PSSSB Clerk Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Eligibility

One objective paper on an OMR sheet, 2 hours 30 minutes, in two parts. Then a typing test for those the Board calls.

Part B is checked only if you clear Part A. The typing test is 30 words a minute in both English and Punjabi, on a computer, and the Punjabi test uses the Raavi Unicode font. It is qualifying, and you must pass it.

The Punjabi paper makes up the rest of Part B. The Board's own syllabus PDF is linked below.

• A bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• A computer course of at least 120 hours covering office applications and desktop publishing from a government-recognised or ISO 9001 certified institute, or the DOEACC 'O' level certificate or its equivalent.
• Matriculation with Punjabi as a subject, or an equivalent Punjabi exam the government has specified. The qualifying Punjabi paper in the exam is separate from this.

The qualifications must be held by the last date to apply, under a notification dated 21 January 2026.

Ex-servicemen get their military service deducted from their age, and what is left can't be more than three years above the limit. Serving government employees take a No Objection Certificate from their department to counselling to claim the relaxation. Reservation is for residents of Punjab, who show a domicile certificate not older than five years.

1. The written exam. The merit list uses Part B marks only.
2. The typing test, qualifying.
3. Counselling with document checks, for the number of candidates the Board decides.
4. Recommendation to departments from the common merit list.

The list serves only vacancies received up to 30 September 2026. Later requisitions don't draw on it. A tie goes to the older candidate, then to the higher percentage in the required qualification, then to the higher matric marks.

Pay Level 2, with ₹19,900 as the starting pay. Allowances are as the Punjab Government admits from time to time.

Fees aren't refunded. Category and category code can't be changed once the form is submitted, so choose them carefully. Technical problems go to helpsssb.pb@gmail.com or 0172-2298000 (extensions 5106 and 5107), 10 am to 4 pm.

Typing test, result and counselling dates will be put up on the Board's website.

Admit cards were issued online only, from 7 October 2026, through the link on the Board's page for this advertisement. Typing test admit cards will be on the same page.

No result has been published yet. The provisional answer keys (sets A to D) and an objection window followed the exam, and the result will come on the Board's home page and the advertisement page.

Clear the Punjabi paper first, since failing it ends the attempt whatever you score in Part B. Wrong answers cost a quarter mark in Part B, so skip what you can't narrow down. Practise typing in Raavi early if you haven't used the font.

• SSSB Group C advertisements
• Advertisement 02 of 2026: notices, admit card and OMR sheets
• Detailed advertisement (PDF)
• Syllabus and exam plan (PDF)
• SSSB home page

How many Clerk posts are there?

The advertisement states no number. It collects vacancies departments send in up to 30 September 2026.

Does the Punjabi paper add to my merit?

No. It is qualifying at 50%, and the merit list is made from Part B marks alone.

Is there a typing test?

Yes. 30 words a minute in English and Punjabi on a computer. It is qualifying.

Can I apply without a computer certificate?

Not for this advertisement. The 120-hour course or DOEACC 'O' level was needed by the last date to apply.