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The Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB) has released an official advertisement, number 13/2025, dated November 28, 2025, to fill 26 Junior Technician and Machine Operator Posts across multiple government departments in the state of Punjab. The Junior Technician examination circular 2026 has been released on the official website, @sssb.punjab.gov.in. The applicants will need to read this article to obtain complete details about the Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board Online Examination Dates, test schedule, shift, vacancy, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, and other relevant details related to the PSSSB Junior Technician Exam Date 2025-26.
PSSSB Junior Technician Exam Date 2026
Punjab SSB has announced group C posts seeking to employ candidates from ITI and Diploma backgrounds in civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines. The exam dates have been released for various posts at @sssb.punjab.gov.in. The official notification gives comprehensive details about the Junior Technician Examination, syllabus, exam pattern and more. A link to directly download it has been provided for easier access in the overview table.
PSSSB Junior Technician Exam Schedule 2026
The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) will conduct a single written examination for the Junior Technician posts. The detailed exam schedule for Junior Technicians across various posts is provided below.
| Advt. No. | Department | Post | Group | No. of Posts | Date of Exam |
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| 11 of 2023 | RDP | Junior Draftsman
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C | 30 | February 7, 2026 |
| 12 of 2025 | Department of Social Justice And Empowerment Minorities | Technical Assistant | B | 2 | March 7, 2026 |
| 13 of 2025 | Animal Husbandry Department | Autoclave Operator/Machine Operator | C | 2 | March 8, 2026 |
| 13 of 2025 | Technical Education | Storekeeper | C | 62 | March 14, 2026 |
| 13 of 2025 | Punjab State Warehouse Corporation | Junior Technician (Civil) | C | 21 | March 14, 2026 |
| 13 of 2025 | Punjab State Warehouse Corporation | Junior Technician (Electrical) | C | 3 | March 14, 2026 |
Punjab SSSB Junior Technician 2026 Exam Date: Highlights
The table provides an outline of the Punjab Subordinate (SSB) Examination process for 2025-26, covering posts for technicians and machine operators. The key features of the employment notice have been provided to inform aspirants about the overall recruitment highlights.
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PSSSB Junior Technician Vacancy 2026
A total of 26 vacancies are announced for posts for Junior Technicians and Machine Operators. The following table provides a post-wise break-up of vacant positions available.
| Post Name | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Junior Technician (Civil) | 21 |
| Junior Technician (Electrical) | 03 |
| Auto Clave Operator / Machine Operator (AHB) | 02 |
| Total | 26 |
Punjab Subordinate SSB Eligibility Criteria 2026
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Candidates must have passed Class 10th with ‘Punjabi’ as a subject or an equivalent Punjabi exam.
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There is also a separate qualifying Punjabi language test of 10th Class level for Group C posts, where scoring at least 50% in this test is mandatory, and failing it makes candidates ineligible for final selection even if other exam marks are high.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
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| Junior Technician (Civil) | National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Civil Draftsman trade or Diploma in Civil Engineering with at least 50% marks. |
| Junior Technician (Electrical) | National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the Electrician trade or Diploma in Electrical Engineering with at least 50% marks. |
| Auto Clave Operator / Machine Operator (Animal Husbandry) | Matric / 10+2 and 2-year ITI in Mechanical Trade, with preference for candidates having steriliser maintenance experience. |
Punjab Subordinate SSB Junior Technician 2026 Selection Procedure
The selection process for the posts of Junior Technician and Machine Operator consists of two stages;
Computer-based written examination is the 1st stage, which will be an MCQ-based test for both posts. Only those candidates who qualify in this online written exam will be shortlisted for the next stage.
Document Verification is the 2nd Stage, which is essential before final merit preparation. Aspirants should keep in advance documents must be carried after clearing the exam.
PSSSB Junior Technician Salary 2026
Selected candidates under the PSSSB Junior Technician Recruitment 2025 will receive a salary structured as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) and Punjab government regulations. Along with the basic pay, they will also get allowances, making the overall pay package stable and rewarding.
| Post Name | Pay Scale (7th CPC) |
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| Junior Technician (Civil) | Rs. 19,900 |
| Junior Technician (Electrical) | Rs. 19,900 |
| Auto Clave Operator / Machine Operator (AHB) | Rs. 25,500 |
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