Punjab SSSB Recruitment 2026
Punjab SSSB Recruitment 2026- 70 Posts of Clerk (Legal/Accounts/IT), Driver, Translator & Field Artist
Quick Info
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 70 (28 reserved for women) |
| Advertisement Published | 18-09-2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 25-09-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 19-10-2026 |
| Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026) | 18 – 37 years (General); relaxation as per rules |
| Application Fee | General/Sports: Rs. 1000; SC/BC/EWS: Rs. 250; PwD: Rs. 500; Ex-Servicemen & Dependents: Rs. 200 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 19,900 (Clerk / Translator); Rs. 21,700–69,100 Level 3 (Driver); Rs. 25,500 Level 4 (Field Artist) |
| Typing Speed (Clerk posts) | 30 words per minute in Punjabi and English |
| Organisation | Subordinate Services Selection Board (SSSB), Punjab |
| Advertisement No. | 12 of 2026 |
| Post Names | Clerk (Legal), Clerk (Accounts), Clerk (IT), Driver, Translator, Field Artist |
| Qualification | 10th pass (Driver) / Graduation in the relevant stream (other posts) – see post-wise details |
| Punjabi Requirement | Matric with Punjabi (compulsory for all posts) |
| Selection Process | Written Exam (MCQ) + Typing Test (Clerk posts) + Counselling / Document Verification |
| Job Location | Punjab |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
Source: PDF, Pages 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15 & 17 (translated from the Punjabi notification)
1. Top Summary
The Subordinate Services Selection Board (SSSB), Punjab has released Advertisement No. 12 of 2026 to fill 70 Group-C posts in various departments of the Government of Punjab. The posts include Clerk (Legal), Clerk (Accounts), Clerk (IT), Driver, Translator and Field Artist. Eligible candidates can apply online only through the Board’s website from 25 September 2026 to 19 October 2026. Selection will be through an objective-type written exam, a Punjabi and English typing test for Clerk posts, and counselling for document verification.
Source: PDF, Pages 2, 15 & 17
Source: PDF, Pages 3, 4 & 8
2. Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Published | 18-09-2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 25-09-2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application & Pay Fee | 19-10-2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01-01-2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Educational Qualification | 19-10-2026 (last date of application) |
| Written Exam / Admit Card | To be notified on the Board’s website |
Source: PDF, Pages 2, 8 & 9
3. Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Sr. | Department | Post | Total Posts | For Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rural Development & Panchayat Department, Punjab | Driver | 5 | 3 |
| 2 | Directorate of Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training | Clerk (Legal) | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | Directorate of Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training | Clerk (Accounts) | 25 | 11 |
| 4 | Directorate of Defence Services Welfare, Punjab | Clerk (Legal) | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Excise & Taxation Department (Field Office) | Clerk (Accounts) | 9 | 2 |
| 6 | Excise & Taxation Department (Field Office) | Clerk (Legal) | 6 | 3 |
| 7 | Excise & Taxation Department (Head Office) | Clerk (IT) | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Office of Labour Commissioner, Punjab | Clerk (IT) | 9 | 4 |
| 9 | Office of Labour Commissioner, Punjab | Clerk (Legal) | 1 | 1 |
| 10 | Office of Labour Commissioner, Punjab | Translator | 6 | 2 |
| 11 | Civil Aviation Department, Punjab | Clerk (IT) | 1 | 0 |
| 12 | Directorate of Cultural Affairs, Archaeology & Museums, Punjab | Field Artist | 1 | 0 |
| 13 | Directorate of Cultural Affairs, Archaeology & Museums, Punjab | Clerk (Legal) | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | Director, Dairy Development Department, Punjab | Clerk (Legal) | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 70 | 28 |
Source: PDF, Page 14 (Annexure-A)
Post-wise Summary
| Post | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Clerk (Accounts) | 34 |
| Clerk (Legal) | 13 |
| Clerk (IT) | 11 |
| Translator | 6 |
| Driver | 5 |
| Field Artist | 1 |
| Total | 70 |
Source: PDF, Page 14 (post-wise totals computed by adding department-wise figures)
Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Category Code | Total Posts | For Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 101 | 25 | 6 |
| EWS (Gen.) | 102 | 5 | 3 |
| SC (Mazhabi & Balmiki) | 103 | 11 | 6 |
| SC (Ramdasia & Others) | 104 | 9 | 3 |
| BC | 105 | 6 | 4 |
| Ex-Servicemen General (Self 106 / Dependent 107) | 106 / 107 | 8 | 4 |
| Ex-Servicemen SC (R&O) (Self 110 / Dependent 111) | 110 / 111 | 1 | 0 |
| Sports General | 114 | 1 | 1 |
| Sports SC (M&B) | 115 | 1 | 0 |
| PwD (Orthopaedic) | 117 | 1 | 1 |
| PwD (Visually Impaired) | 118 | 1 | 0 |
| PwD (Hearing Impaired) | 119 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 70 | 28 |
Source: PDF, Pages 3 & 14
4. Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Post / Department | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Driver (Rural Development & Panchayat) | Matric pass; valid driving licence for light and heavy vehicles; minimum 3 years of driving experience. |
| Clerk (Legal) – all departments | Law Graduate from a recognised university/institution; must qualify the competitive test and a Punjabi & English typing test at 30 wpm. |
| Clerk (Accounts) – Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training | Graduation with at least one subject of Statistics or Mathematics or Accounts, and Punjabi up to Matric; competitive test + typing test (30 wpm). |
| Clerk (Accounts) – Excise & Taxation | Degree in Commerce from a recognised university/institution; competitive test + typing test (30 wpm). |
| Clerk (IT) – Excise & Taxation | Graduate in Computer Application / Information Technology / Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Computer Technology; competitive test + typing test (30 wpm). |
| Clerk (IT) – Labour Commissioner | B.Tech (Computer Science) or B.Sc. (IT) or BCA, or a Graduate with PGDCA, or equivalent/higher qualification in the relevant discipline; competitive test + typing test (30 wpm). |
| Clerk (IT) – Civil Aviation | B.E./B.Tech in IT or Electronics & Communication or Computer Science with minimum 50% marks; OR BCA with minimum 50% marks and 2 years’ experience in Information & Communication Technology; Punjabi at Matric level; typing test (30 wpm). |
| Translator (Labour Commissioner) | Graduation from a recognised university; AND a 120-hour computer course (Office Productivity / DTP) from a Government-recognised or ISO 9001 certified institution, OR a course equivalent to DOEACC ‘O’ Level. |
| Field Artist (Cultural Affairs, Archaeology & Museums) | Graduate in Music or Drama or Dance from a recognised university. |
Source: PDF, Pages 5, 6, 7 & 8
Source: PDF, Page 8
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age (all categories) | 18 years |
| General – Maximum Age | 37 years |
| SC & BC (residents of Punjab) | Up to 42 years |
| Punjab & Central Government Employees | Up to 45 years (NOC required at counselling) |
| PwD (residents of Punjab) | Up to 47 years (10 years relaxation) |
| Widows, Divorcees & certain other categories of married women | Up to 40 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (residents of Punjab) | As per Punjab Recruitment of Ex-Servicemen Rules, 1982 (age after deducting military service should not exceed the upper age limit by more than 3 years) |
Source: PDF, Pages 8 & 9
5. Salary / Pay Scale
| Post / Department | Pay Scale (7th CPC) |
|---|---|
| Driver – Rural Development & Panchayat | Rs. 21,700–69,100 (Level 3) |
| Clerk (Legal) & Clerk (Accounts) – Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training | Rs. 19,900 |
| Clerk (Legal) – Defence Services Welfare | Rs. 19,900 (Level-5) |
| Clerk (Accounts) & Clerk (Legal) – Excise & Taxation (Field Office) | Rs. 19,900 (Level-5) |
| Clerk (IT) – Excise & Taxation (Head Office) | Level-2, Pay Rs. 19,900 |
| Clerk (IT), Clerk (Legal) & Translator – Labour Commissioner | Level-2, Pay Rs. 19,900 |
| Clerk (IT) – Civil Aviation | Rs. 19,900 (Level-2) |
| Field Artist – Cultural Affairs, Archaeology & Museums | Rs. 25,500 (Level-4) |
| Clerk (Legal) – Cultural Affairs, Archaeology & Museums | Rs. 19,900 (Level-2) |
| Clerk (Legal) – Dairy Development | Rs. 19,900 |
Source: PDF, Pages 9 & 10 (pay levels shown exactly as printed in the notification)Pay and allowances will be governed by the Finance Department (Finance Personnel-1 Branch) letters dated 15/01/2015 and 04/10/2016, and other instructions issued from time to time.
Source: PDF, Page 10
6. Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Sportspersons | Rs. 1000 |
| SC / BC / EWS | Rs. 250 |
| Physically Handicapped (PwD) | Rs. 500 |
| Ex-Servicemen & Dependents | Rs. 200 |
Source: PDF, Page 10
Source: PDF, Pages 10 & 12
7. Selection Process
Driver, Translator & Field Artist
- Objective-type (MCQ) written exam in two parts – Part A and Part B.
- Part A: Punjabi language paper of Matric (10th) standard – qualifying only; minimum 50% marks required.
- Part B: Merit list is prepared on the basis of Part B marks only. Each question carries 1 mark and ¼ mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
- Candidates are then called for counselling / document verification on the basis of merit.
Source: PDF, Pages 15 & 16 (Annexure-B)
Clerk (Legal), Clerk (Accounts) & Clerk (IT)
- Objective-type (MCQ) written exam with Part A (Punjabi, Matric level – qualifying, 50% minimum) and Part B (merit; 1 mark per question, ¼ negative marking).
- Shortlisted candidates take a typing test in English and Punjabi at 30 words per minute on computer. The Punjabi typing test will be in the Unicode-compliant Raavi font. The typing test is qualifying only but compulsory.
- A Common Merit List is prepared from Part B marks of candidates who pass the typing test.
- Counselling / document verification follows; the department preference for Clerk (Legal) and Clerk (IT) will be taken later.
Source: PDF, Pages 10, 17 & 18 (Annexure-B)
Tie-breaking Rule
If two or more candidates score equal marks, the older candidate (by date of birth) is placed higher. If still tied, the candidate with a higher percentage in the required educational qualification is placed higher, and then the candidate with higher Matric marks.
Source: PDF, Pages 15, 16 & 18
8. How to Apply
- Visit the official website sssb.punjab.gov.in and click the “Apply Online” link for Advertisement No. 12 of 2026.
- New users click “Registration” and fill in their details. The e-mail ID entered becomes the User ID, and a password is generated. Keep them safe.
- Log in and fill in personal, educational and other details correctly.
- Upload a passport-size photograph (or capture a live photo by camera) and a scanned signature. Applications without photo and signature will be rejected.
- Click “Save Draft” / “Next”, then “Attach Annexure” and upload scanned copies (PDF) of the 10th certificate, qualification certificates and other required documents. Click “Save Documents”.
- Click “Make Payment” and pay the fee online.
- Click “Submit” and take a printout of the application form for future reference.
Source: PDF, Pages 11 & 12
Source: PDF, Pages 3, 11, 12 & 13
9. Documents Required
- Passport-size photograph and scanned signature
- 10th (Matric) certificate with Punjabi
- Educational / technical qualification certificates
- Punjab Domicile / Residence Certificate (not older than 5 years) – mandatory for all candidates
- Category certificate (SC/BC/EWS/ESM/Sports/PwD) as per Punjab Government instructions, if applicable
- NOC from the department (for serving State/Central Government employees claiming age relaxation)
- Original certificates and attested copies at the time of counselling
Source: PDF, Pages 4, 9, 11 & 13
10. Grounds for Rejection of Candidature
- Full fee not received or not paid in the prescribed manner.
- Incomplete or incorrect information in the application.
- Online application process not fully completed.
- Debarred by SSSB or any other institution.
- Not meeting the educational qualification, age, reservation or other conditions.
- Applying through any mode other than the Board’s website.
- Applying under a category for which no post is advertised.
- Government employees not applying through proper channel.
Source: PDF, Pages 10 & 11
11. Important Instructions
- Candidates should fill the form themselves and not rely on cyber café attendants; the candidate is responsible for any error.
- Exam dates, admit cards, syllabus/pattern, results and merit lists will be uploaded only on the Board’s website. No individual communication will be sent.
- No TA/DA will be paid for the written exam or counselling.
- The number of posts may be increased or decreased, or the advertisement withdrawn, at any stage based on the department’s requisition.
- Ex-Servicemen posts will first be filled by ESM (Self) candidates, and only if they are not available, by ESM (Dependent) candidates.
- Women candidates get reservation as per the Punjab Civil Services (Reservation of Posts for Women) Rules, 2020.
Source: PDF, Pages 2, 4, 13 & 16Helpline (working days, office hours): 0172-2298000 (Ext. 5106 & 5107), 0172-2298083, 99885-80229, 96469-32955.
Source: PDF, Page 13
Important Links
| Official Notification (PDF) | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
| Apply Online | eservices.punjab.gov.in |
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
12. FAQs
How many posts are there in Punjab SSSB Advt. No. 12 of 2026?
There are 70 posts in total, of which 28 are reserved for women.
Source: PDF, Page 14
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 19-10-2026. Applications open on 25-09-2026.
Source: PDF, Page 2
Which posts are included in this recruitment?
Clerk (Accounts) – 34, Clerk (Legal) – 13, Clerk (IT) – 11, Translator – 6, Driver – 5 and Field Artist – 1.
Source: PDF, Page 14
What is the age limit?
18 to 37 years for General category as on 01-01-2026. Upper age is 42 for SC/BC of Punjab, 45 for Government employees, 47 for PwD of Punjab and 40 for widows/divorcees.
Source: PDF, Pages 8 & 9
What is the application fee?
Rs. 1000 for General/Sports, Rs. 250 for SC/BC/EWS, Rs. 500 for PwD and Rs. 200 for Ex-Servicemen and dependents. The fee is non-refundable.
Source: PDF, Page 10
Is knowledge of Punjabi compulsory?
Yes. Matric with Punjabi (or an equivalent Punjabi exam) is mandatory, and Part A of the written exam is a qualifying Punjabi paper requiring at least 50% marks.
Source: PDF, Pages 8 & 15
Is there negative marking in the exam?
Yes. In Part B, each question carries 1 mark and ¼ mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
Source: PDF, Pages 15 & 17
Is there a typing test for Clerk posts?
Yes. A qualifying typing test in English and Punjabi at 30 words per minute will be held on computer; Punjabi typing will be in the Raavi Unicode font.
Source: PDF, Page 17
What qualification is needed for Clerk (Legal)?
A Law Graduate degree from a recognised university or institution, plus Matric with Punjabi.
Source: PDF, Pages 5 – 8
What qualification is needed for Driver?
Matric pass, a valid driving licence for light and heavy vehicles, and at least 3 years of driving experience.
Source: PDF, Page 5
What is the salary of a Clerk?
Clerk posts carry a pay of Rs. 19,900 as per the 7th CPC pay scale.
Source: PDF, Pages 9 & 10
Can candidates from outside Punjab apply?
The notification states that reservation benefits are available only to Punjab residents, and a Punjab Domicile/Residence Certificate must be submitted by every candidate.
Source: PDF, Pages 3 & 4
Can I correct my form after submission?
No. Once the application is submitted, no correction or change (including category) will be allowed.
Source: PDF, Pages 12 & 13
Will TA/DA be paid for the exam?
No TA/DA will be paid for the written exam or counselling.
Source: PDF, Page 13