Latest Update: PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 Reopened

The Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab (PSSSB) has reopened applications for 531 Clerk (Common Cadre) posts under Advertisement No. 02/2026.

The reopened application window is from 25 August 2026 to 7 September 2026. The last date for fee payment is also 7 September 2026.

Important: Candidates who already applied under Advertisement No. 02/2026 do not need to apply again. The latest corrigendum dated 21 August 2026 also withdraws the earlier condition related to requisitions received up to 30 September 2026.

Looking for more opportunities beyond this recruitment? Check the latest government jobs 2026 regularly updated by GovtJobDeck.

PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The qualification, pay scale, age and selection provisions are from Advertisement No. 02/2026, while the reopening dates and 531-vacancy confirmation come from the latest corrigendum.

Candidates who are specifically looking for clerical government jobs can also compare this recruitment with the latest IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026, which follows a different selection and eligibility structure.

Important Dates

The original advertisement opened applications from 13 February to 6 March 2026. The 21 August 2026 corrigendum provides the new 25 August–7 September application window.

Those interested in other entry-level graduate recruitment should also compare the eligibility and selection process of SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 before deciding which government or public-sector clerical exam suits them best.

What Changed in the PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 Corrigendum?

The latest corrigendum makes the following important changes:

The corrigendum specifically withdraws the 30 September 2026 requisition condition and confirms 531 Clerk posts based on requisitions received from Punjab Government departments.

Official Links

PSSSB Clerk Vacancy 2026

The revised Annexure lists 531 Clerk vacancies across 29 departments/offices. The official table provides a much more detailed category-wise, gender-wise and reservation-wise breakup than can be usefully reproduced in a normal article because it contains a large number of sub-columns for SC, ESM, Sports, PwD, Freedom Fighter and EWS categories.

Department-wise Vacancy

The department totals above are taken from the total column of the official Annexure.

Age limits and category-wise relaxation vary significantly across government recruitments. For comparison, see the eligibility conditions in MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026 as well.

Largest Vacancy Pools

The largest department-wise vacancy allocations are:

• Excise & Taxation Department — 145 posts
• Punjab State Agricultural Marketing Board — 90 posts
• Office of Deputy Commissioner, Gurdaspur — 36 posts
• Revenue, Rehabilitation & Disaster Management Department — 25 posts
• Office of Deputy Commissioner, Moga — 21 posts

The official Annexure also contains the category/gender/sub-category allocation for each department.

PSSSB Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2026

The eligibility for PSSSB Clerk is actually straightforward once it is split into four checks: degree, computer qualification, Punjabi qualification and age. There is also a separate Punjabi qualifying test that candidates must clear.

The Bachelor’s degree and the two alternative computer-qualification routes are specified in the original advertisement. The Punjabi qualification and mandatory 50% qualifying test come from the Punjab Government rules specifically cited in the notification. The notification also cites the January 2026 rule making the last application date the qualification cut-off unless the relevant rules provide otherwise.

Graduates who are exploring other government recruitment options can also browse our graduate government jobs category for other suitable vacancies.

The Important Part: Do You Qualify?

A candidate is broadly eligible only when all four conditions below are satisfied:

1. You have a Bachelor’s degree.
Any discipline is acceptable, subject to the recognition/equivalence condition in the notification.

2. You have an acceptable computer qualification.
PSSSB gives two routes. Either you have the specified 120-hour course with the required working experience, or you have a computer/IT qualification equivalent to DOEACC ‘O’ Level.

3. You studied Punjabi at Matriculation level or hold an accepted equivalent qualification.

4. You can clear the separate Punjabi qualifying test with at least 50%.
This is not part of the merit calculation. It is a qualifying condition; a candidate who fails to secure 50% cannot be considered in the final merit list, even with strong marks in the other paper.

One Common Mistake

Having Punjabi in Matriculation and passing the Punjabi qualifying test are two different requirements.

The notification requires the prescribed Punjabi educational qualification and a separate qualifying Punjabi test at the Matriculation standard with 50% marks.

What About Final-Year Students?

The notification says the required minimum educational and other qualifications must normally be possessed by the last date of application. Therefore, a candidate who has not completed the required qualification by 7 September 2026 should not treat themselves as eligible merely because the degree is expected later.

PSSSB Clerk Age Limit 2026

The age is calculated as on 1 January 2026.

The notification specifies the above category-specific upper-age limits. For Punjab Ex-Servicemen, the applicable Rules of 1982 govern the age calculation.

Important Note for Government Employees

State and Central Government employees claiming the applicable age relaxation must produce an NOC from their department at counselling.

PSSSB Clerk Salary 2026

The Clerk post carries the following pay:

The original notification states that the basic salary and other allowances are governed by Punjab Government Finance Department instructions issued from time to time.

Want to compare this pay with other government posts? Explore our latest government job notifications for current vacancies, salaries and eligibility details.

Is ₹19,900 the In-Hand Salary?

No.

₹19,900 is the specified pay/basic figure for the Clerk post. It should not be presented as the guaranteed monthly in-hand salary.

Actual salary received can vary because of the allowances and deductions applicable under Punjab Government rules.

PSSSB Clerk Selection Process 2026

The selection process consists of a written examination followed by the applicable typing test and counselling/document verification.

1. Written Examination

The written examination will be Objective Type / Multiple Choice Questions. It consists of Part A and Part B.

Part A – Punjabi Language

• Matriculation-level Punjabi language paper.
• Qualifying in nature.
• Minimum 50% marks required.
• Part-A marks are not used to prepare the merit list.

Part B – Merit Paper

The merit list is prepared using the marks secured in Part B.

• Each question carries 1 mark.
• Negative marking applies.
• 1/4 mark is deducted for every wrong answer.

Detailed Exam Pattern

The notification confirms the Part A/Part B structure and marking rules, but it states that the detailed written-exam syllabus/pattern will be uploaded separately on the PSSSB website.

Therefore, the currently confirmed pattern is:

2. Typing Test

Candidates called for the typing test must meet the following requirement:

The typing test is qualifying only and candidates must pass it.

3. Counselling / Document Verification

Candidates will be called for counselling for verification of their documents.

The Board may decide the number of candidates called for counselling. Candidates must produce the required original documents and relevant certificates.

4. Common Merit List

The Common Merit List will be prepared among candidates who qualify the typing test, based on their Part-B written-exam marks.

Tie-Breaking Rules

Where candidates have equal merit marks, the notification provides the following order:

1. The candidate who is older in age is placed higher.
2. If age is also equal, the candidate with the higher percentage in the required educational qualification is placed higher.
3. If the tie still remains, Matriculation marks are considered.
4. The Board’s decision in such tie cases is final.

PSSSB Clerk Application Fee 2026

The fee prescribed in Advertisement No. 02/2026 is:

The application fee is non-refundable. The notification also states that there is no fee waiver and an application without successful fee payment will not be accepted.

How to Apply for PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026

PSSSB accepts applications only through its online portal. For the reopened recruitment, candidates can submit the application and pay the fee up to 7 September 2026. Candidates who already applied under Advertisement No. 02/2026 do not need to submit a fresh application.

Before You Start

Keep these ready before opening the application form:

• Your own mobile number and email address
• 10th certificate
• Bachelor’s degree/marksheet
• Computer qualification certificate
• Required category/reservation certificate, if applicable
• Passport-size photograph or camera-enabled device for live photo capture
• Scanned signature
• Payment method for the application fee

PSSSB specifically requires candidates to use their own mobile number and email address, and the required certificates must be uploaded with the application.

Step 1: Go to PSSSB’s Apply Online Portal

Visit sssb.punjab.gov.in and open the Apply Online section for Advertisement No. 02/2026.

PSSSB does not accept applications submitted through any other mode.

Step 2: Register or Log In

Candidates who do not already have a PSSSB User ID must use Registration.

After successful registration, the portal generates a User ID and Password. Save them because the same credentials are used to continue the application.

Step 3: Complete the Application Carefully

Enter your personal and educational details exactly as they appear in your certificates.

At this stage, upload:

• Passport-size photograph or live photo
• Scanned signature

PSSSB states that an application without the required photograph and signature will be treated as incomplete.

Take extra care while selecting your category and category code. The Board states that the category/category code cannot be changed later.

Step 4: Upload Your Supporting Documents

Use the portal’s Attach Annexure option to upload the required certificates, including:

• 10th certificate
• Educational qualification certificate(s)
• Computer qualification certificate
• Other mandatory documents applicable to your category

After uploading them, use Save Documents.

Step 5: Pay the Correct Fee

Select Make Payment and pay the fee applicable to your category.

For this recruitment, the fee ranges from ₹200 to ₹1,000, depending on the category.

Do not assume that a successful bank/payment transaction alone means the application is complete. PSSSB says that if the payment transaction fails, the application is not treated as submitted, and the fee is non-refundable.

Step 6: Submit the Application

After successful payment, click Submit.

The completed application form will appear on screen. Download or print it immediately and keep it safely for future reference.

One Critical Warning: You Cannot Edit the Form Later

Once the application is submitted, PSSSB does not allow corrections and later requests to change the submitted information will not be accepted.

So before clicking Submit, check:

• Name and date of birth
• Educational qualification
• Computer qualification
• Punjabi qualification
• Category and category code
• Uploaded documents
• Photograph and signature
• Fee/payment status
• Mobile number and email address

Application Deadline

For the reopened recruitment:

Online Application: 25 August 2026 to 7 September 2026
Fee Payment: up to 7 September 2026

Punjab Domicile Requirement

Reservation benefits are available only to Punjab residents.

Candidates claiming reservation must produce a valid Domicile/Residence Certificate during counselling. The certificate must not be more than five years old at the time of counselling.

The relevant SC, BC, ESM, PwD, Sports and EWS certificates must comply with Punjab Government instructions.

Important Instructions Before Applying

• Check the latest PSSSB corrigendum before submitting the application.
• Select the correct category and category code.
• Do not expect any category correction after submission.
• Use your own mobile number and email address.
• Upload all required certificates in the prescribed manner.
• Make sure the fee is successfully paid.
• Keep the submitted application form for future reference.
• Verify all personal and educational details before submission.
• Do not use another application method.
• Continue checking the PSSSB website for the exam pattern, schedule, admit card, result and merit list.
• Candidates called for counselling must produce the required original documents.
• The application fee is non-refundable.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• Passport-size photograph or live photo
• Signature
• 10th certificate
• Bachelor’s degree certificate
• Educational qualification documents
• Computer qualification certificate
• Punjabi qualification proof
• Domicile/Residence Certificate, where reservation is claimed
• Category certificate, where applicable
• EWS certificate, where applicable
• ESM documents, where applicable
• Sports certificate, where applicable
• PwD certificate, where applicable
• Other documents required by the Board

Candidates called for counselling must produce original documents and the required certified/verified copies.

Important Links

PSSSB states that applications must be submitted through its online system and that future recruitment information will be published on its official website.

Related Government Job Opportunities

Looking for similar opportunities? These GovtJobDeck pages may also help you compare eligibility, salary and selection processes:

• IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 – another major clerical recruitment for graduates.
• SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 – useful for candidates comparing clerical-level recruitment.
• MPSC Group C Recruitment 2026 – compare another state-level Group C recruitment.
• Punjab Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 – another Punjab Government recruitment with different qualification requirements.
• Graduate Government Jobs – browse other government vacancies available to degree holders.
• Latest Government Jobs 2026 – see the latest recruitment notifications and application deadlines.

PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 – ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ

ਪੰਜਾਬ ਅਧੀਨ ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ ਚੋਣ ਬੋਰਡ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਇਸ਼ਤਿਹਾਰ ਨੰਬਰ 02/2026 ਅਧੀਨ ਕਲਰਕ ਦੀਆਂ 531 ਅਸਾਮੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਅਰਜ਼ੀਆਂ ਮੁੜ ਖੋਲ੍ਹ ਦਿੱਤੀਆਂ ਗਈਆਂ ਹਨ। ਨਵੇਂ ਉਮੀਦਵਾਰ 25 ਅਗਸਤ 2026 ਤੋਂ 7 ਸਤੰਬਰ 2026 ਤੱਕ ਆਨਲਾਈਨ ਅਪਲਾਈ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਨ। ਜਿਹੜੇ ਉਮੀਦਵਾਰ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਹੀ ਇਸ ਭਰਤੀ ਲਈ ਅਪਲਾਈ ਕਰ ਚੁੱਕੇ ਹਨ, ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਮੁੜ ਅਪਲਾਈ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਲੋੜ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ।

ਕਲਰਕ ਅਹੁਦੇ ਲਈ ਕਿਸੇ ਮਾਨਤਾ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ ਤੋਂ ਕਿਸੇ ਵੀ ਵਿਸ਼ੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਬੈਚਲਰ ਡਿਗਰੀ, ਨਿਰਧਾਰਤ 120 ਘੰਟਿਆਂ ਦਾ ਕੰਪਿਊਟਰ ਕੋਰਸ ਅਤੇ ਤਜਰਬਾ ਜਾਂ DOEACC ਦੇ ‘O’ Level ਦੇ ਬਰਾਬਰ ਯੋਗਤਾ ਲਾਜ਼ਮੀ ਹੈ। ਮੈਟ੍ਰਿਕ ਪੱਧਰ ‘ਤੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਦੀ ਯੋਗਤਾ ਵੀ ਲਾਜ਼ਮੀ ਹੈ। ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਦੀ qualifying ਪ੍ਰੀਖਿਆ ਵਿੱਚ ਘੱਟੋ-ਘੱਟ 50% ਅੰਕ ਲੈਣੇ ਜ਼ਰੂਰੀ ਹਨ।

ਕਲਰਕ ਦੀ ਤਨਖਾਹ Level-2, ₹19,900 ਹੈ। ਲਿਖਤੀ ਪ੍ਰੀਖਿਆ ਵਿੱਚ Part-A ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਦਾ qualifying paper ਹੋਵੇਗਾ ਅਤੇ merit Part-B ਦੇ ਅੰਕਾਂ ਦੇ ਆਧਾਰ ‘ਤੇ ਬਣੇਗੀ। Part-B ਵਿੱਚ ਹਰ ਗਲਤ ਉੱਤਰ ਲਈ 1/4 ਅੰਕ ਕੱਟਿਆ ਜਾਵੇਗਾ। Typing test ਵਿੱਚ ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਅਤੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਦੋਵਾਂ ਲਈ 30 ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪ੍ਰਤੀ ਮਿੰਟ ਦੀ ਗਤੀ ਲਾਜ਼ਮੀ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਲਈ Raavi Unicode Font ਵਰਤਿਆ ਜਾਵੇਗਾ।

PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 FAQs

What is the last date to apply?

The reopened application and fee-payment deadline is 7 September 2026.

How many Clerk vacancies are available?

The latest corrigendum confirms 531 Clerk vacancies.

Do candidates who applied earlier need to reapply?

No. The latest corrigendum clearly states that candidates who already applied under Advertisement No. 02/2026 do not need to apply again.

What qualification is required?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline plus the prescribed computer qualification and Punjabi-language qualification.

What is the Punjabi qualifying requirement?

Candidates must secure at least 50% marks in the mandatory Matriculation-level Punjabi qualifying test.

What is the starting salary?

The Clerk post carries Level-2, ₹19,900 pay.

What is the age limit?

The general maximum age is 37 years as on 1 January 2026, with specific relaxations for eligible categories.

What is the application fee?

The fee is ₹1,000 for General/Freedom Fighter/Sports, ₹250 for SC/BC/EWS, ₹200 for Ex-Servicemen & Dependents and ₹500 for Physical Handicapped candidates.

Is there negative marking?

Yes. In Part-B, 1/4 mark is deducted for every wrong answer.

What is the typing-test speed?

Candidates must type 30 words per minute in English and 30 words per minute in Punjabi. The Punjabi typing test uses Unicode Compliant Font Raavi.

How is the merit list prepared?

The Common Merit List is prepared from the Part-B written examination marks of candidates who qualify the typing test.

Can the application be corrected after submission?

No. The Board states that no correction will be allowed once the application form has been submitted.

Where will future exam updates be published?

PSSSB will publish information such as the examination pattern, schedule, admit card, results and merit list on its official website.

Source & Verification

Primary sources used for this article:

• PSSSB Advertisement No. 02/2026 dated 13 February 2026, covering qualification, pay, age, fee, selection and application rules.
• PSSSB Corrigendum dated 21 August 2026, covering the reopened application window, 531 vacancies, withdrawal of the earlier 30 September requisition condition and no requirement for earlier applicants to reapply.

Important: The detailed vacancy matrix in the corrigendum contains department-wise, category-wise, gender-wise and reservation-wise allocations. The department totals published above are taken directly from its Annexure and total 531.

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