PSSSB Group D Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1401 Sevadar, Chowkidar Posts

The Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab (SSSB Punjab, commonly known as PSSSB) has re-opened the online application window for its Group-D (Common Cadre) recruitment, Advertisement No. 04 of 2026. Per the Board's amendment notice dated 24 August 2026, a total of 1401 Group-D vacancies - such as Sewadar, Chowkidar, Safai Sewak, Cattle Attendant, Sweeper, Water Carrier and similar posts - have been received from various Punjab Government departments and are now open for application.

• PSSSB Group D Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

PSSSB Group-D Recruitment 2026 Overview

PSSSB Group-D Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

• Advertisement Published: 24 February 2026
• Original Online Application Window: 27 February 2026 to 20 March 2026 (superseded)
• Re-opened Online Application Window: 25 August 2026 to 04 September 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 04 September 2026
• Merit List Validity: Previously tied to demand letters received up to 30.09.2026 - this condition has been withdrawn per the 24.08.2026 amendment notice; no revised validity period is specified in the notice

PSSSB Group-D Vacancy 2026 - Department & Post-wise Details

As per Annexure-A of the amendment notice dated 24.08.2026, 1401 Group-D vacancies have been received from the following Punjab Government departments, across 40 post designations (mainly Sewadar, Chowkidar, and various Animal Husbandry Department field posts).

Total: 1401 posts, as stated in Annexure-A of the corrigendum.

The category-wise (overall) reservation breakup across all 1401 posts, per Annexure-A, is as follows:

The Annexure also gives a gender-wise (women-reserved) split within each of the above categories and department/post combinations; this level of detail is not reproduced here for readability but is available in the official corrigendum document.

PSSSB Group-D Eligibility Criteria

Educational qualification for Group-D posts is governed by the Punjab State (Group-D) Service Rules, 1963, as amended:

• Matriculation standard, with Punjabi language as one of the subjects, from a recognized educational institution
• This educational qualification condition does not apply to: (i) blind persons; (ii) riot/terrorist-affected persons; (iii) persons appointed as Sweeper
• Separately, all candidates must pass a qualifying Punjabi Language test equivalent to Matriculation standard with a minimum of 50% marks - this is mandatory and qualifying in nature; failing to secure 50% in this test disqualifies the candidate from the final merit list regardless of their score in other papers

PSSSB Group-D Salary

Selected candidates will draw pay in the scale of ₹18,000–56,900 (Level-1, as per 7th Pay Commission). Initial pay and other allowances are governed by the Punjab Finance Department (Personnel-1 Branch) letter No. 7/204/2012-4FP1/66 dated 15.01.2015, and subsequent instructions issued from time to time.

PSSSB Group-D Application Fee

Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances, and no fee waiver is given to any candidate.

PSSSB Group-D Age Limit

Age is reckoned as on 01 January 2026:

• Minimum age (all categories): 18 years
• Maximum age (General category): 37 years
• Maximum age for Punjab-resident SC and BC candidates: 42 years
• Maximum age for State/Central Government employees (with relaxation): 45 years - an NOC from their department is required at counseling
• Punjab-resident Ex-Servicemen: upper age limit as per the Punjab Recruitment of Ex-Servicemen Rules, 1982, as amended
• Punjab-resident Divyang (disabled) candidates: 47 years (10-year relaxation)
• Widows, divorcees, and certain other categories of married women: relaxed up to 40 years, per Government of Punjab letter No. 1/50/83-5PP(1368)/3454 dated 23.04.1984

PSSSB Group-D Selection Process

• Selection is through an Objective-type (Multiple Choice Questions) written examination, in two parts:
• Part A: Matriculation-standard Punjabi language paper - qualifying in nature only; candidates must score a minimum of 50% to qualify
• Part B: Determines the merit list; each question carries 1 mark, with negative marking of 1/4 mark for each wrong answer
• The Common Merit List is prepared based solely on Part-B marks
• In case of a tie in Part-B marks, the candidate with the earlier date of birth (older in age) ranks higher; if age is also equal, the candidate with a higher percentage in the required educational qualification ranks higher
• Candidates are shortlisted from the merit list for document verification/counseling; the number called is decided by the Board
• Successful candidates at counseling are recommended to the respective department as per the Common Merit List and category-wise post availability
• Admit cards are issued only online via the Board's website; the exam pattern/syllabus is also uploaded there
• Qualifying in the exam, appearing for counseling, or featuring in the merit list does not by itself guarantee recommendation for a post - eligibility must be proven with documents

How to Apply for PSSSB Group-D Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the Board's website, https://sssb.punjab.gov.in, and click the "Apply Online" link (applications are accepted online only, from 25 August 2026 to 04 September 2026 for this re-opened window).
2. New candidates click "Registration" and fill in their details to generate a User ID (their registered email ID) and Password; existing candidates log in directly.
3. Fill in personal, educational, and other required details accurately and completely; upload a passport-size photo (or capture live via camera) and a scanned signature.
4. Click "Save Draft" or "Next", then "Attach Annexure" to upload scanned copies of the 10th certificate, educational qualification certificates, and other mandatory documents; click "Save Documents".
5. Click "Make Payment" and pay the applicable fee online.
6. Click "Submit" to complete the application; print the confirmation for future reference. The application is accepted only after successful fee payment.

Candidates who already applied under Advertisement No. 04 of 2026 in the original window (27.02.2026–20.03.2026) do not need to apply again. Applications submitted by any method other than the Board's online portal will not be accepted. Once submitted, no correction is allowed in the application under any circumstances.

PSSSB Group-D Important Instructions

• Category and category code, once entered, cannot be changed at any stage - candidates should fill the online form carefully.
• Reservation benefit is available only to residents of Punjab; a Domicile/Residence Certificate not older than 5 years (as on the date of counseling) must be produced.
• SC/BC/EWS/ESM/Divyang/Sportsperson certificates must conform to prevailing Punjab Government instructions and be produced as proof at every stage the Board requires.
• Candidates are advised to apply online themselves; errors made while using third-party or cyber café assistance will not be corrected under any circumstances.
• Only the candidate's own mobile number and email address may be used in the application.
• All recruitment-related updates (exam schedule, admit card, result, merit list, notices) will be published only on the Board's website - no individual communication will be sent; candidates must check the website regularly.
• Educational certificates and their verified copies, dated prior to the date of application, must be presented at counseling; without these, the candidate will not be considered and the next eligible candidate on the merit list will be recommended instead.
• If any document is later found false at any stage, the candidate's name will be removed from the merit list, their eligibility cancelled, and legal action may follow as per rules.
• No TA/DA is paid for appearing in the written exam or counseling.
• The Board reserves the right to make changes/amendments to this recruitment; any future corrigendum issued by the Board will apply to this recruitment, and candidates must comply.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PSSSB Group-D Recruitment 2026?

It is a Common Cadre recruitment by the Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab (Advt. No. 04 of 2026) to fill 1401 Group-D posts — such as Sewadar, Chowkidar, and various Animal Husbandry Department posts — across multiple Punjab government departments.

How many vacancies are there in PSSSB Group-D Recruitment 2026?

A total of 1401 vacancies, as confirmed in the corrigendum dated 24 August 2026.

What is the last date to apply for PSSSB Group-D Recruitment 2026?

The re-opened application window closes on 04 September 2026, which is also the last date for fee payment.

Do candidates who already applied need to apply again?

No. Candidates who applied during the original window (27 February–20 March 2026) do not need to re-apply.

What is the educational qualification for PSSSB Group-D posts?

Matriculation standard with Punjabi as one of the subjects, from a recognized institution (with specific exemptions for blind persons, riot/terrorist-affected persons, and Sweeper-post appointees).

What is the age limit for PSSSB Group-D Recruitment 2026?

As on 01 January 2026, the minimum age is 18 years; the maximum is 37 years for General category, with relaxations up to 42–47 years for various reserved categories.

What is the application fee for PSSSB Group-D Recruitment 2026?

₹1,000 for General/Freedom Fighter/Sportsperson, ₹250 for SC/BC/EWS, ₹200 for Ex-Servicemen & Dependents, and ₹500 for Divyang candidates.