The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has reopened the online application process for PSSSB Group D Recruitment 2026 under the Advertisement No. 04 of 2026. There are total of 1,401 vacancies have been announced for various Common Cadre Group D posts, including Sewadar, Chowkidar, Safai Sevak, and others. All Eligible and interested candidates can apply online. The application process reopened on 25 August 2026 and last date is 04 September 2026. Applicants age limit muts be between 18 and 37 years of age. Before applying, Candidates should check the official notification for eligibility, educational qualifications, application fees, selection process, all important dates, and other instructions.
Important Date
- 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- Original Online Application Window : 27 February 2026 to 20 March 2026 (superseded)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 : As per schedule
- Correction Date : As Per Schedule
- Exam Date : Notify Soon
- Admit Card Date : Notify Soon
- Result : Notify Soon
Application Fees
- General / Freedom Fighter / Sports : 1000/-
- SC / BC / EWS : 250/-
- Ex-Servicemen & Dependent : 200/-
- Physically Handicapped : 500/-
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / IMPS / Cash Card / Mobile Wallet, etc.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age : 18 Years
- Maximum Age : 37 Years
- For Age Relaxation Read the Official PSSSB Group D Recruitment 2026 Notification.
Vacancy Details
| Department – Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Deputy Commissioner, Roopnagar – Sewadar | 54 |
| Deputy Commissioner, Roopnagar – Safai Sewak | 3 |
| Deputy Commissioner, Roopnagar – Safai Sewak-cum-Chowkidar | 2 |
| Deputy Commissioner, Roopnagar – Maali-cum-Chowkidar | 2 |
| Deputy Commissioner, Roopnagar – Chowkidar | 2 |
| Deputy Commissioner, Gurdaspur – Sewadar | 26 |
| Director Youth Services, Punjab – Sewadar | 5 |
| Director Youth Services, Punjab – Sewadar-cum-Chowkidar | 7 |
| Director Youth Services, Punjab – Chowkidar | 1 |
| Directorate of Tourism, Punjab – Sewadar | 2 |
| Directorate of Tourism, Punjab – Chowkidar | 3 |
| Department of Jails – Safai Sewak | 3 |
| Department of Jails – Sewadar | 2 |
| Deputy Commissioner, Sangrur – Sewadar | 42 |
| Deputy Commissioner, Barnala – Sewadar | 10 |
| Director Local Government – Sewadar | 15 |
| Director Defence Welfare – Sewadar | 2 |
| Director Defence Welfare – Chowkidar | 1 |
| Director, Animal Husbandry, SAS Nagar – Sewadar (Head Office) | 16 |
| Director, Animal Husbandry, SAS Nagar – Sewadar (Field Office) | 16 |
| Director, Animal Husbandry, SAS Nagar – Baildar-cum-Attendant | 5 |
| Director, Animal Husbandry, SAS Nagar – Cattle Attendant | 25 |
| Director, Animal Husbandry, SAS Nagar – Pig Attendant | 40 |
| Director, Animal Husbandry, SAS Nagar – Animal Attendant | 3 |
| Director, Animal Husbandry, SAS Nagar – Sheep Attendant | 13 |
| Director, Animal Husbandry, SAS Nagar – Khetibhari Baildar | 23 |
| Director, Animal Husbandry, SAS Nagar – Cultivator Baildar | 11 |
| Director, Animal Husbandry, SAS Nagar – Maali | 2 |
| Director, Animal Husbandry, SAS Nagar – Cook | 1 |
| Director, Animal Husbandry, SAS Nagar – Sweeper-cum-Chowkidar | 7 |
| Director, Animal Husbandry, SAS Nagar – Chowkidar | 21 |
| Director, Animal Husbandry, SAS Nagar – Sweeper-cum-Attendant | 350 |
| Director, Animal Husbandry, SAS Nagar – Sweeper | 134 |
| Director, Animal Husbandry, SAS Nagar – Water Carrier-cum-Sweeper | 409 |
| Director, Animal Husbandry, SAS Nagar – Water Carrier | 56 |
| Director, Animal Husbandry, SAS Nagar – Bull Attendant | 47 |
| Director, Animal Husbandry, SAS Nagar – Gate Man | 1 |
| Director, Animal Husbandry, SAS Nagar – Packer-cum-Attendant | 3 |
| Fisheries – Fisherman | 31 |
| Fisheries – Maali-cum-Chowkidar | 1 |
| Fisheries – Chowkidar | 1 |
| Fisheries – Sweeper-cum-Chowkidar | 3 |
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:
| Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| General | 465 |
| SC (Mazhabi & Balmiki) | 154 |
| SC (Ramdasia & Others) | 129 |
| EWS (General) | 126 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 173 |
| Ex-Servicemen – General | 47 |
| Ex-Servicemen – SC (M&B) | 22 |
| Ex-Servicemen – SC (R&O) | 31 |
| Ex-Servicemen – BC | 38 |
| Sportsperson – General | 26 |
| Sportsperson – SC (M&B) | 2 |
| Sportsperson – SC (R&O) | 27 |
| Physically Handicapped – Orthopaedic | 22 |
| Physically Handicapped – Visually Impaired | 17 |
| Physically Handicapped – Hearing Impaired | 7 |
| Physically Handicapped – ID/MD | 13 |
| Freedom Fighter | 102 |
Eligibility Criteria
- 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
- For detailed educational requirements, read the official PSSSB Group D Recruitment notification PDF.
Salary
- Pay Scale : ₹18,000–56,900 (Level-1, 7th CPC).
Selection Process
- Objective-type (MCQ) written exam – Part A (Punjabi, qualifying) + Part B (merit-determining)
PSSSB Group D Recruitment 2026: How to Apply
- Visit the official website (https://sssb.punjab.gov.in/) of PSSSB. Candidate Can Apply Between 25 August 2026 to 04 September 2026.
- Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “PSSSB Group D Recruitment”.
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All details Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.