PSSSB Group D Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Eligibility
180 topics across 6 subjects. Every question carries a written explanation.
Group D is the lowest cadre of Punjab government service, the posts of sewadar (attendant) and chowkidar (watchman). The Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab (PSSSB) recruits for it in rounds, each against vacancies departments send in.
The current round is Advertisement No. 04 of 2026, published on 24 February 2026. It names no vacancy figure and counts requisitions up to 30 September 2026. Applications first ran from 27 February to 20 March 2026. The Board reopened them on 25 August, extended the last date to 14 September, and ran a correction window from 24 to 27 September. No exam date has been announced yet.
The previous round, Advertisement 08 of 2025, had its exam on 5 April 2026, and candidates gave department preferences in May.
Last checked against the official notification on .
PSSSB Group D Details
Exam Pattern
One objective paper, 2 hours 30 minutes, with an OMR sheet.
| Part | Questions | Marks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Punjabi, Class 10 level | 50 | 50 | Qualifying, 25 marks needed, no negative marking. |
| B. General knowledge, Punjab history and culture, reasoning, Punjabi, English, ICT | 100 | 100 | 1/4 mark off per wrong answer. |
Part B is read only if Part A is cleared. The Punjabi rule comes from a Punjab Government notification of 4 November 2022 for Group D service.
Syllabus
| Part B topic | Approx. marks |
|---|---|
| General knowledge and current affairs: polity, environment, science, economy, freedom struggle, sports, geography | 25 |
| Punjab history and culture | 17 |
| Reasoning, basic numeracy, data reading | 25 |
| English grammar and usage | 12 |
| ICT basics: computer, internet, Word, Excel, PowerPoint | 8 |
The rest of Part B is Punjabi. The full topic list is in the Board's PDF below.
Eligibility Criteria
Matriculation with Punjabi as one of the subjects, from a recognised institution. This is the Punjab Group D service rules' own qualification. It doesn't apply to blind persons, to people affected by riots or terrorism, or to sweepers.
| Category | Upper age on 1 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| General (minimum 18) | 37 |
| SC and BC of Punjab | 42 |
| State and Central Government employees | 45 |
| Persons with disability of Punjab | 47 |
| Widows, divorcees and some other married women | 40 |
Ex-servicemen get military service deducted from their age, with at most three years over the limit left. Reservation is for Punjab residents with a domicile certificate under five years old. Serving government employees bring a No Objection Certificate to counselling.
Selection Process
The merit list is made from Part B marks. Candidates on it go to counselling for document checks, and the Board recommends them to departments from the common merit list. That list serves only the requisitions received up to 30 September 2026. Ties go to the older candidate, then to the higher marks in the required qualification, then to the higher matric marks.
Salary
Level 1 of the 7th Pay Commission matrix, ₹18,000 to ₹56,900.
How to Apply
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, freedom fighters, sportspersons | ₹1,000 |
| SC, BC, EWS | ₹250 |
| Ex-servicemen and dependents | ₹200 |
| Persons with disability | ₹500 |
Fees are not refunded. Apply on the Board's site. Category and category code can't be changed after submission.
Important Dates
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 24 February 2026 |
| First application window | 27 February to 20 March 2026 |
| Portal reopened | 25 August to 4 September 2026 |
| Extended to | 14 September 2026 |
| Syllabus and exam plan published | 1 September 2026 |
| Correction window | 24 to 27 September 2026 |
| Written exam | Not announced |
Admit Card
Not issued yet. Admit cards for Board exams come online from the page of the advertisement, a few days before the paper.
Preparation Tips
The merit list rests on Part B alone, but a Punjabi score under 25 out of 50 ends the attempt. Give the Punjabi paper your first weeks, then move to Punjab history, general knowledge and basic reasoning, which are most of Part B.
Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Group D posts are there?
The advertisement doesn't say. It counts vacancies sent in by departments up to 30 September 2026.
What is the qualification?
Matric with Punjabi. No higher degree is needed.
Is there a Punjabi test?
Yes, a 50-question qualifying paper. You need 25 marks.
When is the exam?
Not announced. The Board posts the date with the admit card on the advertisement page.
Computer Awareness (21)
- Computer Fundamentals
- MS Excel
- MS Office
- MS Powerpoint
- MS Word
- Computer Internet
- Computer System Architecture
- Computer Operating System
- Important File Extensions
- Important Abbreviations
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- History of Computers
- Computer Hardware and Software
- Input /Output Devices
- Memory Management
- Computer Languages
- Number System
- Logic Gates
- Computer Network
- Database Management System
- Computer Security
Current Affairs (15)
- National Affairs
- International Affairs
- Sports Current Affairs
- Awards and Honours
- Appointments and Resignations
- Government Schemes and Policies
- Economy and Banking News
- Science and Technology News
- Defence News
- Summits and Conferences
- Agreements and MoUs
- Books and Authors in News
- Obituaries
- Important Days in News
- State News
English Language (32)
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Double Synonyms
- Homonyms
- One Word Substitution
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Theme Detection
- Deriving Conclusions from Passages
- Sentence Completion
- Passage Completion
- Fill in the Blanks
- Spotting Errors
- Sentence Improvement
- Passage Correction
- Choose the Correct - Incorrect Sentence
- Reconstruction of Sentence
- Sentences Rearrangement
- Reconstruction of Paragraphs
- Rearrangement of Jumbled Parts
- Word Formation
- Idioms and Phrases
- Active-Passive voice
- Direct-Indirect Speech
- Transformation of Sentences
- Spelling Test
- Phrasal Verbs
- Parts of Speech
- Tenses
- Articles and Determiners
- Prepositions
- Subject-Verb Agreement
General Awareness / General Knowledge (GK) (23)
- Indian Politics
- Indian History
- Indian Economy
- Important Acts of the Parliament of India
- Honours and Awards
- Indian Geography
- Indian Culture
- World Geography
- Famous Places in India
- Famous Personalities
- Books and Authors
- Sports
- Days and Years
- Inventions
- Highest, Longest, Biggest, Largest, Deepest, Smallest of the World
- General Science
- World Currency
- Country Languages
- Technology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Scientific Names of Plants and Animals
Quantitative Aptitude (50)
- Number System
- H.C.F. & L.C.M.
- Decimal Fractions
- Simplification
- Square Roots & Cube Roots
- Average
- Problems on Numbers
- Problems on Ages
- Surds & Indices
- Percentage
- Operations on Numbers
- Profit & Loss
- Ratio & Proportion
- Partnership
- Chain Rule
- Time & Work
- Pipes & Cistern
- Time & Distance
- Problems on Trains
- Boats & Streams
- Alligation or Mixture
- Simple Interest
- Compound Interest
- Logarithms
- Area
- Volume & Surface Areas
- Mensuration
- Races & Games of Skill
- Calendar
- Clocks
- Stocks & Shares
- Permutations & Combinations
- Probability
- True Discount
- Banker’s Discount
- Heights & Distances
- Odd Man Out & Series
- Algebra
- Divisibility Rules & Remainder Theorem
- Factorials & Power Cycles
- Progressions (A.P., G.P., H.P.)
- Work & Wages
- Set Theory / Venn Diagrams
- Geometry (Lines, Angles, Triangles, Polygons)
- Coordinate Geometry
- Data Interpretation
- Trigonometry
- Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode)
- Arithmetic Operations
- Quadratic Equations
Reasoning (39)
- Analogy
- Number Series
- Classification
- Series Completion
- Coding-Decoding
- Input Output
- Inequality
- Blood Relation
- Puzzle Test
- Sequential Output Tracing
- Direction Sense Test
- Linear Seating Arrangement
- Circular Seating Arrangement
- Logical Venn Diagrams
- Alphabet Test
- Number, Ranking and Time Sequence Test
- Mathematical Operations
- Logical Sequence of Words
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Inserting The Missing Character
- Data Sufficiency
- Decision Making
- Assertion and Reason
- Situation Reaction Test
- Verification of Truth of the Statement
- Letter and Symbol Series
- Logic
- Statement - Arguments
- Statement - Assumptions
- Statement - Courses of Action
- Syllogisms
- Statement - Conclusions
- Deriving Conclusions From Passages
- Theme Detection
- Question - Statements
- Miscellaneous Logical Puzzles
- Mirror and Water Images
- Paper Folding and Cutting
- Completion of Incomplete Pattern
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