PSSSB Clerk 2026: Notification, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Last updated: 3 November 2026 · Verified from official / cited sources
Latest notification
Advt. No. 02/2026 (Clerk, common cadre) and Advt. No. 12/2026 (Clerk Legal / Accounts / IT)
Conducting body: Subordinate Services Selection Board (SSSB), Punjab · Official website: https://sssb.punjab.gov.in/
PSSSB Clerk 2026 important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advt. 02/2026 first released | 13–14 February 2026 |
| Advt. 02/2026 window reopened (amendment of 21 Aug 2026) | 25 August – 7 September 2026 |
| Advt. 12/2026 online applications | 25 September – 19 October 2026 |
| Written exam date | To be announced / check official notice |
PSSSB Clerk vacancies
| Post / category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Clerk (common cadre), Advt. 02/2026 | 531 (revised) |
| Clerk (Legal), Advt. 12/2026 | 11 |
| Clerk (Accounts), Advt. 12/2026 | 34 |
| Clerk (IT), Advt. 12/2026 | 12 |
PSSSB Clerk eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | 18–37 years (upper-age relaxation for reserved categories as per Punjab Government rules; see notice) |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree (subject-specific for Legal/Accounts/IT clerk posts) and a 120-hour computer course from an ISO-certified institute, or as listed in the notice |
| Punjabi | Matriculation with Punjabi as a subject |
| Domicile / nationality | Indian citizen; Punjab reservation benefits only for Punjab residents |
| Attempts | No limit within the age band |
Selection process
- Written examination (two parts: a qualifying Punjabi language part needing at least 50%, and a main merit part)
- Typing test (English and Punjabi, qualifying)
- Document verification / counselling
PSSSB Clerk exam pattern
PSSSB prints the part-wise marks and number of questions in each advertisement. Check the PDF of the advertisement you are applying under.
PSSSB Clerk syllabus
| Subject | Main topics |
|---|---|
| Punjabi (qualifying) | Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension at matriculation level |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | Indian and Punjab history, geography, polity, economy, current events |
| Reasoning & Mental Ability | Series, coding-decoding, relations, direction, ranking |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Arithmetic: percentage, ratio, average, profit-loss, interest, time-work |
| English | Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension |
| Computer Knowledge | Basics, MS Office, internet and email |
Topic list written by PEFS from the official scheme. Always match it with the latest notice.
How to apply and fee
- Open the official website: https://sssb.punjab.gov.in/
- Register with your mobile number and email, then fill the form.
- Upload photo, signature and documents as asked.
- Pay the fee online and print the final form.
Fee: As listed in the advertisement (category-wise). Pay online before the last date.
Previous cut-offs
Cut-offs will be added here only after they are verified from an official result notice.
FAQs
Is the PSSSB Clerk application open now?
No. Advt. 02/2026 closed on 7 September 2026 and Advt. 12/2026 closed on 19 October 2026. Watch sssb.punjab.gov.in for the exam date.
Is typing compulsory?
Yes. Selected candidates must clear a qualifying typing test in English and Punjabi.
Is Punjabi compulsory?
Yes. Matriculation with Punjabi is required and the written test has a qualifying Punjabi part.
PEFS is not the recruiting body. Always confirm dates and rules in the official notice.