The Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (S.S.S.C.), operating under the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, has released Detailed Employment Notice No. 37C/SSSC/PB/2026 on behalf of Punjab’s District and Sessions Judges. This notice invites online applications for 1,270 Clerk posts across the District Courts of Punjab. Graduates with Punjabi at Matriculation level and basic computer skills can apply at sssc.gov.in between October 7 and November 4, 2026.
Key Details at a Glance
- Organization: Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (S.S.S.C.)
- Notification No.: 37C/SSSC/PB/2026
- Post: Clerk
- Total vacancies: 1,270
- Pay scale: ₹29,200 (Level-5)
- Mode of application: Online
- Official website: sssc.gov.in
Important Dates
- Notice published: October 3, 2026
- Applications open: October 7, 2026, 4:00 PM
- Application deadline: November 4, 2026, 4:00 PM
- Age reckoning date: January 1, 2026
Eligibility conditions must be met as of the application closing date.
Application Fee
| Category | Facilitation Charge | Exam Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC/BC/OBC/ESM/EWS of Punjab | ₹550 | ₹160 | ₹710 |
| PwBD of Punjab | ₹550 | ₹325 | ₹875 |
| All other categories | ₹550 | ₹650 | ₹1,200 |
Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Category | Current Posts | Anticipated (by Feb 2027) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved/General | 201 | 7 |
| EWS of Punjab | 96 | 1 |
| SC (Balmikis/Mazhbi Sikhs) | 99 | 0 |
| SC (Others) | 83 | 4 |
| BC/OBC of Punjab | 69 | 4 |
| Freedom Fighter | 11 | – |
| Sportsman (General) | 8 | – |
| Sportsman (SC) | 22 | 1 |
| PwBD – Low Vision | 14 | – |
| PwBD – Hard of Hearing | 10 | 2 |
| PwBD – Locomotor | 8 | – |
| PwBD – SLD/MI/Multiple | 10 | – |
| Ex-Servicemen (General) | 55 | – |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC-Balmikis) | 36 | – |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC-Others) | 36 | 1 |
| Ex-Servicemen (BC/OBC) | 35 | – |
| Grand Total | 1,270 |
(Women-specific sub-counts within each category are listed in the official notification.)
Eligibility
Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree (BA/BSc or equivalent) from a recognized university, Matriculation with Punjabi as a subject, and computer proficiency — all held as of the closing date.
Disqualification note: Anyone who has married a person with a living spouse, or who already has a living spouse and remarries, is barred from appointment unless the High Court grants an exemption under applicable personal law.
Age Criteria (as of January 1, 2026)
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 18 | 37 | – |
| SC of Punjab | 18 | 37 | +5 years |
| BC/OBC of Punjab | 18 | 37 | +5 years |
| PwBD of Punjab | 18 | 37 | +10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 18 | – | Service period + 3 years |
| In-service govt. employees | 18 | 45 | – |
Government employees need an NOC from their department ready when called.
Selection Process
Computer Based Test (CBT):
| Subject | Type | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Objective | 50 | 50 |
| English Composition (objective) | Objective | 20 | 20 |
| English Composition (essay, letter, precis, translation) | Subjective | 4 parts | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
- Qualifying marks: 33% in each subject, with 40% overall aggregate required
- Negative marking: ¼ mark deducted per wrong objective answer; unattempted questions aren’t penalized
- Subjective English is evaluated only for those scoring 33%+ in General Knowledge
- Shortlisted candidates then take a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test: a Spreadsheet Test (10 marks, 10 minutes, 40% to qualify) and a 30 WPM English Typing Test
- Those clearing both CBT and CPT go through document verification/interaction
- Final merit is based purely on CBT scores; ties broken by older age first, then alphabetically
- Multi-shift exam scores are normalized using the Standard Deviation Method
How to Apply
- Register at sssc.gov.in under “Clerk District Courts of Punjab”
- Log in and fill personal, educational, and category details
- Capture a real-time photo via webcam, plus upload a recent passport photo and signature
- Pay the fee online (net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI) — submission counts only after successful payment
- Download and save your submitted form
No corrections are allowed after submission, and incomplete applications are rejected outright.
FAQs
1. How many vacancies are there?
1,270 Clerk posts across Punjab’s District Courts, under Notice No. 37C/SSSC/PB/2026.
2. What’s the application window?
Opens October 7, 2026, and closes November 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
3. What qualification do I need?
A Bachelor’s degree (BA/BSc or equivalent), Matriculation with Punjabi as a subject, and computer proficiency.
4. What’s the age limit?
18–37 years as of January 1, 2026 for General category, with 5-year relaxation for SC/BC/OBC, 10 years for PwBD, and up to 45 years for in-service government employees.
5. What does the selection process involve?
A Computer Based Test (General Knowledge + English, objective and subjective), followed by a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test and document verification — final merit is based solely on CBT marks.
6. What’s the application fee?
₹710 for SC/BC/OBC/ESM/EWS of Punjab, ₹875 for PwBD of Punjab, and ₹1,200 for all other categories — non-refundable.
7. What’s the pay scale?
₹29,200 under Level-5 for fresh appointments.