Punjab SSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Group C Clerk Posts

The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board Clerk Recruitment 2026 has been announced under Advertisement No. 02 of 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill Group C Clerk posts in various Punjab Government departments based on requisitions received by the Board up to 30 September 2026. The Clerk Recruitment 2026 is a great opportunity for graduates who are looking for a stable Punjab Government Job. Candidates who meet the required educational qualifications and eligibility conditions can Apply Online through the official website of the Board between 13 February 2026 and 06 March 2026. To apply for the Punjab Clerk Vacancy 2026, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution. In addition, applicants must have completed at least a 120-hour computer course with working experience in office productivity or desktop publishing applications from a government-recognized or ISO 9001 certified institution. Alternatively, candidates who have passed the ‘O’ Level Certificate of DOEACC (Government of India) are also eligible. Knowledge of Punjabi language is mandatory. Applicants must have passed Punjabi at the Matriculation level. Further, as per government notification, candidates must secure at least 50% marks in the Punjabi language qualifying test conducted by the recruitment agency. This Punjabi test is qualifying in nature and mandatory. The selection process for Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026 will consist of a written examination (Objective Type – Multiple Choice Questions) divided into two parts: Part A: Punjabi Language (Qualifying – 50% minimum marks required) Part B: Subject-based paper (Marks considered for merit) There will be negative marking in Part B. Each question carries 1 mark and 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer. Candidates who qualify in the written examination may be called for a typing test. The typing speed requirement is 30 words per minute in both English and Punjabi. Punjabi typing will be conducted in Unicode Compliant Raavi Font. The typing test is qualifying in nature and must be cleared. After clearing the written and typing tests, candidates will be called for document verification and counseling. Final selection will be based on the merit prepared from Part B marks. The pay scale for the Clerk post is Level-2 with initial pay of ₹19,900/- as per Punjab Government norms. The age limit as on 01 January 2026 is 18 to 37 years for General category candidates. Relaxation in upper age limit is available for SC, BC, Government Employees, Ex-Servicemen, and PwD candidates as per Punjab Government rules. The application fee varies by category and must be paid online. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable. This Punjab Vacancy 2026 provides an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking clerical positions in state government departments with job security, regular salary, and long-term benefits.