PSSSB Excise Inspector Answer Key 2026 Out: Download PDF & Raise Objections by June 5

The official PSSSB Excise Inspector Answer Key 2026 is now available at https://sssb.punjab.gov.in/ for the written examination (Advt. No. 01/2026) conducted on May 31, 2026. This resource allows candidates to review their answers and gauge their exam performance. Should you identify any discrepancies, you may raise objections between June 3 and June 5, 2026 (closing at 5 PM). 

PSSSB Excise Inspector Answer Key 2026 Out

Accessing the PSSSB Excise Inspector Answer Key is crucial for candidates to estimate their scores and determine their eligibility for subsequent selection rounds before the final results are declared. The board also provides a formal window for candidates to contest any questions they believe are incorrect.

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PSSSB Excise Inspector Answer Key 2026 PDF

The PSSSB has published specific answer booklets for every test series (Sets A, B, C, and D). You can find direct, set-wise download links below. Please ensure you download the PDF corresponding to your specific test set to accurately cross-reference your answers.

Steps to Check PSSSB Excise Inspector Answer Key 2026

1. Go to the official website of Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB): https://sssb.punjab.gov.in/.
2. Navigate to “Answer Keys” under Online Applications/Advertisements.
3. Click on the “Provisional Answer key for SET A, B, C, D of the written exam for the post of Excise And Taxation Inspector (Advt. No .01 of 2026)” link.
4. Select your exam set (A / B / C / D) and download the corresponding PDF.
5. Cross-check your answers and calculate your marks using the marking scheme.

Punjab Excise Inspector Answer Key 2026- Raise objection Process

Alongside the provisional key, the Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB) permits candidates to submit objections from June 3 to June 5, 2026 (until 5 PM). All challenges must be submitted via the official Google Form at https://forms.gle/AGFAmBDKuz6PtfXRA, accompanied by valid documentary evidence.

To formally challenge the provisional answer key, please follow these outlined steps:

1. Download the official Objection/Grievance Form from the PSSSB website https://sssb.punjab.gov.in/.
2. Fill in the form clearly, showing the Question Number, your claimed correct answer, and the reason for objection.
3. Attach valid documentary proof (textbook reference, official publication, etc.) in support of your objection.
4. Send scanned copies of the Grievance Form, supporting documents, and the DD, and send via Google Form https://forms.gle/AGFAmBDKuz6PtfXRA along with necessary documentary proof (if any).

Details To be Checked in PSSSB Excise Inspector Response Sheet PDF

The official answer key for the PSSSB Excise Inspector exam provides the verified correct responses for all questions featured in the assessment.

• Name of the examination
• Post Name (Excise and Taxation Inspector)
• Exam date
• Question booklet series (A, B, C or D)
• Question numbers
• Section-wise answer for Part A and Part B
• Official answers for each question

PSSSB Excise Inspector Question Paper 2026 PDF

We have provided the PSSSB Excise Inspector 2026 question paper PDF below. Reviewing the paper helps candidates gain insight into the examination's difficulty level, question types, and overall structure.

Download PSSSB Excise Inspector 2026 Question Paper PDF

What is PSSSB Excise Inspector Marking Scheme?

The PSSSB Excise Inspector exam consists of two parts. Part A is mandatory for qualification, while Part B is scored out of 100 marks. Each question is worth one mark. Notably, there is no negative marking for Part A; however, Part B carries a penalty of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.

• Correct Answer: +1 Mark
• Incorrect Answer: -1/4th Mark (Part B only)

How to Calculate Your PSSSB Excise Inspector Score?

Candidates can utilize the following formula to estimate their final scores based on the provisional answer key:

• Score = (Total Correct Answers × 1) – (Total Wrong Answers × 0.25)
• Example: If you answered 100 questions, with 80 correct and 15 incorrect:
• Calculation: (80 × 1) – (15 × 0.25) = 80 – 3.75 = 76.25 marks

PSSSB Excise Inspector Exam Structure

The examination was held in an offline format; the following details break down the paper structure.

• Type of Questions: Objective-type multiple-choice questions
• Total Marks: 50 (Part A), 100(Part B)
• Total Questions: 50 (Part A), 100(Part B)
• Exam Duration: 02 Hours 30 Minutes
• Topics: Punjabi (Qualifying Nature), General Knowledge and Current affairs of National and International importance, Punjab History and Culture, Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability, Punjabi, English, and ICT.