The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has released PSSSB Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. 12 of 2026 for 70 Group C posts, including Driver, Clerk (Legal), Clerk (Accounts), Clerk (I.T.), Translator, and Field Artist.
Eligible candidates can apply online from 25 September 2026 to 19 October 2026 through the official PSSSB website. The recruitment offers post-wise pay scales from ₹19,900 to ₹25,500, while the age limit starts from 18 years and varies by category. Candidates should check the post-wise educational qualification, Punjab domicile requirements, application fee, and selection process before submitting the online form.
PSSSB Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Advt No. 12 of 2026 Out — 70 Driver, Clerk, Translator & Field Artist Posts | Apply Online 25 Sept – 19 Oct 2026
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| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) |
| Advertisement Number | 12 of 2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment (Group C) |
| Post Names | Driver, Clerk (Legal), Clerk (Accounts), Clerk (I.T.), Translator, Field Artist |
| Total Vacancies | 70 (28 Posts Reserved for Women) |
| Pay Scale | ₹19,900 – ₹25,500 (7th CPC, Post-Wise) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 37 Years (General), Relaxation as per Rules |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 25 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 October 2026 |
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
About This Recruitment
The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has officially released the PSSSB Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. 12 of 2026. A total of 70 vacancies have been announced for the posts of Driver, Clerk (Legal), Clerk (Accounts), Clerk (I.T.), Translator, and Field Artist, spread across various departments of the Punjab Government including Rural Development & Panchayat, Excise & Taxation, Labour Commissioner’s Office, Civil Aviation, and Cultural Affairs. Of the 70 posts, 28 are reserved for women. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 25 September 2026 to 19 October 2026 through sssb.punjab.gov.in.
Note: Every candidate, irrespective of category, must upload a Punjab domicile/residence certificate not more than 5 years old, since reservation and eligibility for this recruitment are limited to Punjab residents.
Important Dates 2026
- Notification Release Date: 18 September 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 25 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 19 October 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 19 October 2026
- Cut-off Date for Age: 01 January 2026
- Written Exam Date: To Be Announced
Age Limit (As on 01.01.2026)
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
| General | 37 Years |
| SC / BC (Punjab Residents) | 42 Years |
| State & Central Government Employees | 45 Years |
| PwD (Punjab Residents) | 47 Years |
| Widows, Divorcees & Certain Married Women | 40 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (Punjab Residents) | As per Punjab Recruitment of Ex-Servicemen Rules, 1982 |
Minimum Age: 18 Years (All Categories)
Additional Age Relaxation: Ex-Servicemen are treated as within the age limit if their age, after deducting military service period, does not exceed the upper age limit by more than 3 years. PwD candidates from Punjab get a 10-year relaxation. State/Central Government employees must produce an NOC from their department at the time of counselling to claim relaxation.
Educational Qualification — Post-Wise
| Post | Department | Essential Qualification |
| Driver | Rural Development & Panchayat | Matriculation pass, valid driving licence for light and heavy vehicles, minimum 3 years of driving experience |
| Clerk (Legal) | All Departments | Law Graduate from a recognized 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, Mathematics or Accounts, Punjabi up to Matric standard, plus competitive test and typing test at 30 wpm |
| Clerk (Accounts) | Excise & Taxation (Field Office) | Degree in Commerce from a recognized university, plus competitive test and typing test at 30 wpm |
| Clerk (I.T.) | Excise & Taxation (Head Office) | Graduate in Computer Application/IT/Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Computer Technology, plus competitive test and typing test at 30 wpm |
| Clerk (I.T.) | Labour Commissioner, Punjab | B.Tech (CS), B.Sc. (IT), BCA, or Graduate with PGDCA (or equivalent/higher), plus competitive test and typing test at 30 wpm |
| Clerk (I.T.) | Civil Aviation, Punjab | B.E./B.Tech in IT/Electronics & Communication/CS with 50% marks; or BCA with 50% marks + 2 years’ ICT experience. Punjabi at Matric level, typing test at 30 wpm |
| Translator | Labour Commissioner, Punjab | Graduation from a recognized university, plus a 120-hour computer course from a government-recognized/ISO 9001 certified institution, or equivalent to DOEACC ‘O’ Level |
| Field Artist | Cultural Affairs, Archaeology & Museums | Graduate in Music, Drama or Dance from a recognized university |
Important: For ALL posts, candidates must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject, or an equivalent Punjabi language exam, as required under Rule 17 of the Punjab Civil Services (General and Common Conditions of Service) Rules, 1994.
PSSSB Vacancy 2026 — Post-Wise & Department-Wise
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Posts for Women |
| Driver | 5 | 3 |
| Clerk (Legal) | 13 | 6 |
| Clerk (Accounts) | 34 | 13 |
| Clerk (I.T.) | 11 | 4 |
| Translator | 6 | 2 |
| Field Artist | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 70 | 28 |
Department-Wise Break-Up:
| Department | Post | Vacancies | Women |
| Rural Development & Panchayat | Driver | 5 | 3 |
| Employment Generation, Skill Dev. & Training | Clerk (Legal) | 2 | 2 |
| Employment Generation, Skill Dev. & Training | Clerk (Accounts) | 25 | 11 |
| Defence Services Welfare, Punjab | Clerk (Legal) | 1 | 0 |
| Excise & Taxation (Field Office) | Clerk (Accounts) | 9 | 2 |
| Excise & Taxation (Field Office) | Clerk (Legal) | 6 | 3 |
| Excise & Taxation (Head Office) | Clerk (I.T.) | 1 | 0 |
| Office of Labour Commissioner, Punjab | Clerk (I.T.) | 9 | 4 |
| Office of Labour Commissioner, Punjab | Clerk (Legal) | 1 | 1 |
| Office of Labour Commissioner, Punjab | Translator | 6 | 2 |
| Civil Aviation Department, Punjab | Clerk (I.T.) | 1 | 0 |
| Cultural Affairs, Archaeology & Museums | Field Artist | 1 | 0 |
| Cultural Affairs, Archaeology & Museums | Clerk (Legal) | 1 | 0 |
| Directorate of Dairy Development, Punjab | Clerk (Legal) | 2 | 0 |
| Total | — | 70 | 28 |
Application Fee
| General / Sports | ₹1,000/- |
| SC / BC / EWS | ₹250/- |
| Ex-Servicemen & Dependents | ₹200/- |
| Physically Handicapped | ₹500/- |
Note: Fee once paid online will not be refunded under any circumstances, and no fee exemption is given to any candidate.
PSSSB Category Codes 2026
| Category | Code |
| General | 101 |
| EWS (Gen.) | 102 |
| SC (Mazhabi & Balmiki) | 103 |
| SC (Ramdasia & Others) | 104 |
| BC | 105 |
| ESM General (Self) | 106 |
| ESM General (Dependent) | 107 |
| ESM SC (R&O) (Self) | 110 |
| ESM SC (R&O) (Dependent) | 111 |
| Sports General | 114 |
| Sports SC (M&B) | 115 |
| Physically Handicapped (Ortho) | 117 |
| Physically Handicapped (VI) | 118 |
| Physically Handicapped (HI) | 119 |
Important: Candidates must select the correct category code in the online form carefully, as the category and code cannot be changed at any stage after submission.
Reservation Rules 2026
- Reservation benefits are available only to residents of Punjab
- Every candidate must upload a Punjab domicile/residence certificate not more than 5 years old
- Category certificates must follow current Punjab Government instructions
- Women get reservation under the Punjab Civil Services (Reservation of Posts for Women) Rules, 2020
- Ex-Servicemen posts are first filled by ESM (Self) candidates; if none are available, they go to ESM (Dependent) candidates, and after that to grandchildren of Gallantry Award winners
PSSSB Salary 2026
| Post Name | Pay Scale / Initial Pay |
| Driver | ₹21,700 – 69,100 (Level 3) |
| Clerk (Legal) | ₹19,900 |
| Clerk (Accounts) | ₹19,900 |
| Clerk (I.T.) | ₹19,900 (Level 2) |
| Translator | ₹19,900 (Level 2) |
| Field Artist | ₹25,500 (Level 4) |
Note: Posts carry an initial pay of ₹19,900 to ₹25,500 under 7th CPC scales, along with allowances as per Punjab Government Finance Department instructions.
Selection Process 2026
| Post | Selection Procedure |
| Driver / Translator / Field Artist | Written Exam (MCQ, two parts) → Counselling/Document Verification |
| Clerk (Legal / Accounts / I.T.) | Written Exam (MCQ, two parts) → Qualifying Punjabi & English Typing Test (30 wpm) → Counselling/Document Verification |
Note: For Clerk posts, a common merit list is prepared from Part-B marks of only those candidates who pass the typing test. The typing test is taken on a computer, and the Punjabi test uses the Unicode-compliant Raavi font. If candidates have equal marks, the older candidate ranks higher.
Exam Pattern 2026
| Part | Details | Nature |
| Part A | Punjabi language paper of Matric (10th) standard; minimum 50% marks required | Qualifying |
| Part B | Subject/post-related MCQ paper; 1 mark per question, 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer | Merit-Deciding |
Note: The detailed syllabus, exam pattern, and admit cards will be released separately on the PSSSB website.
How to Apply Online for PSSSB Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website — sssb.punjab.gov.in
- Register with your email ID, which will serve as your User ID
- Log in and fill in the online application form with all required details
- Upload your photograph (or capture a live photo) and signature
- Attach the required documents in PDF format, including your Punjab domicile certificate
- Pay the prescribed application fee through the online mode
- Review all details carefully and submit the application form
- Submit the application on or before 19 October 2026
- Retain a copy of the application for future reference
Important: Applications without a photo and signature, or without successful fee payment, will be rejected. No corrections will be allowed after submission, so verify all details carefully before submitting.
Documents Required for Application
- Educational Qualification Certificates & Mark Sheets (as applicable to the post)
- Matriculation Certificate showing Punjabi as a subject (compulsory for all posts)
- Driving Licence (Light & Heavy Vehicle) and Experience Certificate, for Driver post
- Punjab Domicile/Residence Certificate (not more than 5 years old)
- Category Certificate (SC/BC/EWS/PwD/ESM), if applicable
- Recent Passport-Size Photograph and Scanned Signature
- Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID)
- Valid Personal Email ID and Mobile Number (for all communication)
Why Consider This Job?
- A varied set of posts (Driver, Clerk, Translator, Field Artist) across multiple Punjab Government departments, giving candidates from different educational backgrounds a fair chance
- 28 out of 70 posts are reserved for women, reflecting good representation opportunities
- Simple, transparent selection — a two-part MCQ exam, with a typing test only for Clerk posts, and no lengthy multi-stage process
- A regular Group C government job with 7th CPC pay scale and standard state government benefits
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are announced under PSSSB Recruitment 2026?
Ans: A total of 70 vacancies have been announced under Advertisement No. 12 of 2026, of which 28 are reserved for women.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for PSSSB Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 19 October 2026.
Q3. What is the qualification for PSSSB Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Qualification varies by post — Driver requires Matric with a heavy vehicle licence and 3 years’ experience; Clerk posts require a Law, Commerce, or Computer-related graduation degree; Translator requires graduation with a computer course; and Field Artist requires graduation in Music, Drama, or Dance. Matric with Punjabi is compulsory for all posts.
Q4. What is the application fee for PSSSB Recruitment 2026?
Ans: ₹1,000 for General/Sports, ₹250 for SC/BC/EWS, ₹200 for Ex-Servicemen/Dependents, and ₹500 for PwD candidates.
Q5. What is the selection process for PSSSB Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Selection is based on a two-part MCQ written exam, a qualifying typing test for Clerk posts, and counselling/document verification.
Q6. What is the age limit for PSSSB Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Minimum 18 years, maximum 37 years for General category candidates, with relaxation for reserved categories. Age is calculated as on 01 January 2026.
Q7. What is the salary for PSSSB Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Posts carry an initial pay of ₹19,900 to ₹25,500 under 7th CPC scales — Field Artist has the highest pay (₹25,500), followed by Driver (₹21,700), while Clerk and Translator posts start at ₹19,900.
