PSSSB Craft Instructor Recruitment 2026: Apply online for 681 Posts

The Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab (PSSSB), Department of Technical Education and Industrial Training (Industrial Training Wing), Government of Punjab, has issued Advertisement No. 03 of 2026 for recruitment to 681 Craft Instructor posts in various trades. The notification was published on 08 July 2026, and online applications were invited from 10 July 2026 to 30 July 2026 through the official PSSSB website. The vacancies are divided into 250 Craft Instructor posts under the Degree/Diploma category and 431 posts under the NTC/NAC category. Depending on the trade, candidates require 10th qualification with Science and Mathematics along with the prescribed Degree/Diploma or National Trade Certificate (NTC)/National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC), National Craft Instructor Certificate (NCIC), and relevant experience. The post carries a starting basic pay of ₹35,400 under Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission pay structure, along with applicable allowances. The general age limit is 18 to 37 years as on 01 January 2026, with relaxations for specified categories. Applications were accepted online only through PSSSB. Important: the original application deadline of 30 July 2026 has already passed.

PSSSB Craft Instructor Recruitment 2026 – Official Notification PDF

The complete 43-page Advertisement No. 03 of 2026 contains the important dates, trade-wise and category-wise vacancies, detailed qualifications, age limit, salary, application fee, reservation rules, selection process, application procedure and Annexures A and B.

Official Notification PDF: Download PSSSB Advertisement No. 03 of 2026

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PSSSB Craft Instructor Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The Board states that these posts are under the Technical Education and Industrial Training Department, Industrial Training Wing, Punjab Government.

Application Status: The notified application window closed on 30 July 2026. This article is based on Advertisement No. 03 of 2026 and is useful for reference and recruitment information.

Important Dates

The official notification specified 10 July 2026 to 30 July 2026 as the online application period.

Vacancy Details

The total 681 vacancies are divided into two major categories:

1. Craft Instructor – Degree/Diploma: 250 posts
2. Craft Instructor – NTC/NAC: 431 posts

The detailed category-wise distribution is provided in Annexure-A and Annexure-B of the notification. The Board has also stated that the number and category-wise classification of vacancies may be modified, increased, decreased or withdrawn depending on the requisition received from the concerned department.

Craft Instructor – Degree/Diploma Vacancies

The detailed reservation distribution, including General, SC, BC, EWS, ESM, Sports, PwD and Freedom Fighter categories, is provided in Annexure-A.

Craft Instructor – NTC/NAC Vacancies

The Annexure-B total is 431 posts, bringing the combined recruitment total to 681 vacancies.

Eligibility Criteria

The educational and technical qualifications differ according to the trade and whether the vacancy belongs to the Degree/Diploma or NTC/NAC category.

Common Academic Qualification For the notified Craft Instructor posts, candidates generally require 10th pass with Science and Mathematics under the 10+2 system from a recognized school or board.

Degree/Diploma Category For the Degree/Diploma category, candidates generally need either:

• A relevant Bachelor of Vocational/Degree in the concerned engineering/technology discipline from an AICTE/UGC-recognized institution, along with one year of relevant experience; OR
• A relevant three-year Diploma from an AICTE/recognized Board of Technical Education or relevant Advanced Diploma (Vocational) from the Directorate General of Training, along with two years of relevant experience.

The experience must generally be in an organization registered under the Factories Act, 1948, or teaching experience in a Government institution or Government-recognized institution after acquiring the required qualification.

NTC/NAC Category For the NTC/NAC category, candidates generally require:

• National Trade Certificate (NTC) or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the relevant trade;
• National Craft Instructor Certificate (NCIC) in the prescribed trade; and
• Three years of relevant experience in an organization registered under the Factories Act, 1948, or relevant teaching experience in a Government/Government-recognized institution after obtaining the prescribed qualification.

The exact trade and certificate requirements should be checked against Annexure-B before considering eligibility.

NCIC Requirement for Degree/Diploma Candidates The notification contains an important condition for Degree/Diploma candidates. For certain Degree/Diploma Craft Instructor posts, the candidate must acquire the National Craft Instructor Certificate (NCIC) in the concerned trade at his/her own expense within three years from the date of appointment. Failure to acquire the prescribed NCIC within the specified period may result in discontinuation of service.

Punjabi Language Requirement Candidates must have passed Matriculation or an equivalent examination with Punjabi as one of the compulsory or elective subjects, or another equivalent Punjabi-language qualification specified by the Punjab Government.

Qualification Cut-Off Date The notification states that, unless otherwise provided in the relevant rules, the cut-off date for determining minimum educational and other qualifications is the last date for submission of application forms. For this recruitment, that date was 30 July 2026.

Age Limit The age is to be calculated as on 01 January 2026.

Post-Wise Age Limit

For government employees seeking the upper-age relaxation, an NOC from the concerned department is required at the time of counselling. For Punjab-resident ex-servicemen, the applicable age condition is governed by the Punjab Recruitment of Ex-Servicemen Rules, 1982, as amended from time to time.

Reservation Policy Reservation benefits under this recruitment are available only to residents of Punjab. Candidates seeking reservation benefits must provide a valid Punjab Domicile/Residence Certificate. The notification states that this certificate is mandatory for every candidate, irrespective of category, and should not be more than five years old at the time of uploading/production.

The recruitment includes provisions for:

• General
• EWS
• SC (Mazhbi & Balmiki)
• SC (Ramdasia & Others)
• BC
• Ex-Servicemen
• Sports
• Persons with Disabilities
• Freedom Fighters
• Women reservation

The notification specifically states that reservation for women will be governed by the Punjab Civil Services (Reservation of Posts for Women) Rules, 2020, as amended from time to time.

Ex-Servicemen Reservation Ex-servicemen vacancies are first considered for eligible Ex-Servicemen Self candidates. If suitable Self candidates are not available, the vacancies may be considered for eligible Ex-Servicemen dependents according to the applicable rules.

Salary / Pay Scale

Post-Wise Salary

The notification specifies ₹35,400 under Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission pay structure, along with applicable allowances under Punjab Government instructions. The exact in-hand salary will depend on applicable allowances and deductions.

Application Mode and Application Fee

The fee is non-refundable once paid.

Application Mode Applications were accepted online only through the PSSSB website. Applications submitted through any other mode were not accepted.

Selection Process The selection process is based on an Objective Type Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) written examination.

Written Examination

• Objective-type MCQ examination.
• 1 mark for each correct answer.
• ¼ mark negative marking for each incorrect answer.
• Merit is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the written examination.

Tie-Breaking Rules If candidates obtain equal marks, the Board will apply the following sequence:

1. Candidate’s date of birth will be considered.
2. The older candidate will be placed higher in merit.
3. If age is also equal, the percentage obtained in the prescribed educational qualification will be considered.
4. If the tie still remains, Matriculation marks will be considered.

Counselling and Document Verification Candidates will be called for counselling on the basis of the merit list for verification of their eligibility and documents. Being called for counselling does not create a right to appointment or recommendation. Candidates must prove their eligibility at the verification stage. The Board will recommend candidates to the concerned department only after their eligibility has been established.

Documents Required Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• Matriculation/10th certificate.
• 10th mark sheet.
• Relevant Degree/Diploma certificate, where applicable.
• NTC/NAC certificate, where applicable.
• NCIC certificate, where applicable.
• Relevant experience certificate.
• Punjabi-language qualification proof.
• Punjab Domicile/Residence Certificate.
• SC/BC/EWS certificate, where applicable.
• Ex-Serviceman certificate, where applicable.
• Sports certificate, where applicable.
• PwD certificate, where applicable.
• Freedom Fighter certificate, where applicable.
• Passport-size photograph.
• Signature.
• Other documents specified by the Board.

During online application, candidates were required to upload scanned copies of the 10th certificate, educational qualification certificates and other mandatory documents.

How to Apply The application process was online only.

1. Visit the official PSSSB website.
2. Open the Apply Online section.
3. Register if you do not already have a User ID.
4. Your registered email ID becomes the User ID.
5. Create and securely retain the password.
6. Log in using the registered credentials.
7. Enter personal and educational details carefully.
8. Upload the passport-size photograph or capture the required live photograph.
9. Upload the scanned signature.
10. Upload the 10th certificate and other required educational documents.
11. Upload applicable reservation/category certificates.
12. Save the uploaded documents.
13. Proceed to Make Payment.
14. Pay the applicable application fee.
15. Submit the completed application.
16. Download/print the final application form.
17. Preserve the application and payment records.

The Board specifically warned that after final submission, candidates would not be allowed to make corrections in the application.

Important: The application window for Advertisement No. 03 of 2026 was 10 July 2026 to 30 July 2026 and is now closed.

Important Instructions

• Apply only through the official PSSSB online portal.
• Applications through other modes will not be accepted.
• Candidates are responsible for the correctness of information entered in the form.
• Once submitted, the application cannot be modified.
• Category and category code cannot be changed after submission.
• Candidates should upload documents in the format specified on the portal.
• Full fee payment is mandatory.
• Failed fee transactions do not constitute a valid application.
• The paid fee is non-refundable.
• Candidates should keep a printout of the submitted application.
• Punjab domicile is required for reservation benefits.
• Government employees seeking age relaxation must produce an NOC at counselling.
• Candidates should regularly check the PSSSB website for the written examination date, syllabus, roll number, admit card, examination centre, result and merit list.
• No individual communication is necessarily issued for every stage; candidates are expected to monitor the Board’s website.

Departmental Examination / Training Requirement A selected Craft Instructor is required to undergo practical training in the industry as directed by the Government and subsequently pass the practical examination conducted by the Government. The candidate is given three chances within three years from appointment to pass the departmental practical examination. Failure to pass within the prescribed period may result in discontinuation of service or reversion according to the applicable rules.

Common Reasons for Rejection Applications/candidatures can be rejected for reasons including:

• Non-payment or incomplete payment of the prescribed fee.
• Incorrect or incomplete information.
• Failure to complete the online application procedure.
• Not meeting educational requirements.
• Not meeting the age requirement.
• Not satisfying reservation conditions.
• Applying under an incorrect category code.
• Applying under a category for which no vacancy is advertised.
• Failure to upload required documents.
• Failure to meet the Punjabi-language requirement.
• Applying through a mode other than the prescribed online process.
• Failure of fee transaction.
• Failure to establish eligibility during counselling/document verification.
• Government employee’s application not being received through the prescribed channel.

Important Links

Related Opportunities Candidates with engineering degrees, diplomas, ITI/NTC/NAC qualifications and technical experience can explore other Craft Instructor, Junior Instructor, Technical Assistant, Workshop Instructor and Industrial Training vacancies in Punjab and other states. Candidates holding NTC/NAC and NCIC qualifications should particularly monitor recruitment in Industrial Training Institutes and skill-development departments. Those who missed this recruitment can also monitor future PSSSB notifications because the Board recruits Group-B, Group-C and other staff for Punjab Government departments based on departmental requisitions.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many vacancies are there in PSSSB Craft Instructor Recruitment 2026? There are 681 Craft Instructor vacancies in total.

2. How are the 681 vacancies divided? There are 250 Degree/Diploma category posts and 431 NTC/NAC category posts.

3. What is the salary of a Craft Instructor? The post carries ₹35,400 basic pay under Level-6, plus applicable allowances.

4. What is the age limit? The General category age limit is 18 to 37 years as on 01 January 2026. Punjab SC/BC candidates can have an upper age limit of 42 years, while eligible Government employees can receive relaxation up to 45 years.

5. What is the application fee? The fee is ₹500 for specified Punjab Ex-Servicemen/EWS/PwD/LDESM categories, ₹750 for Punjab SC/BC candidates and ₹1,500 for all other categories.

6. What is the selection process? Selection is based on an objective MCQ written examination with negative marking, followed by merit-based counselling/document verification.

7. Is there negative marking? Yes. Each correct answer carries 1 mark, while ¼ mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.

8. Is Punjabi language qualification required? Yes. Candidates must generally have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject, or an equivalent Punjabi qualification recognized by the Punjab Government.

9. Is Punjab domicile required? Punjab domicile is specifically required to claim reservation benefits. The notification also requires a Punjab Domicile/Residence Certificate for reservation purposes.

10. What is the last date to apply? The last date was 30 July 2026. The application window is now closed.

11. What qualification is required for the NTC/NAC posts? Generally, candidates require 10th with Science and Mathematics, NTC/NAC in the relevant trade, NCIC and three years of relevant experience, subject to the specific trade requirements in Annexure-B.

12. Can the number of vacancies change? Yes. The Board has reserved the right to modify the number or category-wise classification of vacancies based on the requirements of the concerned department.