PSSSB Clerk Syllabus 2026 - Key Information
- Exam Name: PSSSB Clerk Exam 2026
- Conducting Body: Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB)
- Post Name: Clerk
- Exam Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
- Exam Type: Objective (MCQ)
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 150
- Exam Duration: 150 Minutes
- Negative Marking: Yes, 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
- Selection Process: Written Exam (CBT) + Document Verification + Typing Test (if applicable)
- Exam Language: English / Punjabi
- Official Website: sssb.punjab.gov.in
Syllabus Overview
The following sections are covered in the PSSSB Clerk syllabus 2026, with subject-wise topics and weightage as per the official PDF. Candidates should download the official PDF for complete details and any updates.
Subject-Wise Topics (Summary)
- General Knowledge / General Awareness
- Current Affairs (National & International), Indian History, Geography, Polity & Constitution, Indian Economy & Budget, General Science, Important Days & Dates, Awards & Honours, Sports, Books & Authors, Punjab History & Culture, Environmental Issues & Ecology, and related schemes.
- Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability
- Analogies, Similarities & Differences, Spatial Visualization, Problem Solving, Analysis & Judgment, Decision Making, Visual Memory, Discrimination & Observation, Relationship Concepts, Arithmetical Reasoning, Verbal & Non-Verbal Series, Coding & Decoding, Puzzles & Seating Arrangement, Logical Deduction.
- Mathematics (Quantitative Aptitude)
- Number System & Simplification, Decimals & Fractions, LCM & HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Mensuration, Data Interpretation, Algebra Basics, Geometry & Trigonometry Basics.
- Punjabi Language
- Idioms & Proverbs, Paragraph Writing, One Word Substitution, Synonyms & Antonyms, Compound Words, Spelling & Word Correction, Sentence Correction, Translation (English to Punjabi), Punjabi Grammar.
- English Language
- Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Correction & Error Detection, Cloze Test, Idioms & Phrases, Sentence Rearrangement, Spelling Correction.
Preparation Tips
- Download the official syllabus PDF and study the weightage-based topics.
- Practice with previous papers and mock tests.
- Focus on Punjab GK, reasoning, and language sections for better scoring potential.
Important Notes
- Always refer to the official PSSSB website for the latest updates and changes to the syllabus or examination process.
- Ensure you follow the official channel for any recruitment notifications and avoid unofficial sources.