| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Subordinate Services Selection Board (SSSB), Punjab |
| Advertisement No. | 06 of 2026 |
| Post Name | Senior Assistant (Group-B) |
| Total Vacancies | As per requisitions received by 30.09.2026 (Provisional) |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree + Computer Course (120 hrs / O-level) |
| Age Limit (General) | 18 to 37 years (as on 01.01.2026) |
| Application Start Date | 07 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 March 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Test (MCQ) + Qualifying Typing Test + Counselling |
| Pay Scale | Level-6, Basic Pay Rs. 35,400/- |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | https://sssb.punjab.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria for PSSSB Senior Assistant Recruitment 2026Educational Qualification
- Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or institution.
- Must possess at least 120 hours course OR Computer/IT course equivalent to ‘O’ Level certificate.
- Candidates must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject, or an equivalent Punjabi language examination recognized by the Government.
Cut-Off Date for QualificationsAs per Punjab Government Notification No. G.S.R.7/Const./Art.309/Amd.(23)/2026 dated 21.01.2026, all required educational qualifications must be completed before 28 March 2026.Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum (all categories) | 18 years |
| General (upper limit) | 37 years |
| SC / BC (Punjab residents) | 42 years |
| State / Central Government Employees | 45 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (Punjab residents) | As per Punjab Recruitment of Ex-Servicemen Rules, 1982 |
| Persons with Disabilities (Punjab residents) | 47 years |
| Widows / Divorcees / Certain Married Women | Up to 40 years |
Note: State/Central Govt. employees must produce an NOC from their department at the time of counselling.Application Fee
| Category | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| ESM / EWS / PWD / LDESM – Punjab State only | Rs. 500 |
| SC / BC – Punjab State only | Rs. 750 |
| All Other Categories | Rs. 1,500 |
Note: Fee once paid is non-refundable.Selection Process for PSSSB Senior Assistant Recruitment 2026
| Stage | Details | Marks / Nature |
|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | Objective Type (MCQ) | 1 mark per question; 1/4 negative marking |
| Typing Test (English) | 30 WPM on computer | Qualifying |
| Typing Test (Punjabi) | 30 WPM (Raavi Unicode font) | Qualifying |
| Counselling / Document Verification | Original documents checked | Mandatory |
Additional points:
- 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
- Typing test is qualifying only.
- Merit list based on written exam marks.
- Tie-breaking: older candidate → higher qualification % → higher Matric marks.
- Merit list valid for requisitions received up to 30 September 2026.
Salary for PSSSB Senior Assistant 2026
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Senior Assistant (Group-B) |
| Pay Level | Level-6 |
| Basic Pay | Rs. 35,400 per month |
| Allowances | As per Punjab Govt. Finance Department rules |
| Other Conditions | Subject to Punjab Government service rules |
Important Dates – PSSSB Senior Assistant Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Published | 07 March 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 07 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 28 March 2026 |
