The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board has officially opened a fresh employment window by releasing a detailed hiring notification under Advertisement Number 03/2026. This administrative drive aims to select proficient individuals for technical teaching roles inside the state. Qualified professionals get an excellent pathway to secure state-level employment under the Technical Education and Industrial Training Department of Punjab.
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PSSSB Craft Instructor Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Breakdown
The board intends to fill a total of 681 vacant seats through this unified selection process. To ensure broad opportunities for varied skill levels, the administrative board split the PSSSB Craft Instructor Recruitment 2026 seats into two separate qualification streams.
Degree and Diploma Stream (Annexure-A)
This classification contains exactly 250 available vacancies meant for higher engineering qualification holders. The seat allotment follows clear social reservation rules set by the state authority:
- General Candidates: Allocated 66 open vacancies.
- Scheduled Castes (M&B): Allocated 24 vacancies.
- Scheduled Castes (R&O): Allocated 35 vacancies.
- Backward Classes: Allocated 17 vacancies.
- Ex-Servicemen (General): Allocated 24 vacancies.
- Ex-Servicemen SC (M&B / R&O): Allocated 7 and 30 vacancies respectively.
- Sports Category (General / SC M&B): Allocated 29 and 8 vacancies respectively.
- Sports Category SC (R&O): Allocated 3 vacancies.
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): Allocated 10 vacancies.
- Physically Handicapped (Ortho / HI): Allocated 9 and 6 vacancies respectively.
- Freedom Fighters: Allocated 3 vacancies.
NTC and NAC Holder Stream (Annexure-B)
This section contains a larger share of the distribution, offering 431 vacancies across numerous industrial fields. It covers diverse mechanical, electronics, and manual skill areas:
| Trade Specialisation Name | Total Allocated Seats |
| Electrician | 32 Posts |
| Fitter | 31 Posts |
| Welder | 27 Posts |
| Electronics Mechanic | 23 Posts |
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioner Technician | 19 Posts |
| Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 18 Posts |
| Mechanic Auto Electrical and Electronics | 14 Posts |
| Mechanic Diesel Engine | 14 Posts |
| Mechanic Agricultural Machinery | 13 Posts |
| Workshop Calculation & Science | 13 Posts |
| Instrument Mechanic / Machinist / Plumber / Surveyor | 12 Posts each |
| Computer Hardware / Draughtsman Civil / Turner / Wood Work | 11 Posts each |
| Attendant Operator / Industrial Painter / Machinist Grinder | 10 Posts each |
| PPO / Spinning / Tractor / Mechanic Consumer Electronics | 10 Posts each |
| Information Technology Maintenance | 9 Posts |
| Welder (GMAW & GTAW) | 8 Posts |
Registration Timeline and Deadlines
Candidates must note down the complete event schedule to complete the submission process without any delay. The link remains active for a short period on the web portal.
| Selection Event Description | Scheduled Deadline |
| Online Registration Opening Timeline | 10 July 2026 |
| Release of Detailed Web Notification | 13 July 2026 |
| Closing Timeline for Form Submission | 30 July 2026 |
| Final Examination Date | To Be Announced |
Mandatory Eligibility Rules
The screening board verifies individual applications based on specific parameters including nationality, regional status, academic benchmarks, and age boundaries.
Academic and Language Baseline
Every applicant must hold a valid Indian citizenship status to register. In terms of baseline education, candidates must have cleared their 10th-grade exams with Science and Mathematics courses under the standard 10+2 secondary frame. Furthermore, passing the Matriculation level with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject is an absolute requirement for all trades.
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Core Technical Qualifications
The selection criteria splits technical requirements into two primary paths according to the post class:
- For Degree or Diploma Applicants: Hired individuals must possess a Bachelor of Vocational degree or standard Engineering degree with 1 year of industrial/teaching experience. Alternatively, a 3-year technical diploma requires 2 years of relevant experience. Applicants must secure a National Craft Instructor Certificate within 3 years of joining to avoid service termination.
- For ITI Certificate Applicants: Candidates must possess a National Trade Certificate or National Apprenticeship Certificate alongside a completed National Craft Instructor Certificate in their respective trade. A minimum of 3 years of work experience in a registered factory or teaching institution is mandatory.
Age Matrix and Extensions
The minimum age requirement to register stands at 18 years for all categories. The upper age limits vary according to the applicant’s category status:
| Category Group Classification | Maximum Age Ceiling |
| General Open Category | 37 Years |
| Widows, Divorcees, and Separated Women | 40 Years |
| Reserved Groups (SC / BC Punjab Residents) | 42 Years |
| Active State or Central Government Workers | 45 Years |
Required Processing Fees
The board charges different application fee rates depending on the category and residential status of the candidate. Concessional relaxation benefits apply strictly to individuals holding a valid Punjab domicile status.
- General, Sports, and Freedom Fighters: Must pay a processing fee of ₹1,500.
- Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes (Punjab only): Hired a concessional fee of ₹750.
- EWS, Persons with Disabilities, and Ex-Servicemen: Hired a concession rate of ₹500.
- Out-of-State Competitors: All candidates applying from states outside Punjab must pay the full standard amount of ₹1,500 regardless of their social category.
PSSSB Craft Instructor Recruitment 2026 Selection Scheme
The evaluation structure uses an offline, objective test framework followed by direct verification rounds. Scoring high in the initial written round remains the main way to secure a recommendation spot.
Written Examination Blueprint
The offline examination utilizes OMR sheets and is split into two independent parts. Part A serves as a qualifying test for the Punjabi language, carrying 50 marks. Candidates must secure a minimum of 50% marks in Part A; otherwise, the board will not evaluate their main technical paper. Part B consists of technical questions alongside General Knowledge, Reasoning, Mathematics, and English. The final merit calculation relies solely on Part B scores, where each wrong answer triggers a negative marking deduction of 0.25 marks.
Tie-Breaking Mechanisms
If multiple competitors finish with equal aggregate marks, the board separates their merit rank using fixed sequential tie-breaker rules:
- Age Seniority: The board places the older candidate higher on the merit rank list.
- Academic Merit: If the birthdates are identical, the candidate with the higher percentage in their core technical qualification gets the upper rank.
- School Baseline: If a tie still persists, the candidate with higher marks in their 10th-grade exam gets the final preference.
Allotted Pay Scale Structure
Hired professionals receive a stable salary package under the state pay matrices. The post follows Pay Matrix Level-6 rules based on the 7th Central Pay Commission recommendations. Hired candidates start with an initial base pay of approximately ₹35,400 per month. In addition to this basic monthly income, selected workers receive regular house rent allowance, dearness allowance, and medical coverage benefits under Punjab government employment rules.
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