The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has officially commenced its latest recruitment drive, offering a significant opportunity for job seekers in the state. The board has announced the opening of the online application window for a total of 331 Group-D posts under Advertisement Number 08/2025. This recruitment campaign targets entry-level positions across various state departments, providing a crucial entry point into government service.
Key Dates and Application Process
Aspiring candidates must mark their calendars, as the application process is time-bound. The online registration portal opened on 21 November 2025 and will remain active until 15 December 2025, up to 5:00 PM. It is imperative to note that the board will accept applications exclusively through its official website, sssb.punjab.gov.in. No offline or email submissions will be considered under any circumstances.
The application procedure is straightforward and digital. Candidates need to visit the official website, navigate to the 'Online Applications' section, and select the relevant advertisement. After completing a new registration to generate login credentials, they can fill out the detailed form, upload necessary documents, and pay the application fee online. A confirmation page should be downloaded for future reference.
Eligibility Criteria and Vacancy Distribution
The eligibility for these coveted positions is clearly defined. From an educational standpoint, candidates must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) from a recognized board. Crucially, they must have studied Punjabi as a subject at the Matric level, either as a compulsory or elective paper. Applications failing to meet this Punjabi language requirement will be summarily rejected.
Age limits vary according to category, calculated as of 1 January 2025. The general category age bracket is 18 to 37 years. Relaxations are provided for candidates from Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes of Punjab (up to 42 years), widowed/divorced/legally separated women (up to 40 years), government employees (up to 45 years), and Persons with Disabilities (up to 47 years).
The 331 vacancies are distributed across several roles, primarily in supportive and maintenance functions. The detailed post-wise breakdown is as follows:
- Sewadar: 216 posts
- Fisherman (Machhi Palak): 68 posts
- Chowkidar: 27 posts
- Sweeper-cum-Chowkidar: 10 posts
- Safai Sevak: 5 posts
- Mali-cum-Chowkidar: 2 posts
- Sweeper-cum-Mali: 1 post
- Boatman: 1 post
- Laboratory Attendant: 1 post
Selection and Compensation
The selection of candidates will be a two-stage process designed to ensure fairness and transparency. The primary filter will be a written examination. Candidates who qualify in this test will then be called for the subsequent stage of document verification. It is mandatory for applicants to possess all relevant certificates for age, category, and qualifications issued before the application deadline.
Successful candidates appointed to any of these Group-D posts will be entitled to a attractive salary package. The pay scale for all positions is fixed at ₹18,000–₹56,900, corresponding to Level-1 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). This recruitment drive by the PSSSB represents a stable and rewarding career opportunity for thousands of eligible candidates in Punjab, aiming to fill essential roles within the state's administrative machinery.
