The Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab (PSSSB) has released the PSSSB Clerk Admit Card 2026 for the Clerk (Common Cadre) recruitment under Advertisement No. 02/2026. Candidates who applied for the 531 Clerk vacancies can download their hall ticket from the official website, sssb.punjab.gov.in.
The written exam will be held on 11 October 2026. Candidates should download and print their admit card right away, as entry to the exam hall is not allowed without it.
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PSSSB Clerk Admit Card 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Board | Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab (PSSSB) |
| Post Name | Clerk (Common Cadre) |
| Advertisement No. | 02/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 531 |
| Pay Scale | Level-2 (₹19,900 initial pay) |
| Admit Card Status | Released (Out) |
| Exam Date | 11 October 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Exam (Part-A & Part-B) + Typing Test |
| Login Details | Application No./Email ID + Date of Birth or Mobile Number |
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
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PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 04 February 2026 |
| First Application Window | 13 February – 6 March 2026 |
| Re-Opened Application Start | 25 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee (Re-Open) | 07 September 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Out now |
| Written Exam Date | 11 October 2026 |
How to Download PSSSB Clerk Admit Card 2026
- Go to the official website: sssb.punjab.gov.in.
- Click the Admit Card Download link for the Clerk post.
- Enter your Application Number or Registered Email ID.
- Enter your Date of Birth, or your Mobile Number instead.
- Type the CAPTCHA code shown on the screen.
- Click Proceed.
- The admit card will be downloaded to your device.
- Open your Downloads folder, save the file, and take a printout.
Details Printed on the PSSSB Clerk Admit Card
Check these details carefully after downloading:
- Candidate’s name, photograph, and signature
- Application/Roll number
- Date of birth and category
- Post name (Clerk – Common Cadre)
- Exam date and reporting time
- Exam centre name and address
- Exam day instructions
If anything is incorrect, contact the board right away through the helpdesk listed below.
PSSSB Clerk Exam Pattern 2026
The written exam is objective type (MCQs) and is divided into two parts:
| Part | Subject | Nature | Marks | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part-A | Punjabi Language (10th Standard level) | Qualifying – minimum 50% required | – | – |
| Part-B | General Knowledge, Reasoning, Mathematics, English, etc. | Merit-based | 100 | ¼ mark per wrong answer |
Key points to remember:
- Part-A is qualifying only. You must score at least 50% in Punjabi, but these marks are not added to the merit list.
- Part-B decides your rank. The final merit is based only on Part-B marks.
- Because of the ¼ negative marking, avoid blind guessing in Part-B.
PSSSB Clerk Typing Test 2026
Candidates who clear the written exam will be called for a typing test, which is qualifying in nature.
| Language | Required Speed |
|---|---|
| English | 30 words per minute |
| Punjabi | 30 words per minute (Unicode-compliant font: Raavi) |
Candidates should start practising Punjabi typing in the Raavi font now, since many applicants find it harder than English typing.
PSSSB Clerk Selection Process 2026
The selection takes place in the following stages:
- Written Exam – Part-A (Punjabi, qualifying)
- Written Exam – Part-B (merit-based, 100 marks)
- Typing Test (English & Punjabi, qualifying)
- Final Merit List
A common merit list will be prepared on the basis of Part-B marks, only for candidates who pass both the Punjabi paper (Part-A) and the typing test.
Tie-Breaker Rules
If two or more candidates score equal marks, preference is decided in this order:
- The older candidate (by date of birth) gets priority.
- If the date of birth is the same, the candidate with a higher percentage in the required educational qualification is preferred.
- If still tied, the candidate with higher matriculation marks is preferred.
PSSSB Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2026 (Quick Recap)
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Education | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university |
| Computer Qualification | 120-hour computer course (Office Productivity/DTP) from a Govt. recognized or ISO 9001 certified institute, or DOEACC ‘O’ Level certificate |
| Punjabi Language | Matriculation passed with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject (or equivalent) |
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2026)
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age (All) | 18 Years |
| General | 37 Years |
| SC/BC of Punjab | 42 Years |
| Widows/Divorced Women | 40 Years |
| Central/State Govt. Employees | 45 Years |
| Physically Handicapped | 47 Years |
Age relaxation applies as per Punjab Government rules.
PSSSB Clerk Application Fee (For Reference)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Freedom Fighter / Sports | ₹1,000 |
| SC / BC / EWS | ₹250 |
| Physically Handicapped | ₹500 |
| Ex-Servicemen & Dependents | ₹200 |
PSSSB Clerk Salary 2026
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-2 with an initial pay of ₹19,900, along with applicable allowances and benefits under Punjab Government rules.
PSSSB Technical Helpdesk
Facing trouble downloading your admit card? Contact the PSSSB technical support team:
Email: [email protected]
Mention your application number, name, and a clear description of the problem for a quicker reply.
Exam Day Guidelines – PSSSB Clerk Exam 2026
- Carry a printed admit card; a phone copy is generally not accepted.
- Bring an original valid photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Passport, or Driving Licence).
- Reach the centre well before the reporting time printed on your admit card.
- Mobile phones, calculators, smartwatches, and other electronic devices are not allowed.
- Follow all instructions printed on the admit card.
- Keep the admit card safe after the exam; it may be needed for the typing test and document verification.
Last-Minute Preparation Tips
- Revise 10th-level Punjabi grammar to secure the qualifying 50% in Part-A.
- Focus on Punjab GK, current affairs, reasoning, and basic maths for Part-B.
- Attempt only questions you’re confident about to limit negative marking.
- Take at least 2–3 full-length mock tests before 11 October.
FAQs: PSSSB Clerk Admit Card 2026
Q1. Is the PSSSB Clerk Admit Card 2026 out?
Yes, it has been released on sssb.punjab.gov.in for Advt. No. 02/2026.
Q2. When is the PSSSB Clerk exam 2026?
The written exam is on 11 October 2026.
Q3. What details are needed to download the admit card?
Application Number or Registered Email ID, Date of Birth or Mobile Number, and the CAPTCHA code.
Q4. Is there negative marking in the PSSSB Clerk exam?
Yes, ¼ mark is deducted for each wrong answer in Part-B.
Q5. Are Punjabi paper marks counted in the final merit?
No. Part-A (Punjabi) is qualifying only; the merit list is based on Part-B marks.
Q6. What typing speed is required for PSSSB Clerk?
30 wpm in English and 30 wpm in Punjabi (Raavi font).
Q7. How many vacancies are there?
A total of 531 Clerk (Common Cadre) posts.
