Are you one of the applicants who are going to take the PSSSB Clerk Exam? If yes, then you must know that recently Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board has rescheduled its PSSSB Clerk Exam 2024. Earlier the exam was scheduled to take place on November 30, 2024. And, now officially it has been informed that December 22, 2024, is going to be the new date. This has been changed for administrative reasons. This alteration has affected all those applicants who are the dwellers of Punjab and are under the recruitment process for 586 vacant Clerks and Storekeepers under PSSSB Recruitment 2024.
PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2024
The PSSSB Recruitment 2024 will fill 586 Clerk posts and one vacancy for the post of storekeeper. The remuneration on these posts is granted at ₹19,900 per month which makes this offer highly in demand among all job seekers.
PSSSB Clerk Recruitment Dates 2024
- Date of Notification: 2nd March 2024
- Online Registration Dates: 8th March to 5th April 2024
- Admit Card: December 2024 3rd Week
- PSSSB Clerk New Exam Date: 22nd December, 2024
All candidates should monitor these dates and download their admit cards from the official website when they get issued online.
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PSSSB Clerk Exam Pattern 2024
The written test is an MCQ-based test carrying 120 questions, distributed over six sections: English, Logical Reasoning, Punjabi, General Knowledge, Punjab History and Culture, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). There is no negative marking. Every section carries a particular weight.
Some major subjects are:
- English-Vocabulary, Grammar, Idioms, and Sentence Correction.
- Logical Reasoning-Coding, Decoding, Time Tests, and Numerical Skills.
- General Knowledge-Current Affairs, Economic Issues, and Political History.
- History and Culture of Punjab: Periodised events, Bhakti movement, and teachings of Sikh.
PSSSB Clerk Eligibility 2024
Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
- Qualification of Educational: The candidates need to have a bachelor’s degree qualification and need to know computer applications.
- Age limit (As of January 1, 2024.):18 to 37 years.
- Applicants who are applying for the post of Storekeeper must pass Punjabi from the matriculation level.
How to Prepare for Clerk Exam?
- Each candidate needs to study the syllabus in detail and concentrate on specific relevant topics. It can be prepared online with the help of mock tests, study material, etc,
- Certain practical steps that will take one towards this state of preparedness include:
- Completing each section well.
- Practice of papers from previous years
- Online classes for taking guidance from an expert
Why Was the PSSSB Clerk Exam Postponed?
Administrative reasons have been assigned to the delay. This would stretch a time that otherwise derailed the plans of many aspirants, but this is an extended time to prepare more.
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PSSSB Clerk 2024 Selection Process
- Written Exam: For knowledge and aptitude testing.
- Typing Test: It tests the candidate’s speed and precision at typing.
- Document Verification: This seeks to verify eligibility and details submitted.
Final Thoughts
So, finally, the PSSSB Clerk Exam 2024 would be a great opportunity for aspirants who want to grab government jobs in Punjab. The revised schedule gives more time to the aspirants to prepare thoroughly and get ready for the test. So, what are you waiting for? Lock your timetable and boost your preparation for the PSSSB Clerk Exam 2024 during this extra time.