PSSSB Group D Syllabus 2026 has been officially released by Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board for Group D recruitment. The written exam has two parts. Part A is a qualifying Punjabi language test and Part B is the main paper on which the merit list is prepared. This syllabus applies to both Advt 08/2025 and Advt 04/2026.
Part A has no negative marking but Part B has 1/4 negative marking for every wrong answer. Candidates must score minimum 50% in Part A to have their Part B evaluated.
PSSSB Group D Syllabus 2026 – Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducted By | Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) |
| Advertisement No. | Advt 08/2025 and Advt 04/2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline MCQ (OMR based) |
| Total Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
PSSSB Group D Syllabus 2026 – Download PDF
| Syllabus PDF | PSSSB Group D Syllabus 2026 PDF |
| Notification Advt 08/2025 | PSSSB Group D Advt 08/2025 Notification PDF |
| Notification Advt 04/2026 | PSSSB Group D Advt 04/2026 Notification PDF |
PSSSB Group D Exam Pattern 2026
The written exam has two parts. Part A is qualifying. Part B decides your merit.
| Part | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A – Punjabi Qualifying | 50 | 50 |
| Part B – Main Paper | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Key points:
- Total duration is 2 hours 30 minutes. Part A is 30 minutes, Part B is 2 hours.
- Part B is evaluated only if candidate scores minimum 50% (25 marks) in Part A
- Merit list is prepared on the basis of Part B marks only
- Part A marks are not counted in merit
- No negative marking in Part A
- Part B has 1/4 negative marking — for every wrong answer, 0.25 marks are deducted
- Unattempted questions in Part B have no penalty
PSSSB Group D Syllabus 2026 – Part A (Punjabi Qualifying)
Part A tests Punjabi language at Matriculation standard. It has 50 questions for 50 marks. No negative marking.
| Topic |
|---|
| ਜੀਵਨੀ ਅਤੇ ਰਚਨਾਵਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਸਬੰਧਤ ਪ੍ਰਸ਼ਨ (ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ, ਗੁਰੂ ਅੰਗਦ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ, ਗੁਰੂ ਰਾਮਦਾਸ ਜੀ, ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਜਨ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ, ਗੁਰੂ ਤੇਗ ਬਹਾਦਰ ਜੀ, ਗੁਰੂ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ) |
| ਵਿਰੋਧਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ, ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ |
| ਮੁਹਾਵਰੇ |
| ਅਖਾਣ |
| ਸ਼ਬਦ ਦੇ ਭੇਦ |
| ਅਗੇਤਰ / ਪਿਛੇਤਰ |
| ਵਚਨ ਬਦਲੋ ਤੇ ਲਿੰਗ ਬਦਲੋ |
| ਵਿਸ਼ਰਾਮ ਚਿੰਨ੍ਹ |
| ਸ਼ਬਦ / ਵਾਕ ਨੂੰ ਸ਼ੁੱਧ ਕਰਕੇ ਲਿਖੋ |
| ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਦਾ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਸ਼ੁੱਧ ਰੂਪ |
| ਅੰਕ, ਮਹੀਨੇ, ਦਿਨ ਦਾ ਸ਼ੁੱਧ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਰੂਪ |
| ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਨਾਲ ਸਬੰਧਤ ਪ੍ਰਸ਼ਨ |
| ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੇ ਇਤਿਹਾਸ ਨਾਲ ਸਬੰਧਤ ਪ੍ਰਸ਼ਨ |
| ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੇ ਸਭਿਆਚਾਰ ਨਾਲ ਸਬੰਧਤ ਪ੍ਰਸ਼ਨ |
PSSSB Group D Syllabus 2026 – Part B (Main Paper)
Part B has 100 questions for 100 marks. Negative marking of 1/4 per wrong answer applies. Merit list is based on Part B marks only.
| Subject | Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | Polity issues, Environment issues, Current Affairs (National and International), Science and Technology, Economic issues, History of India with special reference to Indian Freedom Struggle, Sports, Cinema and Literature, Geography | 25 |
| Punjab History and Culture | Physical features of Punjab and ancient history, Social, religious and economic life in Punjab, Development of Language, Literature and Arts in Punjab, Social and culture during Afghan/Mughal Rule, Bhakti Movement, Sufism, Teachings and History of Sikh Gurus and Saints, Adi Granth, Sikh Rulers, Freedom movements of Punjab | 17 |
| Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability | Logical reasoning, analytical and mental ability (17 marks); Basic numerical skills, numbers, magnitudes, percentage, numerical relation appreciation (4 marks); Data analysis, graphic presentation, charts, tables, spreadsheets (4 marks) | 25 |
| Punjabi | ਸ਼ੁੱਧ-ਅਸ਼ੁੱਧ, ਸ਼ਬਦਜੋੜ, ਅਗੇਤਰ ਅਤੇ ਪਿਛੇਤਰ, ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ/ਵਿਰੋਧੀ ਸ਼ਬਦ, ਨਾਂਵ ਪੜਨਾਂਵ ਅਤੇ ਕਿਰਿਆ ਦੀਆਂ ਕਿਸਮਾਂ ਤੇ ਸਹੀ ਵਰਤੋਂ, ਲਿੰਗ ਅਤੇ ਵਚਨ, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਅਖਾਣ ਤੇ ਮੁਹਾਵਰੇ, ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਤੋਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਅਨੁਵਾਦ, ਬਹੁਤੇ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਦੀ ਥਾਂ ਇੱਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ | 13 |
| English | Basic Grammar, Subject and Verb, Adjectives and Adverbs, Synonyms, Antonyms, One Word Substitution, Fill in the Blanks, Correction in Sentences, Idioms and their meanings, Spell Checks, Articles, Prepositions, Direct and Indirect Speech, Active and Passive Voice | 12 |
| ICT | Basics of computers, Network and Internet, Use of office productivity tools: Word, Excel, Spreadsheet and PowerPoint | 08 |
| Total | 100 |
PSSSB Group D Syllabus 2026 – Subject Wise Weightage
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 25 |
| Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability | 25 |
| Punjab History and Culture | 17 |
| Punjabi | 13 |
| English | 12 |
| ICT | 08 |
| Total (Part B) | 100 |
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
| Recruitment Advt 08/2025 | PSSSB Group D Recruitment Advt 08/2025 |
| Recruitment Advt 04/2026 | PSSSB Group D Recruitment Advt 04/2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Punjab Group D syllabus 2026 has two parts. Part A is a Punjabi qualifying test of 50 marks. Part B covers General Knowledge (25), Logical Reasoning (25), Punjab History (17), Punjabi (13), English (12), and ICT (8) for 100 marks total.
No negative marking in Part A. Part B has 1/4 negative marking. For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks are deducted.
Exam date for Advt 08/2025 is 5 April 2026 and for Advt 04/2026 will be announced later.
Part A minimum 50% (25 out of 50). Part B has no minimum — merit is based on total Part B marks.
Yes. The syllabus is the same for both PSSSB Group D Advt 08/2025 and Advt 04/2026. Candidates preparing for either advertisement can follow this syllabus.
