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Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
- 1,270 Clerk posts are to be filled across District Courts of the State of Punjab. The number of vacancies may be increased or decreased without notice, depending on the number of vacancies as on the date of preparation of the merit list and posting; the number of candidates to be recommended will be decided by the Hon'ble High Court of Punjab and Haryana.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution (Posts as on 31.08.2026 + Anticipated up to 28.02.2027)
- Note: Reservation for Sportsman, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen operates as horizontal reservation – candidates are drawn from within vertical categories (UR/EWS/SC/BC) rather than counted as separate additional vacancies. Candidates should verify exact category-wise numbers from the official notification PDF on sssc.gov.in.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), or an equivalent qualification, from a recognised University
- Punjabi Language: Must have passed the Matriculation examination with Punjabi as one of the subjects
- Computer Proficiency: Must have proficiency in the operation of computers
- All qualification conditions must be fulfilled as on the closing date of the Online Application Form
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2026)
Disqualification Clause
- No person who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living, or who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any other person, shall be eligible for appointment unless the Hon'ble High Court is satisfied that such a marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such a person and exempts them from this rule.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
- Selection involves three stages. The final merit list is prepared solely on the basis of marks in the Written Examination.
Application Fee Structure
- Fee must be paid online and is non-refundable. Applicants opting "Others" in the Gender column will pay the fee applicable to their category.
How to Apply Online
- Applications must be submitted online only under the head "Clerk District Courts of Punjab" on sssc.gov.in. No other mode of submission is accepted.
- Complete the Registration form first, followed by the Application Form
- Capture a real-time photograph using an inbuilt or attached webcam within the application form
- Upload a scanned recent passport-size photograph (white background, not more than one month old) and scanned signature
- Enter all personal details, including category and sub-category, carefully — no change is permitted after submission
- Pay the fee online via internet banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI; the application is considered submitted only after successful payment
- Print and retain the submitted application; keep 5 printed copies of the uploaded photograph for subsequent recruitment stages
- Important: The real-time photograph, uploaded scanned photograph, and E-Admit Card photograph must match, and the candidate's facial appearance at the examination centre must match these photographs. Any mismatch means the candidate will not be allowed to enter the examination centre.
- sssc.gov.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Original Matriculation Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
- Matriculation Certificate showing Punjabi as a subject
- All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets
- Computer Proficiency Certificate (if applicable)
- Valid Caste/Category Certificate in Government of Punjab format issued by Competent Authority, valid as on the closing date
- PwBD Disability Certificate and Government Medical Certificate (for CPT exemption, if applicable)
- Five printed copies of the uploaded photograph
- Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
- NOC from current Head of Office/Department (for in-service government employees)
Additional Instructions
- Only one application per category is permitted; if more than one is submitted, only the latest will be considered
- Satisfying eligibility criteria does not guarantee a call for examination; admission at every stage is provisional
- E-Admit Cards will be uploaded on the website with email/SMS notification; admit cards are not sent by post
- No mobile phone, electronic device, watch, or jewellery is allowed inside the examination centre
- All applicants must undertake to work anywhere in the State of Punjab where posted
- Concealing material facts or furnishing false information can lead to rejection at any stage
Important Links
- SSSC Punjab Clerk Apply Online @ sssc.gov.in
- Download SSSC Punjab Clerk Recruitment Official Notification PDF (Advt. 37C/SSSC/PB/2026)
- Visit Official SSSC Website
2. How many vacancies are available for the SSSC Punjab Clerk post?
- There are 1,270 Clerk vacancies across District Courts of Punjab under advertisement number 37C/SSSC/PB/2026. The number may increase or decrease at the discretion of the Hon'ble High Court of Punjab and Haryana.
3. What is the application fee for SSSC Punjab Clerk Recruitment?
- The fee is ₹710 for SC/BC/OBC/ESM/EWS of Punjab, ₹875 for PwBD of Punjab, and ₹1,200 for all other categories. Fee payment is online only and non-refundable.
5. What is the salary for the SSSC Punjab Clerk post?
- ₹29,200 per month (Pay Level-5), as adopted by the Hon'ble High Court for employees in the Subordinate Courts of Punjab recruited/appointed on or after 17 July 2020.
6. What is the selection process for SSSC Punjab Clerk?
- Selection involves a 2-hour online Written Examination (CBT) of 100 marks (General Knowledge + English Composition), followed by a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test (Spreadsheet + Typing at 30 WPM), and finally verification of original documents. The final merit list is based solely on Written Examination marks. No TA/DA is paid for any stage.
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