Punjab District Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 – 1,270 Posts

Eligibility, application steps and essential conditions

1. Advertisement 37C/SSSC/PB/2026 dated 3 October covers 1,243 current and 27 anticipated vacancies. Online applications open at 4:00 PM on 7 October and close at 4:00 PM on 4 November. The qualification must be complete by the closing date.
2. The vacancy table shows general/category posts and women separately; read the column labels carefully. Reservation certificates must come from the competent Punjab authority. Applicants from other states claim UR rather than Punjab reservation benefits.
3. CBT lasts two hours: GK 50 marks, objective English 20 and subjective English 30. Need 33% in each subject and 40% overall. CPT is qualifying: 10-minute spreadsheet test with 4/10 minimum, plus English typing at 30 wpm. Final merit uses CBT scores, after CPT and testimonial checking.
4. Register through SSSC, fill the online form, upload the requested photographs/signature/documents, pay the category fee and retain submission/receipt. The exam date will be announced; admit cards are electronic. Government employees must produce NOC when called.

Vacancy breakdown

• Unreserved (UR)/General
  Posts: 201
  Women: 71
• EWS of Punjab
  Posts: 96
  Women: 45
• SC of Punjab (Balmikis/Mazhbi Sikhs)
  Posts: 99
  Women: 70
• SC of Punjab (Others)
  Posts: 83
  Women: 60
• BC/OBC of Punjab
  Posts: 69
  Women: 64
• Freedom Fighter of Punjab
  Posts: 11
  Women: 9
• Sportsman of Punjab (General)
  Posts: 8
  Women: 18
• Sportsman of Punjab (SC)
  Posts: 22
  Women: 0
• PwBD (a) Low Vision
  Posts: 14
  Women: 8
• PwBD (b) Hard of Hearing
  Posts: 10
  Women: 8
• PwBD (c) Locomotor incl. OA, BA, OL, BL, OAL, LC, Dw, AAV, SD/SI
  Posts: 8
  Women: 7
• PwBD (d) SLD, MI & (e) Multiple Disabilities
  Posts: 10
  Women: 5
• Ex-Servicemen of Punjab (General)
  Posts: 55
  Women: 85
• Ex-Servicemen of Punjab (SC – Balmikis/Mazhbi Sikhs)
  Posts: 36
  Women: 0
• Ex-Servicemen of Punjab (SC – Others)
  Posts: 36
  Women: 0
• Ex-Servicemen of Punjab (BC/OBC)
  Posts: 35
  Women: 0
• All categories (1243)
  Posts: 793
  Women: 450

Vacancy breakdown

• Unreserved (UR)/General
  Posts: 7
  Women: 3
• EWS of Punjab
  Posts: 1
  Women: 1
• SC of Punjab (Balmikis/Mazhbi Sikhs)
  Posts: 0
  Women: 1
• SC of Punjab (Others)
  Posts: 4
  Women: 0
• BC/OBC of Punjab
  Posts: 4
  Women: 2
• Sportsman of Punjab (SC)
  Posts: 1
  Women: 0
• PwBD (b) Hard of Hearing
  Posts: 0
  Women: 2
• Ex-Servicemen of Punjab (SC – Others)
  Posts: 1
  Women: 0
• All categories (27)
  Posts: 18
  Women: 9

Qualifications and experience

• Degree
  Detail: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, or equivalent, from a recognized University
• Matriculation
  Detail: Passed with Punjabi as one of the subjects
• Computer
  Detail: Proficiency in operating computers (tested in the CPT)
• Cut-off date
  Detail: Qualification must be held on the closing date, 4 November 2026

Age and relaxation

• UR/General
  Upper Age Limit: 37 years
• SC of Punjab
  Upper Age Limit: 37 + 5 years relaxation (42)
• BC/OBC of Punjab
  Upper Age Limit: 37 + 5 years relaxation (42)
• PwBD of Punjab
  Upper Age Limit: 37 + 10 years relaxation (47)
• Ex-Servicemen of Punjab
  Upper Age Limit: Years of military service + 3 years
• In-service employees (Punjab/Haryana Govt, other State Govt, Govt of India, High Court, other Subordinate Courts, UT Chandigarh)
  Upper Age Limit: 45 years

Pay and employment benefits

• Pay
  Detail: ₹29,200 per month
• Pay Level
  Detail: Level-5 (Graduates)
• Applies to
  Detail: Fresh recruitment/appointment on or after 17.07.2020
• Basis
  Detail: Punjab Govt letter dated 12.09.2024 on new pay scales

Selection stages and assessment

• Online Written Exam (CBT)
  Detail: 100 marks, 2 hours. Need 33% in each subject and 40% aggregate
• Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
  Detail: Qualifying only. Part-I Spreadsheet Test (10 marks, 10 minutes, need 4 marks); Part-II English typing at 30 WPM
• Checking of original testimonials/interaction
  Detail: For candidates who clear both CBT and CPT
• Select list
  Detail: Strictly on CBT merit. On equal marks the older candidate ranks higher, then alphabetical (A-Z)

Selection stages and assessment

• General Knowledge
  Questions: 50 objective, 1 mark each
  Marks: 50
• English Composition (Objective)
  Questions: 20 objective, 1 mark each
  Marks: 20
• English Composition (Subjective)
  Questions: Essay 150 words (10), Letter (5), Precis (5), Punjabi to English Translation (10)
  Marks: 30
• Total
  Questions: 2 hours
  Marks: 100

Recruitment calendar

• Notice Date
  Date: 3 October 2026
• Online Application Starts
  Date: 7 October 2026, 4:00 PM
• Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee
  Date: 4 November 2026, 4:00 PM
• Age Counted As On
  Date: 1 January 2026
• Mock Test Link
  Date: 15 days before the exam
• Exam Date
  Date: To be notified on the SSSC website
• E-Admit Card
  Date: On the SSSC website (not sent by post)

Application fees

• SC, BC/OBC, ESM and EWS of Punjab
  Fee: ₹710 (₹550 facilitation + ₹160 exam fee)
• PwBD of Punjab
  Fee: ₹875 (₹550 facilitation + ₹325 exam fee)
• All other categories
  Fee: ₹1,200 (₹550 facilitation + ₹650 exam fee)

Additional post-wise details

• Marriage rule
  What it means for you: A person who married someone with a living spouse, or who has a living spouse and married again, is not eligible (the High Court may exempt if personal law permits)
• Punjab residents only
  What it means for you: Reserved-category candidates from other states get no reservation and must apply as UR/General
• PwBD categories
  What it means for you: Only the disability categories listed in the vacancy table can apply under PwBD; “likely to improve” temporary disabilities are not eligible for reservation
• PwBD on unreserved posts
  What it means for you: You may apply, but you compete on general merit with no relaxed standards
• Ex-Servicemen seats
  What it means for you: Wife or dependent child is considered only if suitable Ex-Servicemen are not available
• Certificates
  What it means for you: Category certificates must be from Punjab’s Competent Authority and valid on the closing date. BC candidates give a no-creamy-layer undertaking; EWS needs an Income & Assets certificate valid for 2026-27
• Government employees
  What it means for you: Failure to produce the NOC when called means your candidature stands cancelled
• Documents
  What it means for you: Failure to produce testimonials supporting your form leads to rejection
• Eligibility at any stage
  What it means for you: If any condition is found unmet, even after selection, candidature is cancelled
• Incomplete form
  What it means for you: Rejected summarily; forms without proper photo and signature are rejected too
• One form per category
  What it means for you: If you submit more than one, only the latest is considered
• Photo mismatch
  What it means for you: If your real-time photo, uploaded photo and admit card photo do not match, you will not be allowed into the exam centre. If your facial appearance at the exam differs from these photographs, your candidature can be rejected at any stage
• False information
  What it means for you: Concealing facts or false details can lead to rejection and criminal prosecution
• Canvassing or unfair means
  What it means for you: Entails cancellation of candidature; misbehaving with exam staff can mean disqualification
• Exam centre
  What it means for you: No mobile phone, electronic device, watch, jewellery or baggage allowed
• Late applications
  What it means for you: Not accepted after the closing date under any circumstances
• Shortlisting
  What it means for you: Meeting eligibility does not entitle you to be called for the exam
• Answer key objections
  What it means for you: Each objection or cross-objection must give the correct answer with reasons and documentary proof, failing which it will not be considered. Late ones, or those sent outside the prescribed link, are not considered either (₹25 per objection)
• Re-evaluation
  What it means for you: Not allowed; only re-checking at ₹500 per answer sheet within 30 days of the final result
• Posting
  What it means for you: You must give an undertaking to work anywhere in Punjab
• TA/DA
  What it means for you: Not paid for the exam or document check
• Letters to SSSC
  What it means for you: Must carry Advt No. and post, Registration ID, Roll No. (if received), full name, registered email and address. Any communication not containing these particulars will not be attended to
• Your own responsibility
  What it means for you: The High Court is not responsible if you miss a stage by not checking the website or a spam folder, or for mistakes you make in the form. SSSC shall not be responsible for any kind of cheating or phishing by fake sites. SSSC shall not be responsible if any applicant fails to apply because the website is jammed near the last date
• Appointment
  What it means for you: Passing the exam gives no right to appointment

Official notification and application links

• Download recruitment notification
• Official organisation website
• Application form or official recruitment page