
The PSSSB Excise Inspector Answer Key 2026 has been officially released by the Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) on June 1, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Excise and Taxation Inspector recruitment examination conducted on May 31, 2026, can now download the provisional answer key from the official website, sssb.punjab.gov.in.
The answer key has been released separately for all question paper sets, enabling candidates to compare their responses and estimate their likely scores before the declaration of results. The recruitment drive aims to fill 197 Excise and Taxation Inspector vacancies in Punjab. Candidates who identify discrepancies in the provisional answer key can submit objections along with valid supporting documents within the timeline prescribed by the board.
PSSSB has published the provisional answer key for the Excise and Taxation Inspector Recruitment Examination 2026.
Key highlights:
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| Set A
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| Set B
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| PSSSB Excise Inspector Answer Key 2026 Important Dates | |
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| Event | Date |
| PSSSB Excise Inspector Exam Date | May 31, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release Date | June 1, 2026 |
| Objection Window | To be announced by PSSSB |
| Final Answer Key Release | Expected after objection review |
| Result Declaration | Not yet announced |
Candidates should access the answer key only through the official PSSSB portal to avoid misinformation.
sssb.punjab.gov.in
Follow these steps to download the answer key PDF:
Candidates who find discrepancies in the provisional answer key can submit objections online.
Steps to raise objections:
Following the release of the provisional answer key, PSSSB will review all valid objections submitted by candidates. After examining the challenges, the board will publish the final answer key.
The final answer key will be used to prepare the recruitment results and merit list. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for announcements regarding:
In previous PSSSB recruitment cycles, the board released the final answer key shortly after completing the objection review process. The result is generally prepared based on the final answer key.
For the 2026 recruitment cycle, the result date has not yet been announced. Candidates should rely only on official notifications released by PSSSB.
Q1. Has the PSSSB Excise Inspector Answer Key 2026 been released?
Yes. The provisional answer key was released on June 1, 2026.
Q2. Where can I download the PSSSB Excise Inspector Answer Key 2026?
Candidates can download it from the official website: sssb.punjab.gov.in.
Q3. How many vacancies are available under this recruitment?
The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill 197 Excise and Taxation Inspector posts.
Q4. Can candidates challenge the provisional answer key?
Yes. Candidates will be allowed to raise objections within the prescribed timeline announced by PSSSB.
Q5. What documents are required while raising objections?
Candidates must provide supporting evidence from NCERT books or recognized government publications.
Q6. When will the PSSSB Excise Inspector Result 2026 be announced?
The result date has not yet been announced by the board.