Punjab District Courts Clerk Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1270 Posts

Quick Highlights

• Organization: SSSC, High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh
• Notice No.: 37C/SSSC/PB/2026 dated 03/10/2026
• Post: Clerk, District Courts of Punjab (direct recruitment)
• Vacancies: 1270
• Mode: Online only
• Last date: 04/11/2026 at 4:00 PM
• Pay: Rs. 29,200 (level 5)

Important Dates

The notice says the closing date is final, so relief for applying late will not be granted under any circumstance. It also advises applicants to apply well before the deadline because website load can cause failures near the end.

Application Fee

The fee has two parts, an online facilitation charge of Rs. 550 and an examination fee that depends on category. It is paid online and is non-refundable.

Applicants who choose Others in the gender column pay according to their category in this table. Check your details before paying, because the form is treated as submitted only after payment.

Vacancy Details

Of the 1270 posts, 1243 are posts as on 31.08.2026 and 27 are anticipated posts up to 28.02.2027. The notice lists men and women separately, and the table below adds each row so you can see the total per category.

The disability abbreviations used are LV (Low Vision), HH (Hard of Hearing), OA (One Arm), OL (One Leg), BA (Both Arms), BL (Both Legs), OAL (One Arm and One Leg), LC (Leprosy Cured), Dw (Dwarfism), AAV (Acid Attack Victims), SLD (Specific Learning Disability), MI (Mental Illness), MD (Multiple Disabilities) and SD/SI (Spinal Deformity/Spinal Injury). The number of candidates to be recommended will be decided by the High Court.

Who Can Apply

Educational Qualification

You need a degree of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, or an equivalent degree, from a recognized university. You must also have passed matriculation with Punjabi as one of the subjects and have proficiency in operating computers. The qualification condition must be met by the closing date of the online form.

Age Limit as on 01.01.2026

The 45 year limit applies to people already working for the Punjab or Haryana Government, another State Government, the Government of India, the High Court, other Subordinate Courts or the Union Territory of Chandigarh. Such applicants should obtain a No Objection Certificate from their Head of Office and keep it with them, because failing to produce it when asked will cancel the candidature.

Disqualification and Residency

A person who has married someone with a living spouse, or who has a living spouse and married again, is not eligible, unless the High Court exempts the person where the personal law permits such a marriage. Age relaxation, fee concession and reservation are given only to residents of Punjab, so reserved category applicants from other states must apply under the Un-reserved (UR)/General category.

Pay Scale

For fresh appointments on or after 17.07.2020, the Clerk pay scale in the District Courts of Punjab is Rs. 29,200 (level 5) for graduates. This comes from the Punjab Government letter dated 12.09.2024, which the High Court has adopted for Subordinate Courts staff.

Selection Process

Selection has three stages, and the final merit list depends on the first one alone.

1. Computer Based Test (CBT) - an online written exam of 2 hours.
2. Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) - qualifying only, for the number of candidates category-wise decided by the High Court.
3. Original testimonials check/interaction - for those who clear both tests.

The select list is prepared strictly on merit in the CBT. If marks are tied, the older candidate ranks higher, and if the date of birth is also the same, names are placed alphabetically (A-Z).

Exam Pattern

Qualifying marks are 33 percent in each subject and 40 percent in aggregate. There is negative marking of 1/4 mark for each wrong multiple choice answer. The subjective part must be typed on the computer within the time given, and it is checked only for candidates who score 33 percent or more in General Knowledge. If the test runs in multiple shifts, marks of the objective portion are normalized using the standard deviation method.

Computer Proficiency Test

Part I is a Spreadsheet Test of 10 marks and 10 minutes, where you need at least 4 marks. Part II is a Computer Typing Test in English at 30 words per minute, and it is checked only for those who clear Part I. Marks of this test are not added to the final merit.

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities can apply for exemption with a disability certificate, and in most cases a medical certificate from a Government healthcare institution too, within 15 days of the written exam result. The Competent Authority decides on the exemption.

Answer Key and Objections

A provisional answer key will be put on the official website, and candidates can raise objections at Rs. 25 per objection, which is non-refundable. Each objection needs the proposed correct answer, reasons and documentary proof. Re-evaluation of answer sheets is not allowed, but re-checking is possible on a written request with Rs. 500 per answer sheet, within thirty days of the final result.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted only online under the head Clerk District Courts of Punjab on the official SSSC website. Registration comes first, then the application form, which is linked to the fee payment gateway.

1. Read the full detailed notice and the Punjab Subordinate Courts Establishment (Recruitment and General Conditions of Service) Rules, 1997 on the official SSSC website before starting.
2. Keep ready a valid email ID, an active mobile number, a recent passport size photograph on a white background, a scanned signature and an online payment option.
3. Open the Clerk District Courts of Punjab section on the official SSSC website after the window opens on 07/10/2026 at 4:00 PM and complete the registration form.
4. Fill the application form carefully, choosing the correct category and sub-category, as no change is allowed after submission.
5. Capture the real time photograph using the device camera, upload the scanned photograph and signature, and upload the other requested documents.
6. Pay the fee online through internet banking, debit card, credit card or UPI, because the form counts as submitted only after payment.
7. Print or save the completed application form and keep it safely, along with five copies of the uploaded photograph, for the later stages.

Photo, Contact and Document Points to Watch

• The device used must have a built-in or attached camera, since a real time photograph is taken during the form.
• The real time photograph, the uploaded photograph and the one pasted on the E-Admit Card must match, or entry to the exam centre can be refused.
• Use your own email ID and mobile number and do not change them, as all updates and SMS messages go there.
• Only one application per category is counted, and if you submit more than one, the latest is considered.
• Reserved category benefits need valid certificates issued by the Competent Authority of the Punjab Government, valid as on the closing date.
• EWS candidates need an Income and Assets certificate valid for 2026-2027, based on family income for 2025-2026.
• BC candidates may be asked for an undertaking that they do not fall in the creamy layer.
• Sportsman candidates need a valid Gradation Certificate, and PwBD candidates need the latest disability certificate and can apply only for the disability categories listed in the vacancy table.
• Applicants must give an undertaking that they will work anywhere in Punjab where posted.

Admit Card, Exam Centres and Conduct Rules

E-Admit Cards will be uploaded on the website and applicants will also get an email or SMS. They are not sent by post. Issue of an admit card does not mean you are fully eligible, as scrutiny can happen at any stage. The test can be held anywhere in Northern India on dates to be announced on the official website, and requests to change the centre, date or shift will not be entertained.

Mobile phones, electronic devices, watches, jewellery and other baggage are not allowed inside the exam centre. No TA/DA is paid for the exam or the testimonials check, and success in the exam gives no right of appointment.

For help with the admit card or technical issues, the helpline numbers are +91 95948-04606 and 022-61087580, from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM on working days. For queries on the terms of the notice, call 0172-2722012 or +91 91158-98394, from 09:30 AM to 05:00 PM.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many Clerk posts are there in the Punjab District Courts recruitment 2026?

The notice invites applications for 1270 Clerk posts. Of these, 1243 are posts as on 31.08.2026 and 27 are anticipated posts up to 28.02.2027, and the High Court may increase or decrease the number without notice.

Q2. What is the last date to submit the Punjab Courts Clerk online form?

Online applications open on 07/10/2026 at 4:00 PM and close on 04/11/2026 at 4:00 PM. The closing date is final and no relief is given for applying after it.

Q3. What qualification is needed for the Clerk post?

A candidate needs a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, or an equivalent degree, from a recognized university. The candidate must also have passed matriculation with Punjabi as one of the subjects and must be proficient in operating computers.

Q4. How much is the application fee?

The total fee is Rs. 710 for SC, BC, OBC, ESM and EWS candidates of Punjab, Rs. 875 for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities of Punjab, and Rs. 1200 for all other categories. The fee is paid online and is not refundable.

Q5. What is the age limit for the Punjab Courts Clerk post?

The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum is 37 years as on 01.01.2026. SC and BC/OBC candidates of Punjab get 5 years of relaxation, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities of Punjab get 10 years, and serving government employees can apply up to 45 years.

Q6. Is there negative marking in the written exam?

Yes, 1/4 mark is deducted for every wrong answer in the multiple choice questions. Questions that are not attempted receive no credit or discredit.

Q7. What is the Computer Proficiency Test for this recruitment?

It is a qualifying test with a Spreadsheet Test of 10 marks and 10 minutes, where 4 or more marks are needed, and an English typing test at 30 words per minute. Its marks are not counted in the final merit.

Q8. What is the salary of a Clerk in the District Courts of Punjab?

The pay scale for fresh appointments is Rs. 29,200 at level 5 for graduates. This follows the Punjab Government letter dated 12.09.2024 adopted by the High Court.

Source

This article is based on Detailed Employment Notice No. 37C/SSSC/PB/2026 dated 03/10/2026, published by the SSSC, High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh. The notice is available on the official website, and if any detail differs, the website content prevails.

Disclaimer

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