The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 10/2025 inviting online applications for 34 vacancies across multiple departments in Punjab. The recruitment includes posts such as Junior Engineer, Assistant Director Fisheries, Senior Forensics Supervisor, Legal Advisor, and Junior Engineer (Mechanical). Eligible candidates can apply online from November 19, 2025, to December 12, 2025 through the official website of PSSSB — sssb.punjab.gov.in.
This article covers important dates, vacancy details, category-wise distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, pay scale, application fee, and how to apply.
PSSSB Recruitment 2025 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 15 November 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 19 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 12 December 2025 (till 5:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 15 December 2025 |
Vacancy Details – Total 34 Posts
The recruitment covers vacancies in three Punjab Government departments:
1. Directorate of Fisheries, Punjab
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer | 01 |
| Assistant Director Fisheries | 05 |
2. Punjab Bureau of Investigation
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Forensics Supervisor | 12 |
| Legal Advisor | 03 |
3. Department of Local Government, Punjab
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | 13 |
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution
The official notification provides detailed category-wise breakup. Some highlights include:
Junior Engineer – Fisheries Department
- SC (M&B): 1
- Total: 1 (1 reserved for women)
Assistant Director Fisheries
- General: 2
- SC (M&B): 1
- BC: 1 (1 for women)
- Ex-Servicemen (General): 1 (1 for women)
- Total: 5 (2 for women)
Senior Forensics Supervisor
- General: 5 (2 for women)
- SC (M&B): 2 (1 for women)
- SC (R&O): 1
- BC: 1
- ESM (General): 1
- PWD (Hearing Impaired): 1
- EWS: 1 (1 for women)
- Total: 12 (4 for women)
Legal Advisor
- General: 2 (1 for women)
- SC (M&B): 1 (1 for women)
- Total: 3 (2 for women)
JE (Mechanical) – Local Government Department
- General: 4 (1 for women)
- SC (M&B): 2 (1 for women)
- SC (R&O): 3 (1 for women)
- BC: 1
- Ex-Servicemen (General): 1
- Ex-Servicemen SC (M&B): 1
- EWS: 1
- Total: 13 (3 for women)
Educational Qualifications
1. Directorate of Fisheries
Junior Engineer (Civil)
- 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering
OR - Higher qualification in the same discipline.
Assistant Director Fisheries
Candidates must possess one of the following:
Option A:
- Master’s in Fisheries Science
- 5 years’ experience in development & management of pisciculture
Option B:
- Master’s in Science (Zoology)
- 1-year training in Inland Fisheries & Aquaculture (ICAR-recognized)
- 5 years’ experience
Option C:
- Bachelor’s in Fisheries Science
- 7 years’ experience
Option D:
- B.Sc. with Zoology
- 1-year ICAR-recognized training
- 7 years’ experience
Note: Experience must be from Government institutions only.
2. Punjab Bureau of Investigation
Senior Forensics Supervisor
- Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science or equivalent
- 13 years professional experience in Govt./Quasi-Govt./Accredited Forensic Labs, Chemical Examiner Labs, or Public Sector labs
Legal Advisor
- Bachelor’s degree in Law with minimum 50% marks
- Minimum 12 years of practice at the Bar
3. Department of Local Government
Junior Engineer (Mechanical)
- 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
OR - Higher qualification in the relevant discipline.
Punjabi Language Requirement
As per Rule 17 of Punjab Civil Services Rules, candidates must have:
- Passed Matriculation with Punjabi
OR - Equivalent exam with Punjabi
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General | 18–37 years |
| SC/BC of Punjab | 18–42 years |
| Govt Employees (State/Central) | Up to 45 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Punjab Ex-Servicemen Rules |
| Widows/Divorcees | Up to 40 years |
Pay Scale
All posts carry the 7th CPC pay scale of:
₹35,400/- per month
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| ESM / EWS / PWD / LDESM | 500/- |
| SC / BC (Punjab only) | 750/- |
| All Other Categories | 1500/- |
Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Selection Process
The detailed selection procedure will include:
- Written Exam
- Document Verification
- Other departmental criteria (as applicable)
How to Apply for PSSSB Recruitment 2025
Candidates can apply online only through the official website.
Steps to Apply:
- Visit sssb.punjab.gov.in
- Go to the Recruitments / Online Application section
- Fill the registration form
- Upload documents (qualification, domicile, category certificates, etc.)
- Pay the application fee
- Submit the form and download a copy for reference









