Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (S.S.S.C.), High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Punjab and Haryana High Court 1270 Clerk Online Form 2026

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Sarkari Job

Important Dates

  • Notification Date : 03/10/2026
  • Application Begin : 07/10/2026 (04:00 PM)
  • Last Date for Apply Online : 04/11/2026 (04:00 PM)
  • Age Cut-off Date : 01/01/2026
  • Exam Date (CBT) : Not announced
  • Admit Card : Not announced

Application Fee

  • SC / BC / OBC / ESM / EWS of Punjab : ₹710/-
  • PwBD of Punjab : ₹875/-
  • All Other Categories : ₹1200/-
  • The fee includes Online Facilitation Charges of ₹550/- for every category.
  • Payment Mode : Online only (Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI)
  • The fee is non-refundable.

Age Limit & Selection Process

  • Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 37 years as on 01/01/2026. Relaxation (Punjab residents only; others apply as UR): SC / BC / OBC 5 years, PwBD 10 years, Ex-Servicemen military service + 3 years; government employees up to 45 years.
  • Selection Process: Written Exam (CBT) → Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) → Checking of Original Testimonials / Interaction.

Eligibility Details

  • Qualification : B.A. or B.Sc. degree, or an equivalent degree, from a recognised University.
  • Matriculation (10th) passed with Punjabi as one of the subjects, and proficiency in operating computers.
  • The qualification must be held on the last date of the online form.
  • Government employees need a No Objection Certificate from their Head of Office or Department.

Vacancy Details – Total Posts – 1270

CategoryPosts as on 31/08/2026Women Posts as on 31/08/2026Anticipated Posts up to 28/02/2027 (Women)
Un-reserved (UR) / General201717 (3)
EWS of Punjab96451 (1)
SC of Punjab (Balmikis / Mazhbi Sikhs)99700 (1)
SC of Punjab (Others)83604 (0)
BC / OBC of Punjab69644 (2)
Freedom Fighter of Punjab119–
Sportsman of Punjab (General)818–
Sportsman of Punjab (SC)22–1 (-)
PwBD of Punjab (a) Low Vision148–
PwBD of Punjab (b) Hard of Hearing108– (2)
PwBD of Punjab (c) Locomotor Disability (OA, BA, OL, BL, OAL, LC, Dw, AAV, SD/SI)87–
PwBD of Punjab (d) SLD, MI and (e) MD105–
Ex-Servicemen of Punjab (General)5585–
Ex-Servicemen of Punjab (SC Balmikis / Mazhbi Sikhs)36––
Ex-Servicemen of Punjab (SC Others)36–1 (-)
Ex-Servicemen of Punjab (BC / OBC)35––
Total1270 posts of Clerk in the District Courts of Punjab

Salary & Pay Scale Details

  • Pay Level : Level-5 (Punjab Government pay scales for fresh recruitment on or after 17/07/2020)
  • Pay : ₹29,200/- (Graduates)

Exam Pattern

  • Exam Mode : Online, Computer Based Test (CBT)
  • Duration : 2 hours
  • Total Marks : 100
  • Negative Marking : 1/4 mark for every wrong answer in multiple choice questions
  • Qualifying Marks : 33% in each subject and 40% in aggregate
  • English Composition (Subjective) is checked only for candidates who get 33% or more in General Knowledge.

Written Exam (CBT)

  • General Knowledge (Objective) : 50 Questions, 50 Marks
  • English Composition (Objective) : 20 Questions, 20 Marks
  • English Composition (Subjective, typed on computer) : 30 Marks
  • Essay of 150 words : 10 Marks
  • Letter : 5 Marks
  • Precis : 5 Marks
  • Translation from Punjabi to English : 10 Marks

Computer Proficiency Test

  • Part-I Spreadsheet Test : 10 Marks, 10 minutes; pass with 4 or more marks
  • Part-II Computer Typing Test in English : 30 W.P.M.
  • Typing speed = (Words typed – Mistakes) / 10
  • Part-II is checked only for candidates who pass Part-I.
  • CPT marks are not counted in the final merit.
  • Eligible PwBD candidates can ask for exemption from CPT within 15 days of the CBT result.

Exam Centers

  • The exam can be held anywhere in Northern India.
  • Exam dates will be given only on www.sssc.gov.in.
  • No request to change the centre, city, date or shift is accepted.
  • A demo / mock test link is put on the S.S.S.C. website 15 days before the exam.

Application Process

  1. Apply only online at www.sssc.gov.in under “Clerk District Courts of Punjab”; no other mode is accepted.
  2. Fill the Registration form first with a valid email ID and mobile number; all updates come on these.
  3. Log in and fill the Application Form; fill category and sub-category carefully, as no change is allowed later.
  4. Capture a real-time photograph with your device’s inbuilt camera or web camera while filling the form.
  5. Upload a passport size photo (not more than one month old, white background) and signature; keep five copies of the photo.
  6. Pay the fee online; the form counts as submitted only after the fee is paid.
  7. Submit only one form before the last date (only the latest counts) and keep a printout.

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