The PSSSB Clerk Answer Key 2026 has been released by the Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab (PSSSB). According to the published information, the provisional answer key for the Clerk (Common Cadre) written examination held on 11 October 2026 under Advertisement No. 02/2026 was published on 12 October 2026 on the official website, sssb.punjab.gov.in. Separate keys are available for Set A, Set B, Set C and Set D question booklets.
This answer key covers the written examination conducted for 531 Clerk (Common Cadre) vacancies in Punjab. Candidates can compare their responses with the official answers and estimate their scores before the result is declared. Objections against the provisional key can be filed online from 13 October to 15 October 2026 (up to 5:00 PM). Readers tracking other Punjab recruitments may also find our Punjab Police Constable Result 2026 and Punjab and Haryana High Court Clerk Recruitment 2026 pages useful.
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PSSSB Clerk Answer Key 2026 Overview
| Conducting Body | Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab (PSSSB) |
| Post Name | Clerk (Common Cadre) |
| Advertisement Number | 02/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 531 |
| Pay Scale | Level-2, initial pay Rs. 19,900 |
| Written Exam Date | 11 October 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Provisional key released on 12 October 2026 |
| Sets Available | Set A, Set B, Set C, Set D |
| Objection Window | 13 October to 15 October 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Official Website | https://sssb.punjab.gov.in |
PSSSB Clerk Answer Key 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 04 February 2026 |
| Re-opened Application Start | 25 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 September 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | 11 October 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | 12 October 2026 |
| Online Objection Start Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Online Objection Last Date | 15 October 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Hard Copy of Objection to Reach PSSSB | 20 October 2026 |
How to Download the PSSSB Clerk Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official PSSSB website: sssb.punjab.gov.in.
- Open the Latest News or What’s New section on the homepage.
- Click the notice titled “Provisional Answer Key (Set-A/B/C/D) for the written Exam Dated 11.10.2026 for the post of Clerk (Advertisement No. 02/2026)”.
- Select the answer key set that matches the series printed on your question booklet (Set A, B, C or D).
- Download the PDF and save it for reference.
How to Check Your Expected Score
- Download the answer key for your question booklet set.
- Compare each of your marked responses with the official answer.
- Add marks for every correct answer as per the exam scheme.
- Deduct marks for wrong answers only if negative marking applies, as per the official pattern.
PSSSB Clerk Answer Key 2026 Objection Process
If a candidate finds an error in the provisional answer key, an objection can be raised within the notified window. The key points of the objection process are given below.
| Objection Start Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Objection Last Date | 15 October 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Objection Mode | Online, through the official Google Form linked in the objection notice |
| Hard Copy Last Date | 20 October 2026 (to reach PSSSB office) |
Steps to Raise an Objection
- Download the Grievance Form (Annexure-I) attached to the official objection notice.
- Fill in the form clearly, giving your roll number, question booklet series and question number. Use a separate form for each challenged question.
- Attach documentary proof, such as a textbook or document reference with the page number.
- Scan the filled form along with the proof and upload it through the official objection form before 15 October 2026, 5:00 PM.
- Send the original hard copies of the form and supporting proof by Speed Post or by hand so that they reach the PSSSB office on or before 20 October 2026.
Objections sent through any channel other than the prescribed form will not be accepted, and late objections will not be considered.
What Happens After the Objection Window Closes
An expert committee reviews all objections received within the deadline, and its decision is final and binding. PSSSB will then release the final answer key, followed by the PSSSB Clerk result. The dates for the final key and the result will be notified on the official website.
PSSSB Clerk Answer Key 2026 Important Links
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
| Download Answer Key | Provisional Answer Key (Sets A, B, C, D) – available under Latest News on the official website |
| Objection Notice and Form | Objection notice with Grievance Form (Annexure-I) – available on the official website |
FAQs – PSSSB Clerk Answer Key 2026
When was the PSSSB Clerk Answer Key 2026 released?
The provisional PSSSB Clerk Answer Key 2026 was released on 12 October 2026, one day after the written examination held on 11 October 2026 for 531 Clerk (Common Cadre) posts under Advertisement No. 02/2026.
Is the PSSSB Clerk Answer Key 2026 provisional or final?
It is a provisional answer key. PSSSB will publish the final answer key after reviewing the objections received within the deadline. The date for the final key is yet to be notified.
Where can I download the PSSSB Clerk Answer Key 2026 PDF?
Download it from the official website sssb.punjab.gov.in. Open the Latest News or What’s New section and select the provisional answer key notice for Advertisement No. 02/2026, then choose the set matching your question booklet.
Which sets are covered in the PSSSB Clerk Answer Key 2026?
Separate answer keys are published for Set A, Set B, Set C and Set D. Candidates should use the key that matches the series printed on their question booklet.
What is the last date to raise objections against the PSSSB Clerk Answer Key 2026?
Online objections can be filed from 13 October to 15 October 2026 (up to 5:00 PM). The hard copy of the objection form with supporting proof must reach the PSSSB office by 20 October 2026.
How many vacancies are there in PSSSB Clerk Recruitment 2026?
There are 531 Clerk (Common Cadre) vacancies under Advertisement No. 02/2026, with pay at Level-2 and an initial pay of Rs. 19,900.
What happens after the PSSSB Clerk objection window closes?
An expert committee reviews all objections and its decision is final. PSSSB will then release the final answer key, followed by the PSSSB Clerk result. No objections can be raised once the final key is published.
What is the official website for the PSSSB Clerk Answer Key 2026?
The official website is https://sssb.punjab.gov.in. The answer key notice, objection notice and all further updates are published there.
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