PSSSB Recruitment 2026: 70 Group C Vacancies

The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has issued Advertisement No. 12 of 2026 for direct recruitment to Group C positions in Punjab Government departments. The 70 openings are for Driver, Clerk (Legal), Clerk (Accounts), Clerk (I.T.), Translator and Field Artist roles, and candidates who meet the post-specific qualifications should review the requirements before applying.

Applications must be submitted online, with the application window running from 25 September to 19 October 2026. The recruitment includes a two-part objective written examination, followed by a qualifying Punjabi and English typing test for Clerk posts and counselling/document verification for shortlisted candidates; the written examination date has not yet been announced.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The recruitment covers 70 positions across 14 department-and-post combinations. The announcement identifies 28 of the vacancies as posts for women. The post-wise distribution is below.

The department-wise allocation is as follows:

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Qualifications differ by post and, for some Clerk positions, by department. Candidates must hold the required qualification by the application deadline. The stated requirements are:

• Driver: Matriculation, a valid licence for light and heavy vehicles, and at least three years of driving experience.
• Clerk (Legal): A law degree from a recognised university or institution. Applicants must also pass the competitive examination and Punjabi and English typing tests at 30 words per minute.
• Clerk (Accounts), Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training: Graduation with at least one subject among Statistics, Mathematics or Accounts, and Punjabi up to Matric standard. The competitive examination and a typing test at 30 words per minute are also required.
• Clerk (Accounts), Excise & Taxation Field Office: A Commerce degree from a recognised university, followed by the competitive examination and typing test at 30 words per minute.
• Clerk (I.T.), Excise & Taxation Head Office: Graduation in Computer Applications, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Computer Technology, as well as the competitive examination and typing test at 30 words per minute.
• Clerk (I.T.), Office of Labour Commissioner: B.Tech in Computer Science, B.Sc. in Information Technology, BCA, or graduation with PGDCA or an equivalent or higher qualification. The competitive examination and typing test at 30 words per minute are also required.
• Clerk (I.T.), Civil Aviation Department: B.E. or B.Tech in Information Technology, Electronics and Communication, or Computer Science with 50% marks; alternatively, BCA with 50% marks and two years of ICT experience. Punjabi at Matric level and a typing test at 30 words per minute are required.
• Translator: Graduation from a recognised university and a 120-hour computer course from a government-recognised or ISO 9001-certified institution, or a computer qualification equivalent to DOEACC ‘O’ Level.
• Field Artist: Graduation in Music, Drama or Dance from a recognised university.

For every post, candidates must also have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject, or passed an equivalent Punjabi language examination, as required by Rule 17 of the Punjab Civil Services (General and Common Conditions of Service) Rules, 1994.

Age Limit

The age is calculated as of 1 January 2026. The minimum age for all categories is 18 years. The stated upper-age limits and relaxations are:

For Ex-Servicemen, the period of military service is deducted when assessing age; the candidate remains within the limit if the resulting age does not exceed the applicable upper limit by more than three years. Punjab-resident PwD candidates receive a 10-year relaxation. State and Central Government employees claiming the relaxation must produce a departmental no-objection certificate at counselling.

Reservation and Category Selection

Reservation benefits are limited to Punjab residents. All applicants, regardless of gender or category, must upload a Punjab domicile or residence certificate issued no more than five years before the relevant date. Category certificates must comply with current Punjab Government instructions. Reservation for women is governed by the Punjab Civil Services (Reservation of Posts for Women) Rules, 2020. Ex-Servicemen vacancies are considered first for ESM (Self), then ESM (Dependent), and subsequently grandchildren of Gallantry Award winners if eligible candidates in the earlier groups are unavailable.

Applicants must choose the correct category code in the online form; the category and code cannot be changed later. The notification lists these codes: General—101; EWS (Gen.)—102; SC (Mazhabi & Balmiki)—103; SC (Ramdasia & Others)—104; BC—105; ESM General (Self)—106; ESM General (Dependent)—107; ESM SC (R&O) (Self)—110; ESM SC (R&O) (Dependent)—111; Sports General—114; Sports SC (M&B)—115; Physically Handicapped (Ortho)—117; Physically Handicapped (VI)—118; and Physically Handicapped (HI)—119.

Application Fee

The fee must be paid online by 19 October 2026. The notification states that fees are non-refundable and that no candidate is exempt from paying the prescribed fee.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online through the PSSSB website only. A personal email address and mobile number are required, and the email address used to register becomes the applicant’s User ID. Candidates should check the detailed advertisement and confirm that they satisfy the requirements before starting the form.

1. Visit the official PSSSB website at sssb.punjab.gov.in.
2. Register using a valid personal email address, which will serve as the User ID.
3. Log in and enter the information requested in the online application.
4. Upload a photograph or capture a live photograph, and upload the required signature.
5. Attach the required supporting documents in PDF format.
6. Pay the applicable fee through the online payment facility.
7. Review the application carefully, including the selected category code, then submit it. The notification says corrections will not be allowed after submission.
8. Complete submission and fee payment no later than 19 October 2026.
9. Save or print a copy of the completed application for future reference.

An application without the photograph and signature, or without successful fee payment, will be rejected. The notification PDF is available at Download Advertisement No. 12 of 2026. For queries, candidates may call 0172-2298000 (extensions 5106 and 5107), 0172-2298083, 99885-80229 or 96469-32955 on working days during office hours.

Salary & Pay Scale

The pay varies by post and follows the stated 7th Central Pay Commission scales. The initial pay ranges from INR 19,900 to INR 25,500, except that the Driver post is shown with a Level 3 scale extending to INR 69,100. Allowances are payable in accordance with Punjab Government Finance Department instructions.

Selection Process

All posts include a two-part objective, multiple-choice written examination, followed by counselling and document verification. The Punjabi language paper in Part A is at Matriculation level and is qualifying; candidates must score at least 50% to qualify. Part B is a post- or subject-related MCQ paper used for merit, with one mark for each correct answer and a deduction of one-quarter mark for each incorrect answer.

Applicants for Clerk (Legal), Clerk (Accounts) and Clerk (I.T.) must also pass a qualifying Punjabi and English typing test at 30 words per minute. The typing test is conducted on a computer, and the Punjabi test uses the Unicode-compliant Raavi font. For Clerk posts, the common merit list is prepared using Part B marks of candidates who qualify in the typing test. If marks are tied, the older candidate is ranked higher. The notification states that the detailed syllabus, examination pattern information and admit cards will be made available on the PSSSB website.

Eligible candidates should check the post-specific conditions and submit a complete online application, including payment, by 19 October 2026.