PSSSB Craft Instructor Recruitment 2026 – Quick Summary
| Organisation | Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab (PSSSB/SSSB) |
| Advertisement No. | 03/2026 |
| Post Name | Craft Instructor (Various Trades) |
| Department | Directorate of Technical Education & Industrial Training, Punjab (ITI Wing) |
| Total Vacancies | 681 Posts |
| Qualification | NTC/ITI Diploma in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT) + CITS Certificate |
| Punjabi Requirement | Punjabi passed at Matric level (mandatory) |
| Application Start | 10 July 2026 |
| Last Date | To be announced (check sssb.punjab.gov.in) |
| Apply Mode | Online Only at sssb.punjab.gov.in |
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
The Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab (PSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 03/2026 for direct recruitment of 681 Craft Instructor posts (various trades) under the Directorate of Technical Education and Industrial Training, Punjab (Industrial Training Wing). Online applications started from 10 July 2026 at sssb.punjab.gov.in. The detailed notification with trade-wise vacancy breakup, application fee, age limit, and last date is available on the official website. For more State Govt Jobs 2026, visit our hub.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Department | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Craft Instructor (Various Trades) | Directorate of Technical Education & Industrial Training, Punjab (ITI Wing) | 681 |
Trade-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup available in the detailed notification PDF at sssb.punjab.gov.in.
Eligibility Criteria
| Qualification | National Trade Certificate (NTC) / ITI Diploma or Certificate in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT + Craftsman Instructor Training (CITS) certificate from NCVT/CTI or equivalent |
| Punjabi | Must have passed Punjabi at Matric level (mandatory for all candidates) |
| Domicile | Punjab State Domicile required for reservation benefits |
Complete eligibility details including age limit and trade-wise qualification available in the detailed notification PDF.
Selection Process
- Part A — Punjabi Language Test (qualifying): Minimum 50% marks required to proceed
- Part B — Main Written Exam (Merit based): Final merit prepared on Part B marks
- Document Verification — Shortlisted candidates
Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer. In case of tie — older candidate ranked higher; if age also identical, higher educational percentage preferred.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notice Published | 07 July 2026 |
| Detailed Notification Released | 10 July 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 10 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | To be announced — check sssb.punjab.gov.in |
How to Apply
- Visit sssb.punjab.gov.in
- Register with Email ID to generate User ID and Password
- Fill personal, educational, and category details (Category Code 101–121)
- Upload photograph, signature, and educational certificates
- Pay application fee online and submit before the last date
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are in PSSSB Craft Instructor Recruitment 2026?
681 Craft Instructor posts across various trades under Advt. No. 03/2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for PSSSB Craft Instructor 2026?
The last date has not been announced in the short notice. It will be updated in the detailed notification at sssb.punjab.gov.in. Suchenow will update this page as soon as it is announced.
Q3. Is Punjabi mandatory for PSSSB Craft Instructor 2026?
Yes. Punjabi at Matric level is mandatory for all candidates. Part A of the written exam is a Punjabi Language Test — minimum 50% required to qualify.
Q4. What qualification is required for PSSSB Craft Instructor 2026?
NTC/ITI Diploma in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT) plus CITS (Craftsman Instructor Training) certificate from NCVT/CTI or equivalent is the expected qualification. Verify exact requirements in the official notification PDF.
Q5. Which department are these Craft Instructor posts under?
The posts are under the Directorate of Technical Education and Industrial Training, Punjab (Industrial Training Wing) — i.e., Punjab’s ITI department.
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