
PSSSB Jail Warder Answer Key 2026: The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) is expected to release the PSSSB Jail Warder Answer Key 2026 shortly on its official website, sssb.punjab.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the written examination on July 26, 2026, will be able to download the provisional answer key in PDF format and compare their responses with the official answers.
The answer key will help candidates estimate their probable scores before the declaration of the result. Along with the provisional answer key, the board is also expected to open an objection window, allowing candidates to challenge any answer they believe is incorrect by submitting supporting evidence within the prescribed deadline.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | PSSSB Jail Warder & Matron Recruitment Exam 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) |
| Advertisement Number | 08/2025 |
| Posts | Jail Warder & Matron |
| Total Vacancies | 532 |
| Exam Date | July 26, 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | To Be Released |
| Answer Key Mode | Online (PDF) |
| Objection Window | To Be Announced |
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
The written examination for the Jail Warder and Matron recruitment was conducted on July 26, 2026, in a single shift from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Following the completion of the examination, candidates are now waiting for the release of the provisional answer key.
The board is expected to upload the answer key PDF on its official website in the coming days. Once available, candidates can download it according to their respective question paper set and use it to evaluate their performance.
The official answer key PDF will be made available on the PSSSB portal after its release. Candidates can download the PDF corresponding to their question paper set and compare it with their attempted responses.
The answer key serves as an important resource to:
Verify the correct answers.
Estimate the expected score.
Identify any discrepancies in the official answers.
Prepare for the objection process, if required.
Candidates can follow these steps to download the answer key once it is released:
Visit the official PSSSB website at sssb.punjab.gov.in.
Click on the Answer Key or Results/Answer Keys section available on the homepage.
Find the link for PSSSB Jail Warder Answer Key 2026 (Advt. No. 08/2025).
Select the appropriate question paper set (A, B, C, or D).
Download the PDF and compare your responses with the official answers.
After releasing the provisional answer key, the Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board is expected to provide candidates with an opportunity to raise objections against any answer they consider incorrect.
Candidates wishing to challenge an answer must submit their objections within the deadline announced by the board. Every objection should be supported with valid documentary evidence or authentic references. After reviewing all the objections received, PSSSB will prepare and release the final answer key.
The board's decision on the final answer key will be considered final for the recruitment process.
Candidates can estimate their score by following these steps:
Count the total number of correct answers.
Count the total number of incorrect answers.
Multiply the number of correct answers by 1 mark.
Multiply the number of incorrect answers by 0.25 mark.
Subtract the negative marks from the total marks obtained through correct answers.
Expected Score = (Correct Answers × 1) − (Wrong Answers × 0.25)
Example:
If a candidate has:
Correct Answers: 90
Wrong Answers: 20
Unattempted Questions: 10
Then,
Expected Score = (90 × 1) − (20 × 0.25)
Expected Score = 90 − 5 = 85 Marks
The answer key allows candidates to review their performance before the results are announced. It provides transparency in the evaluation process and helps candidates estimate their likely scores. It also gives them an opportunity to challenge any incorrect answer through the official objection process before the final answer key is released.
Candidates are advised to keep checking the official PSSSB website for the latest updates regarding the answer key, objection schedule, and final answer key release.
