PSSSB Driver Recruitment 2026Out
PSSSB has released the written examination plan and syllabus for Driver (Group C) under Advertisement No. 12 of 2026. The advertisement lists 5 Driver vacancies. The OMR-based exam has a qualifying Punjabi paper and a merit-based Part B. Candidates can download the official syllabus and review the topics and marking rules.
Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB)
PSSSB Driver Recruitment 2026
Total Posts: 5
Exam Pattern
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Driver (Group C) | 5 |
Mode of Selection
- Written examination
- Document verification / counseling
- Medical examination
Important Links
| Download Driver Syllabus and Exam Pattern PDF | Click Here |
|---|---|
| PSSSB Official Website | Click Here |
Detailed Syllabus
About the update
The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board has issued the written examination plan and syllabus for the Group C Driver post under Advertisement No. 12 of 2026. There are 5 Driver vacancies. The plan sets out the qualifying Punjabi test, the subjects that count towards merit and the marking rules.
Written exam structure
The examination uses multiple-choice questions answered on OMR sheets. Candidates have 2 hours 30 minutes for both parts, and each question carries one mark. Part A is a 50-question Punjabi test at Matriculation standard. It is qualifying in nature: a candidate must obtain at least 25 marks for Part B to be checked.
Part B has 100 questions for 100 marks. Its general-subject section has 40 questions, while driving technique and motor car mechanism account for the remaining 60. Part B marks count towards merit. There is no negative marking in Part A; in Part B, each incorrect answer costs 0.25 mark. Unattempted questions carry neither credit nor a deduction.
Topics to prepare
The Punjabi qualifying syllabus covers grammar, vocabulary, idioms, proverbs, correct writing, Punjab history and culture, and the lives and works of specified Sikh Gurus. The general section covers current affairs, Punjab history and culture, reasoning, Punjabi, English and ICT. General knowledge and reasoning each carry approximately 10 marks; the other four subjects carry approximately 5 marks each.
The driving section covers driving procedures, driver duties, fuel economy, traffic rules and signs, vehicle systems, maintenance, emergency handling and pollution. Maintenance topics include tyre pressure, battery water, oils, coolant, belts and hose pipes.
What candidates should do
- Open the official syllabus PDF and review its three annexures for the qualifying test and both sections of Part B.
- Check the Part A qualifying requirement before planning preparation for the merit-based paper.
- Review the listed selection stages: written exam, document verification or counseling, and medical examination.
The plan does not specify a separate category-wise qualifying percentage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are listed for PSSSB Driver 2026?
There are 5 Driver vacancies under Advertisement No. 12 of 2026.
What is the PSSSB Driver exam pattern?
The OMR-based exam has 50 qualifying Punjabi questions in Part A and 100 merit-based questions in Part B. Each question carries one mark, and the total duration is 2 hours 30 minutes.
What marks are needed to qualify in Part A?
Candidates must score at least 25 out of 50 marks in Part A for their Part B to be evaluated.
Is there negative marking in the Driver exam?
There is no negative marking in Part A. In Part B, each wrong answer carries a deduction of 0.25 mark; unattempted questions have no deduction.
How many marks are assigned to driving technique and motor car mechanism?
Part B(ii) has 60 questions on driving technique and motor car mechanism, carrying 60 marks.
What are the stages of the PSSSB Driver selection process?
The listed stages are a written exam, document verification or counseling, and a medical examination.
Where can I download the PSSSB Driver syllabus?
The examination plan and syllabus PDF is available through the official PSSSB link provided on this page.
Note: Candidates are requested to read the official notification carefully (last date, age limit, eligibility) before filling the form. SarkariPoint is not responsible for any errors in the information above.
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