PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 — 1824 Vacancies

1,824 Clerk vacancies in one go — the Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has rolled out one of the largest clerical recruitment drives for 2026. If you hold a Bachelor's degree and know your way around computers, this is a solid chance to land a Group C government post in Punjab with a starting pay of Rs. 19,900 per month.

Key Highlights

• 1,824 Clerk posts across multiple Punjab Government departments
• Open to any graduate with a 120-hour computer course or O-Level DOEACC certificate
• Punjabi language proficiency mandatory — must have passed Punjabi at Matriculation level with 50% marks
• Punjab Domicile Certificate required — must be valid as on the date of application
• Written exam on 5 April 2026 — just weeks after the application window closes
• Selection includes a typing test at 30 WPM in English and Punjabi after the written exam

Important Dates

Selection Process

Your journey starts with an OMR-based written exam split into two parts. Part A tests your Punjabi language skills with 50 questions — it is qualifying in nature, and you need at least 25 marks (50%) to proceed. Part B covers General Knowledge, Punjab History, Reasoning, Punjabi, English, and ICT with 100 questions worth 100 marks. Negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer applies only in Part B. Your merit is decided entirely on Part B marks. After clearing the written test, you will face a typing test at 30 words per minute in both English and Punjabi, which is also qualifying.

Preparation Tips for PSSSB Clerk Exam

1. Download the official syllabus from sssb.punjab.gov.in — it has the exact topic-wise weightage for Part B
2. Focus on GK and Reasoning first — these two sections carry 25 marks each, making up half of Part B
3. Punjab History and Culture carries 17 marks — cover Sikh Gurus, freedom movements, Mughal-era Punjab, and cultural heritage thoroughly
4. Practice your Punjabi — Part A is a gateway, and failing it means your Part B won't even be evaluated
5. Time management is key — you get 150 minutes for 150 questions total, which is exactly 1 minute per question
6. Take at least 5 mock tests to build speed and get comfortable with OMR sheets

• Handle clerical duties such as maintaining files, records, and registers in the assigned department
• Prepare official correspondence, reports, and documentation using computers
• Manage data entry and maintain digital records using office productivity software
• Assist officers with administrative tasks including scheduling and coordination
• Handle public queries and provide information as directed by senior officers
• Maintain accounts, bills, and financial records as per government rules