PSSSB Audit Inspector Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern PDF Download

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Jun 16, 2026 06:08 AM

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Master the PSSSB Audit Inspector Syllabus 2026 to streamline your exam preparation. Explore this comprehensive guide for the latest exam pattern, marking scheme, and essential study details.

The Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB) has released the detailed syllabus for candidates aspiring to become Audit Inspectors. The written examination comprises 120 questions covering General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Punjab History and Culture, Logical Reasoning, Mental Ability, Punjabi, English, ICT, and subject-specific topics. Review this guide to fully understand the PSSSB Audit Inspector Syllabus 2026.

PSSSB Audit Inspector Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

The official notification outlines the PSSSB Audit Inspector syllabus, exam pattern, marking criteria, and examination mode. To secure your selection, achieving a high score is essential. Refer to the summary table below for a quick overview of the exam structure.

PSSSB Audit Inspector Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
Organisation	Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB)
Posts	Inspector Audit
Category	Syllabus
Mode of Exam	OMR based
No. of Questions	120
Total Marks	120
Negative Marking	1/4 (0.25 marks)
Selection Process	Written Exam and Document Verification
Official website	https://sssb.punjab.gov.in/

PSSSB Audit Inspector Exam Pattern 2026

The PSSSB Audit Inspector exam features a two-part format containing 120 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 120 minutes. Each correct answer carries 1 mark, with a negative marking of 0.25 (1/4th) for every incorrect response.

Parts	Subjects	Number of Questions	Marks	Duration
Part A	General Knowledge and Current Affairs	10		120 minutes
	Punjab History and Culture	05
	Logical Reasoning and Mental ability	10
	Punjabi	05
	English	05
	ICT	05
Part B	Questions from the Subject Syllabus Financial Accounting Cost Accounting Accounting for Material Marginal Costing and Management Decisions	80	80
Total		120	120

PSSSB Audit Inspector Syllabus 2026 (Part A)

The detailed syllabus for all sections of the PSSSB Audit Inspector exam is provided below. Bookmark this page to ensure you cover every topic systematically during your preparation.

PSSSB Audit Inspector Syllabus for General Knowledge and Current affairs (10 questions)

Polity issues
Environment issues
Current Affairs
Science and Technology
Economic issues
History of India with special reference to Indian freedom struggle movement
Sports
Cinema and Literature
Geography

PSSSB Audit Inspector Syllabus for Punjab History and Culture (5 questions)

Physical features of Punjab and its ancient history
Social, religious and economic life in Punjab
Development of Language & literature and Arts in Punjab
Social and culture of Punjab during Afgan/Mughal Rule
Bhakti Movement
Sufism
Teachings/History of Sikh Gurus and Saints in Punjab
Adi Granth, Sikh Rulers
Freedom movements of Punjab

PSSSB Audit Inspector Syllabus for Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability (10 questions)

(i) Logical reasoning, analytical, and mental ability (05 Marks)
(ii) Basic numerical skills, numbers, magnitudes, percentages, and numerical relation appreciation (03 Marks)
(iii) Data analysis, graphical representation, charts, tables, and spreadsheets (02 Marks)

PSSSB Audit Inspector Syllabus for English (5 questions)

Basic Grammar
Subject and Verb
Adjectives and Adverbs
Synonyms
Antonyms
One Word Substitution
Fill in the Blanks
Correction in Sentences
Idioms and their meanings
Spell Checks
Adjectives
Articles
Prepositions
Direct and Indirect Speech
Active and Passive Voice
Correction in Sentences, etc.

PSSSB Audit Inspector Syllabus for ICT (5 questions)

Basics of computers
Network & Internet
Use of office productivity tools
Word
Excel
Spreadsheet
PowerPoint

PSSSB Audit Inspector Syllabus 2026 (Part B)

The official notification PDF contains the subject-specific syllabus for the PSSSB Audit Inspector Exam. Refer to the table below for a breakdown of the core subject topics.

Subjects	Syllabus
Cost Accounting	Meaning Objectives Advantages and Limitations of Cost Accounting Importance of Cost Accounting to Business Concern. Cost concepts and classification Preparation of cost sheet.
Accounting of Material	Accounting of Material Concept, objectives and techniques of Material Control Accounting and Control of Purchase, Storage and Issue of Materials Methods of pricing material issues Treatment of Material Losses Accounting for Labour Labour cost control procedure Labour turnover Idle time and overtime Methods of wage payment Time and piece rates Essentials of a good wage plan Incentive schemes Taylor’s differential piece rate system, Halsey plan, Rowan Plan Fringe benefits Accounting for Overheads Meaning, Classification of Overheads Element-wise, Functional and Behavioral Allocation and Apportionment of overheads Absorption of overheads; Determination of overhead rates Under and over absorption and its treatment Treatment of special items of overheads like interest, depreciation, packing expenses, carriage expenses, machinery erection, tools, R&D, advertisement etc CVP Analysis Introduction Assumptions and Uses Break-Even Analysis Break Even Point Margin of Safety and Maintaining a desired level of profit Graphical presentation of CVP Relationship
Marginal Costing and Management Decisions	Marginal Costing vis-à-vis Absorption Costing Marginal as a tool for decision making Marginal Costing Techniques; Marginal Cost and Product Pricing; Change of Product Mix Make or Buy Decisions Exploring new markets Shut Down Decisions Budgeting for Profit Planning and Control: Meaning of Budget and Budgetary control Objectives Merits and Limitations Types of Budgets; Preparation of Functional Budgets Fixed and Flexible Budgeting Control ratios Zero Base Budgeting Performance Budgeting Responsibility Accounting Standard Costing and Variance Analysis: Meaning of Standard Cost and Standard Costing Advantages and Application Variance analysis: Material, Labour, and Overhead Variances (two-way analysis).

FAQs

What is the language of questions in PSSSB Audit Inspector Exam?

The examination will be conducted in both English and Punjabi.

What subjects are covered in the PSSSC Audit Inspector Syllabus 2026?

The PSSSB Audit Inspector Syllabus 2026 comprehensively covers General Knowledge, language proficiency, and professional subject-related modules.

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