PSSSB Group D Exam Shift Timing 2026, Reporting Time, Gate Closing Time & Guidelines

PSSSB Group D Exam 2026 OMR-based will be held on the 25th of October 2026 across Punjab at different exam centres. Under the Advt. No. 04/2026, vacancies for 2,098 posts such as Sewadar, Chowkidar and Safai Sewak were announced and confirmed.

This is an offline and OMR-based exam, and aspirants have to follow the official instructions for the exam shift and timing. In this article we will narrate abou the PSSSB Group D Exam shift, Timing, Gate Closing with exam guidelines.

PSSSB Group D Exam 2026 Overview

PSSSB Group D Exam is very precious in the Punjab who wants to get the jobs as the group D posts.

PSSSB Group D Exam Date and Shift Timing 2026

PSSSB Group D Exam will be conducted on the 25th of October offline at all major exam centres in Punjab. In the exam calender the exam dates are confirmed, and its exam shift, timing, gate closing time was not displayed. The confirmed time, schedule, and reporting time are mentioned on the official admit card.

Check: PSSSB Group D Exam Centre List

The exam shift and timing are separately according to the shift of the exam and schedule. Below, we have added the exam shift and timing with the gate closing time.

PSSSB Group D Reporting Time and Gate Closing Time

In this exam, there are three types of timing: Reporting Time, Gate Closing Time, and Gate Closing Time. Each time is very vital for the aspirants who are going to attend this exam.

Reporting Timing-  This is the time when aspirants enter the exam centre and helps with the verification process. This time is for the checking process.

Gate Closing Time: This is the such types of the time when the exam centre front gate is closed and no one is allowed to enter the exam centre for the checking process.

Exam start time: when the question paper or OMR distribution begins, and the exam officially starts.

Note: Aspirants are advised to reach the exam centre 1 to 2 hrs before the exam start time as mentioned on the call letter PDF.

How to Check Your PSSSB Group D Exam Shift on the Admit Card?

As you all know, the exam shift and timing of the exam are printed on the call letter. Aspirants must check the details of the Exam Time, Shift, and gate closing time.

• First off, visit sssb.punjab.gov.in.
• Open the career options where the (Advt. No. 04/2026) admit card link is available.
• Log in with Registration Number, Mobile Number, and DOB (Date of Birth)
• Download the admit card and city intimation slip PDF and print them.
• Where to check the exam date, Timing, Shift, gate closing time, Exam centre and city intimation.
• Save this for further reference.
• Print the colour print to carry to the exam centre.

Admit Card vs City Intimation Slip: What Is the Difference?

Documents to Carry to the PSSSB Group D Exam Centre

• Printed admit card hard copy with one valid ID Proof at the exam centre.
• One black ball pen or as suggested in the guidelines.
• One passport-size photo taken recently.
• Undertaking docs if needed or mentioned on the call letter.

Only Valide Documents and ID; do not carry any expired ID.

PSSSB Group D Exam Day Guidelines

Before leaving your residence and making plans to reach the exam centre, follow the below instructions and rules.

• First of all, check the exam date and shift at home one day before the exam.
• Recheck the exam shift, timing, location and exam guidelines, and many more.
• Check ID Proof, Photo, and one Call letter soft copy.
• Plan your route and travel time, and leave some buffer for traffic.
• Pack your documents and a black or blue ballpoint pen, as specified in the notice.