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The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has announced the recruitment process for the post of Clerk, Group-C under Advertisement No. 02 of 2026. Candidates preparing for the PSSSB Clerk examination should carefully understand the revised written examination pattern, qualifying Punjabi language test and detailed syllabus.
According to the official written examination plan, the examination will be conducted in MCQ format through OMR sheets. The total examination duration will be 2 hours 30 minutes.
PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026: 531 Posts
Advertisement No.: 02 of 2026
Post: Clerk, Group-C
Exam Mode: Offline/OMR
Question Type: MCQs
Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Candidates should keep track of all important dates related to the recruitment. The recruitment notification should be checked for the application-related dates, while the written examination plan confirms the examination pattern.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| PSSSB Clerk Notification | 2026 |
| Advertisement Number | 02 of 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 531 |
| Application Start Date | 25 August |
| Last Date to Apply | 7 September |
| Admit Card | To be notified |
| Written Examination | To be notified/official schedule |
| Result | To be announced |
Note: The uploaded examination-plan document establishes the written-test pattern but does not provide the application start date, application closing date or a specific examination date. These dates should therefore not be assumed from the examination-plan document.
The PSSSB Clerk written examination consists of two parts: Part-A and Part-B.
The total written examination contains 150 questions overall, although only Part-B marks are used for preparation of the merit list after candidates qualify Part-A.
Part-A is a qualifying Punjabi language examination equivalent to the Matriculation standard.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Subject | Punjabi |
| Nature | Qualifying |
| Questions | 50 |
| Marks | 50 |
| Question Type | MCQ |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 25 (50%) |
Candidates must score at least 50%, i.e. 25 marks out of 50, in Part-A. Only after achieving this minimum qualifying score will Part-B be evaluated.
No. There is no negative marking in the Punjabi qualifying test.
Part-B is the merit-deciding component of the written examination.
It consists of 100 MCQs carrying 100 marks. Each question carries one mark.
| Subject | Approx. Weightage |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 25 |
| Punjab History & Culture | 17 |
| Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability | 25 |
| Punjabi | 13 |
| English | 12 |
| ICT | 8 |
| Total | 100 |
The examination plan specifies that 1/4 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer in Part-B. Questions that are not attempted receive neither credit nor discredit.
The merit list will be prepared on the basis of Part-B marks among candidates who qualify Part-A.
The PSSSB Clerk syllabus covers Punjabi, English, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Punjab History and Culture, Reasoning, Mental Ability, Numerical Skills, Data Analysis and ICT.
The Part-A Punjabi syllabus includes questions related to Punjabi language, literature, history and culture.
Important areas include:
These areas are specifically listed in Annexure-1 of the examination plan.
General Knowledge and Current Affairs carries approximately 25 marks, making it one of the most important sections of the PSSSB Clerk examination.
The syllabus includes:
Candidates should cover important national and international developments.
Important areas include:
Preparation should include important environmental issues and developments.
Focus on major developments in science and technology and their applications.
Candidates should prepare important economic issues and developments.
The syllabus particularly mentions Indian history with special reference to the Indian freedom struggle movement.
Important national and international sporting events should be covered.
Important developments and personalities associated with cinema and literature are also included.
Important geographical concepts and developments form part of the GK syllabus.
The official syllabus assigns approximately 25 marks to this section.
Punjab History and Culture carries approximately 17 marks.
Important topics include:
This section is particularly important because it is specifically focused on Punjab's history, society, culture and heritage.
Reasoning and Mental Ability carries approximately 25 marks, making it one of the highest-weightage sections.
The syllabus includes:
Questions based on logical, analytical and mental ability.
Important areas include:
Candidates should also prepare:
The indicative distribution mentioned in the syllabus is 17 marks for logical/analytical/mental ability, 4 marks for basic numerical skills and 4 marks for data analysis, totalling approximately 25 marks.
Punjabi carries approximately 13 marks in Part-B.
Important topics include:
English carries approximately 12 marks.
Candidates should prepare the following:
ICT carries approximately 8 marks.
Important topics include:
The official syllabus assigns approximately 8 marks to ICT.
The written examination has a qualifying and merit-based structure.
The broad examination process based on the uploaded plan is:
Part-A Punjabi Qualifying Test → Minimum 50% Required → Part-B Evaluation → Merit Based on Part-B Marks
A candidate who does not obtain the required 25 marks in Part-A will not have Part-B evaluated.
Candidates should divide their preparation according to the weightage of the subjects.
General Knowledge & Current Affairs and Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability carry approximately 25 marks each.
With approximately 17 marks, Punjab-specific history and culture can significantly influence the overall score.
Part-A is qualifying, but failing to secure 25/50 marks means Part-B will not be evaluated.
Since Part-B has 1/4 negative marking, candidates should develop the habit of attempting questions strategically rather than making random guesses.
Since the examination will use OMR sheets, candidates should include timed OMR-style mock tests in their preparation.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement | No. 02 of 2026 |
| Post | Clerk, Group-C |
| Vacancies | 531 |
| Exam Mode | MCQ/OMR |
| Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Part-A | Punjabi Qualifying |
| Part-A Questions | 50 |
| Part-A Marks | 50 |
| Part-A Qualifying Marks | 25 |
| Part-B Questions | 100 |
| Part-B Marks | 100 |
| Part-B Negative Marking | 1/4 mark |
| Merit | Based on Part-B marks after qualifying Part-A |
The examination structure and subject-wise syllabus above are based on the official examination plan contained in the uploaded document.
The PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026 is an important opportunity for candidates looking for a Punjab government Group-C clerical post. With 531 vacancies, candidates should begin preparation with particular emphasis on General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability, Punjab History & Culture, Punjabi, English and ICT.
The most important point is that Part-A Punjabi is qualifying in nature, requiring a minimum of 50% marks, while the final merit is prepared using Part-B marks. Candidates should therefore prepare both sections seriously and practice regularly with the actual negative-marking scheme.
Important: The uploaded examination-plan document does not provide the exact application dates or a specific written-examination date, so these should be added only after they are confirmed from the relevant recruitment notification/admit-card notice.
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