PSSSB Excise Inspector Final Answer Key 2026 Out - Download SET A, B, C, D PDF at sssb.punjab.gov.in

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• Updated June 24, 2026 11:15 AM
• by J Divya
• The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has officially released the Final Answer Key for the Excise Inspector (Excise and Taxation Inspector) recruitment examination 2026. The final answer key is now available on the official PSSSB website, sssb.punjab.gov.in, for all four question paper sets SET A, SET B, SET C, and SET D. Candidates who appeared in the written examination held on 31 May 2026 can download their respective set-wise final answer key PDF using the direct links provided in this article and verify their responses. Notably, the PSSSB Excise Inspector Result 2026 has also been declared on 23 June 2026 simultaneously with the final answer key release.

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PSSSB Excise Inspector Final Answer Key 2026 - Overview

• This section provides a quick reference to all the key details related to the PSSSB Excise Inspector Final Answer Key 2026, including the recruitment authority, advertisement number, exam date, and direct download links.

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How to Download PSSSB Excise Inspector Final Answer Key 2026

• Candidates can follow these simple step-by-step instructions to download their set-wise final answer key from the PSSSB official portal.
• Step 1: Go to the official PSSSB website at sssb.punjab.gov.in. Step 2: On the homepage, locate the "Latest Notifications" or "Downloads" section. Step 3: Click on the link titled "Final Answer Key - Excise and Taxation Inspector (Advt. No. 01/2026)." Step 4: Select your question booklet series - SET A, SET B, SET C, or SET D. Step 5: The answer key PDF will open in a new tab. Step 6: Download and save the PDF for future reference. Step 7: Compare your responses with the official correct answers to verify your performance.
• Tip: Candidates can also directly access the respective PDF links provided in the download table above for quicker access.
• Also Read: PSSSB Excise Inspector Result 2026

PSSSB Excise Inspector Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme 2026

• Understanding the marking scheme is essential for candidates to accurately calculate their expected scores using the final answer key. The PSSSB Excise Inspector written examination 2026 was divided into two parts.
• The exam consisted of two parts Part A (Punjabi Language) which was qualifying in nature, and Part B which carried marks counted towards the merit list. A negative marking rule applied in Part B only.
• Marking Scheme Table:
• How to Calculate Your Expected Score:
• Candidates can use the formula below to estimate their total expected marks from Part B:
• Expected Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 1) - (Number of Wrong Answers × 0.25)
• Candidates who have not qualified in Part A (below 50%) will be marked "NQ" (Not Qualified) in the result and will not be considered for merit, regardless of their Part B score.
• Also Read: BSNL SET Admit Card 2026

PSSSB Excise Inspector 2026 - Selection Process

• Candidates who qualify the written examination will proceed through the remaining stages of the selection process as prescribed by PSSSB for the 197 Excise and Taxation Inspector posts.
• The selection process for PSSSB Excise Inspector 2026 consists of three stages:
• Stage 1 - Written Examination: OMR-based objective test held on 31 May 2026 comprising Part A (Punjabi Language) and Part B (Main Subjects). Part A is qualifying; Part B marks are used for merit.
• Stage 2 - Typing Test / Computer Proficiency Test: Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for the Typing Test or Computer Proficiency Test, as applicable to the post requirement.
• Stage 3 - Document Verification (DV): Candidates who clear both earlier stages will be required to produce all original documents for verification of eligibility, category, and educational qualifications.
• Only candidates who successfully complete all three stages are considered for final appointment to Excise and Taxation Inspector posts in Punjab.