The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Excise and Taxation Inspectors under Advertisement No. 01/2026. A total of 197 vacancies are available across different categories. This is a golden opportunity for graduates looking to secure a government job in Punjab with a respectable pay scale and career growth. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website https://sssb.punjab.gov.in from 13 February 2026 to 6 March 2026
IMPORTANT DATES
Notification Release Date : 13 February 2026
Online Application Start Date : 13 February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online : 06 March 2026
Last Date to Pay Fees : 06 March 2026
Candidates who applied earlier under Advertisement 14/2024 must apply again, but they are exempted from paying fees.
IMPORTANT LINK
OFFICIAL WEBSITE : CLICK HERE FOR OFFICAL PSSSB WEBSITE
OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT PDFS : CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT PDFs
OFFICIAL APPLY LINK : CLICK HERE FOR APPLY LINK
TELEGRAM JOB UPDATE CHANNEL : JETTY STUDY JOB ALERT TELEGRAM CHANNEL
VACANCY DETAILS
Total Posts: 197
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CATEGORY |
VACANCIES |
RESERVED FOR WOMEN |
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General |
76 |
21 |
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SC (M&B) |
22 |
06 |
|
SC (R&O) |
17 |
09 |
|
BC |
20 |
08 |
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Ex-Servicemen (GEN) |
14 |
08 |
|
Ex-Servicemen (BC) |
04 |
-- |
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Ex-Servicemen SC (M&B) |
02 |
-- |
|
Ex-Servicemen SC (R&O) |
06 |
-- |
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Sports (GEN) |
04 |
02 |
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Sports (SC-M&B) |
02 |
-- |
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PwD (Ortho) |
02 |
01 |
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PwD (Visually Impaired) |
02 |
01 |
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PwD (Hearing Impaired) |
02 |
01 |
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PwD (I.D./M.D.) |
02 |
01 |
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Freedom Fighter |
02 |
01 |
|
EWS |
20 |
06 |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
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EDUCATION:
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Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
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Must have completed 120 hours of computer course (Office Productivity / Desktop Publishing) OR equivalent DOEACC ‘O’ level certificate.
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LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT:
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Must have passed Punjabi language at Matriculation level with at least 50% marks (qualifying test).
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AGE LIMIT (AS ON 01.01.2026):
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Minimum: 18 years
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Maximum: 37 years
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Relaxations:
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SC/BC: up to 42 years
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State employees: up to 45 years
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Ex-servicemen: as per rules
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Widows/divorcees: up to 40 years
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PwD: up to 47 years
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Age relaxation applicable as per Punjab Government rules
SALARY
Pay Scale: ₹35,400/- (As per 7th CPC)
This is a Group-C post under Punjab Government.
APPLICATION FEE
- General : ₹1000
- SC/BC/EWS : ₹250
- Ex-Servicemen & Dependents : ₹200
- PwD : ₹500
Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Candidates from Advertisement 14/2024 are exempted from fee payment
EXAM PATTERN
- Objective Type (MCQs)
- Two Parts:
- Part A – Qualifying (50% marks required)
- Part B – Merit-based evaluation
- Negative Marking: 1/4th marks deducted for each wrong answer.
Final Merit List will be prepared based only on Part B marks.
CONCLUSION
The PSSSB Excise and Taxation Inspector Recruitment 2026 offers a stable government career with attractive pay and benefits. Interested candidates should carefully check eligibility, prepare for the exam, and apply before the deadline.
