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College Vidya News Team Jun 13, 2026 1.3K Reads

Finally, for all the candidates, the wait is over, and the answer key for the PSSSB Excise Inspector is out now for all to view and download. The answer key is released by the Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board on June 1, 2026. This is an opportunity for all the candidates to download the provisional answer key as soon as possible from the main site or from the link given below, and now candidates can compare their responses to estimate their likely scores before the declaration of results.
The recruitment drive aims to fill 197 Excise and Taxation Inspector vacancies in the Punjab Excise and Taxation Department. As the number of applicants is expected to be significantly higher than the available vacancies, candidates may benefit from having a backup plan alongside their government exam preparation. Enrolling in a UGC-DEB-approved online degree programme can help aspirants continue their education and enhance their career prospects while preparing for future government recruitment opportunities.
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Particulars |
Details |
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Exam Name |
PSSSB Excise and Taxation Inspector Recruitment Exam 2026 |
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Conducting Body |
Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) |
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Answer Key Status |
Released |
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Answer Key Release Date |
June 1, 2026 |
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Exam Date |
May 31, 2026 |
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Total Vacancies |
197 |
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Exam Mode |
Offline (Pen-and-Paper) |
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Official Website |
sssb.punjab.gov.in |
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Event |
Date |
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Written Examination |
May 31, 2026 |
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Provisional Answer Key Release |
June 1, 2026 |
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Objection Window |
To be notified |
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Final Answer Key |
After objection review |
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Result Declaration |
To be announced |
The PSSSB Excise Inspector examination consisted of objective-type multiple-choice questions divided into four sections:
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Question Paper Sets |
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Part A |
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Part B |
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Part C |
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Part D |
Know that the board has released separate answer key PDFs for each set to help candidates verify their responses accurately.
The simple steps that all the Candidates can follow in order to download the answer key are mentioned below:
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Question Paper Set |
Status |
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Set A |
Available |
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Set B |
Available |
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Set C |
Available |
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Set D |
Available |
Candidates should download the answer key corresponding to their examination booklet.
Candidates who identify discrepancies in the provisional answer key can submit objections through the official portal.
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