PSSSB Group D Recruitment 2026 (Re-Open)

The Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB) has announced a re-opened recruitment drive for Group D posts under Advertisement No. 04 of 2026. Eligible candidates can apply for posts such as Sewadar, Chowkidar, and other similar Group D roles in various departments of the Punjab Government. Applications must be submitted online through the official PSSSB portal.

As per the notification, the online application window has been re-opened from 25 August 2026 to 4 September 2026. The recruitment is handled through the PSSSB online form process, and candidates are required to complete registration, fill in details, upload documents, and pay the prescribed fee online before the deadline. The application can be rejected if any information is incorrect or if the form is incomplete at the time of document verification.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The notification indicates recruitment for Group D posts including Sewadar and Chowkidar, among other similar roles. The total vacancy count mentioned in the source is 1401. However, the category-wise or post-wise breakup of these 1401 vacancies is not provided in the supplied text, so a detailed table cannot be reproduced here.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed the Matriculation (10th) examination from a recognized educational institution. In addition, Punjabi language must be one of the subjects at the Matriculation level. If Punjabi was not studied as a subject at Matriculation level, candidates must have passed a Punjabi language test equivalent to Matriculation standard.

Age Limit

The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age limit for the General category is 37 years. Age relaxation is applicable as follows: for SC/BC candidates of Punjab, the upper age limit is 42 years; for State/Central Government employees (with NOC), the upper age limit is 45 years; for PwD candidates with Punjab domicile, the upper age limit is 47 years; and for widows/divorced women (as per the applicable categories mentioned), the upper limit is up to 40 years. For Ex-Servicemen, age relaxation is as per the Punjab Recruitment of Ex-Servicemen Rules, 1982.

Application Fee

How to Apply

1. Visit the official PSSSB website: https://sssb.punjab.gov.in/.
2. Click the “Apply Online” link and then select “Registration” for new users.
3. Complete new registration by entering basic details such as name, father’s name, email ID, and mobile number. Your email ID will become your User ID, and a password will be generated—save these credentials for future login.
4. Log in using your registered Email ID (User ID) and password.
5. Fill the online application form with personal, educational, and other required details. Select your Category and Category Code carefully because it cannot be changed later.
6. Upload a scanned passport-sized photograph and signature as per the required specifications. A live photo capture option is also available.
7. Upload scanned copies of required documents, including your 10th certificate, Punjabi certificate, domicile, and category certificate.
8. Click “Make Payment” and pay the application fee online.
9. After successful fee payment, click “Submit” to finalize the application.
10. Download and print the completed application form for future reference. The application is considered accepted only after successful fee payment.

Salary & Pay Scale

The supplied notification text does not mention the salary/pay scale for the Group D posts. Hence, the pay details are not available here.

Selection Process

The provided text does not list the complete stage-wise selection process (such as written test, skill test, interview, or document verification stages). What is explicitly mentioned is that incorrect information or incomplete applications may lead to rejection during document verification.

Candidates who meet the eligibility conditions should complete their online registration, document uploads, and fee payment well before 4 September 2026 to avoid rejection due to incomplete or late submissions.