The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board has released the provisional answer key for Group D posts under Advertisement No. 08 of 2025. The official PSSSB homepage now lists the objection notice and separate provisional answer key PDFs for Set A, Set B, Set C and Set D. Candidates who appeared in the written examination held on 05 April 2026 can use the set-wise key to review their responses and identify any answer they may want to challenge.
This is a provisional key stage, not the final one. The board has also published a separate objection notice for the same exam, which means candidates who find any error in the provisional answer key have a limited window to submit objections in the prescribed manner. Because PSSSB has uploaded the answer key set-wise, candidates should first match the correct booklet set and then compare answers carefully.
This page brings together the official answer key links, the objection process, the recruitment background, the 406-post vacancy context under Advt. No. 08 of 2025, and the subject structure visible in the answer key itself. Where the board has not yet published the final answer key or result, those details are clearly treated as awaited.
PSSSB Group D provisional answer key released
PSSSB has released the provisional answer key for the written examination held on 05 April 2026 for Group D posts under Advertisement No. 08 of 2025. The official homepage lists the answer keys separately for Set A, Set B, Set C and Set D along with a separate objection notice for the same examination.
This means candidates do not need to wait for the result to start checking their paper. They can use the official set-wise PDFs immediately, provided they select the same booklet set that was used in the examination.
Official set-wise answer key download links
PSSSB has uploaded the provisional answer key in separate PDFs for all four sets. Candidates should download only the matching set first and then review the answers carefully.
| Set | Status |
|---|---|
| Set A | Available |
| Set B | Available |
| Set C | Available |
| Set D | Available |
The official homepage also carries these links under the latest updates area, which helps confirm that the answer key is part of the current board notice cycle for this exam.
How to download the PSSSB Group D answer key
- Visit the official PSSSB website.
- Open the latest updates or Group D recruitment section.
- Find the link for Group D posts under Advertisement No. 08 of 2025.
- Select the provisional answer key link for your paper set.
- Download the PDF and save it.
- Compare the answers only against the correct booklet set used in your exam.
Candidates should avoid checking answers from the wrong set because that can lead to an incorrect score estimate and unnecessary objections.
How to raise objections against the provisional key
PSSSB has published a separate objection notice for the Group D written test dated 05 April 2026. As per the official objection notice linked on the board website, objections are invited from 07 April 2026 to 09 April 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
The objection has to be sent to the official email address given by the board. Candidates should use the prescribed grievance format, mention the relevant question clearly, and attach supporting proof for the claim being made.
The official email used for objections is objections30112025.sssbexam@gmail.com.
Objection fee and documents required
The Group D objection process is not a casual feedback system. The official notice requires a fee and documentary support for each objection.
| Requirement | Official detail |
|---|---|
| Mode | Email in prescribed format |
| Fee | Rs. 50 per objection |
| Fee instrument | Crossed demand draft in favour of Secretary, PSSSB |
| Support required | Valid documentary proof for the claimed correct answer |
| Last date and time | 09 April 2026 up to 5:00 PM |
Candidates should prepare the objection carefully because unsupported claims or objections sent after the deadline are not likely to help at the final-key stage.
What the answer key shows about the exam pattern
The provisional answer key itself shows that the Group D paper was divided into Part A and Part B and ran up to 150 questions. The subject labels visible in the official set PDFs show the broad structure of the written examination.
| Part | Subjects visible in official answer key |
|---|---|
| Part A | Punjabi Language, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Punjab History and Culture |
| Part B | Punjabi Language, English, ICT, Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability |
This is useful for candidates because it helps them review not only the answers but also the section-wise distribution of the exam they actually attempted.
Recruitment background for PSSSB Group D posts
The answer key belongs to the Group D recruitment under Advertisement No. 08 of 2025. The official Group D recruitment page on the PSSSB website shows the detailed advertisement, later notices, the admit-card stage, and now the provisional answer key stage.
The recruitment covers multiple Group D posts across departments, including Sewadar, Chowkidar, Sweeper-cum-Chowkidar, Safai Sewak, Sweeper-cum-Mali, Mali-cum-Chowkidar, Fisheries-related support posts, Boatman and Laboratory Attendant. These were brought together under a single Group D advertisement and related corrigenda.
Total vacancies under Advt. No. 08 of 2025
The vacancy count for this recruitment was later revised through an official corrigendum. The corrigendum states that 38 additional posts were added to the already published advertisement, taking the total number of vacancies to 406.
This updated figure matters because many unofficial pages have mixed the earlier advertisement stage with the corrected vacancy position. For the purpose of the current Group D recruitment cycle under Advertisement No. 08 of 2025, the corrected official figure is 406 posts.
How candidates should use the provisional answer key
The provisional answer key is mainly for two things: estimating likely performance and identifying any question that may need to be challenged. Candidates should first compare only the answers from the same set, then list any doubtful questions with proof, and finally decide whether an objection is worth filing within the official window.
This is also the right time to keep your notes organized. If the board revises any answer after considering objections, that change will be reflected in the final answer key and later result process.
What happens after the objection window closes
After the objection period ends, PSSSB will review the objections received against the provisional key and then decide whether any answers need correction. The board may then publish a final answer key before moving toward the next result-related stage.
At this stage, the provisional answer key is available but the final answer key and the result are still awaited. Candidates should therefore treat the current PDFs as provisional and continue checking only the official PSSSB website for the next update.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the PSSSB Group D 2026 answer key been released?
Yes. PSSSB has released the provisional answer key for Group D posts under Advertisement No. 08 of 2025.
For which exam date is the PSSSB Group D answer key available?
The answer key is for the written examination held on 05 April 2026.
How many answer key sets has PSSSB released for Group D?
PSSSB has released separate provisional answer keys for Set A, Set B, Set C and Set D.
What is the last date to raise objections against the PSSSB Group D answer key?
The last date is 09 April 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
Where should objections be sent for the PSSSB Group D provisional answer key?
Objections should be sent to objections30112025.sssbexam@gmail.com in the prescribed format.
What is the objection fee for the PSSSB Group D answer key?
The fee is Rs. 50 per objection.
How many vacancies are there in the PSSSB Group D recruitment under Advt. No. 08 of 2025?
After the official corrigendum, the total number of vacancies stands at 406.
Official Links
- PSSSB official website
- PSSSB Group D recruitment page
- Group D Advertisement No. 08 of 2025 recruitment page
- Provisional Answer Key Set A
- Provisional Answer Key Set B
- Provisional Answer Key Set C
- Provisional Answer Key Set D
- Official objection notice for Group D written test dated 05.04.2026
- Detailed advertisement PDF for Group D posts
- Official corrigendum increasing vacancies to 406