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PSSSB Group C Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 70 Clerk, Driver & Technical Posts
The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has invited online applications from eligible Indian citizens for appointment to 70 regular Group C vacancies across various Punjab State Government departments under Advertisement No. 12 of 2026. The positions include Clerk (Accounts), Clerk (Legal), Clerk (I.T.), Driver, Translator, and Field Artist. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications on the official portal sssb.punjab.gov.in until 19 October 2026 (05:00 PM).
1. Introduction: PSSSB Group C Recruitment 2026
The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB), SAS Nagar (Mohali), has issued an official employment notification under Advertisement No. 12 of 2026 for direct recruitment to 70 Group C positions. This recruitment drive caters to specialized ministerial, legal, accounts, linguistic, driving, and cultural cadres across state departments including the Department of Personnel, General Administration, Legal & Legislative Affairs, and Public Relations. Candidates possessing the prescribed qualifications in Law (LL.B.), Commerce (B.Com), Computer Science/IT (B.Tech/BCA), Language Graduation, or Matriculation with driving experience and who have passed Punjabi at the Matriculation standard are eligible to submit online applications through the official commission web portal between 25 September 2026 and 19 October 2026.
2. PSSSB Recruitment 2026 – Latest Update & Current Status
What is the latest PSSSB Recruitment 2026 update? The online application and candidate registration gateway for Advertisement No. 12 of 2026 commenced on 25 September 2026 and will close on 19 October 2026 (05:00 PM). The recruitment offers 70 regular Group C posts on Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 initial pay) and Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 initial pay). Selection will be made through an objective written examination and a qualifying computer typing test (for clerk cadres) followed by document verification counselling.
3. Official Vacancy Verification & Distribution Breakdown
In accordance with the official vacancy annexure published in Advertisement No. 12 of 2026, the 70 positions are allocated across six specialized designations as confirmed below:
The largest share of vacancies (34 posts) is earmarked for commercial and accounting operations across various state departments and treasuries.
Dedicated legal clerical vacancies (13 posts) for candidates holding an LL.B. degree to assist departmental legal cells and judicial drafting.
11 positions created for IT-qualified personnel to support digital governance, database maintenance, and software operations.
05 vacancies in driver cadres for government vehicle operation requiring a valid LMV & HMV licence with minimum 3 years driving experience.
06 linguistic translator posts for translation among Punjabi, English, and Hindi languages in government communications.
01 specialized Level-4 position in cultural/public relations requiring a degree in Music, Drama, Dance, or Fine Arts.
4. In-Depth Cadre-Wise Eligibility & Mandatory Punjabi Requirement
Candidates must fulfill the exact education, language, and technical criteria prescribed by PSSSB for their specific target post:
Driver – 05 Posts (Pay Level-2)
- Education: Matriculation (10th Standard) pass from a recognized Central or State Board of Education.
- Licence Mandate: Must possess a valid driving licence for both Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) and Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV).
- Driving Experience: Minimum 03 years of valid driving experience (LMV/HMV) prior to the closing date.
- Practical Driving Test: Candidates must qualify a practical driving and traffic rule assessment conducted by the Board.
- Language: Mandatory pass in Punjabi at Matriculation level or equivalent.
Clerk (Legal) – 13 Posts (Pay Level-2)
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized University or Institute approved by the Bar Council of India.
- Computer Course: At least 120 hours hands-on experience in personal computer usage from a recognized institute OR an ISO 9001 certified computer institute OR DOEACC/NIELIT 'O' Level certificate.
- Typing Test: Must qualify a competitive typing test in both Punjabi and English on computer at a speed of 30 words per minute (wpm) before final appointment.
- Language: Mandatory pass in Punjabi at Matriculation standard.
Clerk (Accounts) – 34 Posts (Pay Level-2)
- Education: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from a recognized University OR Bachelor's Degree with Mathematics / Statistics / Accounts as major subjects.
- Computer Proficiency: 120 hours Computer Information Technology course from a recognized or ISO 9001 certified institution, or DOEACC/NIELIT 'O' Level.
- Typing Speed: Must qualify English and Punjabi computer typing test at 30 words per minute.
- Language: Mandatory pass in Punjabi at Matriculation level.
Clerk (I.T.) – 11 Posts (Pay Level-2)
- Education: Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) / B.E. in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics & Communication Engineering OR Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) OR B.Sc. (IT) / B.Sc. (Computer Science) from a recognized University.
- Typing Speed: Must qualify English and Punjabi computer typing test at 30 words per minute.
- Language: Mandatory pass in Punjabi at Matriculation level.
Translator – 06 Posts (Pay Level-2)
- Education: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University with Punjabi, English, and Hindi as subjects.
- Computer Course: 120-hour computer course certificate from a recognized or ISO 9001 certified institute.
- Language: Matriculation pass in Punjabi.
Field Artist – 01 Post (Pay Level-4)
- Education: Graduation in Music, Drama, Dance, or Fine Arts from a recognized University.
- Language: Matriculation pass in Punjabi.
- Pay Scale: Higher Level-4 scale (₹25,500 – ₹81,100 initial pay).
Passing Punjabi at Matriculation level or equivalent standard is an indispensable statutory eligibility condition for all 70 posts under the Punjab Civil Services (General and Common Conditions of Service) Rules. Candidates who did not study Punjabi in Class 10th must possess a certificate of passing the special Punjabi examination conducted by the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) on or before the application deadline (19 October 2026).
5. Written Examination Scheme & Computer Typing Guidelines
Selection for PSSSB Group C vacancies is conducted strictly on merit through an objective OMR-based written examination, followed by a qualifying skill/typing test:
As per Punjab Government notification, Part A consists of 50 Multiple Choice Questions (50 Marks) based on Punjabi language, grammar, literature, and culture. Candidates must secure at least 50% marks (25 marks) to qualify. Part A is purely qualifying in nature; marks are not counted toward the final merit list, but failure in Part A leads to immediate disqualification.
Part B comprises 100 objective questions covering General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Mental Ability & Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, English, and domain-specific technical/accounts/legal questions depending on the post. Standard negative marking of 0.25 marks (1/4th deduction) is applied for incorrect answers. The final merit list is compiled strictly from marks scored in Part B.
Candidates shortlisted based on Part B written marks must qualify computer typing tests in both Punjabi (Raavi Unicode font) and English at a minimum sustained speed of 30 words per minute (wpm) with 92% minimum accuracy. The typing test is strictly qualifying in nature.
6. Important Guidelines & Precautions for Applicants
- Strict Application Cut-Off: Online submission closes at 05:00 PM on 19 October 2026. The fee payment window closes on 22 October 2026.
- Result Awaited Ineligible: Candidates whose final qualifying degree or Punjabi language results are awaited as on 19 October 2026 are not eligible to apply.
- Punjab Domicile Mandatory for Reservation: Candidates seeking reservation benefits under SC, BC, PwBD, EWS, or Ex-Servicemen quotas must possess a valid Punjab Resident/Domicile Certificate issued by a competent revenue authority. Candidates from other states are considered under General (Unreserved) category.
- No Interview: As per Government of Punjab policy for Group C posts, there is no personal interview stage. Merit is formulated strictly based on the written examination score.