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Clerk, District Courts of Punjab

A post filled through Punjab Clerk (High Court SSSC). Everything below is from the post table and rules of the official notice.

DepartmentsDistrict and Sessions Judges, District Courts of Punjab
PayRs. 29,200/- (level-5) (Graduates), for fresh recruitment on or after 17.07.2020, as per Punjab Government letter dated 12.09.2024 adopted by the High Court (para 4).
Age limit18-37 years as on 01.01.2026 (para 1). Upper limit +5 years for SC and BC/OBC of Punjab, +10 for PwBD of Punjab; ex-servicemen: military service + 3 years; up to 45 for persons already in Government/High Court/subordinate court service. (before relaxation)
Skill testComputer Proficiency Test (qualifying, para 11): Part I spreadsheet test, 10 marks in 10 minutes, at least 4 marks needed; Part II English typing on computer at 30 w.p.m., speed = (number of words typed − mistakes) / 10. Typing is checked only for those with 4+ in the spreadsheet test.

Other conditions

  • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science or equivalent from a recognized University; Matriculation with Punjabi as one of the subjects; proficiency in operation of computers (para 2).
  • Written CBT, 2 hours, 100 marks: General Knowledge 50 (objective), English 20 (objective), English composition 30 typed on computer (essay 10, letter 5, precis 5, Punjabi-to-English translation 10); 1/4 negative marking; 33% in each subject and 40% aggregate (para 11).
  • Reservation, fee concession and age relaxation only for residents of Punjab (note 2).
  • 1,270 posts (preamble).

Prepare for Punjab Clerk (High Court SSSC)

Source: SSSC (High Court of Punjab and Haryana) Detailed Employment Notice No. 37C/SSSC/PB/2026 dated 03.10.2026 (applications 07.10.2026 to 04.11.2026), Para 1 (age), 2 (qualification), 4 (pay), 11 (mode of selection). Checked 13-11-2026. Job duties are not listed because the notice does not describe them.