SSSC Punjab District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026

The Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (S.S.S.C.), under the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh, is recruiting Clerks for the District Courts of Punjab through direct recruitment. Indian citizens who meet the educational, age and other prescribed conditions should review the official notice before applying.

The recruitment advertises 1,270 posts, although the notice says the number may be increased or decreased depending on vacancies available when the merit list and postings are prepared. Online applications open at 4:00 PM on 7 October 2026 and close at 4:00 PM on 4 November 2026; no other application method is accepted. Selection involves a computer-based written examination, a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test, and verification of original testimonials or interaction.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The advertised total is 1,270 Clerk vacancies in Punjab District Courts. The notification provides the following category-wise figures, including posts available as of 31 August 2026, anticipated posts up to 28 February 2027, and women’s posts within those figures. Vacancies may change without notice.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science or an equivalent degree from a recognised university. They must also have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as one of the subjects and possess proficiency in operating computers. The required qualifications must be held by the closing date for receipt of the online application.

Age Limit

The age is assessed as of 1 January 2026. The general age range is 18 to 37 years. The notice lists an upper-age relaxation of five years for Scheduled Caste and BC/OBC applicants of Punjab, and ten years for PwBD applicants of Punjab. For ex-servicemen of Punjab, the maximum age is the period of military service rendered plus three years. In-service employees may be up to 45 years old, with relaxation as per the applicable rules.

Nationality, domicile and character requirements are governed by the Punjab Subordinate Courts Establishment (Recruitment and General Conditions of Service) Rules, 1997. A person is not eligible for appointment if they have entered into or contracted a marriage with someone who has a living spouse, or have themselves entered into or contracted a marriage while their own spouse is living.

Application Fee

The fee must be paid online and is non-refundable. The total comprises online facilitation charges and the examination fee.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official S.S.S.C. website at www.sssc.gov.in during the application period.
2. Choose the recruitment link titled “Clerk District Courts of Punjab”.
3. Complete the registration process, then fill in the online application form with the requested information.
4. Upload a recent passport-size photograph taken no more than one month earlier against a white background, a scanned signature and a real-time photograph captured using a webcam. Ensure the real-time image, uploaded photograph and photograph later pasted on the e-admit card match.
5. Pay the applicable fee online using internet banking, a debit card, a credit card or UPI. The form is treated as submitted only after the fee has been paid.
6. Submit the completed form and keep a printout for future reference. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Applicants must have an active personal email address and mobile number. Applications are accepted only online from 7 October 2026 at 4:00 PM until 4 November 2026 at 4:00 PM.

Salary & Pay Scale

The stated pay scale is INR 29,200 at Level 5. This scale applies to fresh recruitment or appointments made on or after 17 July 2020. The notification cites Punjab Government letter No. HOME-JD-10MISC/54/2023-2JUD1 I/926404/2024 dated 12 September 2024 as the reference.

Selection Process

Written examination (CBT): The two-hour examination carries 100 marks. General Knowledge is an objective paper of 50 questions for 50 marks. English Composition includes 20 objective questions for 20 marks and a subjective section worth 30 marks: an essay of 150 words (10 marks), a letter (5 marks), a précis (5 marks) and translation from Punjabi to English (10 marks). Candidates must score at least 33% in each subject and 40% in aggregate to qualify.

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): A category-wise number of candidates who qualify the CBT, as decided by the High Court, will be called for the CPT. The test is mandatory but qualifying only. Part I is a 10-minute spreadsheet test worth 10 marks; candidates need at least 4 marks. Part II is an English computer typing test at 30 words per minute and will be checked only for candidates who score 4 or more in Part I.

Testimonials and merit: Candidates who pass both tests will be called for checking of original testimonials or interaction. The final select list is prepared strictly by merit in the online written examination, not by CPT marks. If candidates are tied, the older candidate ranks higher; if their dates of birth are also identical, their order is determined alphabetically from A to Z.

Applicants who meet the requirements should submit a complete online form and pay the applicable fee by 4 November 2026 at 4:00 PM. Check the official website for examination and CPT announcements, as those dates will be notified later.