Acing the Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) Excise Inspector exam requires a strategic mix of current syllabus knowledge and historical paper analysis. With the recent announcement of new vacancies for 2026, aspirants must pivot their preparation toward solving previous-year question papers to understand evolving difficulty levels and question trends.
PSSSB Excise Inspector Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) |
| Post Name | Excise and Taxation Inspector |
| Total Vacancies | 197 (2026 Notification) |
| Application Start Date | February 13, 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Examination & Typing Test |
| Job Location | Punjab |
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
PSSSB Excise Inspector Recruitment 2026
The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board has recently released a short notice announcing the recruitment of 197 Excise and Taxation Inspectors for the year 2026. The online registration process is scheduled to commence on February 13, 2026. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university and possess a valid 120-hour computer course certificate to be eligible. Unlike previous years where interviews might have been a factor, the 2026 selection process relies strictly on a written examination followed by a typing test, making the written score the primary determinant for the final merit list.
PSSSB Excise Inspector Exam Pattern
| Section | Subject / Topic | Questions/Marks |
| Part A (Qualifying) | Punjabi Language | 50 (Qualifying Nature) |
| Part B (Merit) | General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 45 |
| Mental Ability & Reasoning | 15 | |
| Mathematical Skills | 10 | |
| Language Proficiency (English & Punjabi) | 30 | |
| Total | Combined Score | 100 Marks (Merit) |
