Official Notification Summary: The Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (S.S.S.C.), on behalf of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana and District Courts in Haryana, has officially published the Provisional Answer Key and Candidate Response Sheet on 14th September 2026 for the recruitment of 1,265 Clerk posts notified under Detailed Employment Notice No. 36C/SSSC/HR/2026. Candidates who appeared for the Computer Based Test (CBT) can now access their response sheet through the centralized TCS iON DigiALM candidate login portal (cdn3.digialm.com) using their Registration ID and Password. Candidates can also calculate their exact raw marks and predict rank using the CBTRank Answer Key Calculator. Objections against incorrect answers can be submitted online with a nominal fee of ₹25/- per question.
| Punjab & Haryana High Court Clerk Recruitment: Key Overview | |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Body | Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (S.S.S.C.), High Court of Punjab & Haryana |
| Employment Notice Number | No. 36C/SSSC/HR/2026 |
| Designation / Post | Clerk in Subordinate Courts of Haryana |
| Total Advertised Vacancies | 1,265 Posts (1,015 regular + 250 anticipated vacancies) |
| Provisional Answer Key Release Date | 14th September 2026 (Live Now) |
| Exam Mode & Total Duration | Computer Based Test (CBT) – 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Total Maximum Marks | 100 Marks (70 Marks Objective MCQs + 30 Marks Subjective English) |
| Negative Marking Policy | Yes – 1/4th (0.25 Mark) deducted for every incorrect MCQ |
| Minimum Qualifying Standards | 33% in each individual subject & minimum 40% aggregate |
| Online Objection Fee | ₹25/- per objection (Non-refundable) |
| Subsequent Stage | Computer Proficiency Test (CPT: Spread Sheet & 30 WPM English Typing) |
| Official Notice PDF | Employment Notice No. 36C/SSSC/HR/2026 PDF |
| Official Candidate Login Portal | DigiALM Answer Key Login URL |
| Answer Key & Rank Calculator | Calculate Your Score & Rank at CBTRank |
1. Punjab & Haryana High Court Clerk CBT Exam Scheme & Qualifying Marks
As stipulated under Clause 12 (Mode of Selection) of Employment Notice No. 36C/SSSC/HR/2026, the online written examination (Computer Based Test) comprises 100 Marks with an allotted duration of 2 Hours (120 Minutes). The paper is bifurcated into two subjects consisting of objective multiple-choice questions and a typed subjective composition:
| Subject | Exam Type & Details | Questions | Marks | Qualifying Rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. General Knowledge | Objective (Multiple Choice Questions) | 50 MCQs | 50 | Minimum 33% (16.5 Marks) |
| 2. English Composition | Objective MCQs | 20 MCQs | 20 | Minimum 33% (16.5 Marks combined in English) |
| Subjective (Typed directly on computer): • Essay (150 words): 10 Marks • Letter: 05 Marks • Precis: 05 Marks • Translation (Hindi to English): 10 Marks |
4 Topics | 30 | ||
| Composite Total | 70 Objective MCQs + Subjective Writing | 100 Marks | Aggregate 40% (40 Marks Minimum) | |
As per official notice guidelines, the English Composition (Subjective - 30 Marks) will be evaluated only for candidates who secure 33% (16.5 marks) or more in General Knowledge. Furthermore, candidates must secure at least 33% in each subject and a combined aggregate of at least 40% (40 out of 100 marks) to be considered qualified.
2. How to Download Punjab & Haryana High Court Clerk Response Sheet via DigiALM
The provisional question paper, selected response, and official master key can be accessed via the official DigiALM candidate login link. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit the Official DigiALM Candidate Login Portal
Click on the direct official login link: https://cdn3.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/32046/96555/login.html.
Step 2: Enter Login Credentials
Provide your Registration ID / User ID and Password in the designated fields, enter the displayed Captcha code, and click on "Login".
Step 3: Navigate to Candidate Response / Answer Key Tab
On the candidate dashboard, click on the "Candidate Response" tab. Click on the hyperlinked text "Click here to generate it" to view your full question paper and chosen answers.
Step 4: Save PDF & Copy Response URL for Score Calculation
Save or print your response sheet as a PDF for future reference. Copy the web address (URL) of the response sheet to check your instant marks on the rank predictor tool.
3. Instant Score & Rank Calculation Using CBTRank Calculator
Evaluating your score manually across 70 objective questions with 1/4th negative marking can be time-consuming and prone to errors. You can use the dedicated automated calculator to analyze your performance immediately:
How to check your score and rank:
- Open the official tool link: CBTRank Punjab & Haryana High Court Clerk Answer Key Calculator.
- Paste your generated DigiALM Response Sheet URL into the input field.
- Select your respective category (UR, SC, DSC, OSC, BC-A, BC-B, EWS, ESM, etc.).
- Click on "Submit" to view your total correct attempts, wrong attempts, negative penalty (-0.25), subject-wise raw score, and category rank.
4. S.S.S.C. Answer Key Objection & Cross-Objection Rules (Notice 36C/SSSC/HR/2026)
Candidates who identify discrepancies in the provisional answer key or official answer options are entitled to raise online challenges under the official objection mechanism:
As per official notice terms, a nominal non-refundable fee of ₹25/- per objection is charged. Challenges submitted without payment will be summarily rejected.
Candidates must clearly indicate the proposed correct option and upload authentic documentary evidence (standard reference books, government records, or academic sources) supporting their claim.
In addition to raising initial objections, S.S.S.C. provides candidates an opportunity to file cross-objections against proposed changes in the provisional answer key before the final key is finalized.
Objections or cross-objections sent via email, post, or manual representations will not be entertained. Challenges must be submitted exclusively via the online portal within the prescribed window.
5. Multi-Shift CBT Normalization Formula (Standard Deviation Method)
If the written examination (CBT) is conducted across multiple shifts, normalization of scores in the objective section is carried out using the Standard Deviation Method (calculated up to 5 decimal places) as prescribed in the official notice:
Where Mij is the actual raw score obtained, Mgt is the average marks of top 0.1% candidates across all sessions, and Mgq is the sum of mean and standard deviation across all shifts.
6. What Next? Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) & Typing Speed Standards
Shortlisted candidates qualifying the written examination will be called for the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). This test is mandatory but purely qualifying in nature (marks do not count towards the final merit list):
| CPT Component | Duration & Marks | Qualifying Standard | Evaluation Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I: Spread Sheet Test | 10 Minutes | 10 Marks | 40% (4 Marks Minimum) | Mandatory prerequisite for Part-II evaluation. |
| Part-II: Computer Typing Test in English | 10 Minutes | 30 Words Per Minute (W.P.M.) | Calculated as: (No. of words typed − Mistakes) / 10 |
| Final Selection Basis | Strictly based on normalized marks in CBT (Subjective + Objective) subject to qualifying CPT and Document Verification. | ||
7. Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution (Total: 1,265 Posts)
| Category | Regular Posts (As on 31.12.2025) | Anticipated Posts (Upto 30.06.2026) | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Un-reserved (UR) | 141 | 62 | 203 |
| Deprived SC of Haryana (DSC) | 118 | 24 | 142 |
| Other SC of Haryana (OSC) | 102 | 21 | 123 |
| Backward Classes - A (BC-A) | 145 | 38 | 183 |
| Backward Classes - B (BC-B) | 101 | 23 | 124 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 64 | 10 | 74 |
| Ex-Servicemen of Haryana (ESM) | 206 | 39 | 245 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 113 | 26 | 139 |
| Eligible Sports Persons (ESP) | 25 | 07 | 32 |
| Grand Total Haryana Clerk Vacancies | 1,015 | 250 | 1,265 Posts |
8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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