PSSSB Clerk Admit Card 2026 Out: Download Punjab Clerk Hall Ticket (Advt. No. 02/2026)
Exam on 11 October 2026 — Download Steps, Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme, Exam Day Rules & Last-Minute Tips
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1. PSSSB Clerk admit card 2026 — quick overview
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| Recruitment Board |
Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab (PSSSB) |
| Post Name |
Clerk (Common Cadre) |
| Advertisement No. |
02/2026 |
| Total Vacancies |
531 |
| Admit Card Status |
Released on 6 October 2026 |
| Written Exam Date |
11 October 2026 (Sunday) |
| Selection Process |
Written Exam (Part-A + Part-B) → Typing Test → Final Merit List |
| Login Details Needed |
Application No. or Registered Email + Date of Birth or Mobile Number + Captcha |
| Pay Scale |
Level-2, initial pay ₹19,900 |
| Official Website |
sssb.punjab.gov.in |
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2. Your exam day at a glance
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| Date |
11 October 2026 (Sunday) |
| Shift |
Single shift |
| Exam Timing (as reported) |
11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Some websites show a different time, so always trust the time printed on your own admit card. |
| Total Duration |
2 hours 30 minutes |
| Exam Mode |
Objective (MCQ) paper. Reported as pen-and-paper, OMR-based. Read the instructions on your admit card to confirm. |
| Reporting Time and Centre |
Printed on your admit card. Check the full address today. |
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⚠ Important: Do not depend only on websites (including this one) for your reporting time and centre. The admit card is the final proof. If any detail on it looks wrong, contact the Board before exam day, not at the gate.
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3. Important dates of PSSSB Clerk recruitment 2026
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| Notification Release |
4 February 2026 |
| First Application Window |
February 2026 to 6 March 2026 |
| Application Re-opened From |
25 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee (Re-open) |
7 September 2026 |
| Admit Card Release |
6 October 2026 |
| Written Exam |
11 October 2026 |
| Typing Test |
After the written exam result (date not announced yet) |
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4. How to download the PSSSB Clerk admit card — step by step
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- Open the official admit card page: ps.ctestservices.com/advt02/viewAdmitCard (the same link is available from sssb.punjab.gov.in).
- Check that the page says admit card download is available for the post CLERK.
- Enter your Application Number or Registered Email ID.
- Enter your Date of Birth. You can also use your Mobile Number instead.
- Type the Captcha exactly as shown. Tap Refresh if it is not clear.
- Click Proceed. If an OTP box appears, enter the OTP sent to you and click Verify.
- The admit card file downloads. Open your Downloads folder, save the file, and take a clear printout.
Tip from the official portal: use Google Chrome for the download. This helps avoid Date of Birth problems.
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5. Not able to download? Try these fixes
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| Problem |
What to Do |
| Date of Birth not accepted |
Use Google Chrome. Enter the date exactly as in your application. If it still fails, try the Mobile Number option instead. |
| Forgot application number |
Use your registered email ID in the first box. Also search your inbox and SMS for the message you got after applying. |
| Captcha error |
Click Refresh, type the new captcha slowly, and avoid extra spaces |
| OTP not received |
Check network, wait a minute and try again. Make sure you use the same mobile number you gave in the form. |
| File not visible after clicking Proceed |
Look in the Downloads folder of your phone or computer. The file saves there automatically. |
| Site slow or not opening |
Many candidates log in at the same time. Try again early morning or late at night. |
| Still stuck |
Email the technical helpdesk (see section 7) with your name, application number and a clear screenshot of the error |
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6. Check these details on your admit card right now
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| Name, photograph and signature |
Spelling must match your ID proof. Photo and signature should be clear. |
| Application / Roll number |
Note it down separately |
| Date of birth and category |
Must match your application form |
| Post name |
Clerk (Common Cadre) |
| Exam date and reporting time |
Write the reporting time on your calendar or phone alarm |
| Exam centre name and address |
Find the route in advance |
| Exam day instructions |
Read every line. These rules are binding. |
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7. Found a mistake? Who to contact
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| Technical problem in downloading |
ehelpdesk8@gmail.com (email shown on the official admit card portal) |
| Error in name, photo, signature or category |
Email the Board at punctual.sssb@punjab.gov.in with proof (ID, certificate, application copy) before exam day |
| What to write in your email |
Full name, application number, post (Clerk, Advt. 02/2026), the exact mistake, and attached proof documents |
Send the email as early as possible. Keep a screenshot of the sent mail and carry your proof documents to the centre.
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8. What to carry and what to leave at home
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| Carry |
Do Not Carry |
• Printed admit card (a phone copy is generally not accepted)
• One original valid photo ID: Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Passport or Driving Licence
• Two recent passport-size photographs
• Blue or black ballpoint pens (carry a spare)
• Water bottle (transparent) if allowed at your centre |
• Mobile phone, smartwatch, calculator or any electronic device
• Study material, notes or loose papers
• Bags and metal accessories
• Heavy clothing with large buttons or many pockets |
Rules can differ slightly by centre. Follow what is printed on your admit card first. Keep the admit card safe after the exam because it may be needed for the typing test and document verification.
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9. Exam pattern and marking scheme
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| Part |
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
Nature and Marking |
| Part-A |
Punjabi Language (Matriculation level) |
50 |
50 |
Qualifying only. You need at least 50% (25 out of 50). No negative marking. Marks are not added to merit. |
| Part-B |
General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Punjab History & Culture, Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability, Punjabi, English, ICT |
100 |
100 |
Merit-based. 1 mark for each right answer. ¼ mark (0.25) cut for each wrong answer. |
| Total |
Both parts together |
150 |
150 |
Total time: 2 hours 30 minutes |
Your final rank depends only on Part-B marks. But if you fail Part-A, your Part-B is not counted at all. So both parts matter.
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10. How negative marking works — with an example
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| Candidate |
Attempted |
Correct |
Wrong |
Part-B Score |
| A (careful) |
80 |
70 |
10 |
70 − (10 × 0.25) = 67.5 |
| B (guesses a lot) |
100 |
70 |
30 |
70 − (30 × 0.25) = 62.5 |
| C (very careful) |
65 |
60 |
5 |
60 − (5 × 0.25) = 58.75 |
Simple rule: one wrong answer cancels out a quarter of one right answer. If you can remove two options and are left with a 50-50 choice, a guess is usually worth it. If you have no idea, leave it blank in Part-B. Part-A has no negative marking, so attempt all 50 questions there.
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11. Smart time plan for 2 hours 30 minutes
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| This plan is only a suggestion to help you, not an official rule. You can follow your own order if the paper allows it. |
| Section |
Suggested Time |
Advice |
| Part-A: Punjabi (50 Q) |
About 30–35 min |
You only need 25 marks. Answer the easy grammar and vocabulary questions first and attempt all of them, since there is no negative marking. |
| Part-B: Sure-shot questions |
About 60–65 min |
First go through English, ICT, reasoning and GK that you know well. Skip anything that takes more than a minute. |
| Part-B: Second round |
About 25–30 min |
Come back to skipped questions. Guess only when you can cut at least two options. |
| OMR check |
Last 10–15 min |
Check that every answer is marked in the right row and number. Make sure no circle is half-filled and nothing is marked twice. |
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12. OMR sheet tips (if your paper is pen-and-paper)
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- Use only the pen allowed at the centre, usually a blue or black ballpoint pen.
- Fill the roll number, set code and personal details very carefully. A wrong entry here can cause serious trouble.
- Darken the circle fully. Do not tick, cross or half-fill it.
- Do not erase or overwrite. Mark the answer only when you are sure.
- Do not fold or crumple the sheet and do not write anything extra on it.
- Match the question number with the OMR row every few questions so one slip does not shift all your answers.
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13. Typing test — the next hurdle after the written exam
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| Language |
Required Speed |
| English |
30 words per minute |
| Punjabi |
30 words per minute, in the Unicode-compliant font Raavi |
The typing test is qualifying only: you must pass it, but its marks are not added to the merit list. Many candidates find Punjabi typing in Raavi harder than English typing, so start practice now, even for 20–30 minutes a day, instead of waiting for the result.
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14. How the final selection works
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| Step |
What Happens |
Nature |
| 1 |
Written Exam Part-A (Punjabi) |
Qualifying, minimum 50% |
| 2 |
Written Exam Part-B |
Merit-based, 100 marks |
| 3 |
Typing Test (English and Punjabi) |
Qualifying |
| 4 |
Final Merit List |
Common merit list on Part-B marks, only for candidates who pass Part-A and the typing test |
| Tie-break Order |
If two or more candidates have equal marks |
| 1st |
The older candidate (by date of birth) gets preference |
| 2nd |
If date of birth is also the same, higher percentage in the required educational qualification |
| 3rd |
If still tied, higher matriculation marks |
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15. Eligibility, age limit, fee and salary (quick recap)
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| Education |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university |
| Computer Qualification |
120-hour computer course (Office Productivity / DTP) from a government-recognised or ISO 9001 certified institute, or DOEACC ‘O’ Level certificate |
| Punjabi |
Matriculation passed with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject (or equivalent) |
| Minimum Age |
18 years (as on 1 January 2026) |
| Maximum Age |
General: 37 | SC/BC of Punjab: 42 | Widows/Divorced Women: 40 | Central/State Govt. Employees: 45 | Physically Handicapped: 47 |
| Application Fee (for reference) |
General / Freedom Fighter / Sports: ₹1,000 | SC / BC / EWS: ₹250 | Physically Handicapped: ₹500 | Ex-Servicemen and Dependents: ₹200 |
| Salary |
Pay Level-2, initial pay ₹19,900, plus allowances as per Punjab Government rules |
Age relaxation is given as per Punjab Government rules. For exact conditions, read the official Advertisement No. 02/2026 on sssb.punjab.gov.in.
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16. Last-minute checklist before 11 October
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| When |
What to Do |
| Today |
Download the admit card, take 2–3 printouts, check all details, and save a PDF copy in your phone and email |
| Next 2–3 days |
Revise 10th-level Punjabi grammar (for the 25 qualifying marks), Punjab GK, Punjab history and culture, current affairs, reasoning, basic English and computer basics. Solve 2–3 full-length mock tests in 2 hours 30 minutes. |
| One day before |
Visit or at least locate the exam centre, plan your travel and reach time, pack your bag (admit card, ID, photos, pens) and sleep early. Avoid starting new topics. |
| Exam morning |
Eat a light meal, leave early to avoid traffic (it is a Sunday, so buses and trains may be less frequent), and reach before the reporting time |
| Inside the hall |
Read the instructions fully, fill OMR details carefully, attempt Part-A fully, and avoid blind guessing in Part-B |
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17. Common mistakes to avoid on exam day
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- Going without a printout. A phone copy is generally not accepted.
- Carrying an ID that does not match. The name on the ID should be the same as on the admit card.
- Reaching late. Entry is usually closed after the reporting time. Do not take the risk.
- Taking a phone or smartwatch inside. Even a switched-off device can create trouble.
- Spending too long on one question. Move on and come back if time is left.
- Blind guessing in Part-B. Wrong answers cost ¼ mark each.
- Ignoring Part-A. Even a top Part-B score is useless if you do not reach 25 out of 50 in Punjabi.
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18. FAQs
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Q1. Is the PSSSB Clerk admit card 2026 out?
Yes. It was released on 6 October 2026 for Advertisement No. 02/2026.Q2. When is the PSSSB Clerk exam 2026?
The written exam is on 11 October 2026.
Q3. What details do I need to download the admit card?
Application Number or Registered Email ID, Date of Birth or Mobile Number, and the captcha code. An OTP step may also appear.
Q4. What is the exam time?
Reports say 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM in a single shift, but check the time printed on your own admit card.
Q5. Is there negative marking?
Yes, ¼ mark is deducted for each wrong answer in Part-B. There is no negative marking in Part-A (Punjabi).
Q6. How many marks do I need in the Punjabi paper?
At least 50%, which means 25 out of 50. These marks are not counted in the merit list.
Q7. How is the merit list made?
On Part-B marks only, for candidates who pass the Punjabi paper and the typing test.
Q8. What typing speed is required?
30 words per minute in English and 30 words per minute in Punjabi (Raavi font).
Q9. How many vacancies are there?
531 Clerk (Common Cadre) posts.
Q10. What if my name or photo is wrong on the admit card?
Email proof to the Board at punctual.sssb@punjab.gov.in before exam day and carry your documents to the centre.
Q11. Can I carry a phone copy of the admit card?
It is generally not accepted. Carry a clear printed copy along with an original photo ID.
Q12. Which ID proofs are accepted?
Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Passport or Driving Licence (original and valid). |
Important Links
Download Clerk Admit Card: Click Here (Active)
Official Notification (Advt. 02/2026): Check on Official Portal
Official Website: sssb.punjab.gov.in
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