PSSSB Clerk exam 2026 conducted for 531 vacancies; cut-off marks awaited

The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) conducted the Clerk examination under Advertisement No. 02/2026 on October 11, 2026. This examination aims to fill 531 Clerk vacancies across various departments within Punjab.

Candidates who appeared for the 100-mark written test are currently awaiting the release of the cut-off marks, which will determine their eligibility for the subsequent stages of the recruitment process, including a mandatory typing test.

Examination Structure and Evaluation Criteria

The PSSSB Clerk Exam 2026 was a 100-mark paper, with each correct answer carrying 1 mark. A negative marking scheme was implemented, deducting 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. The overall difficulty of the examination was rated as Easy to Moderate.

The written paper was divided into two parts, to be completed within a total duration of two hours. Part A comprised a Mandatory Punjabi Language Paper with 50 questions and 50 marks, while Part B was a Merit-Determining Paper consisting of 100 questions and 100 marks.

Expected and Previous Year Cut-Off Marks

While the official cut-off marks for the 2026 examination are yet to be announced, candidates can refer to the expected cut-off marks and previous year’s trends from the 2018 recruitment cycle to assess their potential for qualification. The cut-off marks are subject to change based on factors such as the number of vacancies, exam difficulty, and candidate performance.

The PSSSB Clerk Result 2025 was officially declared on January 5, 2026, for 435 vacancies under Advt. No. 05/2024 and 18/2021, with the skill test for these posts conducted from November 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026.

Next Stages of the Recruitment Process

Candidates who meet the prescribed shortlisting criteria based on the written exam results may be called for a typing test. This test will be conducted in both Punjabi and English languages, requiring a minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute in each. The typing test is qualifying in nature, meaning candidates must pass it to proceed further, but its marks do not contribute to the final merit.

Following the typing test, qualified candidates will undergo document verification. Required documents include a Bachelor’s degree, a 10th Punjabi passing certificate, a 120-hour computer course certificate, and proof of Punjab domicile. The official website for PSSSB is sssb.punjab.gov.in, where updates regarding the cut-off release and subsequent stages will be published.

Recruitment Timeline and Vacancies

The PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 notification (02 of 2026) was released on February 14, 2026, initiating the online registration process which concluded on March 13, 2026. The online application form was re-opened from August 25 to September 7, 2026, with September 7, 2026, also being the last date to pay the application fee. Admit cards for the examination were released on October 6, 2026.

The age criteria for applicants were a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 37 years as of January 1, 2026. Application fees varied by category, with General category candidates paying Rs. 1000/-, SC/ST/EWS Rs. 250/-, Ex-servicemen Rs. 200/-, and Handicapped candidates Rs. 500/-.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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