SSSC Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026 — 1270 Posts, Apply by 04 Nov

Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (S.S.S.C.), under the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, has released Detailed Employment Notice No. 37C/SSSC/PB/2026, dated 03 October 2026, for direct recruitment to 1,270 Clerk posts across the District Courts of Punjab. Candidates aged 18 to 37 years, as on 01 January 2026, holding a Bachelor's degree with Matriculation-level Punjabi and computer proficiency, can apply online from 07 October 2026, 4:00 PM, to 04 November 2026, 4:00 PM, with Unreserved candidates carrying the largest category allocation at 208 posts (as on 31.08.2026, plus anticipated). Selected Clerks will serve across District Courts throughout the State of Punjab. The SSSC Punjab Clerk 2026 selection process is a 100-mark online written examination (General Knowledge and English Composition), with minimum qualifying marks of 33% in each subject and 40% aggregate, followed by a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test and checking of original testimonials/interaction — the final merit list is based solely on written exam marks. Monthly salary for SSSC Punjab Clerk 2026 is Pay Level-5, ₹29,200, with an application fee of ₹1,200 for most categories, ₹710 for SC/BC/OBC/ESM/EWS of Punjab, and ₹875 for PwBD of Punjab. Candidates for SSSC Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026 must apply online at sssc.gov.in under "Clerk District Courts of Punjab," capture a real-time webcam photograph, upload required documents, pay the fee, and submit before the closing date of 04 November 2026, 4:00 PM. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since reservation, age relaxation and fee concessions apply only to bonafide residents of Punjab, and the number of vacancies may increase or decrease without notice.

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent, from a recognised University, with a pass in Matriculation with Punjabi as one of the subjects, and proficiency in computer operation.

Minimum 18 years, Maximum 37 years, as on 01.01.2026

• Clerk (1,270 posts) — BA/B.Sc or equivalent degree from a recognised University, Matriculation pass with Punjabi as a subject, and computer proficiency
• Reservation categories: Un-reserved/General, EWS of Punjab, Scheduled Castes (Balmikis/Mazhbi Sikhs), Scheduled Castes (Others), Backward Classes/OBC, Freedom Fighter, Sportsman (General and SC), PwBD (Low Vision/Hard of Hearing/Locomotor/SLD-MI-MD), and Ex-Servicemen (General/SC/BC-OBC) of Punjab
• Reservation, age relaxation and fee concessions apply only to bonafide residents of Punjab (except government-employee age relaxation)
• Age: Minimum 18 years, Maximum 37 years, as on 01.01.2026
• Age Relaxation: SC of Punjab — 5 years; BC/OBC of Punjab — 5 years; PwBD of Punjab — 10 years; Ex-Servicemen — military service period plus 3 years; In-Service Employees (Punjab/Haryana Govt./High Court/Subordinate Courts/UT Chandigarh) — up to 45 years
• Application Fee: ₹1,200 (most categories); ₹710 (SC/BC/OBC/ESM/EWS of Punjab); ₹875 (PwBD of Punjab)
• Job Type: Direct Recruitment, Pay Level-5

₹1,200 (All other categories); ₹710 (SC/BC/OBC/ESM/EWS of Punjab); ₹875 (PwBD of Punjab)

Pay Level-5, ₹29,200 per month (for Graduates, fresh recruitment/appointment on or after 17.07.2020)

1. Visit the official website: www.sssc.gov.in, and locate the "Clerk District Courts of Punjab" recruitment link.
2. Complete the Registration form first, followed by the Application Form.
3. Capture a real-time photograph using an inbuilt or attached webcam, as required within the online form.
4. Upload a scanned recent passport-size photograph (not more than one month old, white background) and a scanned signature.
5. Fill in all personal details, including category and sub-category, carefully — no change is permitted after submission.
6. Pay the applicable fee through internet banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI; the application is considered submitted only after successful payment.
7. Submit the application on or before 04 November 2026, 4:00 PM.
8. Retain a printed copy of the submitted application, along with 5 copies of the uploaded photograph, for later stages of the recruitment process.