PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026: The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has released the advt 12/2026 notification on 25 September 2026. Online applications are invited for 70 posts, including Clerk (Legal), Clerk (Accounts), Clerk (IT), Driver, Translator, and Field Artist under Advertisement No. 12 of 2026, with the application window open from 25.09.2026 to 19.10.2026. Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has published this hiring drive to fill various Group C positions across multiple departments in the state. Candidates interested in securing a government job in Punjab must verify their eligibility conditions thoroughly before submitting the form.
Latest Update: PSSSB has released the Plan and Syllabus of the Written Examination for the posts of Driver and Clerk (Accounts) (Department of Excise & Taxation Punjab, Field) under Advt. No. 12 of 2026. For both posts, the written exam will be of 2 hours 30 minutes in MCQ format on OMR sheets, with a qualifying Punjabi test (Part A) of 50 marks and a main paper (Part B) of 100 marks. Candidates can check the complete PSSSB Driver and Clerk Accounts Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2026 below. The exam date will be announced soon on the official website.
PSSSB Advt 12/2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) |
| Post Name | Clerk (Legal, Accounts, IT), Driver, Translator, Field Artist |
| Advt. No. | 12 of 2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 70 |
| Notification Date | 18.09.2026 |
| Category | PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 25.09.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 25.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee | 19.10.2026 |
| Driver Exam Syllabus | Released |
| Clerk (Accounts) Exam Syllabus | Released |
| Written Exam Date | Notify Soon |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / General | Rs. 1000/- |
| SC / BC / EWS | Rs. 250/- |
| ESM / Dependent | Rs. 200/- |
| PWD | Rs. 500/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for PSSSB Advt 12/2026 is 18-37 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.01.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
Note: Knowledge of Punjabi language up to Matriculation standard is compulsory for all posts.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | 5 | Matriculation + Valid Driving License (LMV/HMV) + 3 Years Driving Experience |
| Clerk (Legal) | 16 | Law Graduation + English & Punjabi Typing Test (30 wpm) |
| Clerk (Accounts) | 34 | Graduation in Commerce or Degree with Statistics/Maths/Accounts + English & Punjabi Typing Test (30 wpm) |
| Clerk (IT) | 12 | Degree in Computer Application/IT/Computer Science/B.Tech or equivalent + English & Punjabi Typing Test (30 wpm) |
| Translator | 2 | Graduation + 120 Hours Computer Course / ‘O’ Level Certificate |
| Field Artist | 1 | Graduation in Music, Drama, or Dance |
| Total | 70 | – |
Pay Scale Details
| Post Name | Pay Scale (7th CPC) |
|---|---|
| Driver | Rs. 21,700 – 69,100 (Level 3) |
| Clerk (Legal) / Clerk (Accounts) / Clerk (IT) / Translator | Rs. 19,900 (Level 2 / Level 5 as per Department Rules) |
| Field Artist | Rs. 25,500 (Level 4) |
PSSSB Driver and Clerk Accounts Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2026
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | Punjabi (Qualifying – Matriculation Standard) | 50 | 50 |
| Part B(i) | General Knowledge & Current Affairs (10), Punjab History & Culture (5), Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability (10), Punjabi (5), English (5), ICT (5) | 40 | 40 |
| Part B(ii) | Subject Syllabus: Driving Technique & Motor Car Mechanism (Driver) / Accounting, Financial Management, Financial System, Auditing, Business Laws & Tax Laws (Clerk Accounts) | 60 | 60 |
| Total (Part B) | Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes | 100 | 100 |
Note: The same exam pattern applies to both Driver and Clerk (Accounts) posts. The exam will be in MCQ format on OMR sheets. Part A is qualifying, and candidates must score at least 50% (25 marks) in it for Part B to be evaluated. There is no negative marking in Part A, but 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer in Part B. The merit list will be prepared on the basis of Part B marks. The subject syllabus (Part B(ii)) covers driving skills and duties of drivers, fuel economy, basic maintenance and servicing of vehicles, emergency handling, traffic rules, signals, signs and road markings, vehicle assemblies, and vehicle and environmental pollution (Petrol, Diesel, CNG vehicles and noise pollution).
The Clerk (Accounts) subject syllabus (Part B(ii)) covers Accounting (financial statements, Ind AS, cost management, budgetary control, transfer pricing), Financial Management (capital budgeting, cost of capital, leverage, capital structure, dividend policy, working capital), Financial System (RBI, NABARD, SEBI, NBFCs, money and capital markets, mutual funds, credit rating), Auditing (company audit, auditor’s report, standards on auditing), Business Laws (Contract Act 1872, Companies Act 2013, Negotiable Instruments Act 1881, Competition Act 2002) and Tax Laws (Income Tax Act 1961, tax planning, TDS and double taxation avoidance).
PSSSB Advt 12/2026 Selection Process
The selection process for PSSSB Advt 12/2026 includes the following stages:
- Written Exam (MCQ – Part A Qualifying Punjabi Test & Part B Subject/General Merit)
- Typing Test (Punjabi in Raavi Font & English at 30 wpm – applicable for Clerk posts)
- Document Verification / Counseling
- Medical Examination
Important Links
| PSSSB Clerk (Accounts) 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus PDF | Clerk Accounts Syllabus |
| PSSSB Driver 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus PDF | Driver Syllabus |
| PSSSB Advt 12/2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| PSSSB Advt 12/2026 Online Form Link | Apply Online |
| Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board Official Website | PSSSB |