Punjab District Courts Seek 1,270 Clerks: Application Process Begins Soon
Recruitment Notification for Clerks in Punjab District Courts
The Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (SSSC), under the Punjab and Haryana High Court, has announced a recruitment drive for 1,270 clerk positions in Punjab's district courts. The online application window will open on October 7 at 4:00 PM and will remain accessible until November 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM. This recruitment is detailed in advertisement number 37C/SSSC/PB/2026. Candidates are encouraged to confirm their eligibility regarding educational qualifications, Punjabi language skills, and computer proficiency before applying.
Details of the Clerk Positions
The SSSC notification specifies that 1,270 clerk roles will be filled across various district courts in Punjab. Selected individuals will receive a salary aligned with Level 5, amounting to ₹29,200. Applications must be submitted through the SSSC official website: ssc.gov.in.
Eligibility Criteria for Applicants
Candidates interested in the clerk positions must possess a BA, BSc, or an equivalent degree from a recognized institution. Additionally, it is essential to have studied Punjabi at the matriculation level. Computer proficiency is also required. The age limit will be determined as of January 1, 2026, with the General category age range set between 18 and 37 years. Age relaxation will be provided for SC and BC/OBC candidates in Punjab, as per regulations, along with provisions for PwBD candidates and ex-servicemen.
Application Fees
The application fee encompasses both the online processing and examination fees. The total fee is ₹710 for SC/BC/OBC, ESM, and EWS candidates from Punjab. Candidates with benchmark disabilities from Punjab will need to pay ₹875, while those in other categories must submit ₹1,200.
Selection Process Overview
Written Examination Details
The selection process will commence with a computer-based written examination lasting two hours, carrying a total of 100 marks. It will feature 50 objective-type questions on General Knowledge, 20 objective-type questions in English, and a subjective section worth 30 marks. The subjective part will include an essay (around 150 words), letter writing, précis writing, and translation from Punjabi to English. Candidates must achieve at least 33% in each subject and an overall aggregate of 40% to qualify. A penalty of 0.25 marks will be imposed for incorrect answers in the objective section.
Computer Proficiency Test
Those who pass the written exam will be invited to take a computer proficiency test (CPT), which is qualifying and will not affect the final merit list. The CPT consists of two segments: a spreadsheet test worth 10 marks, to be completed in 10 minutes, requiring a minimum of 4 marks, followed by an English typing test with a required speed of 30 words per minute. After passing the CPT, candidates will undergo document verification, and the final merit list will be based solely on the written exam scores.