PSSSB Punjab Excise and Taxation Inspector Recruitment 2026
Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB)Complete Exam Timeline
Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR / General | 76 |
| SC | 39 |
| EWS | 20 |
| Others | 62 |
| Total Posts | 197 |
Salary
- Basic Pay: ₹35,400 per month (as per 7th Pay Commission)
- Allowances: Includes DA, HRA, and medical benefits.
Eligibility
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 37 years (as on 01-01-2026)
- Relaxations:
- SC/BC of Punjab: Up to 42 years
- State/Central Govt Employees: Up to 45 years
- PwD of Punjab: Up to 47 years
- Widows/Divorced Women: Up to 40 years
Qualification Criteria
- Educational: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Language: Must have passed Matriculation (10th) with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject.
- Technical: Must possess a 120-hour computer course certificate (ISO 9001 certified) or an 'O' Level certificate from DOEACC. (Exemption for BCA/B.Tech CS degree holders).
Application Fee
- General / Freedom Fighter / Sports: ₹1000
- SC / BC / EWS: ₹250
- Ex-Servicemen & Dependents: ₹200
- Physically Handicapped (PwD): ₹500
- Note: Candidates who applied under Advt. No. 14/2024 are exempt from paying the fee.
Additional Details
Selection Process
- Written Examination: MCQ-based offline test (OMR).
- Document Verification: Final stage for qualifying candidates.
Exam Pattern
- Part A: Punjabi Language qualifying test (50 marks, 50% required to pass).
- Part B: Merit-based section covering GK, Reasoning, Math, English, Punjabi, ICT, and Punjab History/Culture.
- Negative Marking: 1/4 mark deduction in Part B.