PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 (Reopened) — 531 Posts

Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has reopened its Clerk Recruitment 2026 notification for 531 posts. Is PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 out? Yes, Advertisement No. 02 of 2026 is officially live, and the reopened online application window runs from 25 August 2026 to 7 September 2026, via a corrigendum issued 21 August 2026. PSSSB, the recruiting body for subordinate government posts under the Government of Punjab, originally advertised 531 Clerk (Common Cadre) posts spread across various Punjab Government departments, with an original application window of 13 February to 6 March 2026. Candidates who missed that window can now apply during this reopened period; candidates who already applied during the original window do not need to reapply. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university, along with a 120-hour computer/IT course from a Government-recognised or ISO 9001-certified institution (or an equivalent DOEACC 'O' level certificate), and Matriculation-level Punjabi under Rule 17 of the Punjab Civil Services Rules, 1994. Selected candidates will be placed in Level-2 of the Pay Matrix, drawing a starting pay of Rs. 19,900. The application fee is tiered: Rs. 1,000 for General/Freedom Fighter/Sportsperson candidates, Rs. 250 for SC/BC/EWS candidates, Rs. 200 for Ex-Servicemen and dependents, and Rs. 500 for Physically Handicapped candidates, with no fee waiver granted to any category. Age is reckoned as on 1 January 2026: 18 to 37 years for General category, with relaxation up to 42 years for Punjab-resident SC/BC candidates, 45 years for State/Central Government employees, and 47 years for Punjab-resident PWD candidates. Selection proceeds through a two-part written examination — a qualifying Punjabi language paper and a merit-based Part B — followed by a qualifying English/Punjabi typing test and document verification. Eligible Bachelor's degree holders with the required computer and Punjabi language qualifications can apply online through sssb.punjab.gov.in, with the reopened last date set for 7 September 2026. PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 offers a substantial 531 vacancies across Punjab Government departments, making it one of the state's largest clerical recruitment drives, with a transparent, exam-and-typing-test-based selection process. Additional context: The Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab, conducts recruitment for a wide range of Group C and clerical posts across Punjab Government departments, and this 531-post Clerk (Common Cadre) drive is based on demand letters received from multiple departments across the state. The reopening of the application window nearly six months after the original cycle closed reflects a common practice among Indian recruiting bodies to accommodate candidates who missed the initial window, particularly for large, common-cadre drives where departmental staffing needs may evolve. The dual qualifying-test structure — a mandatory Punjabi language paper alongside the standard merit-based written exam and typing test — reflects Punjab's emphasis on regional language proficiency for clerical roles that involve direct public-facing administrative work. For Bachelor's degree holders in Punjab with the required computer literacy and Punjabi language skills, this reopened window offers a valuable second opportunity to secure a stable Level-2 government clerical position across a wide spread of state departments.

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution, or its equivalent
• At least a 120-hour course with working experience in the use of Personal Computers/IT in Office Productivity Applications or Desktop Publishing Applications from a Government-recognized or ISO 9001-certified institution, OR a Computer/IT course equivalent to the 'O' level certificate of DOEACC, Government of India
• Matriculation-level Punjabi or an equivalent qualification, as required under Rule 17 of the Punjab Civil Services (General and Common Conditions of Service) Rules, 1994
• A mandatory qualifying test of Punjabi Language equivalent to Matriculation standard, with a minimum of 50% marks, conducted in addition to the competitive examination

• Minimum age: 18 years (all categories)
• General category: Maximum 37 years
• SC and BC candidates (Punjab residents): Maximum 42 years
• State and Central Government employees: Maximum 45 years
• Ex-Servicemen (Punjab residents): As per the Punjab Recruitment of Ex-Servicemen Rules, 1982, as amended
• Physically Handicapped candidates (Punjab residents): Maximum 47 years (10 years' relaxation)
• Widows, divorcees, and certain other categories of married women: Relaxation up to 40 years
• Age reckoned as on 01-01-2026

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution, or an equivalent qualification. Candidates must have completed at least a 120-hour course in the use of Personal Computers/IT in Office Productivity or Desktop Publishing Applications from a Government-recognised or ISO 9001-certified institution, or hold a Computer/IT course equivalent to the DOEACC 'O' level certificate. Candidates must hold Matriculation-level Punjabi or an equivalent qualification as required under Rule 17 of the Punjab Civil Services Rules, 1994, and must additionally clear a mandatory qualifying Punjabi Language test of Matriculation standard with a minimum of 50% marks. Candidates must fall within the applicable age limit for their category as on 1 January 2026, ranging from 18-37 years for General category up to 47 years for Punjab-resident PWD candidates. A Domicile/Residence Certificate not more than 5 years old is mandatory for candidates availing reservation benefits applicable to residents of Punjab.

• General/Freedom Fighter/Sportsperson: Rs. 1,000
• SC/BC/EWS: Rs. 250
• Ex-Servicemen and Dependents: Rs. 200
• Physically Handicapped (PWD): Rs. 500

Level-2, Pay Rs. 19,900 per month

1. Visit the official website at sssb.punjab.gov.in and click on the "Apply Online" link.
2. New candidates should click "Registration" and fill in their details to generate a User ID and Password.
3. Log in using the registered User ID and proceed with the online application.
4. Fill in personal, educational, and other required details accurately and completely.
5. Upload a passport-size photograph (or capture a live photo) and a scanned copy of the signature.
6. Click "Attach Annexure" and upload scanned copies of the 10th-class certificate, educational qualification certificates, and other mandatory documents, then save.
7. Click "Make Payment" and pay the applicable fee online based on your category.
8. Click "Submit" to complete the application, and take a printout of the submitted Application Form for future reference.
9. Candidates who already applied during the original window (13 Feb–6 Mar 2026) do not need to reapply.