SSSC Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026: 1,270 Clerk Posts, Apply Online

The Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (S.S.S.C.), under the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh, has released Detailed Employment Notice No. 37C/SSSC/PB/2026 dated 3 October 2026 for direct recruitment to 1,270 Clerk posts in the District Courts of Punjab. The recruitment is being conducted on behalf of the District and Sessions Judges in the State of Punjab.

Eligible graduates can submit their applications online through the official SSSC website from 7 October 2026 at 4:00 PM. The application window will remain open until 4 November 2026 at 4:00 PM. Candidates should check the qualification, Punjabi language requirement, age limit, reservation conditions and examination pattern carefully before applying.

SSSC Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026: Quick Details

The official notice also states that the number of vacancies may be increased or decreased depending on vacancies available when the merit list and postings are prepared.

SSSC Punjab Clerk Vacancy 2026

The notification lists 1,270 Clerk vacancies, including vacancies available as on 31 August 2026 and anticipated vacancies up to 28 February 2027. The reservation structure includes General, EWS, SC, BC/OBC, Freedom Fighter, Sportsman, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen categories.

The official notification says reservation benefits, fee concessions and age relaxation are available to eligible Punjab residents, except the specified age-relaxation provision for government employees. Reserved-category applicants from other states must apply under the UR/General category.

Candidates applying under PwBD should carefully check the disability categories identified as suitable for the Clerk post. The notification specifically advises PwBD applicants to read the vacancy details before applying.

SSSC Punjab Clerk Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates should have:

• A Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or equivalent degree from a recognized university.
• Passed Matriculation with Punjabi as one of the subjects.
• Proficiency in the operation of computers.

The qualification must be possessed by the closing date of the online application, which is 4 November 2026.

Punjab Reservation Eligibility

Reservation benefits are restricted to eligible bona fide residents of Punjab holding certificates issued by the competent authority of the Government of Punjab. Such certificates must be valid on the closing date of the application. EWS applicants must also have the prescribed valid Income and Assets Certificate for 2026-27.

Other Eligibility Conditions

Applicants currently working in Punjab/Haryana Government, other State Governments, Government of India, High Court, subordinate courts or UT Chandigarh must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their Head of Office or Department. The NOC has to be produced when required.

The notification also contains a marriage-related disqualification provision, subject to the exemption mentioned in the official rules. Candidates should read the relevant clause before applying.

SSSC Punjab Clerk Age Limit

Age is calculated as on 1 January 2026.

The upper-age provisions are governed by the recruitment rules and the specific conditions given in the advertisement.

Candidates can also use the CareerAlert24 Age Calculator to estimate their age on the prescribed cut-off date.

SSSC Punjab Clerk Salary

Selected candidates appointed as fresh Clerks on or after 17 July 2020 will receive the prescribed pay of ₹29,200 at Level-5 for Graduates. The pay provision is based on the Punjab Government’s applicable pay-scale instructions adopted by the High Court for employees of the Subordinate Courts of Punjab.

SSSC Punjab Clerk Application Fee

The application fee is payable online and is non-refundable.

Applicants selecting “Others” in the Gender field will pay the fee applicable to their category.

SSSC Punjab Clerk Selection Process

The selection process consists of a Computer-Based Written Examination, a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) and checking of original testimonials/interaction. Importantly, CPT marks are not added to the final merit. The final Select List is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the written examination.

Written Examination

The written examination has a total of 100 marks and a duration of 2 hours.

The subjective portion consists of an essay of 150 words for 10 marks, letter for 5 marks, precis for 5 marks and Punjabi-to-English translation for 10 marks.

Candidates must secure 33% in each subject and at least 40% aggregate in the written examination. There is a 1/4 mark deduction for every wrong answer in the objective portion. Unattempted questions receive neither credit nor discredit.

The subjective English Composition portion is evaluated only for candidates who obtain at least 33% marks in General Knowledge.

Computer Proficiency Test

Candidates shortlisted for the CPT must qualify both parts:

Part I: Spreadsheet Test

• 10 marks
• 10 minutes
• Minimum 4 marks required

Part II: English Typing Test

• Required speed: 30 words per minute
• Checked only after qualifying the spreadsheet test
• Typing speed is calculated using the prescribed formula based on words typed and mistakes.

CPT is qualifying only, so its marks do not contribute to the final merit. Certain PwBD candidates may seek exemption under the conditions and documentation specified in the notification.

Document Verification and Interaction

Candidates who qualify the written examination and CPT, in the numbers decided category-wise by the High Court, will be called for checking of original testimonials/interaction.

Final Merit

The final Select List is prepared strictly according to merit in the written examination. If candidates have equal marks, the older candidate is placed higher in merit. If their dates of birth are also identical, alphabetical order is used.

Answer Key, Objections and Normalization

After the written examination, SSSC will provide a provisional answer key on its official website. Candidates can submit objections by paying ₹25 per objection. Objections must be supported by appropriate reasons and documentary proof.

If the written examination is conducted in multiple shifts, marks in the objective portion will be normalized using the Standard Deviation Method specified in the recruitment notice.

Re-evaluation is not permitted. Candidates can request re-checking of an answer sheet within 30 days of declaration of the final result by paying the prescribed ₹500 per answer sheet, subject to the conditions in the notice.

How to Apply for SSSC Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026

Applications are accepted online only through the SSSC website under the “Clerk District Courts of Punjab” section. The application is considered submitted only after successful payment of the applicable fee.

Steps to Apply

1. Visit the official SSSC website.
2. Open the recruitment section for Clerk District Courts of Punjab.
3. Complete the Registration Form.
4. Proceed to the Online Application Form.
5. Keep an active email ID and mobile number available.
6. Capture the required real-time photograph using an inbuilt or attached webcam.
7. Upload a recent passport-size photograph, not more than one month old and with a white background.
8. Upload the scanned signature.
9. Enter personal, educational and category details carefully.
10. Select the correct category and sub-category.
11. Pay the application fee through the available online payment methods.
12. Submit the application and save/print a copy for future use.
13. Retain five copies of the photograph uploaded with the application.

The real-time photograph, uploaded photograph and photograph on the E-Admit Card must match. The candidate’s appearance at the examination must also be sufficiently consistent with these photographs. A mismatch can result in denial of entry or rejection of candidature.

SSSC Punjab Clerk Exam Centre and Admit Card

The examination may be conducted anywhere in Northern India. The examination date, centre and shift will be announced through the official SSSC website. Candidates are responsible for checking the website and their registered email regularly.

E-Admit Cards will be made available online and will not be sent by post. Candidates should download and print their admit card using their registration details.

A demo/mock test is also scheduled to be made available on the SSSC website 15 days before the examination to help candidates become familiar with the online test format.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Only one application for a particular category should be submitted. If multiple applications are submitted, only the latest application will be considered.
• Category and sub-category details must be entered carefully because changes are not permitted after submission.
• Incomplete applications are liable to be rejected.
• Reserved-category candidates must possess valid certificates from the competent Punjab authority.
• Candidates must produce original documents whenever required.
• Mobile phones, electronic devices, watches, jewellery and other prohibited items are not allowed inside the examination centre.
• Applicants must give an undertaking that they are willing to work anywhere in Punjab where they are posted.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the examination or document verification/interaction.
• Candidates should regularly check the official website, registered email and SMS for recruitment updates.
• The High Court may modify or alter recruitment conditions as permitted under the notification.
• False information, concealment of material facts, canvassing or unfair means can result in cancellation of candidature.
• Candidates should apply well before the closing date rather than waiting for the final hours.

CareerAlert24 Insight

This recruitment is particularly relevant for graduates who meet the Punjabi-at-Matriculation requirement and are comfortable with computer-based examinations. Candidates should not focus only on the 1,270 vacancy figure. The written test carries the marks that determine final merit, while the Computer Proficiency Test is qualifying.

A practical preparation plan should therefore give priority to General Knowledge and English Composition while also practising computer typing and spreadsheet operations. Candidates applying under Punjab reservation categories should also verify that their certificates are current and valid on the application closing date.

Another important point is the photograph requirement. Since the notification requires consistency between the real-time photograph, uploaded photograph and E-Admit Card photograph, candidates should take this requirement seriously when submitting the form.

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Conclusion

SSSC Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026 offers 1,270 District Court Clerk vacancies for eligible graduates who meet the Punjabi language and computer proficiency requirements. Candidates should complete the online application between 7 October and 4 November 2026, verify their category documents and prepare specifically for the 100-mark written examination and qualifying computer test.

Before submitting the form, candidates should read the official advertisement carefully because the SSSC notice will prevail in case of any discrepancy in information published elsewhere.

Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes. CareerAlert24 is not the recruiting authority. Candidates should verify eligibility, vacancy, dates, fees, reservation conditions and other requirements from the official SSSC notification and website before applying.

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