The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has released the syllabus and exam pattern for Group-C posts. This recruitment is under Advertisement No. 12 of 2026 (dated 18 September 2026), covering Driver, Clerk (Legal / Accounts / IT), Translator and Field Artist posts — 70 posts in total under the advertisement. For the Driver post, Matriculation and a valid light & heavy vehicle driving licence are required. Applications were taken from 25 September to 19 October 2026. See the complete Driver exam pattern and syllabus below.
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Important Dates
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Exam Pattern
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Exam Pattern — Part-wise Marks
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
| A | Punjabi (Matriculation standard) — qualifying, minimum 50% (25 marks) | 50 | 50 |
| B (i) | General subjects — GK & Current Affairs, Punjab History & Culture, Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability, Punjabi, English, ICT | 40 | 40 |
| B (ii) | Driving Technique & Motor Car Mechanism | 60 | 60 |
| Part B total (merit) | 100 | 100 |
The merit list will be based on the 100 marks of Part B. A wrong answer in Part B will deduct 0.25 marks. For the exact Driver post count, check official notification.
Driver Eligibility
For the Driver post, Matriculation, a valid light & heavy vehicle driving licence and a minimum of 3 years of driving experience are required.
Syllabus — Topic-wise
Part B (i) — General subjects: GK / current affairs, Punjab history & culture, reasoning (analogy, classification, series, coding-decoding, directions, ranking), Punjabi grammar & vocabulary, English grammar & comprehension, ICT (computer basics, internet, MS Office). Part B (ii) — Driving Technique & Motor Car Mechanism: driving skills & procedures, duties of drivers, fuel efficiency, basic maintenance / servicing, emergency handling, tools & documents, types of vehicles, traffic rules / signs / signals / road markings, vehicle systems, vehicle & environmental pollution (petrol / diesel / CNG, noise), maintenance (tyre pressure, battery water, oils, coolant, belts / hoses).
Selection Process
Selection will follow this order — written test, then document verification. Whether a driving proficiency test follows the written test for this cycle, check official notification.
Important Links
| PSSSB Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
A private information portal (not a government website).
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are there in the PSSSB Driver recruitment?
There are 70 Group-C posts in total under Advertisement 12/2026. For the exact Driver post count, check official notification.
What is the PSSSB Driver exam pattern?
There will be an OMR-based MCQ examination, total duration 2 hours 30 minutes. Part A Punjabi (50 questions / 50 marks) is qualifying — minimum 50%. The 100 marks of Part B will form the merit list.
What is the eligibility for PSSSB Driver?
Matriculation, a valid light & heavy vehicle driving licence and a minimum of 3 years of driving experience are required.
Is there negative marking in Part A?
No, there is no negative marking in Part A (Punjabi). In Part B, a wrong answer will deduct 0.25 marks.
Will there be a driving test after the written examination?
Whether a driving proficiency test follows the written test for this cycle, check official notification.
