Punjab District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026
SSSC has advertised 1,270 Clerk posts in the District Courts of Punjab (Advt. No. 37C/SSSC/PB/2026 dated 03.10.2026). Graduates (BA/BSc or equivalent) who passed matriculation with Punjabi and know computer operation can apply online till 4 November 2026, 4:00 PM. Age 18â37 years on 01.01.2026. Selection: written CBT, qualifying computer proficiency test and document check.
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| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Advertisement No. 37C/SSSC/PB/2026 | 3 October 2026 | Done |
| Online applications open (4:00 PM) | 7 October 2026 | Done |
| Last date for online application and fee (4:00 PM IST) | 4 November 2026, 4:00 PM | Open |
| Written CBT and admit card | To be announced | Tba |
| Computer Proficiency Test and document check | To be announced | Tba |
| Answer key and final result | To be announced | Tba |
Qualification
A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, or an equivalent qualification, from a recognized university; matriculation passed with Punjabi as a subject; and proficiency in operating computers. The qualification must be held by the closing date, 4 November 2026.
Age as on 1 January 2026
| Category | Age condition |
|---|---|
| General/Unreserved | 18–37 years |
| SC of Punjab | 18 years minimum; upper limit relaxed by 5 years |
| BC/OBC of Punjab | 18 years minimum; upper limit relaxed by 5 years |
| PwBD of Punjab | 18 years minimum; upper limit relaxed by 10 years |
| Ex-servicemen of Punjab | 18 years minimum; military service rendered + 3 years |
| In-service employees | 18–45 years (Punjab/Haryana Government, other State Government or Government of India, High Court, other Subordinate Courts and UT Chandigarh) |
Age relaxation, fee concession and reservation are for residents of Punjab only (except the age relaxation for government employees). Reserved-category applicants from other states must apply as Un-reserved (UR)/General. Regular government employees should obtain the employer’s NOC.
| Category | Facilitation | Exam fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC/BC/OBC/ESM/EWS of Punjab | Rs. 550 | Rs. 160 | Rs. 710 |
| PwBD of Punjab | Rs. 550 | Rs. 325 | Rs. 875 |
| All other categories | Rs. 550 | Rs. 650 | Rs. 1,200 |
Pay online; fees are non-refundable. Applicants choosing “Others” in the gender field pay according to their category. Punjab concessions do not apply to another state’s reserved-category certificate.
- Written examination (CBT): General Knowledge 50 marks and English Composition 50 marks (20 objective + 30 typed subjective) in two hours; 33% in each subject and 40% aggregate required; one-quarter mark deducted per wrong objective answer.
- Computer Proficiency Test (qualifying): Part I spreadsheet test of 10 marks in 10 minutes (minimum 4 marks); Part II English typing at 30 words per minute, checked only for candidates who clear Part I. CPT marks do not count in final merit.
- Checking of original testimonials / interaction as decided by the High Court.
Final selection follows written-CBT merit and vacancies. Ties go to the older candidate, then alphabetical order. After the CBT, SSSC provides a provisional answer key with an objection opportunity at Rs. 25 per objection (non-refundable).
- Open sssc.gov.in and select Clerk (District Courts of Punjab), Advt. No. 37C/SSSC/PB/2026 – not the Haryana Clerk application.
- Confirm the degree, matriculation Punjabi, age as on 01.01.2026 and residence/category conditions. Obtain the NOC if you are a regular government employee.
- Register with your own email and mobile number and fill in the application, including the correct category/subcategory and any disability facilities required.
- Capture the real-time photograph and upload a recent photograph (not more than one month old, white background), signature and required documents as per the portal instructions.
- Review every field before submission and pay the fee online before 4 November 2026, 4:00 PM IST. Particulars cannot be changed after submission.
- Save the submitted form, registration ID and payment evidence, and keep five copies of the uploaded photograph for later stages. If more than one application is submitted, only the latest is considered.
Full Details
CURRENT STATUS: Applications open – Last date 4 November 2026, 4:00 PM IST | Posts: 1,270 Clerk | Advt. No. 37C/SSSC/PB/2026
SSSC is accepting online applications for 1,270 Clerk posts in the District Courts of Punjab. The application window runs from 7 October 2026 at 4:00 PM to 4 November 2026 at 4:00 PM IST. Complete registration, the application and online fee payment before closing. An application is considered submitted only after payment.
The examination date has not been announced in the official notices. No separate correction window is provided: the advertisement says submitted particulars, including category and subcategory, cannot be changed. Review them carefully before submission. This recruitment is separate from the Haryana Clerk (Advt. 36C/SSSC/HR/2026) and Punjab Stenographer cycles.
Current Status at a Glance
- Authority: Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (SSSC) under the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, on behalf of the District and Sessions Judges in Punjab.
- Advertisement: Detailed Employment Notice No. 37C/SSSC/PB/2026 dated 03.10.2026.
- Posts: 1,270 Clerk posts (existing and anticipated vacancies); the number may change.
- Last date: 4 November 2026, 4:00 PM IST, including fee payment.
- Last verified: 21 October 2026. Source: SSSC detailed employment notice and notice board on sssc.gov.in.
- Candidate action: check the degree, Punjabi (matriculation) and residence/category conditions, then apply through the official SSSC link before 4 PM on 4 November.
Vacancy Breakdown
The 1,270 posts include positions as on 31.08.2026 and anticipated posts up to 28.02.2027. The women columns are separate posts in the official table. A dash reproduces the official table.
| Category | As on 31.08.2026 | Women (31.08.2026) | Anticipated to 28.02.2027 | Women (anticipated) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Un-reserved (UR)/General | 201 | 71 | 7 | 3 |
| EWS of Punjab | 96 | 45 | 1 | 1 |
| SC of Punjab (Balmikis/Mazhbi Sikhs) | 99 | 70 | 0 | 1 |
| SC of Punjab (Others) | 83 | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| BC/OBC of Punjab | 69 | 64 | 4 | 2 |
| Freedom Fighter of Punjab | 11 | 9 | – | – |
| Sportsman of Punjab (General) | 8 | 18 | – | – |
| Sportsman of Punjab (SC) | 22 | – | 1 | – |
| PwBD of Punjab (a) Low Vision | 14 | 8 | – | – |
| PwBD of Punjab (b) Hard of Hearing | 10 | 8 | – | 2 |
| PwBD of Punjab (c) Locomotor (as listed in the notice) | 8 | 7 | – | – |
| PwBD of Punjab (d) SLD, MI and (e) MD | 10 | 5 | – | – |
| Ex-Servicemen of Punjab (General) | 55 | 85 | – | – |
| Ex-Servicemen of Punjab (SC Balmikis/Mazhbi Sikhs) | 36 | – | – | – |
| Ex-Servicemen of Punjab (SC Others) | 36 | – | 1 | – |
| Ex-Servicemen of Punjab (BC/OBC) | 35 | – | – | – |
| Total (all four columns) | 1,270 | |||
The locomotor row covers OA, BA, OL, BL, OAL, LC, dwarfism, acid-attack victims and persons with spinal deformity/injury with or without associated neurological/limb dysfunction, as listed on page 1 of the notice. SLD means specific learning disability, MI mental illness and MD multiple disabilities involving (a) to (d). Use the full official classification when deciding eligibility.
Vacancies may increase or decrease. Reserved-category benefits need bona fide Punjab residence and valid certificates by the closing date. If suitable ex-servicemen of Punjab are not available, only then is the wife or dependent child of an ex-serviceman of Punjab considered against ESM vacancies.
Important Dates
| Event | Date and status |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | 3 October 2026 – issued |
| Applications open | 7 October 2026, 4:00 PM IST |
| Applications close | 4 November 2026, 4:00 PM IST |
| Correction | No separate window; submitted particulars cannot be changed |
| Written CBT and admit card | Dates to be announced |
| CPT and original testimonials | Schedules to be announced |
| Answer key, objections and final result | Dates to be announced |
Pay and Posting
The notice states pay of Rs. 29,200 at Level 5 for graduate Clerks (fresh recruitment on or after 17.07.2020) under the adopted Punjab pay provisions. This is not an in-hand salary figure. Applicants must undertake to work anywhere in Punjab where posted.
Written Examination Pattern
| Subject and section | Questions or tasks | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge (objective) | 50 questions | 50 |
| English Composition (objective) | 20 questions | 20 |
| English Composition (subjective) | Essay 150 words 10; letter 5; precis 5; Punjabi-to-English translation 10 | 30 |
| Total | Two hours combined | 100 |
Minimum requirements are 33% in each subject and 40% in aggregate. The subjective English answers are checked only for candidates securing at least 33% in General Knowledge, and must be typed on a computer within the allotted time. Each wrong objective answer deducts one-quarter mark; unattempted questions get no credit or penalty. These minimums are not predicted merit cutoffs.
Source
Official source: SSSC Detailed Employment Notice No. 37C/SSSC/PB/2026 dated 03.10.2026 (14 pages) and the SSSC notice board on sssc.gov.in. Last verified 21 October 2026. Technical application help: +91 95948-04606 or 022-61087580 (working days 9 AM–5 PM); advertisement terms: 0172-2722012 or +91 91158-98394 (working days 9:30 AM–5 PM).
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Frequently Asked Questions
4 November 2026 at 4:00 PM IST, including completion of the online process and fee payment.
1,270, including existing and anticipated vacancies. The number may change.
Yes. The notice requires matriculation with Punjabi as a subject, along with the stated degree and computer proficiency.
No. Such applicants must apply as General/Unreserved under the notice; the specified government-employee age provision is an exception.
No correction window is announced. The notice says submitted particulars cannot be changed.
No. The Computer Proficiency Test is mandatory and qualifying; final merit is based on the written CBT subject to the other conditions.
No date has been announced for this Punjab Clerk cycle in the official notices. Haryana Clerk dates belong to a separate recruitment.