PSSSB Group C Recruitment 2026: The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has released a Short notice for Group C recruitment 2026 for various vacant posts in different departments of the Punjab Government. According to the notice dated 17 September 2026, the recruitment will cover posts including Clerk (Legal), Clerk (Accounts), Clerk (General), Clerk (IT), Driver, Translator, Junior Scale Stenographer and Field Artist. The Board has informed candidates that the detailed recruitment advertisement will be published on the official PSSSB website at sssb.punjab.gov.in.
PSSSB Group C Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
PSSSB issued the public notice on 17 September 2026, regarding the recruitment of candidates for various vacant Group C posts. As mentioned in the notice, the detailed advertisement will be published on the PSSSB website from 25 September 2026. The detailed notification will provide complete information regarding vacancies, educational qualifications, age limit, application fee, important dates and the recruitment process.
PSSSB Group C Recruitment 2026: Overview
Interested Candidates can go through the overview table of the Group C recruitment 2026 given below for detail information.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) |
| Recruitment | Group C Recruitment 2026 |
| Short Notice Date | 17 September 2026 |
| Posts | Clerk (Legal), Clerk (Accounts), Clerk (General), Clerk (IT), Driver, Translator, Junior Scale Stenographer, Field Artist |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Detailed Advertisement | 25 September 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 25 September 2026 |
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
PSSSB Group C Vacancy 2026
The latest public notice mentions recruitment for various Group C posts lying vacant in different Punjab Government departments. The posts mentioned in the notice include:
- Clerk (Legal)
- Clerk (Accounts)
- Clerk (General)
- Clerk (IT)
- Driver
- Translator
- Junior Scale Stenographer
- Field Artist
The exact number of vacancies for each post has not been provided in the public notice. Candidates will be able to check the post-wise and category-wise vacancy details once the detailed advertisement is published on the official website.
What is the Eligibility Criteria?
All candidates who want to apply for the PSSSB Group C Vacancy 2026 must meet the educational qualification and age limit criteria.
Educational Qualification
The post wise Educational Qualification are as follows:
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Mandatory Technical Skills |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk (Legal) | Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university. |
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| Clerk (Accounts / Lekha) | Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.Com) from a recognized university. |
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| Clerk (I.T.) | B.Tech / B.E. (Computer Science / IT) OR BCA OR B.Sc. (IT) OR Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications. |
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| Junior Scale Stenographer | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. |
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| Translator | Bachelor’s Degree with Punjabi / English / Hindi as an elective/main subject. |
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| Driver | Matriculation (10th Pass) or Middle Class (8th Pass). |
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| Field Artist | Diploma or Degree in Fine Arts / Commercial Art / Graphic Design or equivalent. |
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Age Limit
Generally 18 to 37 years for General category candidates (as of Jan 1 of the recruitment year).
- SC/ST/BC (Punjab Domicile): Upper age relaxation up to 42 years.
- Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Govt Employees: Relaxation as per Punjab Government rules.
PSSSB Group C 2026 Apply Online
The application process for the notified Group C posts will be conducted from 25 September 2026. Candidates will have to visit the official PSSSB website and complete the application process after the detailed advertisement and application link are activated. Candidates should carefully read the instructions before submitting their forms and ensure that all information entered in the application is correct.
How to Apply for PSSSB Group C Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can follow these steps once the online application link is activated:
- Visit sssb.punjab.gov.in.
- Open the Recruitment/Advertisement section.
- Select the relevant Group C notification.
- Complete registration and fill in the application form.
- Upload the required documents and pay the fee, if applicable.
- Submit the form and download a copy for future reference.
PSSSB Group C 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for PSSSB Group C posts follows a standard multi-stage procedure conducted by the Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab:
Stage 1: Written Exam (MCQ)
- Part A (Qualifying): Punjabi Language test. Must score \ge 50% to pass (no negative marking).
- Part B (Merit Ranking): GK, Reasoning, ICT, English & Punjab Culture. Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer. Final merit is based only on Part B.
Stage 2: Skill / Trade Test (Qualifying)
- Clerks: Typing test in Punjabi (Raavi font) & English at 30 WPM.
- Stenographer: Punjabi/English stenography dictation test.
- Driver: Practical driving skill test.
Stage 3: Document Verification
Physical verification of age, qualifications, Punjabi pass certificate, and reservation proofs.
Stage 4: Final Selection
Merit list generated from Stage 1 (Part B) for candidates who pass the Skill Test and Document Verification. No interview.
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