Punjab & Haryana High Court announces recruitment of 1,270 clerks for district courts – applications open Oct 7, close Nov 4, 2026

Overview

The Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (S.S.S.C.), operating under the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, has issued Detailed Employment Notice No. 37C/SSSC/PB/2026 for the direct recruitment of 1,270 clerk positions in the district courts of Punjab. The notification was released on the FreeJobAlert portal and the official PDF is available on the S.S.S.C. website (sssc.gov.in). Applications are accepted online only from 7 October 2026, 4 PM until 4 November 2026, 4 PM.

Eligibility criteria

| Requirement | Details | |---|---| | Educational qualification | Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or an equivalent degree from a recognised university. | | Language | Must have passed Matriculation (10th standard) with Punjabi as a subject. | | Computer skills | Demonstrated proficiency in operating a computer (basic MS‑Office level). | | Age | 18 – 37 years as on 1 January 2026. Relaxations: +5 years for SC/BC‑OBC, +10 years for PwBD, additional relief for ex‑servicemen as per Punjab rules. | | Other conditions | Candidates must give an undertaking to serve anywhere in Punjab. Applicants in government service need a No‑Objection Certificate (NOC). |

Only candidates who satisfy all the above conditions on the closing date are eligible to apply.

Reservation and category‑wise vacancies

The notification follows the Punjab Subordinate Courts Establishment (Recruitment and General Conditions of Service) Rules, 1997. Reservations are vertical (UR, EWS, SC, BC/OBC, Freedom Fighter) and horizontal for Sportsmen, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and Ex‑Servicemen. The exact numbers for each sub‑category are provided in the official PDF; the source notes that these figures may change without further notice, so applicants should verify the latest table before submitting.

Application process & fees

• Register on the S.S.S.C. portal (sssc.gov.in) and select the post “Clerk District Courts of Punjab”.
• Complete the application form, upload a recent passport‑size photograph, a scanned signature, and enter all personal details accurately – changes are not permitted after submission.
• Pay the non‑refundable fee (₹710 for most Punjab categories, ₹875 for PwBD, ₹1,200 for all other categories). Payment can be made via internet banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.
• Submit the form; a confirmation email/SMS is sent. Candidates should retain a printed copy of the submitted form and five photocopies of the uploaded photograph for later stages.

Selection stages

| Stage | Description | |---|---| | 1. Computer‑Based Test (CBT) | 2‑hour objective‑type exam (100 marks) covering General Knowledge and English Composition. Qualifying marks: 33 % per subject and 40 % aggregate. Negative marking of ¼ mark per wrong answer. | | 2. Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) | Qualifying only; consists of a 10‑minute spreadsheet test (10 marks) and a typing test (English, minimum 30 WPM). Marks are not counted in the final merit list. PwBD candidates may apply for exemption with proper medical certification. | | 3. Document verification / interaction | Candidates who clear CBT and CPT are called for original document verification. The final merit list is prepared solely on CBT scores; ties are broken by seniority, then alphabetically. |

Salary and posting

Successful candidates will be appointed on the Level‑5 pay scale – ₹29,200 per month for fresh graduates (as per Punjab Government letter No. HOME‑JD‑10MISC/54/2023‑2JUD1 I/926404/2024 dated 12 September 2024). Postings will be across the district courts of Punjab; candidates must be prepared to serve at any location within the state.

Practical implications for job seekers

• Timing is critical – the window is just under a month. Late submissions are automatically rejected.
• Document consistency – the real‑time webcam photo, uploaded scanned photo, and the photo on the e‑Admit card must match; any discrepancy can lead to denial of entry to the exam centre.
• Reservation nuances – horizontal reservations (Sportsmen, PwBD, Ex‑Servicemen) are drawn from within the vertical categories. Applicants should ensure they have the appropriate category certificates to claim these benefits.
• Computer proficiency – even though the CPT does not affect merit, failure to qualify disqualifies a candidate from the final merit list. Candidates with disabilities should arrange for exemption documentation well before the CPT date.
• No travel allowance – candidates bear all costs for traveling to the exam centre and for document verification.

What is confirmed vs. unknown

| Confirmed (from official notification) | Still uncertain (requires further verification) | |---|---| | Total vacancies: 1,270 (subject to change) | Exact final number of vacancies after the High Court’s decision – may increase or decrease before merit list preparation. | | Application dates, fees, and eligibility | Exact dates for the CBT and CPT – the notification does not disclose the exam schedule; it will be announced later on sssc.gov.in. | | Pay scale: Level‑5, ₹29,200/month | Post‑appointment benefits such as pension, medical facilities, and promotional prospects – not detailed in the notification. |

How to verify the information

• Official PDF: Download the notification from the S.S.S.C. website – [https://sssc.gov.in](https://sssc.gov.in) (look for “Detailed Employment Notice No. 37C/SSSC/PB/2026”).
• Admit‑card & result portals: Both will be posted on the same site; candidates should use the application reference number to log in.
• Fee receipt: Keep the online transaction receipt; it serves as proof of payment.
• Reservation certificates: Ensure they are issued by the competent authority of the Punjab Government and are valid as of the closing date.

--- The article is based solely on the official notification and the FreeJobAlert summary. No independent interviews were conducted.