Punjab SSSB Recruitment 2026 — 10 Posts, Apply by 22 Oct

Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab (SSSB), has released Advertisement No. 13 of 2026, dated 29 August 2026, inviting online applications for 10 Group B vacancies across five posts in various Punjab Government departments — Head Draftsman, Law Officer, Legal Assistant (Directorate of Higher Education), Accountant (Excise and Taxation Department), and Legal Assistant (Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board). Candidates meeting the post-wise educational/technical qualification, aged 18 to 37/42/45 years as on 01.01.2026, can apply online from 01 October 2026 to 22 October 2026. Selected candidates will be posted across the respective department offices in Punjab, with Accountant (Excise and Taxation Department) carrying the largest allocation at 5 posts. The SSSB Punjab 2026 selection process is an Objective Type (MCQ) written examination with negative marking (¼ mark deducted per wrong answer), followed by counselling for document verification. Monthly salary for SSSB Punjab 2026 posts is predominantly Level-6, ₹35,400, as per the 7th Central Pay Scale, with an application fee of ₹1,500 for all categories except Scheduled Castes of Punjab State, who pay ₹750. Candidates for Punjab SSSB Recruitment 2026 must apply online at sssb.punjab.gov.in, completing registration, filling in the online application form, uploading required documents, and paying the fee, before the closing date of 22 October 2026. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since all posts require passing Matriculation examination with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject (or an equivalent examination), and 2 of the 10 posts are specifically reserved for women.

Varies by post: Diploma in Civil Engineering or Certificate in Civil Draftsman for Head Draftsman; Professional Degree in Law with 3 years' experience as Advocate at Bar for Law Officer; Professional Degree in Law with 2 years' Bar experience for Legal Assistant (Higher Education); B.Com with 120-hour Computer/IT course or DOEACC 'C' Level equivalent for Accountant; Degree in Law for Legal Assistant (Water Supply & Sewerage Board). Punjabi at Matriculation level (or equivalent) is mandatory for all posts.

Minimum 18 years, Maximum 37 years (General), 42 years (SC of Punjab), 45 years (State/Central Govt employees), as on 01.01.2026

• Head Draftsman (2 posts, Local Government Dept., Regional Office) — Diploma in Civil Engineering or Certificate in Civil Draftsman from State Board of Technical Education Punjab or equivalent recognised institution, or a higher qualification in the relevant field
• Law Officer (1 post, Higher Education Dept.) — Professional Degree in Law from a recognised university/institution, with at least 3 years' experience as an Advocate at Bar
• Legal Assistant, Higher Education Department (1 post) — Professional Degree in Law, with minimum 2 years' experience at Bar
• Accountant (5 posts, Excise and Taxation Dept.) — B.Com from a recognised university, plus qualifying in the competitive test held by the competent authority, and a 120-hour Computer/IT or Desktop Publishing course from an ISO 9001-certified Govt-recognised institution, or a DOEACC 'C' Level equivalent
• Legal Assistant, Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board (1 post) — Degree in Law
• Punjabi at Matriculation level (or equivalent), mandatory for all posts, per Rule 17 of the Punjab Civil Services Rules, 1994
• Age: Minimum 18 years, Maximum 37 years (General); 42 years (SC of Punjab); 45 years (State/Central Govt employees with NOC); 40 years (widows/divorcees/certain married women), as on 01.01.2026
• Reservation: 2 of the 10 posts are reserved for women (1 General, 1 SC Mazhabi & Balmiki, both under Accountant)
• Application Fee: ₹1,500 (All Other Categories); ₹750 (SC of Punjab State only)
• Job Type: Direct Recruitment, Group B

₹1,500 (All Other Categories); ₹750 (SC of Punjab State only)

₹35,400 (Level-6) for Head Draftsman, Law Officer, Legal Assistant (Higher Education) and Accountant; ₹35,400-₹1,12,400 (Level-6) for Legal Assistant (Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board)

1. Visit the official SSSB website at sssb.punjab.gov.in and click the "Apply Online" link, available from 01 October 2026 to 22 October 2026.
2. New candidates must click "Registration" to create a User ID (Email ID) and password; registered candidates log in directly.
3. Fill in personal, educational and other required information, then upload a passport-size photo and scanned signature.
4. Click "Attach Annexure" and upload scanned copies of your 10th class certificate, educational qualification certificates, and other mandatory documents.
5. Click "Make Payment" and pay the applicable fee online — ₹1,500 (All Other Categories) or ₹750 (SC of Punjab State only).
6. Click "Submit" to complete the application process after successful payment.
7. Take a printout of the full Application Form displayed on screen and keep it safe for future reference.
8. Be careful while selecting category and category code, since these cannot be changed once the form is submitted.