The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 13 of 2026 for PSSSB Group B Recruitment 2026, announcing 10 vacancies for Head Draftsman, Law Officer, Legal Assistant and Accountant posts across various Punjab Government departments. The online application process started on 1 October 2026, and eligible candidates can apply until 22 October 2026. Candidates can check the notification, post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process and salary details below.
PSSSB Group B Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
The Group B Notification 2026 has been released on its official website at sssb.punjab.gov.in. This notification includes all the important details such as eligibility criteria, selection process, application dates, syllabus, salary, number of vacancies, and other instructions for candidates. To facilitate the application process, we have also provided a direct link in the article to download the notification PDF.
PSSSB Group B Recruitment 2026: Overview
Candidates can check the key details of the recruitment in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) |
| Advertisement No. | 13/2026 |
| Recruitment | Group B Recruitment 2026 |
| Posts | Various Group B Posts |
| Departments | Various Departments of Punjab Government |
| Total Vacancies | 10 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Notification Date | 29 September 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Fee Payment | 22 October 2026 |
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
PSSSB Group B Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The short notification for PSSSB Group B Recruitment 2026 was issued on 28 September 2026, while the online application process will begin on 1 October 2026. The last date to apply and other recruitment-related dates will be announced through the detailed notification.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notification Release | 28 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 1 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 October 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 22 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
PSSSB Group B Vacancy 2026
A total of 10 Group B vacancies have been announced. The Post-wise vacancy distribution is given below:
| Department | Post | General | SC (M&B) | SC (R&O) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directorate, Local Government Dept, Punjab (Field Offices) | Head Draftsman | 1 | 1 | – | 2 |
| Directorate, Higher Education Dept, Punjab | Law Officer | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| Directorate, Higher Education Dept, Punjab | Legal Assistant | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| Excise & Taxation Dept (Field Offices) | Accountant | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Directorate, Local Government Dept, Punjab (Punjab Water Supply & Sewerage Board) | Legal Assistant | 1 | – | – | 1 |
PSSSB Group B Apply Online Link
The online application process for PSSSB Group B Recruitment 2026 has started on 1 October 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official PSSSB website until 22 October 2026. Candidates should check the eligibility criteria for their preferred post and complete the application form and fee payment before the deadline.
What is Application Fee?
Candidates have to pay the prescribed application fee while submitting their online application. The category-wise fee mentioned in the notification is:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes of Punjab State Only | ₹750 |
| All Other Categories | ₹1,500 |
How to Apply for PSSSB Group B Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can follow these steps to complete the application once the link becomes active:
- Visit the official PSSSB website at sssb.punjab.gov.in.
- Go to the recruitment or latest advertisements section.
- Find Advertisement No. 13/2026.
- Click on the online application link.
- Complete the registration process.
- Enter the required personal and educational details.
- Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
- Pay the prescribed application fee, if applicable.
- Submit the application.
- Download and save the final application form and payment receipt.
Important Documents for PSSSB Group B Application
Candidates should keep the following documents ready while filling out the application form, wherever applicable:
- Educational qualification certificates and marksheets
- Date of birth proof
- Valid identity proof
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Punjab domicile certificate, wherever required
- Experience certificate, if prescribed
- Other documents mentioned in the detailed notification
PSSSB Group B Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The educational qualification and age limit vary according to the post. The available post-wise requirements are given below.
Educational Qualification
The post-wise educational qualifications are as follows:
| Post | Educational Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|
| Head Draftsman | Diploma in Civil Engineering or Certificate in Civil Draftsman or equivalent qualification from the Punjab State Board of Technical Education or a recognized institution. Higher qualification in the relevant field is also acceptable. |
| Law Officer | Professional Degree in Law from a recognized university/institution and at least 3 years of experience as an Advocate at the Bar. |
| Legal Assistant – Higher Education Department | Professional Degree in Law from a recognized university/institution with a minimum of 2 years of experience at the Bar. |
| Legal Assistant – Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board | Degree in Law from a recognized university/institution. |
| Accountant | B.Com. or equivalent qualification from a recognized university and qualification in the competitive test conducted by the competent authority. Candidates must also have either a 120-hour computer course with practical experience in office productivity/desktop publishing applications from a Government-recognized ISO 9001-certified institution or a computer IT qualification equivalent to a DOEACC ‘C’ Level certificate. |
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age (General / Unreserved): 37 years
Upper Age Relaxations (per Punjab Government Rules):
- SC / BC (Punjab Domicile): Up to 42 years
- State & Central Government Employees: Up to 45 years
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD – Punjab Domicile): Up to 47 years
- Widows, Divorced Women & Certain Married Women: Up to 40 years
PSSSB Group B Selection Process 2026
The selection process will depend on the post and the examination scheme prescribed by the Board. Depending on the post, candidates may be required to appear for a written examination followed by a skill, typing, practical or other qualifying test.
The selection stages may include:
- Written Examination
- Skill/practical Test
- Document Verification
- Final Selection
PSSSB Group B Exam Pattern 2026
The PSSSB Group B Exam Pattern 2026 given below follows the referenced PSSSB examination scheme. Candidates should check the detailed Advertisement No. 13/2026 for any post-specific changes.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Punjabi Language (Matriculation Level) | 50 | 50 | Qualifying |
| Part B | General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Punjab History & Culture, Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability, Punjabi, English and ICT | 100 | 100 | Merit-Based |
| Total | – | 150 | 150 | – |
PSSSB Group B Marking Scheme
- Part A is qualifying in nature and carries 50 marks.
- Candidates need to secure at least 50% marks (25 marks) in Part A for Part B to be evaluated under the referenced PSSSB pattern.
- There is no negative marking in Part A.
- In Part B, 1/4 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.
- Part B marks are considered for preparing the merit list under the referenced pattern.
- The written examination is conducted in MCQ format using OMR sheets under the referenced PSSSB scheme.
PSSSB Group B Syllabus 2026
The PSSSB Group B Syllabus 2026 covers General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Punjab History and Culture, Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability, Punjabi, English and ICT. The syllabus helps candidates organise their preparation according to the subjects included in the written examination.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | Polity, environment, current affairs, science and technology, economic issues, Indian history with special reference to the freedom struggle, sports, cinema and literature, geography |
| Punjab History & Culture | Physical features and ancient history of Punjab, social, religious and economic life, language, literature and arts, Mughal/Afghan period, Bhakti Movement, Sufism, Sikh Gurus and saints, Adi Granth, Sikh rulers and freedom movements |
| Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability | Logical reasoning, analytical and mental ability, analogy, classification, coding-decoding, series, direction sense, basic numerical skills, percentages, numerical relations and data analysis |
| Punjabi | Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, fill in the blanks, usage of words, idioms and phrases, synonyms, antonyms and unseen passages |
| English | Basic grammar, subject-verb agreement, adjectives and adverbs, synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, fill in the blanks, sentence correction, idioms, spellings, articles, prepositions, direct and indirect speech, active and passive voice |
| ICT | Computer basics, hardware and software, operating systems, network and internet, MS Word, MS Excel, spreadsheets and PowerPoint |
Post-Related Topics
For posts such as Head Draftsman, Law Officer, Legal Assistant and Accountant, candidates may also need to prepare topics related to the respective post, depending on the examination scheme prescribed in the detailed notification.
PSSSB Group B Salary 2026
The salary for the Group B posts varies according to the post, department and applicable pay level. The available post-wise salary details are given below.
| Post | Pay Level | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Head Draftsman | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Law Officer | Level 6 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Legal Assistant | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Accountant | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
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