The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board, the state body that recruits staff for various Punjab Government departments, has announced a recruitment for Group B posts including Accountant, Head Draftsman, Law Officer and Legal Assistant. There are 10 vacancies in total, spread across the Excise and Taxation Department, the Higher Education Department, the Local Government Department and the Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board. These are departmental office roles in Punjab, and selection is through a written examination followed by counseling and document verification.
Punjab SSSB Recruitment 2026 - Accountant, Head Draftsman and Other Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 202613 of 2026
Total Vacancies
10
Last Date
22 Oct
4 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Permanent
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 22 Oct 2026 · 4 days left
- Notification29 Aug
- Applications Open01 Oct
Punjab SSSB Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board
- Advertisement No.
- 13 of 2026
- Post Name
- Head Draftsman, Law Officer and 3 more
- Job Location
- Punjab
- Who Can Apply
- The benefit of reservation is available only to residents of Punjab; a Domicile/Residence Certificate not more than 5 years old must be uploaded or produced to claim it.
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 18–37 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Vacancy Breakdown
Head Draftsman
2
Law Officer
1
Legal Assistant (Higher Education Department)
1
Accountant
5
Legal Assistant (Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board)
1
Total10
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Head Draftsman | 2 |
| Law Officer | 1 |
| Legal Assistant (Higher Education Department) | 1 |
| Accountant | 5 |
| Legal Assistant (Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 10 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Head Draftsman2 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Civil Engineering or Certificate in Civil Draftsman or its equivalent from a State Board of Technical Education Punjab or from any other recognized institution. OR Higher Qualification in the relevant field from recognized institution.
- Department
- Directorate, Local Government Department, Punjab (Regional Office)
Law Officer1 post
- Qualification
- Should have passed a professional Degree in Law from a recognized university or institution.
- Experience
- At least three years experience as an Advocate at Bar.
- Department
- Office of the Directorate, Higher Education Department, Punjab
Legal Assistant (Higher Education Department)1 post
- Qualification
- Should have passed a professional Degree in Law from a recognized university or institution.
- Experience
- Minimum two years experience at Bar.
- Note
- Department preference from candidates will be taken at a later stage.
- Department
- Office of the Directorate, Higher Education Department, Punjab
Accountant5 posts
- Qualification
- (i) Bachelor of Commerce of a recognized university or its equivalent and qualified in the competitive test held by the competent Authority. (ii) Possess at least one hundred and twenty hour course with hands on experience in the use of Personal or Information Technology in Office productivity application or Desktop Publishing application from a Government recognized institution, which is ISO 9001 certified OR possesses a Computer information Technology equivalent to 'C' Level certificate of DOEACC of Government of India.
- Note
- Of the 2 posts reserved for women in this recruitment, 1 General and 1 SC (Mazhabi and Balmiki) post are both Accountant.
- Department
- Excise and Taxation Department (Regional Office)
Legal Assistant (Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board)1 post
- Qualification
- Degree in Law.
- Note
- Department preference from candidates will be taken at a later stage.
- Department
- Directorate, Local Government Department, Punjab (Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board)
Age Limit
18 to 37 years for General category as on 01.01.2026; upper age limit 42 years for Scheduled Caste residents of Punjab, 45 years for State/Central Government employees, and 40 years for widows, divorcees and certain other categories of married women.
Age Relaxation
SC residents of Punjab: upper age limit 42 years. State and Central Government employees: upper age limit 45 years, with an NOC from their department to be produced at counseling. Widows, divorcees and certain other categories of married women: relaxation up to 40 years as per Punjab Government letter No. 1/50/83-5PP(1368)/3454 dated 23.04.1984.
Application Fee
Scheduled Castes of Punjab State only
Rs. 750
All Other Categories
Rs. 1500
Selection Process
- 1Objective Type (MCQ) Written Examination
Each question carries 1 mark and 1/4 mark is deducted for a wrong answer; the merit list is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in this written examination.
- 2Counseling and Document Verification
Candidates called from the merit list have all their documents verified; the number called is decided by the Board keeping in view the category-wise number of vacancies.
Salary Structure
Pay scales and allowances are as per the 7th Central Pay Scale, subject to Finance Department (Finance Personnel-1 Branch) letter No. 7/204/2012-4FP1/66-72 dated 15/01/2015, letter No. 07/204/2015-4FP1/853793 dated 04/10/2016 and other instructions issued from time to time.
Head Draftsman
Pay: Rs. 35,400
Law Officer
Pay: Rs. 35,400 (Level-6)
Legal Assistant (Higher Education Department)
Pay: Rs. 35,400 (Level-6)
Accountant
Pay: Rs. 35,400 (Level-6)
Legal Assistant (Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board)
Pay: Rs. 35,400-1,12,400 (Level-6)
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Head Draftsman | Rs. 35,400 |
| Law Officer | Rs. 35,400 (Level-6) |
| Legal Assistant (Higher Education Department) | Rs. 35,400 (Level-6) |
| Accountant | Rs. 35,400 (Level-6) |
| Legal Assistant (Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board) | Rs. 35,400-1,12,400 (Level-6) |
How to Apply
- 1Click the Apply Online link on the Board's website and start the application between 01-10-2026 and 22-10-2026.
- 2Register with your details to generate a User ID (your email ID) and password, then log in with the registered email ID.
- 3Fill in your personal, educational and other details correctly and completely.
- 4Upload a passport-size photograph or capture a live photo through the camera, and upload a scanned copy of your signature.
- 5Click Attach Annexure and upload scanned copies of your 10th class certificate, educational qualification certificates and other mandatory documents, then click Save Documents.
- 6Click Make Payment and pay the application fee online.
- 7Click Submit to complete the application, then take a printout of the displayed application form and keep it safe.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Domicile Certificate/Residence Certificate not more than 5 years old
•10th class certificate
•Certificates related to educational qualification
•Scheduled Caste certificate as per prevailing Punjab Government instructions
•NOC from the department for State/Central Government employees
•Original certificates and attested copies of educational
•Technical and reservation certificates at the time of counseling
Important Details
- The cut-off date to determine the minimum educational and other qualifications is the last date for submission of application forms, 22-10-2026, as per Punjab Government notification No. G.S.R.7/Const./Art.309/Amd.(23)/2026 dated 21.01.2026.
- State and Central Government employees seeking upper age relaxation must obtain an NOC from their department and produce it at counseling.
- The category and category code entered in the online form cannot be changed at any stage, and eligibility is considered only on the basis of the category and category code entered.
- No fee waiver or concession is given to any candidate and the fee is non-refundable.
- No TA/DA is paid for the written examination or counseling.
- The number of vacancies may be increased, decreased or withdrawn by the concerned department at any stage.
Category Codes for Applying
1
Category: General
Code: 101
2
Category: S.C. (M & B)
Code: 103
3
Category: S.C. (Ramdasia & others)
Code: 104
| S. No. | Category | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General | 101 |
| 2 | S.C. (M & B) | 103 |
| 3 | S.C. (Ramdasia & others) | 104 |
Category-wise Vacancy Breakup
General
Posts: 7
SC (Mazhabi and Balmiki)
Posts: 1
SC (Ramdasia and others)
Posts: 2
Total
Posts: 10
Of which reserved for women
Posts: 2 (1 General, 1 SC Mazhabi and Balmiki)
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| General | 7 |
| SC (Mazhabi and Balmiki) | 1 |
| SC (Ramdasia and others) | 2 |
| Total | 10 |
| Of which reserved for women | 2 (1 General, 1 SC Mazhabi and Balmiki) |
Tie-Breaking in Merit
- The candidate with the higher age based on date of birth ranks above.
- If the date of birth is the same, the candidate with the higher percentage in the required educational qualification ranks above.
- If that is also tied, the candidate with higher marks in Matriculation ranks above.
Conditions for Cancellation of Candidature
- Full fee not received or fee not deposited as per the prescribed method.
- Incomplete or incorrect information filled in the application form.
- The entire online application process not completed.
- Declared ineligible by the Subordinate Services Selection Board or any other institution.
- Educational qualification, age, reservation or other recruitment conditions not fulfilled.
- Applying through any process other than the online application process on the Board's website.
- Applying against a category or code for which no post is included in this advertisement.
- For candidates working under the Central or State Government, the application not received through the proper channel.
Reservation Instructions
Reservation benefit is available only to residents of Punjab. Every candidate, male or female and of any category, must upload or produce a Domicile Certificate or Residence Certificate not more than 5 years old. The Scheduled Caste certificate must be as per prevailing Punjab Government instructions. Women candidates get reservation as per The Punjab Civil Services (Reservation of Posts for Women) Rules, 2020, No. G.S.R. 87/Const/Art.309 and 15/2020 dated 21/10/2020. Instructions issued from time to time apply to candidates of denotified tribes (Vimukt Jati). Valid category certificates must be produced at counseling; if any required document is missing, the candidate is not considered and the next eligible candidate on the merit list is recommended instead. Merit for sportsperson category candidates is decided as per the Department of Sports, Punjab notification dated 09.03.2026.
Contact
Phone: 0172-2298000 (Ext. 5106, 5107), 0172-2298083, 99885-80229, 96469-32955
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates from states other than Punjab apply for these posts?
Yes. The notification does not bar candidates from other states from applying, but the benefit of reservation is available only to residents of Punjab, who must produce a Domicile or Residence Certificate not more than 5 years old.
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