Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB) has released Advt. No. 06/2026 for Senior Assistant posts in various Punjab Government departments. Online applications started on 09 March 2026 and will close on 28 March 2026 at sssb.punjab.gov.in.
Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB)PSSSB Senior Assistant Syllabus Details 2026ADVT No 06/2026 | Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
SELECTION PROCESS : PSSSB Senior Assistant
**Stage 1: Written Exam (CBT)** (120 Marks) - Merit Based
**Stage 2: Typing Test** (Qualifying - English 30 WPM + Punjabi 25 WPM)
**Stage 3: Document Verification**Final Merit: Written Exam Marks Only
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WRITTEN EXAM PATTERN
120 Questions | 120 Marks | 2 Hours | Objective MCQ
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 30 | 30 | Graduation |
| Punjab History & Culture | 20 | 20 | Graduation |
| Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability | 30 | 30 | Graduation |
| Punjabi Language | 15 | 15 | 10+2 |
| English Language | 15 | 15 | 10+2 |
| ICT (Computer Knowledge) | 10 | 10 | Basic |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 2 Hours |
✅ Negative Marking: -0.25 | Language: English/Punjabi/Hindi
DETAILED SYLLABUS
1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs (30 Marks)
✅ Current Affairs: National + Punjab (Last 6 Months)
✅ Indian Polity: Constitution, Parliament, Panchayati Raj
✅ Economy: Budget, Banking, Five Year Plans
✅ Geography: India + Punjab Rivers (Sutlej, Beas)
✅ History: Freedom Struggle, Punjab Partition 1947
✅ Science: Basic Physics/Chemistry/Biology
✅ Sports, Awards, Important Days
✅ Punjab Schemes: Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana, Mai Bhago Vidya Scheme2. Punjab History & Culture (20 Marks – High Weightage)
✅ Punjab History: Guru Period, Sikh Empire (Ranjit Singh)
✅ Partition 1947, Punjab Reorganization 1966
✅ Freedom Struggle: Bhagat Singh, Lala Lajpat Rai
✅ Culture: Bhangra, Giddha, Folk Tales
✅ Literature: Waris Shah, Shiv Kumar Batalvi
✅ Religious Places: Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh
✅ Punjab Festivals: Lohri, Baisakhi, Teej3. Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability (30 Marks)
✅ Puzzles: Seating Arrangement (Linear/Circular 8 Persons)
✅ Syllogism: 3-4 Statements (Possibility Case)
✅ Inequality: Direct/Coded (4 Statements)
✅ Coding-Decoding: Letter Shifting, Fictitious Language
✅ Blood Relations, Direction Sense
✅ Series: Number/Alphabet/Mixed
✅ Analogy, Classification, Data Sufficiency4. Punjabi Language (15 Marks – 10+2 Level)
✅ ਵਿਆਕਰਨ: ਸੰਧੀ, ਸਮਾਸ, ਉਪਸਰਗ-ਪ੍ਰਤਿਯੋਗ
✅ ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥੀ/ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ, ਮੁਹਾਵਰੇ
✅ ਵਾਕ ਸ਼ੁੱਧੀ, ਵਾਕ ਪੂਰਨ ਕਰੋ
✅ ਅਪਠਿਤ ਗਦਯਾਂਸ਼ (Comprehension)
✅ ਲਿੰਗ, ਵਚਨ, ਕਾਲ5. English Language (15 Marks – 10+2 Level)
✅ Grammar: Tenses, Articles, Prepositions
✅ Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement
✅ Synonyms/Antonyms, One Word Substitution
✅ Fill in Blanks, Cloze Test
✅ Active-Passive Voice, Direct-Indirect Speech
✅ Reading Comprehension (Short Passage)6. ICT (Computer Knowledge) (10 Marks – Basic)
✅ Computer Fundamentals: Hardware/Software
✅ MS Office: Word, Excel (SUM/AVERAGE), PowerPoint
✅ Internet: Browser, Email, Search Engine
✅ Operating Systems: Windows Basics
✅ Networking: LAN/WAN, WiFi
✅ Cyber Security: Virus, Firewall, PasswordSyllabus PDF & Practice Set – Whatsapp Channel Join
TYPING TEST (Qualifying)
✅ **English:** 30 WPM (1500 Key Depressions/Hour)
✅ **Punjabi:** 25 WPM (1250 Key Depressions/Hour)
✅ **Duration:** 10 Minutes | 3% Error AllowedImportant Links : PSSSB Senior Assistant Recruitment 2026
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7-DAY PREP PLAN
**Day 1:** Punjab History + GK (Current Affairs 6 Months)
**Day 2:** Logical Reasoning (Puzzles + Syllogism)
**Day 3:** Punjabi Grammar + English Basics
**Day 4:** ICT + Punjab Schemes Revision
**Day 5:** 3 Full Mocks (120 Qs, 2 Hours)
**Day 6:** PYQ Analysis + Weak Subjects
**Day 7:** Typing Practice + Final RevisionNew Recruitment Update ! More Vacancies Added Daily – Whatsapp Channel Join / Telegram Channel
FAQ : PSSSB Senior Assistant
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 500+ Expected |
| Last Date | 30 April 2026 |
| Exam Mode | CBT |
| Negative Marking | -0.25 |
| Salary | Level-5 (₹29,200-₹92,300) |
| Age Limit | 18-37 Years |
| Qualification | Graduation |
| Typing Test | Qualifying |
| Cut Off (Gen) | 85-95/120 |
| Exam Date | June 2026 (TBA) |
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RESOURCES
✅ Punjab GK: Arihant Punjab General Knowledge
✅ Reasoning: RS Aggarwal Verbal & Non-Verbal
✅ English: SP Bakshi Objective English
✅ Punjabi: Punjab Board Class 12 Grammar
✅ ICT: Arihant Computer Awareness
✅ PYQs: PSSSB Previous Papers
✅ Mocks: Testbook PSSSB SeriesPRO TIPS:
✅ **Punjab History = 18+/20** (Golden Scoring Area)
✅ **Reasoning Puzzles** Daily Practice (25+/30)
✅ **Typing Speed** First Priority (Practice Daily)
✅ **No Language Issue** - Bilingual Paper
✅ **Current Affairs** Punjab Focus (Schemes/Awards)
✅ **Target Score: 95+/120 Safe**Related Posts
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