The Subordinate Services Selection Board (SSSB), Punjab has released a detailed notification under Advertisement No. 12 of 2026 for various Group-C posts across multiple Punjab Government departments. A total of 70 vacancies are on offer for Clerk (Legal/Accounts/IT), Driver, Translator, and Field Artist roles. Online applications open on September 25, 2026 and close on October 19, 2026.
Selection happens through direct recruitment — a written exam conducted by SSSB, followed by a typing test (for Clerk posts) or document verification/counselling for the others.
Key Details at a Glance
- Organization: Subordinate Services Selection Board (SSSB), Punjab
- Advertisement No.: 12 of 2026
- Posts: Clerk (Legal/Accounts/IT), Driver, Translator, Field Artist
- Total vacancies: 70
- Pay Level: Level-2 to Level-5
- Mode of application: Online
- Official website: www.sssb.punjab.gov.in
Important Dates
- Advertisement published: September 18, 2026
- Applications open: September 25, 2026
- Application & fee deadline: October 19, 2026
Application Fee
- General/Sports Quota: ₹1,000
- SC/BC/EWS: ₹250
- Ex-Servicemen & Dependents: ₹200
- PwBD: ₹500
- No fee waivers, and payment is non-refundable once made
Department-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Department | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Rural Development & Panchayat Dept. | Driver | 5 |
| Employment Generation, Skill Dev. & Training | Clerk (Legal) | 2 |
| Employment Generation, Skill Dev. & Training | Clerk (Accounts) | 25 |
| Defence Services Welfare Punjab | Clerk (Legal) | 1 |
| Excise & Taxation (Regional Office) | Clerk (Accounts) | 9 |
| Excise & Taxation (Regional Office) | Clerk (Legal) | 6 |
| Excise & Taxation (Head Office) | Clerk (IT) | 1 |
| Office of Labour Commissioner | Clerk (IT) | 9 |
| Office of Labour Commissioner | Clerk (Legal) | 1 |
| Office of Labour Commissioner | Translator | 6 |
| Urban Civil Aviation Dept. | Clerk (IT) | 1 |
| Cultural Affairs, Archaeology & Museums | Field Artist | 1 |
| Cultural Affairs, Archaeology & Museums | Clerk (Legal) | 1 |
| Dairy Development Dept. | Clerk (Legal) | 2 |
| Total | 70 |
Note: 28 of the 70 posts are reserved for women under Punjab Civil Services rules. The number of vacancies could be revised by individual departments during the process.
Eligibility by Post
- Driver: Matric pass, valid light & heavy vehicle driving licence, minimum 3 years’ driving experience
- Clerk (Legal): Law graduate, must clear a competitive test plus Punjabi & English typing at 30 wpm
- Clerk (Accounts – Employment Dept.): Graduation with Statistics/Maths/Accounts as a subject, Punjabi up to Matric, competitive test + typing test
- Clerk (Accounts – Excise & Taxation): Commerce degree, competitive test + typing test
- Clerk (IT): Graduate in Computer Applications/IT/CS/Computer Engineering (specific posts may need B.Tech/BCA/PG Diploma with 50%+ marks and 2 years’ ICT experience), competitive test + typing test
- Translator: Graduation degree plus a 120-hour computer course (or equivalent DOEACC ‘O’ Level)
- Field Artist: Graduate in Music, Drama, or Dance
Punjabi up to 10th standard (or equivalent) is mandatory for every post listed here.
Age Criteria (as of January 1, 2026)
- Minimum: 18 years (all categories)
- Maximum (General): 37 years
- SC/BC (Punjab resident): 42 years
- State/Central govt. employees: 45 years
- PwBD (Punjab resident): 47 years
- Widows, divorcees, certain married women: 40 years
- Ex-servicemen (Punjab resident): As per 1982 Ex-Servicemen Recruitment Rules
Reservation and age relaxation apply only to bona fide Punjab residents; government employees need an NOC at counselling time.
Pay Scale
- Driver: ₹21,700–69,100 (Level-3)
- Clerk (Legal/Accounts/IT): ₹19,900 (Level-2/5)
- Translator: ₹19,900 (Level-2)
- Field Artist: ₹25,500 (Level-4)
Selection Process
Driver, Translator & Field Artist:
- MCQ written exam in two parts — Part A is a qualifying Punjabi paper (min. 50%), Part B is the merit-determining paper with 1 mark per question and ¼ mark negative marking
- Final merit is based solely on Part B scores
Clerk (Legal/Accounts/IT):
- Same two-part written exam as above
- Candidates who clear it must also pass a Punjabi & English typing test at 30 wpm (Punjabi typing in Unicode Raavi font)
- Typing test is qualifying only — final merit comes from Part B marks among those who pass typing
How to Apply
- Visit sssb.punjab.gov.in and click “Apply Online” for Advertisement No. 12 of 2026
- Register to generate a User ID and Password
- Select your category and category code carefully — this can’t be changed later
- Fill in personal, educational, and other details; upload photo and signature
- Upload scanned copies of qualification certificates, domicile certificate, and category certificate
- Pay the fee by October 19, 2026
- Submit and print the form for your records
Documents Required
- Matriculation certificate (with Punjabi, or equivalent proof)
- Relevant qualification certificates for your post
- Punjab domicile/residence certificate (not older than 5 years) — mandatory for everyone
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Driving licence and experience certificate (Driver post only)
- Passport photo, signature, and valid photo ID
FAQs
1. How many total vacancies are there?
70 vacancies across Clerk (Legal/Accounts/IT), Driver, Translator, and Field Artist posts, with 28 reserved for women.
2. What’s the last date to apply?
October 19, 2026 — the same date fee payment closes.
3. What qualification do I need?
It varies by post: a law degree for Clerk (Legal), Commerce/Statistics/Maths for Clerk (Accounts), relevant IT qualifications for Clerk (IT), Matric plus driving experience for Driver, and a Music/Drama/Dance degree for Field Artist. Punjabi up to Matric is compulsory across all posts.
4. What’s the age limit?
18–37 years for General category as of January 1, 2026, with relaxation up to 42–47 years for reserved categories.
5. Is there a typing test?
Yes, for Clerk (Legal/Accounts/IT) posts only — 30 wpm in both Punjabi and English. Driver, Translator, and Field Artist posts skip this step.
6. What’s the full selection process?
A two-part written exam (qualifying Punjabi paper + merit-based paper), followed by a typing test for Clerk posts, and document verification/counselling for everyone.
7. Is there negative marking?
Yes — ¼ mark is deducted for each wrong answer in Part B of the written exam.
8. What’s the application fee?
₹1,000 for General, ₹250 for SC/BC/EWS, ₹200 for Ex-Servicemen, and ₹500 for PwBD candidates.
9. How do I apply?
Only online, through the official website sssb.punjab.gov.in.