PSSSB Recruitment 2022: Notification, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Admit Card, Result

PSSSB Recruitment: The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board has published a recruitment notice on its official website for the positions of Deputy Ranger, Forester, and Forest Guard. Candidates may apply until June 28, 2022, for the PSSSB Recruitment exam. The recruitment effort aims to fill 204 Deputy Ranger, Forester, and Forest Guard positions.

For the year 2022, the Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board has posted a job opening for the Excise and Tax Inspector position. There are 107 openings for excise and tax inspectors overall. The opening date for online applications is May 23, 2022.

Candidates may apply online if they have received their diplomas. The writing and typing portions of the exam are separated into two stages. They will also be expected to meet the requirements for Punjabi proficiency and basic technical knowledge.

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PSSSB Recruitment: Highlights

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Institution	Punjab Subordinate Selection Service Board (PSSSB)
Category of the Jobs	Punjab State Government
Application Mode	Online
Location of the jobs	Punjab
Application Fees	General- Rs.1000 OBC/SC/ST/PWD/Women/EBC-Rs.250 Ex-Servicemen- Rs.200 PWD- Rs.500
Selection Process	Written exam and Typing test
Vacancies	3231
Age Limit	18-37
Official website	http://www.sssb.punjab.gov.in
Helpdesk	0172-2298099 [email protected]

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About PSSSB

Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board is its full name. PSSSB handles hiring for both civil and clerical positions. The board, which was established in 1981, makes recommendations for candidates for various positions within the state government.

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PSSSB Recruitment Notification 2022

The Punjab Subordinate Selection Service Board Recruitment’s official notification for various positions is now available on the website. It is advised for interested candidates to frequently check the website for official notifications and updates regarding the exam and other crucial information.

Before applying, candidates must have received their diploma and provide crucial information like their academic records, employment history, and personal identification information. Candidates should thoroughly investigate the openings, the location of the position, and the eligibility requirements before applying.

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PSSSB Exam Date 2022

Important Updates	Tentative Dates
Official Notification	October 2022
Online Registration	October 2022
Last Date for Fees	November 2022
Admit Card Release Date	December 2022
Written Exam Date	December 2022
Typing Test Date	To be announced
Final Merit List	To be announced

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PSSSB Recruitment Vacancies 2022

For the year 2022, there are a lot of openings for candidates to be posted all over the state of Punjab. Candidates are recommended to keep a constant eye on the official website during such times because updates for all open positions will be posted there. Below are some of the significant openings:

Position	Available Vacancies
Clerk	2374
Block Level Extension Officer	61
Information Technology Clerk	212
Senior Industrial Promotion Officer	56
Stenographer	334
Junior Scale Stenographer	22
Excise and Taxation Inspector	51
Accounting Clerk	203
Total	3231

All applicants should be aware that the online application form varies depending on the position. Before applying, candidates are urged to double-check the requirements for each and every position.

Below is a detailed list of the open positions for the position of Village Development Organiser (VDO)/Gram Sevak.

Category	Vacancies reserved for females	Vacancies
General	93	282
Economically Weaker Section	27	79
Scheduled Caste(M&B)	27	79
Scheduled Caste(R&O)	27	79
Backward Class	30	92
Ex-serviceman Gen	18	56
Ex-Serviceman SC (M &B)	–	16
Ex-Serviceman SC (R&O)	–	04
Ex-Serviceman B.C	–	16
Sports General	08	26
Sports SC (M&B)	–	04
Sports  SC (R&O)	–	04
Physical Handicapped (visual)	04	09
Physical Handicapped (Locomoter)	04	08
Physical Handicapped (Hearing)	04	08
Physical Handicapped (Intellectual or Multiple)	04	08
Freedom Fighter	05	10
Total	251	792

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PSSSB Eligibility Criteria

Along with the candidates’ required educational background and age requirements, some significant eligibility requirements are listed below:

Eligibility Criteria	Required Criteria
Nationality	Indian
Age limit	18-38
Educational Qualifications	Completed graduation from a university recognized by the Association of Indian Universities

PSSSB Post-wise Educational Qualification

Following are some examples of position-specific educational requirements:

Positions	Skill/Basic Requirement	Educational Requirements
Clerk	Basic knowledge of Computer Applications.	Should have completed 120 hours of Computer Skill Course. The course should have the certification of ISO 9001 or ‘O’ level certificates issued by DOEACC, Government of India
Information Technology Clerk	Posses typing speed of 30 words per minute.	Candidates must have completed their Bachelors in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer Applications.
Accounting Clerk	Posses typing speed of 30 words per minute.	Candidates must have completed their Bachelors in Commerce. Should have completed 120 hours of Computer Skill Course. The course should have the certification of ISO 9001 or ‘O’ level certificates issued by DOEACC, Government of India
Stenographer	Candidates should have passed their 10th standard examination with Punjabi as one of the primary subjects	Candidates must have completed their graduation in any course from a recognized university Should have completed 120 hours of Computer Skill Course. The course should have the certification of ISO 9001 or ‘O’ level certificates issued by DOEACC, Government of India
Junior Scale Stenographer	Candidates should have passed their 10th standard examination with Punjabi as one of the primary subjects Posses typing speed of 100 words per minute.	Candidates must have completed their graduation in any course from a recognized university Should have completed 120 hours of Computer Skill Course. The course should have the certification of ISO 9001 or ‘O’ level certificates issued by DOEACC, Government of India
Senior Industrial Promotion Officer	Candidates should have passed their 10th standard examination with Punjabi as one of the primary subjects	Candidates must have completed their graduation in any course from a recognized university
Excise and Taxation Inspector	Posses typing speed of 30 words per minute.	Candidates must have completed their graduation in any course from a recognized university Should have completed 120 hours of Computer Skill Course. The course should have the certification of ISO 9001 or ‘O’ level certificates issued by DOEACC, Government of India
Block Level Extension Officer	Candidates should have passed their 10th standard examination with Punjabi as one of the primary subjects	Candidates must have completed their graduation in any course from a recognized university
Village Development Organiser (VDO)/ Gram Sevak	Candidates should have passed 10+2 (in the second division).	Matric with Punjabi as a subject. Candidates must have graduated in any discipline from any recognized University. Candidates must have a one-year Diploma course in  Computer application.

Age Limit

The age limit criteria for the post mentioned are shared below:

• Minimum Age Limit – 18 years
• Maximum Age Limit – 37 years

PSSSB Category-wise Age Relaxation

Category	Age Relaxation
General/Unreserved	37 years
Ex-Servicemen	40 years
OBC	42 years
Government Employee	45 years
SC/ST	42 years
Widows and Divorced	45 years

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How to PSSSB Applying Online 2022?

Candidates who are interested in applying online for one of the open positions should follow the steps that are outlined in the following paragraphs:

• Candidates are required to go to the PSSSB Recruitment 2022 official website and click the link that says “Online Application.”
• After that, they will be required to select the New Registration option from the drop-down menu.
• After reading through the owner’s manual, they will be required to acknowledge the information that has been provided.
• Candidates are required to provide their personal information, which is necessary for the online application and the verification of candidates’ documents, after selecting the option to “Newly Register.”
• Candidates are strongly urged to double-check all of the information that they have provided in their applications before sending in the final version.
• They would have to receive an OTP on their registered number and then validate it before their application could be considered complete.

PSSSB Application Fees

Before submitting their final online application, the applicants need to pay the application fee in order to be considered. The fees will change depending on which category the individual or organization falls into. The payment can be made using credit or debit cards, the unified payment interface (UPI), or online banking. In addition to that, they also have the option of paying with an offline challan.

Category of the Candidates	Application fees
General	Rs.1000
Ex-Servicemen	Rs. 200
SC/ST/PWD/Ex-Servicemen/EBC/Other Minorities	Rs. 250
PWD	Rs. 500

PSSSB Recruitment 2022: Required Documents

In order to complete the application process, we require a few crucial pieces of documentation. These documents are referred to as:

1. Recent Passport Picture
2. Aadhaar Card/Passport/Voter Card/Driving License/Employer ID
3. High school passing certificate
4. Scanned Signature

Relevant Links
KVPY	CBSE UGC NET	UPTET
HSSC Gram Sachiv	Assistant Audit Officer	CTET

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PSSSB Admit Card 2022

It is expected that the admit card download link for the PSSSB Recruitment will be active three to four days before the scheduled exam. It would include the candidate’s personal information, as well as the date and times of the exam, the location of the exam, and any other important instructions that they would be expected to follow.

The following are the steps that need to be taken in order to download the admit card:

• It is mandatory for the applicant to check out the PSSSB Recruitment page on the organization’s official website.
• They will be required to provide information including their application registration number, date of birth, and password.
• The boarding pass will load up on their screen at that time. They should download the admit card for future reference after first double-checking the information that they provided.

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PSSSB Recruitment 2022 Selection Process

The selection process consists of 4 steps for all positions. All of the categories use the same selection process:

• Written Test (Computer Based Online Test): There will be 100 questions in total. The questions will be multiple-choice or objective in nature. The exam will take two hours to complete. English and Punjabi will both be used in the exam.
• Typing Test: In order to be ultimately qualified for the positions, candidates would need to pass the typing test. Both English and Punjabi will be used in the test. Each language test will last for 10 minutes, with a 5-minute break in between. A 30-word-per-minute typing speed is required for eligibility. To be eligible, they must achieve 92 percent accuracy.

Verification of Documents: Candidates must provide the following documentation to prove their identity:

1. Domicile Certificate
2. Proof of age
3. Caste Certificate
4. Proof of identity

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PSSSB Exam Pattern 2022

There will be a two-hour exam. For each incorrect response, there will be a 1/4 or 0.25 mark deduction. Candidates will receive one mark for each accurate response. The format of the computer-based online test will be as follows:

Sections	Number of questions
General Awareness and Current affairs	15
Punjabi Language	05
General Intelligence and Reasoning	20
Agriculture	10
Accounting	10
English Grammar and Comprehension	05
Punjab History and Culture	05
Mathematics	15
Total Questions	100

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PSSSB Exam Syllabus 2022

since the exam will cover five sections. Depending on the position for which a candidate has applied, the professional ability section’s coverage may vary. Below is a detailed description of the syllabus:

Sections	Topics
General Awareness	Developments in the field of Science and Technology Current Affairs (National and International) Indian polity, constitution, and economy Indian Environment History of India including Medieval and Modern Indian Geography
General Intelligence and Reasoning	Alphabetical and Number Series Coding and Decoding Venn Diagrams and set theory Analogies Relationships Analytical Reasoning Visual Memory Directions Family Relationships Statement-Arguments and Assumptions Syllogism Mathematical Operations Data Interpretation and Sufficiency Discrimination Similarities and Differences
Mathematics	Percentage Profit and Loss Simple and Compound Interest Number Systems Mensuration System Ratio and Proportions LCM and HCF Decimals Time and Work Time and Distance Fractions BODMAS Algebra
English Language	Sentence completion Sentence correction and reconstruction Direct and Indirect speech Spotting errors Passage correction Phrases and idioms Antonyms, Homonyms, and synonyms Deriving conclusions from sentences Comprehension Vocabulary Theme detection Fill in the blanks Active and passive voice
Punjabi Language	Spotting errors Fill in the blanks Comprehension Phrases and idioms Antonyms, Homonyms, and synonyms Vocabulary Passage correction

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PSSSB Answer Key 2022

After the computer-based online test has been completed, the answer key will be made available three to four weeks later. The candidates will gain a better understanding of their performance on the test and a general idea of how well they scored as a result of this. They can retrieve the answer key by visiting the official website and downloading it.

The following is a list of the steps required to download the official answer key:

• Candidates are advised to check the official website for any recent notifications and visit it.
• In this part of the page, you will find a notification that is labeled as “Answer Key.”
• They will need to provide both their application number and password when asked to do so.
• After submitting their answers, they will have the opportunity to review and save the associated answer key.

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PSSSB Result 2022

A month or two after the exam, the results will be posted on the website. The computer-based online test results will be used to create the merit list for the skill test. Due to the various city requirements, applicants will be shortlisted according to the merit list.

The following steps are necessary to download the outcome:

• The applicant must go to the PSSSB Recruitment’s official website.
• They must provide their password, date of birth, and application registration number.
• Their screen will display the outcome. After verifying their information, they should download the outcome for later use.
• They should bring the required documentation for the typing test and a photocopy of the results.

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PSSSB Recruitment Cutoff 2022

The minimum score candidates must achieve to pass the online computer-based test that serves as the first stage of the selection process will serve as the expected cut-off for the year 2022. The cut-off varies for various categories, though.

Category of the candidate	Expected cut-off
General	56-58
SC/ST	41-43
OBC	48-50
Ex-Service personnel	35-38
PWD	33-35

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PSSSB Post-wise Salary

The pay scale varies and depends on the position for which the applicants are applying. The government’s newly implemented 7th pay commission is used to determine the salary. The following list of positions and their salaries includes some of them:

Positions	Salary
Clerk	Rs.27000-30000
Block Level Extension Officer	Rs.35400
Information Technology Clerk	Rs.10300-34800
Senior Industrial Promotion Officer	Rs.35400
Stenographer	Rs.10300-34800
Junior Scale Stenographer	Rs.10300-34800
Excise and Taxation Inspector	Rs.35400
Accounting Clerk	Rs.19900-40000
Village Development Organiser (VDO)/ Gram Sevak	Rs.19,900-63,200

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Conclusion

The PSSSB Recruitment has a positive workplace culture that gives employees opportunities to advance their careers as well as a variety of government-funded benefits. They will be given the option of flexible work schedules and travel throughout the state.

However, because technological advancements are taking their time, working conditions may become monotonous and stressful. In addition, the job’s hours are confirmed, but frequently, it may be necessary for the employees to put in extra time to complete their assignments before deadlines or to meet deadlines.

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PSSSB Recruitment: FAQs