PSSSB Clerk Exam Pattern 2026
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Sections, marks, duration and marking scheme of the PSSSB Clerk exam, and mock tests that let you practise in the same computer-based format.
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PSSSB Clerk exam pattern
As per the latest information we have, the PSSSB Clerk written test has 150 questions, 150 marks, 150 minutes, negative marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer in part b.
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A — Punjabi language (qualifying, 50% to pass) | 50 | 50 |
| Part B — GK, Punjab history & culture, reasoning, Punjabi, English, ICT | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
- Time: 150 minutes
- Negative marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer in Part B
Pattern of the 2026 Clerk exam (Advt. No. 02 of 2026). Part B is checked only if you pass Part A. Confirm in the official advertisement.
The pattern changes with each notification, so confirm it in the official notification before you plan your preparation. Our mock tests copy the computer-based layout, but section sizes in a mock can differ from the real paper.
How to use the pattern in your preparation
Divide your time by marks, not by interest: the section that carries the most marks needs the most revision. Practise with a timer from the start so the clock is never a surprise, and use the question palette and Mark for Review exactly as you will on exam day.
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Punjab GK Free Mock Test 1
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PSSSB Clerk: frequently asked questions
How many questions are there in the PSSSB Clerk exam?
As per the latest information we have, the PSSSB Clerk written test has 150 questions carrying 150 marks in 150 minutes.
What is the duration of the PSSSB Clerk exam?
The PSSSB Clerk written test is 150 minutes long, as per the latest information we have.
Is there negative marking in the PSSSB Clerk exam?
Negative marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer in Part B
Which sections are there in the PSSSB Clerk exam?
The PSSSB Clerk exam has these sections: Part A — Punjabi language (qualifying, 50% to pass) and Part B — GK, Punjab history & culture, reasoning, Punjabi, English, ICT.
Can the PSSSB Clerk exam pattern change?
Yes. The pattern can change with each notification, so confirm it in the official notification. Our mock tests copy the computer-based layout, but section sizes in a mock can differ from the real paper.
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