SSSC Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026 — 1,270 Posts, Apply by 4 Nov
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Job Summary:
• Who: S.S.S.C., High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh
• What: Clerk — District Courts of Punjab — 1,270 vacancies
• When: 7 October — 4 November 2026
• Where: District Courts across Punjab
• Apply: Visit our High Court Recruitment guide for the full application walkthrough
Key Dates — SSSC Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice Publication Date | 3 October 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 7 October 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Online Application Deadline | 4 November 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Age Reckoning Date | 1 January 2026 |
Application Fees — SSSC Punjab Clerk 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Not specified — verify on the official notification PDF |
Age Limit — SSSC Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026
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| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| All Categories | Not specified | Not specified |
| Age Reckoning Date | 1 January 2026 | |
Age relaxation for reserved categories (SC, BC/OBC, EWS, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, etc.) applies per government norms. Confirm exact relaxation rules in the official notification.
Vacancy Details & Eligibility — SSSC Punjab Clerk 2026
You need a Bachelor's degree (BA, B.Sc, or equivalent) from a recognised university. You must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as one of the subjects. Computer proficiency is also mandatory. All qualifications must be valid on the application closing date.
| Category | Posts (as on 31.08.2026) | Posts (Women) | Anticipated (up to 28.02.2027) | Anticipated (Women) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Un-reserved (UR)/General | 201 | 71 | 7 | 3 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) | 96 | 45 | 1 | 1 |
| SC — Balmikis/Mazhbi Sikhs | 99 | 70 | 0 | 1 |
| SC — Others | 83 | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| BC/OBC (Other Backward Classes) | 69 | 64 | 4 | 2 |
| Freedom Fighter | 11 | 9 | — | — |
| Sportsman (General) | 8 | See official notification | See official notification | See official notification |
| Sportsman (Scheduled Castes) | 22 | See official notification | See official notification | See official notification |
| PwBD — Low Vision | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| PwBD — Hard of Hearing | 10 | 8 | — | 2 |
| PwBD — Locomotor Categories | 8 | 7 | — | — |
| PwBD — SLD, MI & MD | 10 | 5 | — | — |
| Ex-Servicemen (General) | 55 | 85 | — | — |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC — Balmikis) | 36 | — | — | — |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC — Others) | 36 | — | 1 | — |
| Ex-Servicemen (BC/OBC) | 35 | — | — | — |
Total vacancies: 1,270. Reservation for Sportsmen, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen of Punjab is horizontal — drawn from within the vertical categories (UR/EWS/SC/BC) rather than counted as fully separate posts. Some cells in the original table are ambiguous. Always verify the exact category-wise and sub-category-wise numbers on the official notification PDF at sssc.gov.in before applying. Our High Court Recruitment resources section has additional reservation category explanations.
Selection Process — SSSC Punjab Clerk 2026
The entire selection runs through three stages:
1. Computer Based Test (CBT): An online objective test covering general knowledge, reasoning, and clerical aptitude.
2. Computer Proficiency Test: You demonstrate basic computer operating skills at the test venue.
3. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates submit original certificates for final check.
How to Apply — SSSC Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to submit your application:
1. Open the official portal at sssc.gov.in.
2. Find and click on Employment Notice No. 37C/SSSC/PB/2026.
3. Read the full notification carefully. Check your education, age, and category eligibility.
4. Fill the online application form. Double-check every entry — typos can disqualify you.
5. Upload scanned photo, signature, and supporting documents. Use our High Court Recruitment photo and signature guide to format these correctly before uploading.
6. Pay the application fee (if any) through the available payment gateway.
7. Submit the form and save a copy for future reference.
The deadline is 4 November 2026 at 4:00 PM. Apply early to avoid server issues near the closing time.
Important Links — SSSC Punjab Clerk 2026
• Apply Online: sssc.gov.in
• Official Notification: Download PDF from sssc.gov.in (Employment Notice No. 37C/SSSC/PB/2026)
• Official Website: Visit SSSC Website