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Punjab Courts Clerk Recruitment 2026: 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 officially released the detailed recruitment advertisement notice for the post of Clerk across the District Courts in the State of Punjab under Detailed Employment Notice No. 37C/SSSC/PB/2026 for a total of 1270 vacancies. The official recruitment notification was issued on 03.10.2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online starting from 07.10.2026 at 04:00 PM, and the application submission link will close on 04.11.2026 at 04:00 PM.
This direct recruitment drive offers graduates a premier opportunity to build a career within the judicial system of Punjab with a competitive pay scale under Level-5. The selection will be executed through a centralized Computer Based Test followed by a Computer Proficiency Test (Spreadsheet Test and English Typing). Candidates must hold a recognized Bachelor’s degree, have studied Punjabi up to the Matriculation level, and satisfy the requisite age qualifications prior to applying.
Punjab Courts Clerk Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (S.S.S.C.), High Court of Punjab and Haryana |
| Department Name | District and Sessions Courts in the State of Punjab |
| Post Name | Clerk |
| Advt. No. | 37C/SSSC/PB/2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 1270 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 29,200/- (Pay Level-5) |
| Notification Date | 03.10.2026 |
| Category: “Punjab Courts Clerk Recruitment 2026” | High Court & District Court Jobs |
| Official Website | sssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 03.10.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 07.10.2026 (04:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee | 04.11.2026 (04:00 PM) |
| Demo / Mock Test Link Activation | 15 days prior to examination date |
| Written Examination (CBT) Date | To be updated soon |
Application Fees
| General / Unreserved (UR) & Other States | Rs. 1200/- (Online Facilitation Charges: Rs. 550/- + Exam Fee: Rs. 650/-) |
| SC / BC / OBC / ESM / EWS of Punjab | Rs. 710/- (Online Facilitation Charges: Rs. 550/- + Exam Fee: Rs. 160/-) |
| PwBD of Punjab | Rs. 875/- (Online Facilitation Charges: Rs. 550/- + Exam Fee: Rs. 325/-) |
| Mode of Payment | Online (Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI) |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for Punjab Courts Clerk Recruitment 2026 is 18-37 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.01.2026. Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules (up to 42 years for SC and BC/OBC of Punjab, up to 47 years for PwBD of Punjab, and up to 45 years for in-service government employees).
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| Clerk | 1270 | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) / Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or equivalent degree with Punjabi passed at Matriculation level and basic computer proficiency |
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup
| Unreserved / General | 272 (Women: 71) | 10 (Women: 3) | 282 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) of Punjab | 141 (Women: 45) | 2 (Women: 1) | 143 |
| SC of Punjab (Balmikis / Mazhbi Sikhs) | 169 (Women: 70) | 1 (Women: 1) | 170 |
| SC of Punjab (Others) | 143 (Women: 83) | 4 (Women: 0) | 147 |
| Backward Classes (BC/OBC) of Punjab | 133 (Women: 69) | 6 (Women: 2) | 139 |
| Freedom Fighter of Punjab | 20 (Women: 9) | 0 | 20 |
| Sportsman of Punjab (General) | 26 (Women: 8) | 0 | 26 |
| Sportsman of Punjab (SC) | 22 (Women: 0) | 1 (Women: 0) | 23 |
| PwBD of Punjab (Low Vision – LV) | 22 (Women: 8) | 0 | 22 |
| PwBD of Punjab (Hard of Hearing – HH) | 18 (Women: 8) | 2 (Women: 2) | 20 |
| PwBD of Punjab (Locomotor Disability) | 15 (Women: 7) | 0 | 15 |
| PwBD of Punjab (SLD, MI, MD) | 15 (Women: 5) | 0 | 15 |
| Ex-Servicemen of Punjab (General) | 140 (Women: 55) | 0 | 140 |
| Ex-Servicemen of Punjab (SC – Balmiki/Mazhbi) | 36 (Women: 0) | 1 (Women: 0) | 37 |
| Ex-Servicemen of Punjab (SC – Others) | 36 (Women: 0) | 0 | 36 |
| Ex-Servicemen of Punjab (BC/OBC) | 35 (Women: 0) | 0 | 35 |
| Total | 1243 | 27 | 1270 |
Scheme of Examination & Exam Pattern
The Computer Based Test (CBT) consists of 100 marks with a total duration of 2 hours:
| General Knowledge | Objective (MCQs) | 50 Questions (1 Mark each) | 50 Marks | Minimum 33% marks required |
| English Composition | Objective (MCQs) & Subjective | Objective: 20 Questions (20 Marks) Subjective: Essay (10 Marks), Letter (5 Marks), Precis (5 Marks), Punjabi to English Translation (10 Marks) | 50 Marks | Minimum 33% marks in subject & 40% aggregate in CBT |
- Negative Marking: A penalty of 0.25 ($1/4$) mark is deducted for every incorrect objective answer.
- Typing on Computer: The subjective descriptive portion of English Composition must be typed directly into the testing interface. Subjective papers are evaluated only for applicants who obtain 33% or more in General Knowledge.
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT – Qualifying)
Candidates shortlisted from the CBT will appear for a mandatory qualifying Computer Proficiency Test (CPT):
- Part-I (Spreadsheet Test): 10 Marks test of 10 minutes duration; candidates must secure a minimum of 40% (4 marks) to qualify.
- Part-II (English Typing Test): Typing test evaluated at a speed of 30 W.P.M. on computer (checked only for candidates qualifying Part-I).
Punjab Courts Clerk Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for Punjab Courts Clerk Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Computer Based Written Test (CBT – 100 Marks)
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT: Spreadsheet & Typing Test – Qualifying)
- Checking of Original Testimonials & Interaction
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for Punjab Courts Clerk Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for Punjab Courts Clerk Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official portal at sssc.gov.in and click on “Clerk – District Courts of Punjab”.
- Register by submitting basic personal credentials to generate your Registration ID and Password.
- Fill out the detailed online application form including educational background and category claims.
- Capture your real-time photograph using the system’s webcam feature and upload a recent passport-size photo along with your signature.
- Pay the prescribed fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI.
- Verify all details in the preview window, submit the application, and download a copy of the final application form for verification purposes.
Important Links
| Punjab Courts Clerk Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| Punjab Courts Clerk Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link | Apply Online |
| SSSC High Court of Punjab & Haryana Official Website | SSSC |
