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Punjab SSSB Recruitment 2026 - Clerk, Driver, Translator and Other Posts

Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 202612 of 2026
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Total Vacancies
70
Last Date
19 Oct
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Full Time
Status
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Last date 19 Oct 2026 · 1 day left
  1. Notification18 Sept
  2. Applications Open25 Sept

About PSSSB Clerk, Driver, Translator and Other Posts Recruitment 2026

The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board, the body that recruits Group B, C and D staff for departments of the Punjab government, has announced recruitment for Clerk, Driver, Translator and Field Artist posts. A total of 70 vacancies are on offer across departments such as Rural Development and Panchayats, Employment Generation and Training, Excise and Taxation, Defence Services Welfare and the Office of the Chief Commissioner. The roles cover legal, accounts, IT and general clerical work along with support positions in government offices.

Job Overview

Organization
Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board
Advertisement No.
12 of 2026
Post Name
Driver, Clerk (Legal) and 4 more
Job Location
Punjab
Who Can Apply
Only residents of Punjab (Reservation benefit is available only to residents of Punjab, who must upload a domicile or residence certificate not older than five years)
Job Type
Full Time
Age Limit
18–37 years
Gender
All
Nationality
Indian
Credentials Required
Valid driving licence for light and heavy vehicles (Driver post)

Vacancy Breakdown

Driver
3
Clerk (Legal)
11
Clerk (Accounts)
34
Clerk (I.T.)
12
Translator
6
Field Artist
1
Total67

Eligibility Details

Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.

Driver3 posts
Qualification
Should have passed the Matric Standard Examination; should possess a valid driving licence for light and heavy vehicles; and should have an experience of driving for a minimum period of three years.
Experience
Minimum 3 years of driving experience
Department
Rural Development and Panchayats Department, Punjab
Clerk (Legal)11 posts
Qualification
Should be a law Graduate from a recognized university or an institution; should qualify a competitive test held by the recruiting authority; and should qualify a test in Punjabi and English typing at the speed of thirty words per minute.
Departments
Directorate of Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training; Directorate of Rehabilitation Services Welfare Punjab; Excise and Taxation Department (Field Office); Office of Chief Commissioner, Punjab; Directorate of Cultural Affairs, Archaeology and Museums; Director, Dairy Development Department
Clerk (Accounts)34 posts
Qualification
Should possess a Graduation Degree from a recognized university or an institution with at least one subject of Statistics or Mathematics or Accounts with passing of Punjabi up to Matric standard; or a degree of commerce from a recognized University or Institution; should qualify a competitive test held by the recruiting authority; and should qualify a test in Punjabi and English typing at the speed of thirty words per minute.
Departments
Directorate of Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training; Excise and Taxation Department (Field Office)
Clerk (I.T.)12 posts
Qualification
Should be a Graduate in Computer Application / Information Technology / Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Computer Technology; or B.Tech in Computer Science or B.Sc (Information Technology) or Bachelor of Computer Application or a Graduate having Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application; or B.E./B.Tech in Information Technology or Electronics and Communication or Computer Science with minimum 50% marks in aggregate, or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Application with minimum 50% marks and two years experience in Information and Communication Technology; should have passed Punjabi at Matriculation level; and should qualify a typing test in Punjabi and English at thirty words per minute.
Experience
2 years in the field of Information and Communication Technology for candidates holding a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Application
Departments
Excise and Taxation Department (Head Office); Office of Chief Commissioner, Punjab; Civil Aviation Department, Punjab
Translator6 posts
Qualification
Should possess a degree of Graduation from a recognized university or an institution; and should possess at least one hundred and twenty hours course with hands on experience in the use of Personal Computer or Information Technology in Office Productivity applications or Desktop Publishing applications from a Government recognized institution or a reputed ISO 9001 certified institution; or should possess a Computer Information Technology course equivalent to 'O' level certificate of DoEACC.
Department
Office of Chief Commissioner, Punjab
Field Artist1 post
Qualification
Should be Graduate in Music or Drama or Dance from a recognized university.
Department
Directorate of Cultural Affairs, Archaeology and Museums Department, Punjab

Age Limit

18 to 37 years as on 01-01-2026

Age Relaxation

SC/BC of Punjab: up to 42 years; State/Central Government employees: up to 45 years; PwBD of Punjab: up to 47 years; widows, divorcees and certain other categories of married women: up to 40 years; ex-servicemen as per the Punjab Recruitment of Ex-Servicemen Rules, 1982.

Application Fee

General Category / Sports
Rs. 1000
S.C. / B.C. / EWS
Rs. 250
Ex-Servicemen & Dependent
Rs. 200
Physical Handicapped
Rs. 500

Selection Process

Each post has its own selection and exam — open a post to see its tests and marks.

Driver3 posts
Stages
  1. Written Examination — Objective type MCQ in two parts. Part A is a Matric level Punjabi language paper of qualifying nature with a minimum of 50% marks; Part B carries the merit and has negative marking of 1/4 mark per wrong answer.
  2. Document Verification / Counseling — Candidates are called as per the merit list for verification of all original documents.
Clerk (Accounts)34 posts
Stages
  1. Written Examination — Objective type MCQ in two parts. Part A is a Matric level Punjabi language paper of qualifying nature with a minimum of 50% marks; Part B carries the merit and has negative marking of 1/4 mark per wrong answer.
  2. Typing Test — Qualifying typing test in Punjabi and English at 30 words per minute on the computer; the Punjabi test is taken in the Unicode compliant font Raavi.
  3. Document Verification / Counseling — Candidates are called as per the common merit list for verification of all original documents.
Clerk (I.T.)12 posts
Stages
  1. Written Examination — Objective type MCQ in two parts. Part A is a Matric level Punjabi language paper of qualifying nature with a minimum of 50% marks; Part B carries the merit and has negative marking of 1/4 mark per wrong answer.
  2. Typing Test — Qualifying typing test in Punjabi and English at 30 words per minute on the computer; the Punjabi test is taken in the Unicode compliant font Raavi.
  3. Document Verification / Counseling — Candidates are called as per the common merit list for verification of all original documents.
Translator6 posts
Stages
  1. Written Examination — Objective type MCQ in two parts. Part A is a Matric level Punjabi language paper of qualifying nature with a minimum of 50% marks; Part B carries the merit and has negative marking of 1/4 mark per wrong answer.
  2. Document Verification / Counseling — Candidates are called as per the merit list for verification of all original documents.
Field Artist1 post
Stages
  1. Written Examination — Objective type MCQ in two parts. Part A is a Matric level Punjabi language paper of qualifying nature with a minimum of 50% marks; Part B carries the merit and has negative marking of 1/4 mark per wrong answer.
  2. Document Verification / Counseling — Candidates are called as per the merit list for verification of all original documents.
  1. 1
    Written Examination

    Objective type MCQ paper in two parts. Part A is a Matric level Punjabi language paper of qualifying nature with a minimum of 50% marks; Part B carries the merit and has negative marking of 1/4 mark per wrong answer.

  2. 2
    Document Verification / Counseling

    Candidates are called as per the merit list for verification of all original documents before recommendation to the department.

Exam Pattern

Written (Objective Type MCQ)Negative: 1/4 mark per wrong answer in Part B
Part A - Punjabi Language (Matric level, qualifying, minimum 50% marks)
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Part B - Merit paper
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Salary Structure

Driver
Pay: 21700-69100 (Level 3)
Clerk (Legal)
Pay: 19900 (Level-2 / Level-5)
Clerk (Accounts)
Pay: 19900 (Level-3 / Level-5)
Clerk (I.T.)
Pay: 19900 (Level-2)
Translator
Pay: 19900 (Level-2)
Field Artist
Pay: 25500 (Level-4)

How to Apply

  1. 1Visit the Board website sssb.punjab.gov.in and click the Apply Online link
  2. 2Register with your details to generate a User ID, which is the email ID you enter, and a password
  3. 3Log in with the User ID and password and fill in your personal, educational and other required details
  4. 4Upload a passport size photograph, capture a live photo through the camera and upload a scanned copy of your signature
  5. 5Attach scanned copies of the Matriculation certificate, educational qualification certificates and other required documents
  6. 6Pay the application fee online through the payment gateway
  7. 7Submit the application and take a printout of the completed form for future reference

Documents to Carry / Upload

•Matriculation certificate
•Educational qualification certificates
•Punjab domicile or residence certificate
•Category certificate
•Valid driving licence for the Driver post
•Passport size photograph
•Scanned signature

Important Details

  • Applications are accepted only online through the Board's website; applications received by any other mode are rejected.
  • The category and category code cannot be changed at any stage after the form is filled, and a submitted application cannot be edited.
  • The fee is non-refundable.
  • Candidates already working in State or Central Government service must produce an NOC from their department at the time of counseling.
  • No TA/DA is paid for the written examination or counseling.
  • All updates about the exam date, admit card, exam centre, result and merit list are published only on the Board's website.

Department-wise and Post-wise Vacancies

Rural Development and Panchayats Department, Punjab
Post: Driver
Total Posts: 5
Posts Reserved for Women: 3
Directorate, Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Department
Post: Clerk (Legal)
Total Posts: 2
Posts Reserved for Women: 2
Directorate, Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Department
Post: Clerk (Accounts)
Total Posts: 25
Posts Reserved for Women: 11
Directorate, Rehabilitation Services Welfare Punjab
Post: Clerk (Legal)
Total Posts: 1
Posts Reserved for Women: 0
Excise and Taxation Department (Field Office)
Post: Clerk (Accounts)
Total Posts: 9
Posts Reserved for Women: 2
Excise and Taxation Department (Field Office)
Post: Clerk (Legal)
Total Posts: 6
Posts Reserved for Women: 3
Excise and Taxation Department (Head Office)
Post: Clerk (I.T.)
Total Posts: 1
Posts Reserved for Women: 0
Office of Chief Commissioner, Punjab
Post: Clerk (I.T.)
Total Posts: 9
Posts Reserved for Women: 4
Office of Chief Commissioner, Punjab
Post: Clerk (Legal)
Total Posts: 1
Posts Reserved for Women: 1
Office of Chief Commissioner, Punjab
Post: Translator
Total Posts: 6
Posts Reserved for Women: 2
Civil Aviation Department, Punjab
Post: Clerk (I.T.)
Total Posts: 1
Posts Reserved for Women: 0
Directorate of Cultural Affairs, Archaeology and Museums Department, Punjab
Post: Field Artist
Total Posts: 1
Posts Reserved for Women: 0
Directorate of Cultural Affairs, Archaeology and Museums Department, Punjab
Post: Clerk (Legal)
Total Posts: 1
Posts Reserved for Women: 0
Director, Dairy Development Department, Punjab
Post: Clerk (Legal)
Total Posts: 2
Posts Reserved for Women: 0

Category Codes

General
Category Code: 101
EWS (Gen.)
Category Code: 102
S.C. (M & B)
Category Code: 103
S.C. (Ramdasia & others)
Category Code: 104
B.C.
Category Code: 105
ESM Gen. (Self)
Category Code: 106
ESM Gen. (Dependent)
Category Code: 107
ESM S.C (R & O) (Self)
Category Code: 110
ESM S.C (R & O) (Dependent)
Category Code: 111
Sports General
Category Code: 114
Sports {SC (M&B)}
Category Code: 115
Physical Handicapped (Ortho)
Category Code: 117
Physical Handicapped (VI)
Category Code: 118
Physical Handicapped (HI)
Category Code: 119

Merit Tie-Breaking Rules

  • If two or more candidates score equal marks in the written examination, the older candidate is placed higher in the merit list.
  • If age is also equal, the candidate with the higher percentage in the required educational qualification is placed higher.
  • If the tie still remains, the candidate with higher Matriculation marks is placed higher.
  • The Board's decision in all merit tie cases is final.

Reservation for Women

Under The Punjab Civil Services (Reservation of Posts for Women) Rules, 2020, 28 of the 70 advertised posts are reserved for women candidates.

Ex-Servicemen Reservation

Ex-servicemen vacancies are filled first from ESM (Self) candidates and only then from ESM (Dependent) candidates. If neither is available, the vacancy may be filled by the grandchild of a Gallantry Award Winner, provided the benefit has not been availed by the winner or any of his children or dependents.

Contact

Phone: 0172-2298000 (Extension 5106 and 5107), 0172-2298083, Helpline 99885-80229 and 96469-32955

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Organization
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Location
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