complete the application process, candidates must remit the required application fee via the secure payment gateways integrated into the PSSSB portal.

Steps To Apply For PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026

Please follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the official notification to successfully apply for the PSSSB vacancies or use the direct application link provided on our page.

For any queries, candidates may contact the helpdesk at 0172-2298000 (Ext. 5106/5107), 9646932955, 9041799018, or email [email protected].

Documents Required for PSSSB Clerk Application Form 2026

• Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, max 50 KB)
• Scanned signature (JPEG, max 20 KB)
• Graduation / Degree certificate or provisional certificate
• Matriculation certificate with Punjabi as a subject
• Computer course certificate (120 hours) or NIELIT ‘O’ Level
• Category/Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Valid ID proof (Aadhar / PAN / Voter ID)

PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The PSSSB Clerk selection process comprises three distinct stages: a written examination, a practical typing test, and thorough document verification.

PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern

The structure and pattern for the Clerk and Clerk IT written examinations are detailed as follows:

The written assessment consists of two mandatory sections: Part A and Part B.

• Part A: Punjabi language (10th standard level), qualifying in nature. Candidates must secure at least 50% marks to pass.
• Part B: Subject-specific paper

Part B features 120 objective-type questions, totaling 120 marks. Please refer to the table below for a comprehensive breakdown of the exam pattern.

• The PSSSB Clerk Written Examination will include 120 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ).
• Each question will carry 1 mark in the PSSSB Written Exam.
• For the wrong answers, there is no negative marking in the exam. There is no negative marking for unattempted questions.
• The total duration of the Clerk Exam is 2 hours/120 minutes.

• Candidates qualifying in the written test will have to appear for a typing test in English and Punjabi (at a speed of 30 words per minute).
• The Punjabi typing test will be conducted in the Unicode-compliant font Raavi.
• The typing test is qualifying in nature.

PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 Syllabus

The PSSSB Clerk syllabus covers core subjects including English, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, ICT, and Punjabi language proficiency. Candidates are encouraged to focus their preparation on the topics listed in the syllabus table below.

Click here to access the PSSSB Clerk Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Download PSSSB Clerk Previous Year Question Papers Here

PSSSB Clerk Salary 2026

Successful candidates who clear all selection stages will be offered the post of Clerk. The starting salary is expected to be Rs. 19,900/-, as per the official state guidelines.

In addition to the base salary, recruited clerks are eligible for:

• Dearness Allowance (DA) – revised periodically as per Punjab Govt rules
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) – based on posting location
• Medical benefits under the Punjab Government Health Scheme
• Pension benefits under the New Pension Scheme (NPS)
• Career growth – promotion pathways to Senior Assistant and Superintendent level