PSSSB Excise Inspector Final Answer Key 2026 Out – Download PDF, Response Sheet & Objection Link
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The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has released the Final Answer Key for the Excise Inspector (Excise and Taxation Inspector) recruitment examination 2026. The final answer key is available for SET A, SET B, SET C, and SET D on the official website, sssb.punjab.gov.in. The PSSSB Excise Inspector Result 2026 was also declared on 23 June 2026.
Key Details
- Recruiting Body: Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB)
- Post Name: Excise and Taxation Inspector
- Advertisement Number: Advt. No. 01/2026
- Total Vacancies: 197 Posts
- Written Examination Date: 31 May 2026
- Provisional Answer Key Released: 1 June 2026
- Objection Window: 3 June 2026 to 5 June 2026 (till 5:00 PM)
- Result Declared: 23 June 2026
- Official Website: sssb.punjab.gov.in
Download Final Answer Key PDF
Candidates can download the final answer key for their respective set using the direct links below:
- PSSSB Excise Inspector SET A Final Answer Key 2026
- PSSSB Excise Inspector SET B Final Answer Key 2026
- PSSSB Excise Inspector SET C Final Answer Key 2026
- PSSSB Excise Inspector SET D Final Answer Key 2026
Note: If direct links are not accessible, visit the official PSSSB website and navigate to the Downloads or Notifications section.
How to Download PSSSB Excise Inspector Final Answer Key 2026
- Step 1: Go to the official PSSSB website at sssb.punjab.gov.in.
- Step 2: Find the “Latest Notifications” or “Downloads” section on the homepage.
- Step 3: Click on the link titled “Final Answer Key – Excise and Taxation Inspector (Advt. No. 01/2026)”.
- Step 4: Select your question booklet set: SET A, SET B, SET C, or SET D.
- Step 5: The answer key PDF will open in a new tab; download and save it.
- Step 6: Compare your responses with the official correct answers.
How to Calculate Your Expected Score
The PSSSB Excise Inspector exam 2026 had two parts: Part A (Punjabi Language) was qualifying, and Part B was counted for merit. Use the following formula for Part B:
Expected Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 1) – (Number of Wrong Answers × 0.25)
Note: Part A requires a minimum of 50% marks to qualify, with no negative marking. Unattempted questions receive 0 marks.
Objection Process
The provisional answer key was released on 1 June 2026, with an objection window from 3 June 2026 to 5 June 2026. The final answer key was released after reviewing valid objections. No further objections are accepted after the release of the final answer key.
Frequently Asked Questions
The final answer key was released on 23 June 2026, along with the result.
You can download it from the official PSSSB website using the direct links provided above or by following the steps in the “How to Download” section.
Part B has +1 mark for each correct answer and -0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Part A (Punjabi Language) is qualifying with no negative marking.
No, objections were only accepted during the provisional answer key stage from 3 June to 5 June 2026.
The result was declared on 23 June 2026 and is available on the official PSSSB portal for download using application credentials.
