Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts, High Court of Punjab and Haryana
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SSSC Punjab Courts Clerk Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 3, 2026
Clerk

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1,270 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 29,200/- (Level-5)
Age Limit
18 to 37 Years as on 01.01.2026
Job Location
Punjab9

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 3, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 7, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 4, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window7 Oct – 4 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Applicant must possess a degree of Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or equivalent thereto from a recognized University. Candidate must have passed Matriculation (10th standard) examination with Punjabi as one of the subjects, and must have demonstrated proficiency in operation of computers as on closing date of application (04.11.2026).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age determined as on 01.01.2026. Unreserved (UR)/General: 18 to 37 years. Upper age relaxations: SC of Punjab - 5 years (up to 42 years); BC/OBC of Punjab - 5 years (up to 42 years); PwBD of Punjab - 10 years (up to 47 years); Ex-servicemen of Punjab - military service rendered + 3 years; In-service employees - up to 45 years.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Written Examination (Computer Based Test - CBT)

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Computer Proficiency Test (CPT - Spreadsheet & English Typing)

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OfflineQualifying Only

Selection comprises: (1) Written Examination (CBT) of 100 marks with General Knowledge (50 marks objective) and English Composition (20 marks objective + 30 marks subjective). Qualifying threshold is 33% in each subject and 40% aggregate in CBT. Negative marking of 0.25 mark per wrong MCQ. Subjective English paper checked only for candidates securing >= 33% in GK. (2) Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) of qualifying nature comprising Spreadsheet Test (10 marks/10 mins, qualifying 40%) and English Typing Test at 30 WPM. (3) Checking of original testimonials. Final merit list is prepared strictly based on normalized marks in CBT.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Written Examination (CBT)

Total Duration

120 Minutes

Negative Marking

0.25 marks per wrong answer in objective section

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
General Knowledge (Objective)5050
English Composition (Objective)2020
English Composition (Subjective)430
Total74100

Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks

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Historical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.

Year / CycleStage / TierUR (Gen)OBCEWSSCST
2022
Written Examination (CBT)
5352.55150.540

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Clerks in the Subordinate Courts of Punjab function under the administrative superintendence of District and Sessions Judges. Duties encompass court diary management, framing daily cause lists, case file indexing, drafting summons/notices, typing judicial orders/decrees, and uploading records onto the national CIS (Case Information System) e-Courts portal. The environment demands high accuracy, strict punctuality during court hearings, and adherence to judicial decorum.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initial postings are allocated to District Headquarters or Sub-Divisional Judicial Courts across Punjab (e.g., Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala, Bathinda). The normal station tenure is typically 3 to 5 years, governed by High Court transfer regulations and district cadre guidelines. Inter-district transfers are generally restricted except on administrative exigencies or compassionate mutual grounds approved by the High Court.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Clerks enter at Level-5 (Rs. 29,200/-) and progress through standard judicial establishment promotion channels: Clerk -> Senior Assistant -> Superintendent Grade-II / Reader to Court -> Superintendent Grade-I / District Court Administrative Officer. Promotion is based on seniority-cum-merit and clearing departmental qualification tests and qualifying service benchmarks (typically 5 to 8 years per tier).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Real-Time Web Camera Photo Requirement: Candidates must have an inbuilt or connected web camera during online registration to capture a real-time photograph, which must match the uploaded passport photo and admit card photo under strict penalty of disqualification.
  • Mandatory Punjabi at Matriculation: Candidates without Punjabi as a subject in their 10th (Matriculation) standard are strictly ineligible for Punjab District Courts Clerk recruitment.
  • Subject-Wise Cutoff Trap: Scoring high in General Knowledge alone is insufficient; candidates must secure at least 33% marks separately in GK, 33% in English Composition, and 40% aggregate in the CBT. Furthermore, subjective English papers are evaluated only if the candidate secures >= 33% in GK.
  • Computer Typing Speed & Accuracy Gate: Even if high marks are secured in CBT, failing to type at 30 W.P.M. in the English Typing Test or failing the Spreadsheet Test (minimum 4/10 marks) leads to outright disqualification as CPT is mandatory.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR / General (Punjab & Other States)282
  • Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) of Punjab143
  • SC of Punjab (Balmikis / Mazhbi Sikhs)170
  • SC of Punjab (Others)147
  • Backward Classes (BC) / OBC of Punjab139
  • Freedom Fighter of Punjab20
  • Sportsman of Punjab (General)26
  • Sportsman of Punjab (SC)23
  • PwBD of Punjab (a) Low Vision (L.V.)22
  • PwBD of Punjab (b) Hard of Hearing (H.H.)20
  • PwBD of Punjab (c) Locomotor Disability15
  • PwBD of Punjab (d/e) SLD, MI & MD15
  • Ex-Servicemen of Punjab (General)140
  • Ex-Servicemen of Punjab (SC Balmikis/Mazhbi Sikhs)36
  • Ex-Servicemen of Punjab (SC Others)37
Total Vacancies1,270 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Rs. 29,200/- (Level-5) under Punjab Government Pay Matrix adopted by the Hon'ble High Court for employees working in Subordinate Courts of Punjab State recruited on or after 17.07.2020.

Pay Scale of Rs. 29,200/- (Level-5) in District Courts of Punjab as per Punjab Government letter dated 12.09.2024 adopted by High Court of Punjab and Haryana for appointments on or after 17.07.2020.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official S.S.S.C. recruitment portal at www.sssc.gov.in and click on the link for 'Clerk District Courts of Punjab'.
  2. Complete the Registration Form by providing active personal mobile number and valid email ID to generate unique Registration ID and password.
  3. Fill in personal particulars, academic qualifications, category/sub-category details, and capture a real-time photograph using an inbuilt/connected computer webcam.
  4. Upload a scanned recent passport-size photograph (not older than one month, white background) and scanned signature as per prescribed specifications.
  5. Pay the non-refundable examination fee and facilitation charges online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI gateway.
  6. Verify all entered details before final submission, submit the form, and download/print five copies of the final submitted application form for future reference.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Online Facilitation Charges & Examination Fee (Non-Refundable):
1. SC / BC / OBC / ESM / EWS of Punjab: Rs. 710/- (Facilitation Rs. 550 + Exam Fee Rs. 160)
2. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) of Punjab: Rs. 875/- (Facilitation Rs. 550 + Exam Fee Rs. 325)
3. General / UR and all other categories: Rs. 1,200/- (Facilitation Rs. 550 + Exam Fee Rs. 650)

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

No. The official notification explicitly states that the applicant must possess the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent as on the closing date of application (04/11/2026). Candidates awaiting results cannot apply.

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