Punjab and Haryana High Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 1,270 Posts

• Recruiting body: Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (S.S.S.C.), High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh
• Post: Clerk, District Courts of Punjab
• Total vacancies: 1,270 (number may increase or decrease)
• Who can apply: Bachelor’s degree holders (BA/B.Sc or equivalent) who have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a subject and have computer proficiency
• Application start date: 7 October 2026, 4:00 PM
• Application last date: 4 November 2026, 4:00 PM
• Application mode: Online only, at sssc.gov.in
• Job location: District Courts across the State of Punjab

SSSC Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026 Overview

The S.S.S.C., functioning under the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, conducts centralised recruitment of staff for the Subordinate Courts of Punjab. This notification covers direct recruitment to 1,270 Clerk posts across the District Courts of Punjab, with selection through an online Computer Based Test followed by a Computer Proficiency Test and document verification.

SSSC Punjab Clerk Important Dates

SSSC Punjab Clerk Vacancy 2026

A total of 1,270 posts of Clerk are to be filled. The notification states that the number of vacancies may be increased or decreased without notice, depending on the number of vacancies as on the date of preparation of the merit list and posting; the number of candidates to be recommended will be decided by the Hon’ble High Court of Punjab and Haryana.

Important note on this table: Per the notification, reservation for Sportsman, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and Ex-Servicemen of Punjab operates as horizontal reservation – meaning these candidates are drawn from within the vertical categories (UR/EWS/SC/BC) rather than being counted as fully separate, additional vacancies. Given the complexity of this nested roster and some ambiguity in a few cells when extracting the original table, candidates should treat the figures above as indicative and verify the exact, authoritative category-wise and sub-category-wise vacancy numbers directly from the official notification PDF on sssc.gov.in before applying.

Category abbreviations used for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): LV = Low Vision, HH = Hard of Hearing, OA = One Arm, OL = One Leg, BA = Both Arms, BL = Both Legs, OAL = One Arm and One Leg, LC = Leprosy Cured, Dw = Dwarfism, AAV = Acid Attack Victims, SLD = Specific Learning Disability, MI = Mental Illness, MD = Multiple Disabilities, SD/SI = Spinal Deformity/Spinal Injury.

SSSC Punjab Clerk Eligibility Criteria

SSSC Punjab Clerk Qualification

The applicant should possess a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, or an equivalent qualification, from a recognised University. The applicant should also have passed the Matriculation examination with Punjabi as one of the subjects, and must have proficiency in the operation of computers. The applicant must fulfil the qualification condition as on the closing date of the Online Application Form.

SSSC Punjab Clerk Disqualification

No person who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living, or who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any other person, shall be eligible for appointment – unless the Hon’ble High Court is satisfied that such a marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such a person and exempts them from this rule.

SSSC Punjab Clerk Reservation Details

Reservation benefits, age relaxation, and fee concessions are available only to bonafide residents of the State of Punjab (except age relaxation for government employees, as provided in the Rules); applicants from reserved categories of other states must apply under the Unreserved (UR)/General category. Reservation is regulated as per The Punjab Subordinate Courts Establishment (Recruitment and General Conditions of Service) Rules, 1997, as amended, along with specific Punjab Government instructions governing EWS, Women, Sportsman, Freedom Fighter, and PwBD reservation categories. If sufficient candidates are not available in a particular reserved category, unfilled vacancies in that category may be filled from the unreserved category, subject to availability.

SSSC Punjab Clerk Age Limit

Age is calculated as on 1 January 2026.

SSSC Punjab Clerk Salary

This pay scale has been adopted by the Hon’ble High Court of Punjab and Haryana for employees working in the Subordinate Courts of Punjab State, recruited/appointed on or after 17 July 2020, as per Punjab Government letter No. HOME-JD-10MISC/54/2023-2JUD1 I/926404/2024 dated 12 September 2024.

SSSC Punjab Clerk Application Fee

Fee must be paid online and is non-refundable. Applicants opting “Others” in the Gender column will pay the fee applicable to their category as per the table above.

SSSC Punjab Clerk Selection Process

Selection involves an online written examination, followed by a qualifying Computer Proficiency Test, and finally checking of original testimonials/interaction, with the final merit list based solely on written exam marks.

Stage 1: Online Written Examination (Computer Based Test)

Duration of the exam is 2 hours. Qualifying marks are 33% in each subject, and a candidate must additionally secure at least 40% marks in aggregate in the Written Examination to be considered to have qualified. There is negative marking of 1/4 mark for every wrong answer in the objective (MCQ) portion; unattempted questions receive no credit or discredit. The subjective English Composition part is checked only for candidates who secure 33% or more marks in General Knowledge.

Stage 2: Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) – Qualifying Only

Candidates who qualify the written exam (numbers decided category-wise by the Hon’ble High Court) are called for a mandatory Computer Proficiency Test; marks from this test are not counted in the final merit, since it is purely qualifying in nature.

• Part-I – Spreadsheet Test: 10 marks, 10 minutes’ duration; candidates must score 40% or more (4 or more marks) to qualify.
• Part-II – Computer Typing Test (English): Checked only for candidates who clear Part-I; required typing speed is 30 words per minute (WPM), calculated using the formula: (Number of words typed − Mistakes) ÷ 10.

Specified categories of Persons with Benchmark Disabilities can apply for exemption from the Computer Proficiency Test, along with a Disability Certificate and, where applicable, a Medical Certificate from a Government healthcare institution confirming a physical limitation to type at 30 WPM, submitted within 15 days of the written exam result declaration. The decision of the Competent Authority on exemption is final.

Stage 3: Checking of Original Testimonials/Interaction

Candidates who qualify both the Written Examination and the Computer Proficiency Test (numbers decided category-wise by the High Court) are called for checking of original testimonials/interaction.

Final Merit List

The Select List is prepared strictly on the basis of merit in the Written Examination (Computer Based Test); candidates higher in merit are recommended for appointment as per the number of vacancies to be filled. In case of a tie, the older candidate is ranked higher; if the date of birth is also the same, candidates are placed alphabetically (A–Z).

Answer Key, Objections, and Normalization

A provisional Answer Key is published on sssc.gov.in after the written exam, and candidates may raise objections or cross-objections, supported by reasons and documentary proof, on payment of a non-refundable fee of ₹25 per objection. If the written exam is held in multiple shifts, scores in the objective portion are normalised using a Standard Deviation Method, as specified in the notification. Re-evaluation of answer sheets is not allowed; only re-checking (to confirm no part was left unevaluated or there is no totalling error) may be requested in writing within 30 days of the final result, on payment of ₹500 per answer sheet.

How to Apply for SSSC Punjab Clerk Recruitment 2026

SSSC Punjab Clerk Apply Online

Applications must be submitted online only, under the head “Clerk District Courts of Punjab” on the official website sssc.gov.in. No other mode of submission is accepted. The broad process is:

1. Registration: Fill the Registration form first, followed by the Application Form.
2. Real-time photograph: Capture a real-time photograph using an inbuilt or attached webcam, as required within the Online Application Form.
3. Upload documents: Upload a scanned recent passport-size photograph (not more than one month old, against a white background) and a scanned signature.
4. Fill in all details carefully: Enter all personal details, including category and sub-category, correctly – no change is permitted after submission.
5. Pay the fee: The application form is linked to a fee payment gateway (internet banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI); the online application is considered submitted only after successful payment of the fee, which is non-refundable.
6. Retain documents: Keep a printed copy of the submitted application, and retain 5 copies of the uploaded photograph for later stages of the recruitment process.

Candidates must ensure the real-time photograph, the uploaded scanned photograph, and the photograph pasted on the E-Admit Card all match, and that their facial appearance at the exam matches these photographs – any mismatch means the candidate will not be allowed to enter the examination centre.

SSSC Punjab Clerk Important Instructions

• All applicants, irrespective of category, can submit only one application for a particular category; if more than one application is submitted, only the latest will be considered.
• Merely satisfying the eligibility criteria does not entitle an applicant to be called for the examination; admission at every stage is provisional and subject to subsequent scrutiny.
• Applicants currently in government service must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their Head of Office/Department and produce it when called for; failure to do so will result in cancellation of candidature.
• Reservation benefits require applicants to submit the latest, valid certificates issued by the Competent Authority of the Government of Punjab, valid as on the closing date of the application.
• E-Admit Cards will be uploaded on the website (with E-mail/SMS notification) and must be downloaded by candidates themselves; admit cards are not sent by post.
• No mobile phone, electronic device, watch, or jewellery/ornaments are allowed inside the examination centre.
• All applicants must give an undertaking that they will work anywhere in the State of Punjab where posted.
• Concealing material facts or furnishing false information can lead to rejection of candidature at any stage; canvassing in any form or use of unfair means will lead to cancellation of candidature.
• No TA/DA is paid for appearing in the exam or for checking of original testimonials/interaction.
• Success in the examination confers no automatic right to appointment, which remains subject to the Competent Authority’s satisfaction regarding the candidate’s suitability in all respects.

SSSC Punjab Clerk Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here