PSSSB Excise Inspector Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 197 Posts

PSSSB Excise Inspector 2026 Overview

The Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for the recruitment of Excise and Taxation Inspector posts in the Excise and Taxation Department, Government of Punjab. A total of 197 vacancies have been announced for this stable Group-C government job that offers excellent career growth in revenue collection and enforcement duties. Eligible graduates can submit their online applications from 13 February 2026 to 6 March 2026 on the official portal sssb.punjab.gov.in. The selection will be based on a written examination followed by document verification. Candidates must have passed Punjabi at the Matriculation level and possess basic computer knowledge. This is a wonderful opportunity for aspirants seeking a respectable position in the Punjab government with good pay and perks.

PSSSB Excise Inspector Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 6 February 2026
• Online Application Starts: 13 February 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 06 March 2026
• Last Date Fee Payment: 6 March 2026
• Result Date: Check back soon on the official website.
• Candidates are advised to confirm from the official website.

PSSSB Excise Inspector Application Fee

• General / Freedom Fighter / Sportsman: Rs. 1,000/-
• SC / BC / EWS: Rs. 250/-
• Ex-Servicemen (Self & Dependent): Rs. 200/-
• Physically Handicapped: Rs. 500/-
• Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI

PSSSB Excise Inspector Vacancy Details

• Total vacancies: 197.

PSSSB Excise Inspector Salary 2026

PSSSB Excise Inspector Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. They must have passed Punjabi as a subject at Matriculation level (with minimum passing marks). Additionally, a 120-hour computer course from an ISO 9001 certified institution (or equivalent DOEACC ‘O’ level) with hands-on training in office applications is mandatory.
• Age Limit (as on cut-off date mentioned in notification): 18 to 37 years for General category.
• Mandatory Requirement: Punjabi language proficiency at Matric level and basic computer knowledge as stated above.
• Age Relaxation (brief): – SC/BC (Punjab residents): Upper age 42 years – Physically Handicapped (Punjab residents): Upper age 47 years – Ex-Servicemen: As per Punjab Ex-Servicemen Rules (upper age up to 45 years for State/Central Govt employees) – Widows & Divorcees: Upper age 40 years
• Any other official conditions: Only Punjab-domicile candidates can claim reservation benefits as per state rules.

Detailed PSSSB Excise Inspector Exam Pattern 2026

PSSSB Excise Inspector Selection Process 

1. Written Examination (Objective Type MCQs) – 100 marks, 2 hours duration with negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer. – Part A: Punjabi Language (Matric level) – Qualifying only (minimum 50% marks required, marks not added in merit) – Part B: Questions based on educational qualification, General Awareness, Reasoning, Arithmetic, Computer Basics & Language Proficiency.
2. Document Verification & Counselling.
3. Final: Merit list prepared on the basis of Part-B marks only. No interview.

How to apply for the PSSSB Excise Inspector

1. Visit the official PSSSB website at sssb.punjab.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, click on the “Recruitment” or “Online Applications” section.
3. Find and click on Advertisement No. 01/2026 – Excise and Taxation Inspector link.
4. Register yourself by providing basic details such as name, mobile number, and email ID.
5. Login with your credentials and fill the complete online application form carefully.
6. Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, educational certificates, and other required documents in the prescribed format and size.
7. Pay the application fee online as per your category and submit the form.
8. Take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference.