Last updated: 5 June 2026
Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator 2026
Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator 2026: 1,087 vacancies. Application window closed. Age limit: 18-37 years. Qualification: Graduation + Computer Certificate.
Total Vacancies
1,087
Department
Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board
Age Limit
18-37 years
Qualification
Graduation + Computer Certificate
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Official Note
PSSSB Clerk 2026 — Clerk cum DEO posts across Punjab state departments. Typing & computer proficiency test included.
Important Dates
- Application Start
- 1 March 2026
- Last Date to Apply
- 1 May 2026
- Exam Date
- 9 August 2026
- Age Cut-off Date
- 1 January 2027
Selection Process
- Written Test — 120 marks (MCQ)
- Computer Proficiency Test — typing speed (35 WPM English / 25 WPM Punjabi)
- Document Verification
- Merit-based appointment
Previous Year Indicative Cut Off
Figures are indicative based on prior JCCE results. Actual cutoff varies.
| Category | Cutoff Marks | Out of | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 85 | 120 | 70.8% |
| SC | 72 | 120 | 60.0% |
| Backward Classes | 79 | 120 | 65.8% |
Exam Centres
Major cities / districts where JCCE is typically conducted.
Syllabus Highlights
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs — Punjab, national, international (30 marks)
- Quantitative Aptitude — arithmetic, data interpretation (30 marks)
- Reasoning — verbal, non-verbal, logical (30 marks)
- Computer Knowledge — MS Office, internet, basic hardware (30 marks)
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification: Graduation + Computer Certificate
| Category | Max Age | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 37 years | No relaxation |
| OBC (NCL) | 40 years | +3 years |
| SC / ST | 42 years | +5 years |
| PwD | 47 years | +10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per notification | 3 yrs after discharge |
Always read the official notification PDF: relaxation rules vary by examination. Age cut-off date: 1 January 2027.
Salary & Perks
₹19,900 – ₹63,200
Apply Kaise Karein
- Confirm eligibility, age limits, and qualifications against the official PDF.
- Complete registration on the authorised portal for Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board.
- Fill personal, education, and category details carefully.
- Upload photograph and signature within the stated pixel and KB limits.
- After fee payment, save or print the confirmation page.
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Aksar Puche Jaane Wale Sawaal (FAQ)
What is the age limit for Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator 2026? v
For the General category the minimum age is 18 years and the maximum is 37 years. OBC candidates usually receive three additional years, SC/ST candidates five additional years, and PwD candidates ten additional years, subject to the official PDF. Age is reckoned from Friday, 1 January 2027.
How do I apply for Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator 2026? v
Visit the authorised website for Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (https://sssb.punjab.gov.in), complete online registration, fill every mandatory field, and upload photograph and signature scans within the limits stated in the PDF. The closing date was Friday, 1 May 2026 — online applications are no longer accepted. Verify eligibility with our Age Calculator before you pay any fee.
What is the last date to apply for Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator 2026? v
The closing date was Friday, 1 May 2026 — online applications are no longer accepted. The examination is tentatively scheduled on Sunday, 9 August 2026.