Punjab PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 Reopens for 531 Posts; Apply Online From August 25

• Punjab PSSSB is reopening applications for 531 Clerk (Common Cadre) vacancies from August 25 to September 7, 2026.
• Graduates with the required computer qualification and Punjabi at Matric level can apply; the age limit is 18–37 years.
• Clerk posts offer an initial ₹19,900 Level-2 pay, with selection through a written exam, typing test and document verification.

The Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab (PSSSB) has announced the reopening of applications for 531 Clerk (Common Cadre) vacancies, giving eligible candidates another window to register for the recruitment. Online applications under Advertisement No. 02/2026 will reopen on August 25 and remain available until September 7, 2026.

The Punjab PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 was originally notified on February 4, with applications initially accepted from February 14 to March 6. Under the revised schedule, the board is reopening the application process for nearly two weeks. The September 7 closing date also applies to online fee payment.

Candidates need a graduate degree along with the prescribed computer qualification and must have passed Punjabi at the Matriculation level. The recruitment carries an initial pay of ₹19,900 under Level-2, while applicants must generally be between 18 and 37 years old as on January 1, 2026.

PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 Re-Open Notice

The latest development concerns the application schedule rather than a new recruitment advertisement. The 531 Clerk vacancies were originally announced under PSSSB Advertisement No. 02 of 2026, and candidates were previously given an application window from February 14 to March 6.

Important Dates

Candidates should distinguish between the original application period and the newly announced reopened registration window.

PSSSB Clerk Vacancy 2026

A total of 531 Clerk (Common Cadre) vacancies are included in Advertisement No. 02/2026.

PSSSB Clerk Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for the Clerk posts must satisfy the graduate-level educational requirement as well as the specified computer and Punjabi language qualifications.

Applicants should possess a graduate degree and have completed a 120-hour computer course or hold an O Level Computer Certificate.

Candidates must also have passed Matriculation with Punjabi.

Candidates should ensure that they satisfy all three requirements rather than relying on the graduate qualification alone.

Age Limit

The age limit for Punjab PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 is 18 to 37 years as on January 1, 2026.

Age relaxation will be provided to eligible reserved categories according to the applicable rules.

PSSSB Clerk Salary

Candidates appointed as Clerk (Common Cadre) will be placed under Level-2 with an initial pay of ₹19,900.

Application Fee

The application fee varies according to the candidate’s category and must be paid online.

The deadline for payment under the reopened schedule is September 7, 2026.

Selection Process

Selection for the 531 PSSSB Clerk vacancies involves a written examination followed by a typing test and verification/counseling process.

The written examination will be objective and MCQ-based. It includes Part A covering Punjabi as a qualifying component and Part B as the competitive component of the examination.

Candidates progressing through the recruitment process will also have to qualify in English and Punjabi computer typing at 30 words per minute.

The stages are:

1. Written Examination
2. English and Punjabi Computer Typing Test – 30 words per minute
3. Document Verification/Counseling

Important Links

• PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 Apply Re-Open Notice
• PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
• PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link (From 25.08.2026)
• Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab Official Website

How to Apply for Punjab PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026

The reopened application window will be available online through the Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board website from August 25, 2026.

1. Visit the official PSSSB website at sssb.punjab.gov.in.
2. Open the “Apply Online” section and locate Advertisement No. 02/2026 for Clerk (Common Cadre).
3. Complete the registration process to generate a User ID and password.
4. Log in and enter the required personal, educational and other details in the application form.
5. Upload the required scanned documents, including photograph, signature, Class 10 certificate and applicable educational qualification certificates.
6. Pay the application fee applicable to your category using the available online payment method.
7. Review the application carefully before final submission.
8. Submit the form and retain a printout or saved copy for future reference.

Candidates should particularly note that this is a reopened application window for the existing Advertisement No. 02/2026. The original notification was issued in February 2026, while the latest change provides another opportunity to submit online applications between August 25 and September 7.