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PSSSB
Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB)
PSSSB — Punjab Group C clerical / PCS Junior posts. 100-150 MCQs depending on post.
Updated 26 Aug 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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PSSSB — Frequently asked questions
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Previous year papers
180 questions across all yearsSome years hold a set of questions from that paper, not the full paper — each card shows how many.
2025
100 questions
Take paper →2024
20 of 100 questions
Practise these →2023
20 of 100 questions
Practise these →2022
20 of 100 questions
Practise these →2021
20 of 100 questions
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Mock tests
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PSSSB — Quick Practice
FULL20 questions · 120 min
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FULL100 questions · 120 min
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FULL20 questions · 120 min
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FULL20 questions · 120 min
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FULL20 questions · 120 min
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Practice by subject & topic
Full-length subject tests below — 25 questions each, real exam format, instant scoring. Want to drill a single topic? Every topic has its own 10-question test in the syllabus.
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
49 QsNumerical Ability
42 QsLogical Reasoning and Mental Ability
33 QsPunjabi and English Language
28 QsPunjab — History, Culture and Geography
30 QsICT (Information & Communication Technology)
18 Qs
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Mocks taken
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Average score
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Top score
100%
What can I get from PSSSB?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top 5% — Premium postings
95–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Assistant Registrar (Co-operative Societies) (pay level 9) — highly sought-after administrative post
- •Senior Scale Stenographer (pay level 9) — Chief Minister's Office and Secretariat
- •Estate Officer (pay level 9) — Public Works Department headquarters
- •District Food and Supplies Controller (pay level 9-10) — district-level leadership role
- •Extremely competitive across all advertised Group B Gazetted posts
Excellent score — Top Group B
88–95% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Assistant Labour Commissioner (pay level 8) — Labour Department, policy implementation roles
- •Senior Scientific Assistant (pay level 8) — Punjab Pollution Control Board
- •District Social Security Officer (pay level 8) — Social Justice & Empowerment Department
- •Senior Inspector (Weights & Measures) (pay level 8) — Legal Metrology wing
- •Treasury Officer (pay level 8) — State Treasury operations, approximately 88-92% cut-off
Very strong — Senior Group B
80–88% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Inspector (Commercial Taxes) (pay level 7) — Taxation Department, approximately 80-84% cut-off
- •Assistant Employment Officer (pay level 7) — Employment generation schemes
- •District Extension Officer (pay level 7) — Agriculture extension services
- •Junior Engineer (Mechanical) (pay level 7) — Water Supply & Sanitation Department
- •Superintendent (Jails) (pay level 7) — Punjab Prisons Department
Strong score — Inspector cadre
72–80% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Sub-Inspector (Punjab Police) (pay level 7) — executive posts, high competition
- •Food and Supplies Inspector (pay level 7) — Food and Civil Supplies Department
- •Block Development and Panchayat Officer (pay level 7) — rural development cadre
- •Agricultural Development Officer (pay level 7) — Agriculture Department field postings
- •Legal Assistant (pay level 7) — District Courts and legal cell
Good score — Technical Group C
62–72% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Junior Draftsman (pay level 6) — PWD and Irrigation departments
- •Lab Assistant (pay level 6) — Punjab Health Department hospitals
- •Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical) (pay level 6) — competitive post, approximately 65-70% cut-off
- •Veterinary Inspector (pay level 6) — Animal Husbandry Department
- •Excise and Taxation Inspector (pay level 6) — revenue cadre, approximately 68-72% cut-off
Moderate score — Clerical cadre
50–62% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Junior Assistant (pay level 5) — Revenue Department, approximately 50-55% cut-off
- •Junior Clerk (pay level 4) — Punjab Police Department
- •Steno-Typist (pay level 5) — Secretariat posts
- •Computer Operator (pay level 5) — Various state departments
- •Accounts Clerk (pay level 4-5) — Treasury and Finance wings
Qualifying range — Group C posts
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Junior Scale Stenographer (pay level 5) — approximately 35-45% cut-off in recent cycles
- •Data Entry Operator (pay level 4) — District administration cadre
- •Lower Division Clerk (pay level 2) — Various departments
- •Peon/Helper posts (pay level 1) — State government offices
- •Cook (pay level 1) — Punjab Education Department schools
Below qualifying threshold
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →Latest news
PSSSB Group D vacancies increased to 2007 posts, application deadline extended to September 14
2 d agoPunjab PSSSB revised the total Group D vacancies from 1,401 to 2,007 under Advertisement No. 04/2026 after receiving additional demands from departments. The last date to apply online has been extended till September 14, 2026.
PSSSB reopened online applications for Clerk posts (Advt. No. 02/2026) from August 25 to September 7, 2026. A total of 531 vacancies have been announced for various Punjab Government departments.
Punjab PSSSB published the final answer key for Assistant District Attorney (ADA) written examination on August 31, 2026. The exam was conducted on August 2, 2026 under Advertisement No. 09/2026.
The answer key for PSSSB Jail Warder examination (Advt. No. 08/2026) was released on July 28, 2026, allowing candidates to verify their responses and estimate scores.
Important dates
ADA (Advt. 09/2026) provisional answer key released
passedMon, 3 Aug, 2026
Clerk (Advt. 02/2026) application window re-opens
passedTue, 25 Aug, 2026
Fresh window for 531 Clerk posts; already applied candidates need not apply again
ADA Final Answer Key released
passedMon, 31 Aug, 2026
Final answer key for Assistant District Attorney exam held on August 2, 2026
Clerk (Advt. 02/2026) - Application end date
passedMon, 7 Sept, 2026
Reopened application window for 531 Clerk posts
Group D (Advt. 04/2026) - Application end date
3 days awayMon, 14 Sept, 2026
Extended deadline for 2007 Group D vacancies (Servant, Watchman, etc.)
Syllabus
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General Knowledge and Current Affairs
History
Indian history with focus on freedom struggle.
Indian and World Geography
Physical and economic geography.
Indian Polity and Constitution
Constitution and governance.
Indian Economy
Economy and recent developments.
General Science
General physics, chemistry and biology.
Current Affairs
National, international and Punjab-specific current events.
Numerical Ability
Number System
Whole numbers, integers, divisibility and place value.
Simplification
BODMAS, fractions, decimals, square and cube roots.
HCF and LCM
Highest common factor and lowest common multiple.
Percentage
Percentage and applications.
Ratio and Proportion
Ratio, proportion and partnership.
Average
Simple and weighted average.
Profit, Loss and Discount
Cost-price, selling-price and discount.
Simple and Compound Interest
SI and CI calculations.
Time and Work
Work efficiency and pipes-and-cisterns.
Time and Distance
Trains, boats and average speed.
Algebra
Algebraic expressions and linear equations.
Geometry
Lines, angles and basic shapes.
Mensuration
Area, perimeter, surface area and volume.
Statistics
Mean, median, mode and frequency tables.
Data Interpretation
Tables, bar/pie/line graphs.
Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability
Analogy
Word, number and figure analogies.
Classification
Identifying the odd one out.
Series
Number, letter and figure series.
Coding-Decoding
Letter-letter, letter-number and number-number coding.
Blood Relations
Family relationship problems.
Direction Sense
Direction-and-distance problems.
Syllogism
Statement-conclusion problems.
Puzzles
Seating arrangement and grouping puzzles.
Alphanumeric Series
Mixed letter-number-symbol series.
Ranking and Order
Position and rank arrangement.
Cube and Dice
Cube and dice problems.
Calendar and Clock
Day, date and clock problems.
Statement and Argument
Strong and weak arguments.
Punjabi and English Language
Punjabi Grammar (Vyakaran)
Naun, pranaun, visheshan, kiriya — parts of speech in Punjabi.
Punjabi Tense (Kal)
Vartman, bhoot and bhavishya kal in Punjabi.
Ling and Vachan
Gender and number in Punjabi nouns and verbs.
Samanarthak (Synonyms)
Synonyms in Punjabi.
Virodhi Shabd (Antonyms)
Antonyms in Punjabi.
Punjabi Muhavare
Punjabi idioms and proverbs.
One-Word Substitution (Punjabi)
One-word substitutions in Punjabi.
Punjabi Spelling Shudhi
Identifying correctly spelled Punjabi words.
Punjabi Sentence Correction
Correcting grammatically wrong Punjabi sentences.
Punjabi Reading Comprehension
Punjabi unseen passage with comprehension questions.
Punjabi Literature
Major Punjabi writers — Bhai Vir Singh, Amrita Pritam, Shiv Kumar Batalvi, Waris Shah.
Gurmukhi Script
Gurmukhi alphabet and basic script knowledge.
English Grammar
Parts of speech, tenses, voice, narration and articles.
English Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution.
English Idioms and Phrases
Common idioms and phrasal verbs.
Reading Comprehension
Unseen passage with comprehension questions.
Sentence Improvement
Sentence correction, rearrangement and improvement.
Spotting Errors
Identifying grammatical errors in English sentences.
Punjab — History, Culture and Geography
ICT (Information & Communication Technology)
Computer Fundamentals
Hardware, software and operating systems basics.
Operating System
Windows OS basics and file management.
MS Word
Document creation, formatting and printing.
MS Excel
Spreadsheets, formulas and basic functions.
MS PowerPoint
Slide creation and presentations.
Internet and Email
Web browsing, search engines and email basics.
Computer Security
Antivirus, firewall and password security.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Common Windows and MS Office shortcuts.