PSSSB Clerk 2026 notice, explained
The main rules of the official notice in plain words. Each point gives the page or para, so you can check it in the notice yourself.
In short
| Age | 18–37 years on 01-01-2026 |
|---|---|
| Education | A bachelor’s degree in any subject |
| Final-year students | Cannot apply (p.5, para 3 Note (C)) |
| Typing / skill test | Qualifying typing test: Punjabi (Raavi Unicode) and English at 30 WPM. |
Who can apply
Age limit (counted on 01-01-2026)
| Clerk | 18–37 years |
|---|
Age relaxation (upper limit)
| SC | 5 years |
|---|---|
| OBC | 5 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
Education
- Clerk: Bachelor's degree in any discipline, plus a 120-hour PC/IT office-productivity or DTP course from a government-recognised or ISO 9001 institution, or a DOEACC 'O' level equivalent (p.4, para 3)
Final-year students: cannot apply; the qualification must already be complete (p.5, para 3 Note (C))
Other conditions
- At least 120 hours computer course with working experience (Office Productivity / DTP) from a govt-recognised or ISO 9001 institution, OR DOEACC 'O' level equivalent (p.4, para 3(ii))
- Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject (or equivalent Punjabi exam), under Rule 17 of the PCS (General and Common Conditions of Service) Rules, 1994 (p.4-5, para 3 Note (A))
- Must score at least 50% in the qualifying Matric-standard Punjabi paper (Part A of the written exam) (p.5, para 3 Note (B); p.6 para 7(ii))
- Qualifying typing test in English and Punjabi at 30 wpm on computer (Punjabi in Unicode Raavi) (p.7, para 7(iv)-(vi))
- Reservation benefits only for residents of Punjab; reserved-category candidates need a Punjab domicile/residence certificate not older than 5 years at counselling (p.3, para 2(ii), 2(iv))
How selection works
Typing / skill test: Qualifying typing test: Punjabi (Raavi Unicode) and English at 30 WPM. Practise it in the exam format
Syllabus
- Part A (Punjabi, qualifying, 50 marks): Punjabi (Matric standard) (Plan of Written Examination of Advt 02 of 2026, Annexure-1 (p.2))
- Part B (100 marks): General Knowledge and Current Affairs (25), Punjab History and Culture (17), Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability (25), Punjabi (13), English (12), ICT (8) (Plan of Written Examination of Advt 02 of 2026, Annexure-2 (p.3), https://sssb.punjab.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Clerk.pdf)
Documents
To upload with the form
- Passport-size photo (or live photo captured by camera) (p.8, para 8(III))
- Scanned signature (p.8, para 8(III))
- Class 10 certificate (p.9, para 8(III))
- Educational qualification certificates (p.9, para 8(III))
- Other required certificates as shown on the portal (p.9, para 8(III); p.10 para 10(ix))
Plus 6 documents to bring for verification. See them as a tick list
Photo and signature sizes, with resizers
Source: Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab: Advertisement No. 02 of 2026, Clerk (Group-C), published 04.02.2026, online applications 13.02.2026 to 06.03.2026 (04.02.2026). Always confirm in the current notice.
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