PSSSB Group D Recruitment 2026 Reopened: Punjab Sewadar & Chowkidar Apply Online

PSSSB Punjab Group D Recruitment 2026 Corrigendum: Application Window Reopened 25 August – 4 September 2026

What Changed in the PSSSB Group D Recruitment 2026 Corrigendum?

Four things moved in this corrigendum, and each one matters differently depending on whether you have already applied. Read the row that describes you.

Item	Earlier (Advt. No. 04 of 2026)	Now (Corrigendum, 24 August 2026)
Online application window	27 February to 20 March 2026	Reopened — 25 August to 4 September 2026
Last date for fee payment	20 March 2026	4 September 2026
Demand-letter condition — para 1(ii) with its note, and Sr. No. 7(viii)	Applied to the recruitment	Withdrawn
Vacancy position	Provisional, tied to departmental demand letters	Firm — 1401 Group-D posts, split in Annexure-O
Candidates who already applied	—	Need not apply again

The withdrawal of the demand-letter condition is the part most candidates will skim past, and it is the one worth understanding. Until now the advertisement kept the number of posts open because departments could still send in fresh demands. That door is closed. What is printed in Annexure-O — department by department and reserved category by reserved category — is what will be filled, and PSSSB has put the total at 1401. Check Annexure-O for the department and the category you will compete in, because a post name that exists in one department may carry no seat at all in another. More Punjab government job notifications are tracked on the same page.

Everything else in Advt. No. 04 of 2026 is unchanged. The qualification is still Matriculation with Punjabi as a subject, the pay is still Level 1, and the fee slabs are exactly as they were. Nothing in this corrigendum alters the selection process. Use the eleven days you have been given and file the form early — the portal will be busiest on 4 September. If you are hunting more 10th pass government jobs, or want to browse all current government job notifications, keep both pages bookmarked.

PSSSB Group D 2026: Salary, Eligibility & How to Apply for Sewadar / Chowkidar Posts

The Subordinate Services Selection Board (SSSB), Punjab has released a massive recruitment notification for Group D posts including Sewadars and Chowkidars. If you have completed 10th class with Punjabi as a subject, this is a great chance for you! The online portal has been reopened by a corrigendum dated 24 August 2026: applications are accepted from 25 August 2026 to 4 September 2026 (earlier window 27 February 2026 to 20 March 2026). PSSSB has also confirmed a firm 1401 Group-D posts received from Punjab Government departments, listed department-wise and category-wise in Annexure-O of that corrigendum. The salary ranges from ₹18,000 to ₹56,900 per month.

The selection process is transparent and merit-based. You’ll face a written exam in two parts — first a Punjabi paper you only have to qualify, and then the Part-B paper that decides your merit. After clearing the written exam, qualified candidates will go through counselling. PSSSB has ensured that candidates from all backgrounds — General, EWS, SC, BC, ESM, Sports, PwBD, and Freedom Fighters — have equal opportunities through their 21 reservation categories. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for latest updates and step-by-step application guidance.

Key Highlights of PSSSB Group D Recruitment 2026

PSSSB (Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board) is recruiting for Group D positions across various Punjab Government departments. The demand-letter condition that earlier kept the count provisional has been withdrawn, so the vacancy position is now firm at 1401 posts. This is a major recruitment drive for candidates seeking stable government employment.

• Organisation: Subordinate Services Selection Board (SSSB), Punjab (PSSSB)
• Advertisement Number: 04 of 2026
• Post Names: Sewadar, Sweeper, Sweeper-cum-Attendant, Water Carrier-cum-Sweeper, Chowkidar and allied Group D posts (full list in Annexure-O)
• Total Vacancies: 1401 posts — confirmed in Annexure-O of the corrigendum dated 24 August 2026 (the earlier demand-letter basis has been withdrawn)
• Pay Level: Level 1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900 per month)
• Minimum Qualification: 10th Pass (with Punjabi as one subject)
• Application Mode: Online only
• Application Period: 27 February 2026 to 20 March 2026 Reopened — 25 August 2026 to 4 September 2026 (Updated)

PSSSB Group D Recruitment 2026 — Vacancy Breakdown

Cadre / Posts Covered (Pay Level 1)	Total Posts	Where the Split is Published
Group D Common Cadre — Sewadar, Sweeper, Sweeper-cum-Attendant, Water Carrier-cum-Sweeper, Chowkidar, Safai Sewak, Maali-cum-Chowkidar, Cattle, Pig, Sheep and Bull Attendant, Fisherman and allied posts	1401	Annexure-O of the corrigendum — department-wise and category-wise
Total (all departments)	1401	Annexure-O

Note (revised 24 August 2026): The condition under para 1(ii) of Advt. No. 04 of 2026 together with its note, and the condition at Sr. No. 7(viii), under which further demand letters (ਮੰਗ ਪੱਤਰ) from departments were to be received, stands withdrawn. The vacancy position is therefore final at 1401 posts and is no longer provisional. The department-wise and category-wise break-up is published in Annexure-O of the corrigendum, which covers departments such as the Deputy Commissioner offices, Director Youth Services Punjab, Directorate of Tourism, Department of Jails, Director Local Government, Director Defence Welfare, Director Animal Husbandry (SAS Nagar) and Fisheries. Refer to Annexure-O for the exact figure against each department and each reserved category.

What is the Eligibility for PSSSB Group D Recruitment 2026?

Make sure you meet all the requirements before applying. Don’t worry if you’re not sure — we’ve broken it down into simple sections.

Education Qualification

• Minimum Qualification: Matriculation (10th Pass) with Punjabi as one of the subjects, from a recognised educational institution
• Your qualification certificate must come from a recognised board, institution or university
• Separately from the above, you must score at least 50% marks in a qualifying Punjabi language test of Matriculation standard, held by the Board alongside the written exam

One clause is worth reading twice. The notification reproduces a proviso under which the educational qualification condition does not apply to a blind person, to a riot or terrorist affected person, or to a person appointed to the service as a sweeper. That is not a small carve-out here: Sweeper, Sweeper-cum-Attendant and Water Carrier-cum-Sweeper are among the largest post groups in Annexure-O. If you are applying against one of those posts, read the qualification clause in Advt. No. 04 of 2026 for yourself and confirm your position with PSSSB rather than assuming you are shut out.

Age Limit

Advt. No. 04 of 2026 does fix the age limits, and it fixes them as on 1 January 2026. The corrigendum dated 24 August 2026 did not change that reference date, so reopening the portal has not bought anyone extra age. The limits below are the ones printed in the notification:

• Minimum age: 18 years, for candidates of every category
• General category: upper age limit 37 years
• SC and BC candidates who are residents of Punjab: upper age limit 42 years
• State and Central Government employees: upper age limit 45 years
• Persons with disabilities who are residents of Punjab: 10 years relaxation, upper age limit 47 years
• Widows, divorcees and certain other categories of married women: upper age limit relaxed up to 40 years
• Ex-Servicemen who are residents of Punjab: as per the Punjab Recruitment of Ex-Servicemen Rules, 1982 — your military service is deducted from your age, and if what is left does not exceed the post’s upper age limit by more than 3 years, you are treated as meeting the age condition

Two cautions. The notification prints no separate age relaxation for the Sports or Freedom Fighter categories — those appear in the category-code list and in the fee slabs, but not in the age clause, so do not assume a relaxation that is not there. And check which relaxation you are claiming: the notification attaches the words “resident of Punjab” to the SC/BC, disability and Ex-Servicemen limits, and it separately states that the benefit of reservation goes only to residents of Punjab, with a domicile or residence certificate not more than five years old to be produced at counselling. Government employees claiming the 45-year limit must bring an NOC from their department to counselling.

What is the Salary for PSSSB Group D 2026?

As a Group D employee under PSSSB, you’ll enjoy a stable government job with an attractive salary package. The salary is structured in pay levels, giving you regular increments and growth prospects.

• Pay Level: Level 1
• Basic Pay Range: ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 per month
• This includes basic pay, dearness allowance, and other standard components

Beyond basic salary, you also get:

• Regular salary increments based on seniority
• Pension after retirement (defined benefit pension scheme)
• Medical facilities for you and your family
• Leave benefits (casual, sick, earned leave)
• Festival advances and festival holidays
• Gratuity upon retirement
• Government job security and stability

A government job under Punjab government offers you lifetime security, pension benefits, and respect in society. The salary is competitive, and you get a work-life balance that private jobs rarely offer.

For a candidate with 10th pass qualification in Punjab, this is one of the most rewarding career paths available. Your family will have security, you’ll have guaranteed income, and you’ll serve your state.

What is the Selection Process for PSSSB Group D 2026?

Selection is through a single objective-type (multiple choice) written exam, which the notification sets in two parts — Part A and Part B. Here’s how the two parts work — don’t be nervous, just prepare well!

Part A: Punjabi Qualifying Test (Compulsory)

Your first hurdle is the Punjabi test. This isn’t competitive — you just need to pass with 50% marks minimum.

• Level: Punjabi language of Matriculation standard
• Passing Marks: 50% minimum
• Nature: qualifying only — these marks are not counted towards your merit
• If you fail: you are disqualified from the final merit list no matter what you score in the other paper

Part B: The Merit-Deciding Paper

Part B sits in the same written exam as Part A, and it is the part that counts. This is where the real competition happens — your marks here decide your rank.

• Marking: each question carries 1 mark
• Negative Marking: 1/4 mark is cut for every wrong answer, so guessing costs you
• Syllabus and exam pattern: the advertisement does not print them — PSSSB will upload both on its own website, so keep checking it
• Your Score: the merit list is drawn up on your Part-B marks alone

Counselling (Final Stage)

Candidates are called from the merit list for counselling, where every document is verified. PSSSB — or an authority it appoints — decides how many candidates are called.

• Document Verification: carry the originals covering your age, your educational qualification and your category, and note that all of them must pre-date your application
• No switching: you are considered only in the category and category code you applied under, and the notification says neither can be changed at any stage
• Final Recommendation: candidates found fully eligible at counselling are recommended to the concerned department as per the Common Merit List and the posts actually available
• No TA or DA is paid for attending the written exam or the counselling

How to Apply Online for PSSSB Group D Recruitment 2026?

Applying is simple! Follow these steps carefully and you’ll be done in 15-20 minutes.

1. Visit the official PSSSB website (direct link in Essential Links below)
2. Look for “Advertisement 04 of 2026” and its corrigendum dated 24 August 2026 on the homepage
3. Click on the “Apply Online” link
4. Create your account using your email ID and mobile number
5. Fill the application form — enter all details carefully (name, date of birth, address, qualifications)
6. Upload documents — scan and upload your 10th mark sheet (Punjabi proof), photo, and signature
7. Choose your category and category code carefully — the notification states that neither can be changed at any stage
8. Pay the application fee online through the “Make Payment” step — your form is accepted only after the payment succeeds
9. Review everything once, then submit — once a form is submitted the notification allows no correction to it under any circumstance
10. Save your application number and take a printout for your records

Fill your application during off-peak hours (late evening or early morning) to avoid any website lag.

What are the Important Dates for PSSSB Group D 2026?

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	24 February 2026
Online Application Start Date	27 February 2026 Portal reopened 25 August 2026 (Updated)
Online Application Last Date	20 March 2026 4 September 2026 (Extended)
Last Date for Fee Payment	4 September 2026
Corrigendum (ਸੋਧ ਪੱਤਰ) Issued	24 August 2026
Exam Date	Likely May / June 2026 To be announced by PSSSB
Result Date	Estimated August 2026 onwards To be announced by PSSSB

Save these dates. The reopened portal accepts online applications until 4 September 2026 (earlier 20 March 2026), and the application fee must also be paid by 4 September 2026. Candidates who have already applied under Advt. No. 04 of 2026 need not apply again — their earlier application stands.

PSSSB Group D 2026 Application Fees

The fee varies by category. These slabs are from Advt. No. 04 of 2026 and the corrigendum of 24 August 2026 did not touch them. Pay the correct amount first time: the notification says a fee once paid will not be returned under any circumstances, and that no candidate is given a fee waiver or exemption.

Category	Application Fee
General / Freedom Fighter / Sports Person	₹1,000
SC / BC / EWS Candidate	₹250
Ex-Servicemen and Dependent	₹200
PwBD (Persons with Disability)	₹500

The fee is paid online, through the “Make Payment” step inside the application form. Your form is accepted only after the payment succeeds — if the transaction fails for any reason, the notification treats your application as not submitted at all.

Essential Links for PSSSB Group D Recruitment 2026

• Download Official Notification PDF
• Apply Online for PSSSB Group D Recruitment 2026
• Visit PSSSB Official Website
• Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
• Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
• Join Telegram for Punjab Govt Jobs

Stay connected with GovtJobsAlert.in for all updates about PSSSB recruitment, admit cards, and results. We’ll send you notifications the moment anything new happens!

This is a real opportunity for thousands of Punjab’s young people to build a secure future in government service. The salary is good, the job security is unmatched, and you’ll be serving your state. If you meet the 10th pass criteria with Punjabi, apply without hesitation. Start your preparation for the written exam today — begin with Punjabi at Matriculation level, and watch the PSSSB website for the exam pattern and syllabus, which the advertisement does not print. Best of luck!