PSSSB Publishes Provisional Answer Key for Recruitment Examination
The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board has officially released the provisional answer key for the written examination conducted for multiple government posts. This development allows candidates who appeared for the test to review their performance and compare their answers with the board's official responses.
Examination Details and Available Posts
The recruitment examination took place on January 18, 2026, as part of the selection process for three distinct positions:
- Clerk
- Telephone Operator
- Assistant Superintendent
These vacancies were advertised under Advertisement Numbers 04 of 2025, 06 of 2025, and 07 of 2025. The examination followed a traditional pen-and-paper format, conducted in offline mode. Candidates had from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM to complete the objective-type test, which covered various subjects according to the official syllabus.
Accessing the Provisional Answer Key
The board has made the provisional answer key available for all question paper sets, specifically Set-A, Set-B, Set-C, and Set-D. This set-wise release ensures complete transparency in the evaluation process. Candidates can now verify their responses against the board's answers by matching them with the specific set they attempted during the examination.
To obtain the provisional answer key, candidates need to follow these straightforward steps:
- Visit the official PSSSB website at sssb.punjab.gov.in
- Navigate to the "Latest Notifications" or "Answer Key" section on the homepage
- Click on the link specifically marked for the provisional answer key for Clerk, Telephone Operator, and Assistant Superintendent posts
- Select the appropriate question paper set from the available options
- Download the PDF file for personal reference and verification purposes
Examination Timeline and Next Steps
The PSSSB had previously issued admit cards for this written examination through online mode. These admit cards contained essential information including candidate details, examination center venue, and reporting time. With the examination process now concluded and the provisional answer key published, candidates await the final results.
Important Note: Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates regarding any objections to the answer key, the release of the final answer key, and the eventual declaration of results. The board typically allows a specific window for candidates to raise objections against the provisional answer key before finalizing the results.
This provisional answer key release represents a crucial step in the recruitment process, providing transparency and allowing candidates to assess their performance before the final results are announced. The board maintains this practice to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection procedure for these government positions.
