PSSSB Opens Application Window for 681 Craft Instructor Posts in Punjab

The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has reopened the online application process for 681 Craft Instructor positions under Advertisement No. 03/2026. These roles are available within the Department of Technical Education and Industrial Training, covering 52 distinct trades.

Recruitment Overview

Candidates aiming for a career as a Government ITI Instructor in Punjab must meet specific criteria regarding age, education, and technical experience. The board emphasizes that the application window is open from August 19, 2026, until August 25, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age Limits: Applicants must be between 18 and 37 years old as of January 1, 2026. Age relaxations apply to SC/BC (Punjab Domicile) up to 42 years, and state or central government employees up to 45 years. Specific provisions exist for widows, divorcees, and ex-servicemen.
• Educational Requirements: A 10th-grade qualification with Science and Mathematics, along with proficiency in Punjabi, is mandatory. Positions are divided into two streams:
• Annexure-A: Requires a Bachelor’s degree or B.Voc with one year of experience, or a 3-year diploma with two years of experience.
• Annexure-B: Requires a National Trade Certificate (NTC) or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) along with three years of experience and a National Craft Instructor Certificate (NCIC).

Salary and Selection

Selected candidates will be placed at Pay Matrix Level-6 with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400. In-hand monthly salary is estimated between ₹48,000 and ₹55,000 including allowances. The selection process involves a written examination featuring a qualifying Punjabi language paper and a technical section with negative marking.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website: sssb.punjab.gov.in.
2. Navigate to 'Apply Online' and select Advertisement No. 03/2026.
3. Complete registration to generate a User ID and password.
4. Upload necessary scanned documents and pay the non-refundable application fee online.

Verify all details before final submission, as no correction window is provided. Official notifications can be cross-checked directly on the PSSSB portal.