Short Detail:
Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has announced Group C Recruitment 2026 for total 70 posts. Candidates who want to apply for Driver, Clerk (Legal, Accounts and IT), Translator and Field Artist posts can submit their online application form from 25/09/2026 to 19/10/2026, if you meet all the required eligibility criteria. For complete details such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, and application steps, candidates must read the full notification carefully.
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Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB)
PSSSB Group C Recruitment 2026: Driver, Clerk, Translator and Field Artist
Advt No.: 12 of 2026
Important Dates
- Advertisement Date: 18/09/2026
- Application Start Date: 25/09/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 19/10/2026
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 19/10/2026
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Admit Card Date: Before exam
- Exam Date: Announce Later
Application Fees
- General / Sports: ₹1,000/-
- SC / BC / EWS: ₹250/-
- Ex-Servicemen and Dependents: ₹200/-
- Persons with Disabilities: ₹500/-
- The application fee is non-refundable.
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/01/2026
- Min Age: 18 Years
- Max Age: 37 Years
- Age relaxation extra is applicable as per the rules of “PSSSB Group C Recruitment 2026”
Age Relaxation
| Category | Maximum Age / Rule |
|---|---|
| General | 37 years |
| Punjab SC / BC | 42 years |
| Government employees | 45 years; NOC needed at counselling |
| Punjab PwD | 47 years |
| Eligible widows, divorced and married women | 40 years |
| Punjab ex-servicemen | Military service is deducted from actual age. The adjusted age may exceed the normal limit by up to 3 years. |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 70
| Category | Posts | Women Reserved |
|---|---|---|
| General | 25 | 6 |
| EWS | 5 | 3 |
| SC (Mazhabi & Balmiki) | 11 | 6 |
| SC (Ramdasia & Others) | 9 | 3 |
| BC | 6 | 4 |
| ESM General | 8 | 4 |
| ESM SC (R&O) | 1 | 0 |
| Sports General | 1 | 1 |
| Sports SC (M&B) | 1 | 0 |
| PwD Orthopaedic | 1 | 1 |
| PwD Visual | 1 | 0 |
| PwD Hearing | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 70 | 28 |
Department and Post Wise Distribution
| Department | Post | Posts (Women) |
|---|---|---|
| Rural Development and Panchayats | Driver | 5 (3) |
| Employment Generation | Clerk (Legal) | 2 (2) |
| Employment Generation | Clerk (Accounts) | 25 (11) |
| Defence Services Welfare | Clerk (Legal) | 1 (0) |
| Excise and Taxation, regional | Clerk (Accounts) | 9 (2) |
| Excise and Taxation, regional | Clerk (Legal) | 6 (3) |
| Excise and Taxation, head office | Clerk (IT) | 1 (0) |
| Labour Commissioner Office | Clerk (IT) | 9 (4) |
| Labour Commissioner Office | Clerk (Legal) | 1 (1) |
| Labour Commissioner Office | Translator | 6 (2) |
| Civil Aviation | Clerk (IT) | 1 (0) |
| Cultural Affairs | Field Artist | 1 (0) |
| Cultural Affairs | Clerk (Legal) | 1 (0) |
| Dairy Development | Clerk (Legal) | 2 (0) |
Eligibility Details
- Every applicant needs Punjabi in Class 10 as a compulsory or elective subject, or an accepted equivalent.
| Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Driver | Class 10, a valid LMV and HMV licence, and at least 3 years of driving experience. |
| Clerk (Legal) | LL.B. and English and Punjabi computer typing at 30 WPM. |
| Clerk (Accounts) | Employment Generation: graduation with Statistics, Mathematics or Accounts. Excise and Taxation: B.Com. Both need English and Punjabi typing at 30 WPM. |
| Clerk (IT) | BCA, relevant IT/Computer Science/Engineering degree, or graduation with PGDCA. Civil Aviation requires at least 50% in B.E./B.Tech or BCA with 2 years of ICT experience. Typing at 30 WPM in both languages is required. |
| Translator | Graduation plus a 120-hour recognised computer course in office productivity/DTP, or NIELIT O Level. |
| Field Artist | Graduation in Music, Drama or Dance. |
PSSSB Group C Recruitment 2026: Salary Details
| Post / Department | Pay |
|---|---|
| Driver | ₹21,700–₹69,100, Level 3 |
| Field Artist | ₹25,500, Level 4 |
| Clerk (Legal), Defence Services Welfare | Entry pay ₹19,900, Level 5 |
| Clerk (Accounts / Legal), Excise and Taxation regional office | Entry pay ₹19,900, Level 5 |
| Other Clerk posts and Translator | Entry pay ₹19,900; Level 2 where specified. |
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PSSSB Group C Recruitment 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Written Exam
| Part | Details |
|---|---|
| Part A | Class 10 level Punjabi. At least 50% marks are needed to qualify. |
| Part B | Objective subject and general questions. Each correct answer gives 1 mark; a wrong answer deducts 0.25 mark. Part B marks decide the merit list. |
Further Stages
- Clerk candidates take qualifying English and Punjabi typing tests at 30 WPM. Punjabi typing uses the Raavi Unicode font.
- Shortlisted candidates attend document verification or counselling.
- For equal Part B marks, older age is considered first, followed by marks in the required qualification and then Class 10 marks.
PSSSB Group C Recruitment 2026: Important Questions
When does PSSSB Group C Recruitment 2026 close?
The online form and fee payment close on 19 October 2026. Complete both steps by that date. The notice does not give a separate correction window.
How many posts are in PSSSB Group C Recruitment 2026?
There are 70 Driver, Clerk, Translator and Field Artist posts across several departments. Of these, 28 posts are reserved for women. The tables above show category and department totals.
What is the PSSSB Group C Recruitment 2026 age limit?
Applicants must be at least 18 years old on 1 January 2026. The general maximum is 37 years. Eligible Punjab categories and other groups have the limits shown in the age table.
What is the PSSSB Group C Recruitment 2026 fee?
General and Sports candidates pay ₹1,000. The fee is ₹250 for SC, BC and EWS; ₹200 for ex-servicemen and dependents; and ₹500 for persons with disabilities.
Who can apply for PSSSB Group C Clerk Recruitment 2026?
The degree depends on the Clerk stream and department. Legal needs LL.B.; Accounts needs the stated subject combination or B.Com; and IT needs relevant computer education. Punjabi and English typing at 30 WPM is also required.
How does PSSSB Group C Recruitment 2026 selection work?
Candidates take a written exam with a qualifying Punjabi Part A and a merit-based Part B. Clerk applicants who clear the exam take qualifying typing tests. Shortlisted applicants attend document verification.
Is the PSSSB Group C Recruitment 2026 exam date out?
The supplied notice does not state an exam date or admit card date. Candidates should check official board updates for those details when they are announced.
Is Punjabi needed for PSSSB Group C Recruitment 2026?
Yes. Applicants need Punjabi in Class 10 as a compulsory or elective subject, or a recognised equivalent. The written exam includes a Punjabi paper that needs at least 50% marks.