What is Punjab SSSB Clerk 2027 exam pattern?

PSSSB Clerk exam has 100 objective questions in 90 minutes: General Studies (40Q), General English (30Q), and Punjabi Language (30Q) with no negative marking. It is conducted as CBT across multiple shifts with score normalization. Selected candidates undergo typing test (25-30 WPM in English and Punjabi) before final appointment.

Which departments recruit clerks through PSSSB?

PSSSB Clerk recruitment is for Clerks, Junior Assistants, and Steno-Typists in Punjab government departments including Revenue Department, Health Department, Education Department, District offices, Zila Parishad offices, Municipal Corporations, and various Punjab government boards and corporations.

Is Punjabi typing test required for PSSSB Clerk?

Yes, candidates selected in PSSSB Clerk written test must pass a typing test in both English (minimum 25 WPM) and Punjabi (minimum 25 WPM) to be considered for final appointment. The typing test is qualifying (pass/fail) and does not add to merit score. Candidates are given adequate notice for typing test date.

What is the salary for PSSSB Clerk posts?

PSSSB Clerk posts fall in Pay Level 4-5 (Rs. 25,500-51,700 basic per month) under 7th Pay Commission. With DA, HRA, and Punjab government allowances, the gross in-hand salary ranges from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 45,000 per month for newly appointed clerks. Seniority-based increments apply annually.

What English topics are important for PSSSB Clerk?

PSSSB Clerk English section covers Reading Comprehension, Grammar (Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Voice, Narration), Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, One-Word Substitution), Sentence Correction, Fill in the Blanks, and Spelling. With 30 marks from English, focused preparation on Grammar fundamentals is most rewarding.