Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab (SSSB Punjab) Clerk Recruitment 2026

The Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab is recruiting for potential Group-C Clerk vacancies that may be received by September 30, 2026. The exact number of vacancies is not specified in the current notification.

Selected candidates for the Clerk post will receive a salary as per Level-2, with a basic pay of Rs. 19,900/-.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University, have at least 120 hours of computer course experience (or 'O' level certificate), and must have passed Punjabi at the Matriculation level. Additionally, a qualifying Punjabi Language test with at least 50% marks is mandatory for Group-C posts.

The selection process involves an Objective Type Written Examination (Part A - Punjabi Language, Part B - Merit-based), followed by a qualifying Type Test in English and Punjabi (30 WPM each), and finally, document verification/counseling.

The application fee is Rs. 1000/- for General/Freedom Fighter/Sports categories, Rs. 250/- for SC/BC/EWS, Rs. 200/- for Ex-Servicemen & Dependents, and Rs. 500/- for Physically Handicapped candidates.

As of 01.01.2026, candidates must be between 18 and 37 years for the General category. Age relaxations apply for SC/BC (up to 42 years), State/Central Govt. employees (up to 45 years), Ex-Servicemen, and Physically Handicapped (up to 47 years).

Yes, there will be negative marking in Part-B of the written examination. For every incorrect answer, 1/4th of the marks allotted to that question will be deducted. Each question carries 1 mark.