Exciting Career Opportunity: Punjab PSSSB Recruitment 2026
The Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab (SSSB Punjab) has officially released Advertisement No. 03 of 2026, inviting online applications for a massive hiring drive (p. 1). If you hold a Degree, Diploma, NTC, or NAC qualification, this is your chance to secure a stable state government career (p. 2).
Here is a comprehensive breakdown of everything you need to know about the 681 vacant posts for Craft Instructors across various technical trades (p. 1).
📅 Important Dates
Mark your calendar with these crucial timelines to avoid missing out on this opportunity:
- Notification Release Date: July 8, 2026 (p. 2)
- Online Application Starts: July 10, 2026 (p. 2)
- Last Date to Apply & Pay Fees: July 30, 2026 (p. 2)
💼 Vacancy Details & Trade Breakdown
The 681 positions are categorized into two separate streams based on your educational background:
- Craft Instructor (Degree/Diploma Holders) - Annexure A: Offers 250 Total Vacancies across 25 distinct technical trades (pp. 38, 40).
- Craft Instructor (NTC/NAC Holders) - Annexure B: Offers 431 Total Vacancies (calculated from total hiring) spread across 26 technical trades (pp. 41-42).
Major Trades Available Include:
- Electrician (pp. 22, 41)
- Fitter (pp. 7, 23, 38, 41)
- Welder (including GMAW & GTAW) (pp. 19, 29, 40, 42)
- Mechanical Trades (Motor Vehicle, Diesel Engine, Tractor) (pp. 11-13, 25-26)
- Draughtsman Civil & Surveyor (pp. 4, 17, 22, 28)
- Electronics & Computer Hardware Maintenance (pp. 5, 21-22)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
1. Academic & Technical Qualifications
- Schooling: 10th pass with Science and Mathematics under the 10+2 system from a recognized board (p. 4).
- Language Proficiency: You must have passed the Matriculation examination with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject (p. 30).
- Technical Stream:
- For Degree/Diploma Posts: Relevant B.Voc, B.E., B.Tech, or a 3-year Engineering Diploma accompanied by 1 to 2 years of relevant industrial or teaching experience (p. 4). (Note: Selected Degree/Diploma candidates must acquire an NCIC certificate within 3 years of joining) (p. 4).
- For NTC/NAC Posts: National Trade Certificate (NTC) or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the relevant trade, an NCIC certificate, and 3 years of relevant experience (p. 21).
2. Age Limit (As of January 1, 2026)
- General Category: 18 to 37 years (p. 31).
- SC / BC (Punjab Residents): Maximum age relaxed up to 42 years (p. 31).
- State/Central Govt Employees: Maximum age up to 45 years (p. 31).
- Widows & Divorcees: Maximum age up to 40 years (p. 31).
💵 Salary & Application Fees
Pay Scale
Selected candidates will receive an attractive initial salary structure under the 7th Central Pay Commission:
- Initial Salary: Rs. 35,400/- per month (Level-6 Pay Matrix) (p. 31).
Application Fees
- General / Unreserved Categories: Rs. 1500/- (p. 32)
- Scheduled Castes (SC) & Backward Classes (BC) of Punjab: Rs. 750/- (p. 32)
- Ex-Servicemen, EWS, & PWD Categories of Punjab: Rs. 500/- (p. 32)
📝 Selection Process
The selection is purely merit-based and follows a transparent process:
- Written Examination: Candidates must clear an Objective Type Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) offline test (p. 33).
- Negative Marking: Be careful! There is a negative marking of 1/4th (0.25) marks for every wrong answer (p. 33).
- Counseling & Verification: Top-ranked candidates from the merit list will be called for document verification (p. 34).
🖥️ How to Apply
Applications are accepted strictly via the online mode (p. 2). Follow these simple steps to lock in your application:
- Head over to the official portal: sssb.punjab.gov.in (p. 1).
- Click on the "Apply Online" link corresponding to Advt No. 03/2026 (p. 35).
- Register using your Email ID to generate a login password (p. 35).
- Log in and carefully fill in your personal, academic, and technical details (p. 35).
- Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photo, signature, and mandatory documents in PDF format (pp. 35-36).
- Complete the application fee payment online, preview your application, and hit Submit (p. 35).
- Print out the final submitted application form for your future reference.
Important Links👇👇👇
Get state wise job from the links given below.
| HP JOB | CLICK HERE |
| CHANDIGARH JOB | CLICK HERE |
| PUNJAB JOB | CLICK HERE |
| HARYANA JOB | CLICK HERE |
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