Short Detail:
Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (SSSC) has released the notice for Punjab District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026. There are 1,270 Clerk posts in this recruitment. Eligible candidates can apply online from 07/10/2026 to 04/11/2026. Registration opens and closes at 04:00 PM on these dates. Applicants need a degree, Punjabi at Matriculation level and computer skills. Read the age rules, fee details and exam pattern before submitting the form.
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Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (SSSC)
SSSC Punjab District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: 37C/SSSC/PB/2026
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 03/10/2026
- Form Start Date: 07/10/2026 (04:00 PM)
- Form Last Date: 04/11/2026 (04:00 PM)
- Fee Payment Last Date: 04/11/2026
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Admit Card Date: Coming soon
- Exam Date: To be notified
- Result Date: Coming soon
Application Fees
- Punjab SC, BC, OBC, ESM and EWS: ₹710/-
- Punjab PwBD: ₹875/-
- General and all other candidates: ₹1,200/-
- Online payment only. Total fee includes ₹550 facilitation charges and is not refundable.
SSSC Punjab District Court Clerk 2026 Age Limit
As On Date: 01/01/2026
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 37 Years
- SSSC Punjab District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 Is Providing Extra Age Relaxation Age Per The Rules”
Max Age With Relaxation
| Category | Upper age limit / relaxation |
|---|---|
| UR / General | 37 years |
| SC of Punjab | 42 years (5 years extra) |
| BC / OBC of Punjab | 42 years (5 years extra) |
| PwBD of Punjab | 47 years (10 years extra) |
| ESM of Punjab | Deduct military service plus 3 years from actual age |
| Eligible in-service employees | 45 years; Punjab, Haryana, Central Government, High Court, subordinate courts or UT Chandigarh employees |
SSSC Punjab District Court Clerk 2026 Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 1,270
Eligibility Details
- Candidates must have bachlor degree in any stream from govt recognized university.
- Candidates must have studied and passed Punjabi at Matriculation level.
- Computer operation skills are necessary.
- Eligibility must be completed on or before 04/11/2026.
Punjab District Court Clerk: Salary Details
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Clerk – Punjab District Courts | ₹29,200/- (Level-5) for fresh direct recruits on or after 17/07/2020 |
Important Links
| Online Application | Link Active: 07/10/2026 |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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Punjab District Court Clerk 2026: Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Selection Stages
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Online written exam | 100-mark CBT |
| Computer Proficiency Test | Qualifying spreadsheet and English typing tests |
| Document verification / interaction | Original documents are checked; final merit is based on CBT marks |
Online Written Exam
| Subject / part | Questions / task | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 50 MCQs | 50 |
| English Composition: objective | 20 MCQs | 20 |
| English Composition: subjective | Essay (150 words) | 10 |
| English Composition: subjective | Letter | 5 |
| English Composition: subjective | Precis | 5 |
| English Composition: subjective | Punjabi-to-English translation | 10 |
| Total | Duration: 2 hours | 100 |
- Minimum qualifying marks: 33% in each subject and 40% overall. English Composition includes its objective and subjective parts.
- Each wrong MCQ answer has a 0.25-mark deduction. Unanswered questions have no penalty.
- The English subjective answers are checked only if the candidate gets at least 33% in General Knowledge.
- For multiple shifts, objective marks are normalized using the Standard Deviation Method, up to 5 decimal places.
- The exam may be held anywhere in Northern India. The date and venues will be announced on the SSSC website.
Computer Proficiency Test
| Part | Time / requirement | Qualifying condition |
|---|---|---|
| Spreadsheet test | 10 minutes; 10 marks | At least 4 marks (40%) |
| English typing | 30 words per minute | Checked only after qualifying the spreadsheet test |
- Typing speed (WPM) = (words typed − mistakes) ÷ 10.
- CPT marks are not added to the final merit score.
- Eligible PwBD candidates with certified typing limitations may request CPT exemption. Required medical documents must be submitted within 15 days of the CBT result.
Document Verification and Final Merit
- Candidates who clear the CBT and CPT attend original-document verification / interaction.
- Final ranking uses actual or normalized CBT marks only.
- If marks are equal, the older candidate ranks higher. If dates of birth are also equal, names are placed alphabetically from A to Z.
Clerk applicants do not have to take a PST or PET. No physical measurement standards are specified.
Punjab District Court Clerk 2026: FAQS
When does Punjab Court SSSC Clerk Recruitment 2026 start?
Registration begins on 07/10/2026 at 04:00 PM through the online portal. Before applying, check that your graduation, Punjabi subject and computer eligibility match the notice. You should also keep documents supporting any Punjab category benefits ready for verification.
What is the last date for Punjab Court SSSC Clerk Recruitment 2026?
Submit the online form by 04:00 PM on 04/11/2026. Applicants must hold the required qualifications by this closing date. Check all entries before submission and save the completed application, along with the online payment details, for future reference.
How many posts are in Punjab Court SSSC Clerk Recruitment 2026?
The recruitment summary gives 1,270 Clerk posts. Existing and anticipated posts are included in this number. The supplied category table needs confirmation because its women entries total 450, while the grand total shows 441, and the column descriptions are unclear.
Who can apply for Punjab Court SSSC Clerk Recruitment 2026?
A BA, BSc or equivalent recognized university degree is needed. Candidates must also have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a subject and know how to operate computers. The final date for meeting these qualification conditions is 04/11/2026.
What is the age limit for Punjab Court SSSC Clerk Recruitment 2026?
General applicants must be 18 to 37 years old on 01/01/2026. The upper limit is 42 for eligible Punjab SC and BC/OBC candidates and 47 for Punjab PwBD candidates. Ex-servicemen and specified serving employees follow their separate age rules.
What is the fee for Punjab Court SSSC Clerk Recruitment 2026?
The total online fee is ₹710 for eligible Punjab SC/BC/OBC/ESM/EWS applicants and ₹875 for Punjab PwBD applicants. Everyone else pays ₹1,200. A ₹550 facilitation charge is included in each amount. Once paid, the fee cannot be refunded.
How are candidates selected for Punjab Court SSSC Clerk Recruitment 2026?
Candidates first take the online written examination. Those shortlisted then complete qualifying spreadsheet and English typing tests, followed by document checking / interaction. Only actual or normalized written-exam marks determine final ranking; qualifying computer-test marks are not included.
What is the exam date for Punjab Court SSSC Clerk Recruitment 2026?
No written-exam date is given in the supplied details. The authority will announce the date and venues on its website later. Centres can be located anywhere in Northern India, so applicants should follow the official schedule and admit-card instructions.