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PSSSB Group D Exam Date 2026 Out - Check Revised Exam Schedule at sssb.punjab.gov.in
The PSSSB Group D exam 2026 has been rescheduled to 15/11/2026. It was earlier scheduled for 25/10/2026. The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) is conducting the exam under Advt. No. 04 of 2026 for 2,098 vacancies, including Sewadar, Chowkidar and other Group D posts. The exam is an offline OMR-based test, and candidates should check the official website for admit card and reporting details.
The reporting time, shift timing and exam centre are not available. These details are printed on the admit card, so candidates should read it carefully before the exam.
Exam date: 15/11/2026
Mode: Offline (OMR-based) unless the Board notifies otherwise
Part A (Punjabi Language Test) duration: 30 minutes
Part B (Main Exam) duration: 2 hours
PSSSB Group D Vacancy 2026
Vacancy Status
Number of Posts
Earlier Vacancies
2,007
Revised Total Vacancies
2,098
PSSSB Group D Exam Pattern 2026
The written exam has two parts. Part A is a qualifying Punjabi Language Test. Part B is the main exam, and the merit list is prepared only from Part B marks.
Part A: Punjabi Language Test (Qualifying)
Particulars
Details
Questions
50
Marks
50
Duration
30 minutes
Minimum Qualifying Marks
25 (50%)
Negative Marking
No
Part B: Main Examination (Merit-Based)
Particulars
Details
Questions
100
Marks
100 (1 mark per question)
Duration
2 hours
Negative Marking
1/4 mark for each wrong answer
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Part B Subject-wise Distribution
Subject
Questions
Marks
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
25
25
Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability
25
25
Punjab History and Culture
17
17
Punjabi Language
13
13
English Language
12
12
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
8
8
Total
100
100
PSSSB Group D Syllabus 2026
Subject
Important Topics
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, General Science, Sports and Awards
Punjab History and Culture
Punjab History, Culture, Geography, Important Personalities and Major Movements
Reasoning and Mental Ability
Analogy, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding, Directions, Ranking, Problem Solving and Logical Reasoning
Punjabi Language
Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms and Sentence Correction
English Language
Grammar, Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms, Articles, Prepositions and Comprehension
ICT
Computer Basics, Internet, MS Office, Digital Applications and Basic Computer Awareness
PSSSB Group D Selection Process 2026
Written Examination: An OMR-based objective-type test with Part A (qualifying Punjabi test) and Part B (merit-based).
Merit List: Prepared only on marks obtained in Part B. Part A marks do not affect ranking.
Tie-Breaker: If marks are equal, the older candidate by date of birth gets preference. If age is also equal, the candidate with the higher percentage in the required educational qualification is preferred. The Board's decision is final.
Counselling and Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates are called for counselling and must produce original documents. No TA/DA is paid for attending counselling.
Final Recommendation: After successful verification, names are recommended to the respective departments for appointment.
PSSSB Group D Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) with Punjabi as a subject at the prescribed level. They must also qualify the Punjabi Language Test of Matriculation standard by scoring at least 50% marks. Reservation and domicile rules apply only to Punjab residents.
Age Limit
Category
Age Limit
Minimum Age (All Categories)
18 years
General
Maximum 37 years
SC / BC
Maximum 42 years
Punjab State and Central Government Employees
Maximum 45 years
Ex-Servicemen of Punjab
As per Punjab Ex-Servicemen Rules, 1982 (after deducting military service, age must not exceed the upper limit by more than 3 years)
PwD
Maximum 47 years (10 years relaxation)
Widows, Divorcees and certain other categories of Married Women
Up to 40 years (as per government instruction dated 23/04/1984)
PSSSB Group D Application Fee 2026
Category
Fee (in Rs.)
General
1,000
SC / BC / EWS
250
Ex-Servicemen and Dependent
200
Physically Handicapped
500
PSSSB Group D Salary 2026
Particulars
Details
Pay Level
Level 1
Pay Scale
Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900
Documents Required for PSSSB Group D
Recent passport-size photograph in the prescribed format
Scanned signature
Aadhaar Card or any valid photo ID proof
Educational qualification certificates
Caste or category certificate, if applicable
Domicile certificate, if required
Disability certificate for PwD candidates, if applicable
Valid email ID and mobile number
How to Apply for PSSSB Group D Recruitment 2026
The online application window closed on 21/09/2026, and the correction window (24/09/2026 to 27/09/2026) is also closed. The steps below show the process followed during application.
Visit the official PSSSB website, sssb.punjab.gov.in.
Click the "Apply Online" option.
Register with a User ID and password, or log in if already registered.
Enter personal, educational and other required details.
Select the correct category and verify all information.
Upload the photograph, signature and certificates.
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the form and download a printout for reference.
PSSSB Group D Exam: Important Instructions
Note the revised exam date, 15/11/2026, and do not plan around 25/10/2026.
Check the official website for the rescheduling notice and any updated admit card.
Check the reporting time and shift on your admit card.
The exam is OMR-based, so mark answers carefully on the OMR sheet.
Score at least 25 marks in Part A to qualify for Part B.
Part A has no negative marking. Part B deducts 1/4 mark for each wrong answer.
Only Part B marks decide the merit rank.
PSSSB Group D Revised Exam Date 2026 - Important Links
