PSSSB Clerk Key 2026 : Download Sets A B C D PDF

Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board has released the provisional answer keys for the 531 Clerk Common Cadre written examination. Candidates can download Sets A, B, C, and D keys and submit online objections on sssb.punjab.gov.in.

PSSSB Clerk Answer Key 2026 Announcement

Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB), Mohali, has uploaded the official provisional answer keys along with question papers for the written examination conducted for Clerk (Common Cadre) vacancies. Candidates who appeared in the competitive test can now evaluate their answers and calculate their tentative scores.

The board has made available separate PDF answer keys for all four question booklet sets: Set A, Set B, Set C, and Set D. If you identify any discrepancy in the provisional answers, you can raise an online challenge through the candidate objection portal before the deadline.

Exam and Answer Key Key Dates

Keep note of the following important timeline for the PSSSB Clerk answer key:

• Written Examination Date: Successfully conducted across Punjab test centers

• Provisional Answer Key Release Date: 16 October 2026

• Online Objection Filing Window Opens: 17 October 2026

• Last Date to Submit Online Objections: 21 October 2026 (5:00 PM)

• Final Answer Key and Result Declaration: November 2026

Set-Wise Answer Key PDF Details

The board has issued official PDF keys for all question booklet series:

• Set A Answer Key: Covers Questions 1 to 100 with official key codes.

• Set B Answer Key: Covers Questions 1 to 100 with official key codes.

• Set C Answer Key: Covers Questions 1 to 100 with official key codes.

• Set D Answer Key: Covers Questions 1 to 100 with official key codes.

Candidates should verify responses against their carbon copy of the OMR response sheet to tally correct and incorrect marks accurately.

Marking Scheme and Score Calculation

Calculate your tentative score based on the official examination pattern:

• Correct Answer: Add 1 mark for each correct response.

• Negative Marking: Deduct 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.

• Unattempted Questions: 0 marks (No penalty).

Step-by-Step Guide to Submit Online Objections

If you find any question or answer incorrect in the provisional key, follow these steps to file an objection:

1. Go to the official PSSSB portal at sssb.punjab.gov.in.

2. Click on the link titled 'Online Objections for Clerk Examination 2026'.

3. Log in with your Roll Number and Date of Birth.

4. Select your question booklet set and choose the specific Question Number you wish to challenge.

5. Enter your suggested answer and upload supporting documentary evidence from authentic textbooks or gazettes in PDF format.

6. Pay the prescribed non-refundable objection fee of Rs. 50 per question.

7. Submit your objection and keep the transaction receipt for reference.

Next Stage in Selection

After reviewing candidate representations, an expert committee will prepare the final answer key. Based on final marks, candidates equal to approximately three times the vacancy count will be summoned for Punjabi and English computer typing tests.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How can I download the PSSSB Clerk answer key PDF?

A: You can download the Set A, B, C, and D PDFs directly from sssb.punjab.gov.in.

Q: What is the last date to submit objections for PSSSB Clerk key?

A: The objection submission window closes on 21 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Q: Is there any fee for raising objections against PSSSB answer key?

A: Yes, candidates must pay Rs. 50 per challenged question.