The Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab (PSSSB) released the provisional PSSSB Clerk Answer Key 2026 on 12 October 2026 at sssb.punjab.gov.in. It covers the Clerk (Common Cadre) written exam held on 11 October 2026 under Advertisement No. 02/2026, with separate keys for Set A, B, C and D. Candidates can file objections from 13 October to 15 October 2026, until 5:00 PM.
PSSSB Clerk Answer Key 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab (PSSSB) |
| Post Name | Clerk (Common Cadre) |
| Advertisement No. | 02/2026 |
| 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 2026 to 15 October 2026 (until 5:00 PM) |
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
Important Dates for PSSSB Clerk Answer Key 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 04.02.2026 |
| Original Application Period | 14 February 2026 to 6 March 2026 |
| Re-opened Online Application Start Date | 25.08.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online and Pay Fee | 07.09.2026 |
| 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, 5:00 PM |
| Last Date for Hard Copy of Objection to Reach PSSSB | 20 October 2026 |
Vacancy and Pay Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post | Clerk (Common Cadre) |
| Total Vacancies | 531 |
| Pay Scale | Level-2, initial pay Rs. 19,900 |
PSSSB Clerk Answer Key 2026 - Direct link
Candidates can download the provisional PSSSB Clerk Answer Key 2026 for the written examination held on 11 October 2026 using the official links below. Select the answer key matching your question booklet series (Set A, B, C or D). Candidates can also use the official objection form to challenge answers within the specified deadline.
- Direct Link to Download PSSSB Clerk Answer Key 2026 (Set A)
- Direct Link to Download PSSSB Clerk Answer Key 2026 (Set B)
- Direct Link to Download PSSSB Clerk Answer Key 2026 (Set C)
- Direct Link to Download PSSSB Clerk Answer Key 2026 (Set D)
How to Download the PSSSB Clerk Answer Key 2026
- Go to the official 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 set that matches the series printed on your question booklet.
- Download the PDF and save it for reference.
How to Check Your Expected Score
- Download the key for your booklet set.
- Compare each of your 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.
How to Raise Objections Against the PSSSB Clerk Answer Key 2026
If you believe an answer in the provisional key is wrong, you can challenge it by following the steps in the official objection notice.
- Download the Grievance Form (Annexure-I) attached to the official objection notice.
- Fill in the form clearly. Use a separate form for each question.
- Attach documentary proof, such as a textbook or document reference with the page number.
- Scan the filled form with the proof and upload it through the official Google Form: PSSSB Clerk objection upload form. The deadline is 15 October 2026, 5:00 PM.
- Send the original hard copies of the form and proof by Speed Post or by hand so they reach PSSSB by 20 October 2026.
Where to Send the Hard Copy
| Address |
|---|
| The Secretary, Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab, Forest Complex, Sector-68, S.A.S. Nagar - 160062 |
What to Keep Ready Before Filing an Objection
- Your Application Number and Roll Number
- Your Question Booklet Series (Set A, B, C or D)
- The Question Number you are challenging
- The answer given in the provisional key and the answer you claim is correct
- A textbook or document reference with the page number, and a copy of that page
- Your signature on the form
PSSSB Clerk Grievance Form (Annexure-I): What It Asks For
- Advertisement No. and Post Name
- Name of the Candidate
- Application No.
- Roll Number
- Question Booklet Series
- Question No.
- Published Provisional Answer Key
- Claim of Correct Key
- Nature of Objection
- Explanation in Support of Objection
- Reference (textbook or document name and page number, with a copy enclosed)
- Signature of the Candidate
Important Instructions for Candidates
- File objections only between 13 October and 15 October 2026 (until 5:00 PM). Late objections will not be accepted.
- Objections sent through any channel other than the official Google Form will not be accepted.
- Use one grievance form per question.
- Support every objection with documentary proof.
- The hard copy must reach the PSSSB address by 20 October 2026.
- The objection fee, if any, is not available in the official notice used for this article. Check the official objection notice before filing.
What Happens After the Objection Window Closes?
An expert committee set up by the examination conducting authority reviews all objections. Its decision is final and binding, and no further objections are heard at any level.
PSSSB then releases the final answer key, followed by the PSSSB Clerk result. Objections cannot be raised once the final answer key is published. The release dates for both are not available in the official notice.
PSSSB Clerk Answer Key 2026 - Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Website (provisional answer key notice) | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
| Objection Upload Form | Official Google Form |
| PSSSB Clerk OMR Sheet 2026 | Download Link |