Punjab District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 for 1270 posts. Check eligibility, age limit, salary, exam pattern, selection process, fee and apply online from 7 October to 4 November 2026.
Advertising no. :- 37C/SSSC/PB/2026
Introduction:
The Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (S.S.S.C.), under the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh, has released a recruitment notification for 1270 Clerk vacancies in the District Courts of Punjab. Eligible candidates holding a bachelor’s degree can apply online through the official portal from October 7, 2026 to November 4, 2026.
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Punjab District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026- Overview:
organization name | Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (S.S.S.C.), High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh |
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Post Name |
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Post Type | Government Job / Direct Recruitment |
application mode | Online |
application fees | 1. General / All Other Categories: Rs. 1200 (Online Facilitation Charges: Rs. 550 + Exam Fee: Rs. 650) 2. SC / BC / OBC / ESM / EWS of Punjab: Rs. 710 (Online Facilitation Charges: Rs. 550 + Exam Fee: Rs. 160) 3. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) of Punjab: Rs. 875 (Online Facilitation Charges: Rs. 550 + Exam Fee: Rs. 325) |
No Of Vacancy | Total 1270 vacancies |
education qualification | Candidate must possess a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), or an equivalent degree from a recognized university. Must have passed matriculation (10th standard) with Punjabi as one of the subjects and must have proficiency in operating computers. |
selection process | 1. Written Examination (Computer Based Test - CBT) consisting of Objective and Subjective sections. 2. Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) comprising Spreadsheet Test (10 marks) and English Typing Test at 30 W.P.M.. 3. Document Verification / Checking of Original Testimonials. |
age limit(as on 01.01.2026 ) | 18 to 37 years category-wise relaxations applicable |
salary | Pay scale Rs. 29,200 per month (Level-5) |
Punjab District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026- Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
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| Advertisement Date | 3 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 7 October 2026 at 4:00 PM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 4 November 2026 at 4:00 PM |
| Examination Date | To be notified |
| Admit Card | To be notified |
The examination date has not been announced in the advertisement. The exam date and other examination-related information will be published on the official S.S.S.C. website.
Punjab District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026- Vacancy Details:
| Post Name | Category | Regular Posts | Women Posts | Anticipated Posts | Anticipated Women Posts |
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| Clerk | UR / General | 201 | 71 | 7 | 3 |
| Clerk | EWS of Punjab | 96 | 45 | 1 | 1 |
| Clerk | SC – Balmikis/Mazhbi Sikhs | 99 | 70 | 0 | 1 |
| Clerk | SC – Others | 83 | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Clerk | BC / OBC of Punjab | 69 | 64 | 4 | 2 |
| Clerk | Freedom Fighter of Punjab | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Clerk | Sportsman – General | 8 | — | 18 | — |
| Clerk | Sportsman – SC | 22 | — | 0 | — |
| Clerk | PwBD – Low Vision (LV) | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Clerk | PwBD – Hard of Hearing (HH) | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| Clerk | PwBD – Locomotor Disability | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Clerk | PwBD – SLD / MI / MD | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Clerk | Ex-Servicemen – General | 55 | — | 85 | — |
| Clerk | Ex-Servicemen – SC (Balmikis/Mazhbi Sikhs) | 36 | — | 0 | — |
| Clerk | Ex-Servicemen – SC (Others) | 36 | — | 1 | — |
| Clerk | Ex-Servicemen – BC/OBC | 35 | — | 0 | — |
Punjab District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026- Exam Pattern:
1. Computer Based Test (CBT) – Total Duration: 2 Hours | Total Marks: 100
General Knowledge (Objective): 50 Questions | 50 Marks
English Composition (Objective): 20 Questions | 20 Marks
English Composition (Subjective): Essay (10 Marks), Letter (5 Marks), Precis (5 Marks), Punjabi to English Translation (10 Marks) | Total 30 Marks
Negative Marking: 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer in objective questions.
Qualifying Criteria: Minimum 33% in each subject and 40% aggregate in CBT.
2. Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) – Qualifying Nature
Part I: Spreadsheet Test (10 Marks, 10 Minutes, Qualifying marks: 4)
Part II: English Computer Typing Test at 30 W.P.M.
Punjab District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 - Important Direct Link:
Punjab District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026- Exam Tips Preparation:
1. Focus on General Knowledge by reading daily current affairs, basic static GK, and Punjab state specific general knowledge.
2. Practice English grammar, essay writing, letter formatting, and Punjabi-to-English translations regularly for the subjective section.
3. Dedicate daily time to English typing on computer keyboards to achieve a minimum speed of 30 words per minute with strong accuracy.
4. Learn essential basic functions in spreadsheet applications like Microsoft Excel to clear the CPT Part-I qualifying test.
5. Practice online mock tests to manage time effectively during the 2-hour CBT and minimize negative marking losses.
Punjab District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026- How To Apply?
1. Visit the official recruitment portal at www.sssc.gov.in.
2. Click on the link for Clerk District Courts of Punjab recruitment.
3. Complete the registration form by filling in your basic personal and contact details.
4. Fill out the main online application form carefully.
5. Upload a clear scanned signature and recent passport-sized photograph, along with real-time photo capture.
6. Pay the required application fee using net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI.
7. Submit the form and download or print a copy for future reference.
Punjab District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026- FAQs?
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies available in this recruitment?
👉Answer: There are 1270 vacancies announced for the post of Clerk in the District Courts of Punjab.
Q2. What is the educational requirement to apply for the Clerk post?
👉Answer: Candidates must have a Graduation degree (B.A., B.Sc., or equivalent) from a recognized university, must have passed 10th standard with Punjabi as a subject, and must be proficient in operating computers.
Q3. Is there negative marking in the written examination?
👉Answer: Yes, there is negative marking of 1/4 mark for every wrong answer in the multiple-choice objective questions.
Q4. What is the typing speed requirement for the Computer Proficiency Test?
👉Answer: Candidates need to qualify an English Computer Typing Test at a minimum speed of 30 words per minute (W.P.M.).
Q5. Can candidates from states other than Punjab apply for these vacancies?
👉Answer: Yes, candidates from other states can apply, but they will be considered under the Un-reserved (UR) / General category without relaxation benefits.
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