The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) conducted the Group D written examination on 5 April 2026 (Sunday) across various centres in Punjab. The exam was held in a single shift from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM for 406 vacancies under Advertisement No. 08/2025.
Candidates appeared for posts like Attendant, Watchman, Chowkidar, Office Helper, Safai Sevak, and Laboratory Attendant. Now all eyes are on the PSSSB Group D Answer Key 2026, which will be released on the official website sssb.punjab.gov.in.
📌 Update: The official answer key has been released. Kindly find the direct link added in this article to download the answer key
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PSSSB Group D Answer Key 2026 – Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Board | Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) |
| Post | Group D (Attendant, Watchman, Office Helper, etc.) |
| Advertisement No. | 08/2025 |
| Exam Date | 5 April 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 406 |
| Answer Key Status | Released |
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
How to Download PSSSB Group D Answer Key 2026
As PSSSB releases the answer key, follow these steps:
- Go to the official website: sssb.punjab.gov.in
- On the homepage, look for the “What’s New” section.
- Click on the link for the provisional answer key for Group D (Advt. No. 08/2025).
- Select your question paper set (A / B / C / D) as mentioned on your admit card.
- Download the answer key PDF and cross-check your responses.
- To view your OMR sheet, log in using your Application Number and Date of Birth.
⚠️ Always match your paper set before evaluating your score. Using the wrong set will give you incorrect results.
PSSSB Group D Exam Analysis – 5 April 2026
The exam had two parts. Part A was a qualifying Punjabi Language test with 50 questions for 50 marks, to be attempted in 30 minutes. There was no negative marking in Part A, but candidates had to score at least 25 out of 50 to have their Part B evaluated. Part B had 100 questions for 100 marks with a negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer. The merit list is prepared entirely on the basis of Part B scores.
Here is the section-wise analysis:
| Section | Questions | Marks | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A – Punjabi Language (Qualifying) | 50 | 50 | Moderate |
| GK & Current Affairs | 25 | 25 | Moderate |
| Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability | 25 | 25 | Easy to Moderate |
| Punjab History & Culture | 17 | 17 | Moderate |
| Punjabi Language (Part B) | 13 | 13 | Easy to Moderate |
| English Language | 12 | 12 | Easy |
| ICT (up to 10+2 Level) | 8 | 8 | Easy |
| Total | 150 | 150 | Easy to Moderate |
Overall Verdict: The paper is expected to have been easy to moderate in difficulty, in line with the Matriculation-level syllabus. Candidates who focused on Punjab GK, Punjabi language, and basic reasoning should have found the paper manageable. A score of 65 or above in Part B can be considered a good attempt.
PSSSB Group D Expected Cut Off 2026
The official cut off will be declared along with the result. However, based on the number of vacancies, competition level, and the difficulty of today’s paper, here are the expected cut off marks out of 100 (Part B only):
| Category | Expected Cut Off (Out of 100) |
|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | 65 – 72 |
| BC / OBC | 60 – 67 |
| SC / ST | 55 – 62 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 50 – 57 |
| Persons with Disability (PWD) | 50 – 56 |
⚠️ Disclaimer: These are estimated figures based on past PSSSB Group D cut off trends and exam difficulty. The official cut off will be released by PSSSB along with the final result. Actual figures may vary.
Factors that affect the final cut off:
- Total number of candidates who appeared vs 406 available seats
- Overall difficulty level of the paper
- Category-wise reservation norms
- Tie-breaking or normalisation policy (if applied)
How to Raise Objection Against PSSSB Group D Answer Key 2026
If you find any incorrect answer in the provisional key, you can challenge it within the objection window (usually 2 to 5 days after key release). Here’s how:
- Visit sssb.punjab.gov.in and log in with your Application Number and Date of Birth.
- Open the answer key objection link available during the window.
- Select the question you wish to challenge and submit your reason with a supporting reference.
- Pay the objection fee per question as mentioned in the official notice.
- Save your acknowledgement receipt.
The objection fee is typically refunded if your challenge is found valid. Only online objections submitted through the official portal are accepted.
What’s Next After the Answer Key?
Here is the complete process that follows the written exam:
- Provisional Answer Key Released – Candidates download and self-evaluate.
- Objection Window – Candidates raise challenges against incorrect answers.
- Final Answer Key & Result – After reviewing objections, PSSSB publishes the final answer key and declares the merit list.
- Document Verification – Shortlisted candidates (based on Part B merit) are called for DV.
- Final Appointment – Selected candidates are posted to 406 Group D positions across Punjab government departments.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When will PSSSB Group D Answer Key 2026 be released? PSSSB has not announced an official date yet. Based on past trends, it is expected within 1 to 7 days of the exam, i.e., between 6 and 12 April 2026. Keep checking sssb.punjab.gov.in.
Q. How do I calculate my score from the answer key? For Part B: add 1 mark for each correct answer and subtract 0.25 for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty. Merit is based only on Part B marks out of 100.
Q. Is there negative marking in PSSSB Group D exam? There is no negative marking in Part A. For Part B, 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer.
Q. What is the minimum score needed to pass? Candidates must score at least 25 out of 50 in Part A to have Part B evaluated. There is no minimum qualifying mark for Part B — final selection is purely based on merit ranking in Part B.
Q. What happens after the written exam? Candidates who qualify the written exam are called for Document Verification. The final merit list is then prepared and candidates are appointed to their respective posts.
This page will be updated as soon as PSSSB releases the official answer key and result. All cut off figures mentioned above are estimated and for reference only.