The Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab has published the final answer key for the Junior Engineer written examination held on 28 March 2026. The official board homepage now shows final answer key entries for Junior Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Mechanical), and Junior Engineer (Electrical) under the relevant advertisement numbers. The reference PDF in this case is the official final key for Junior Engineer (Civil) covering Advertisement Nos. 10, 15 and 16 of 2025.
Candidates should keep one important distinction in mind. The response sheet and objection process belonged to the earlier provisional answer key stage, while the current release is the final answer key stage. The board had already provided OMR sheet access through its linked portal and invited objections only for three days from 29 March 2026 to 31 March 2026 up to 5:00 PM. After publication of the final answer key, the board's notice clearly says no further objection is entertained.
PSSSB Junior Engineer Final Answer Key 2026 release status
PSSSB has released the final answer key for the Junior Engineer written examination conducted on 28 March 2026. The board homepage lists separate final answer key entries for Junior Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Mechanical), and Junior Engineer (Electrical).
The official PDF provided in the reference set is the final answer key for Junior Engineer (Civil). It clearly states that it applies to Junior Engineer (Civil) posts under Advertisement Nos. 10, 15 and 16 of 2025.
Which JE posts are covered
The final answer key update is not limited to one single discipline on the official homepage. The board has listed separate final key entries for the following JE categories:
- Junior Engineer (Civil) under Advertisement Nos. 10, 15 and 16 of 2025
- Junior Engineer (Mechanical) under Advertisement Nos. 10 and 16 of 2025
- Junior Engineer (Electrical) under Advertisement No. 16 of 2025
Since the reference PDF is specifically the Civil final key, candidates from Mechanical and Electrical streams should verify their own discipline from the official homepage listing.
Exam date and answer key timeline
| Stage | Status |
|---|---|
| Written examination | Held on 28 March 2026 |
| Provisional answer key and OMR access | Activated after the exam through the board-linked portal |
| Objection window | 29 March 2026 to 31 March 2026 till 5:00 PM |
| Final answer key | Released on the board website |
This sequence matters because the response sheet and objection window were tied to the provisional key stage, not the final key stage.
How to download the final answer key PDF
- Visit the official PSSSB website.
- Check the latest updates or the homepage notice list.
- Find the final answer key entry for your JE discipline.
- Open the PDF for Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical as applicable.
- Download and save the file for answer matching.
Candidates should not rely on unofficial copies because the board has listed discipline-wise final answer key entries on its own website.
Response sheet and OMR access
The board homepage separately linked an OMR sheet page for the written examination dated 28 March 2026 for various JE posts. That page asked candidates to search using their application number and date of birth and covered Junior Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Mechanical), and Junior Engineer (Electrical) categories under the relevant advertisements.
For practical purposes, this OMR access works as the response sheet route for candidates who want to compare their marked responses with the provisional or final answer key.
How to check the response sheet
- Open the official PSSSB website.
- Use the board-linked OMR sheet entry available from the homepage notice area.
- Select the relevant JE advertisement option.
- Enter the application number and date of birth.
- Open the OMR sheet and compare it with the answer key.
Because the response sheet is candidate-specific, candidates should keep their application details ready before starting the login process.
Objection link and deadline status
The official notice for objections was issued only for the provisional answer key stage. PSSSB invited objections from 29 March 2026 to 31 March 2026 till 5:00 PM. The board required candidates to send objections by email in the prescribed grievance form along with documentary proof.
The same official notice also states that objections are only for the provisional answer key and will not be entertained after publication of the final answer key. That means there is no fresh active objection link or reopened challenge window attached to the final key stage.
What the final answer key PDF shows
The official final key PDF is arranged for Question Booklet Series A, B, C and D and covers 120 questions. It also contains an important note that the answer key code Z means the question is cancelled and 1 mark is given to all candidates.
This note matters because candidates should not simply match one option row by row. If a question is marked with Z in the final key, it has a special evaluation effect in the final marking process.
What changed from provisional key to final key
The provisional key was the draft version released for challenge. After reviewing objections, the board issued the final answer key. In the Civil final key, some questions are no longer shown with normal option choices and instead carry Z, which indicates cancelled questions with marks awarded to all candidates.
This is the main reason candidates should use the final answer key for score estimation rather than continue using the earlier provisional PDF.
What happens after the final answer key
The board homepage already shows written test result notices and counseling notices for several JE categories alongside the final answer key entries. That indicates the recruitment process has moved beyond the objection stage and into result and counseling activity for at least some of the covered JE posts.
Candidates should therefore keep checking the official PSSSB website not just for answer keys but also for result PDFs, roll number wise merit notices, and counseling schedules relevant to their discipline and advertisement number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has PSSSB released the Junior Engineer Final Answer Key 2026?
Yes. PSSSB has published the final answer key for Junior Engineer posts on its official website.
Which JE disciplines are covered in the official final key update?
The official homepage lists final answer key entries for Junior Engineer Civil, Mechanical and Electrical posts.
What exam date does the PSSSB JE final answer key relate to?
The final answer key relates to the written examination held on 28 March 2026.
How can I check my PSSSB JE response sheet?
You can use the board-linked OMR sheet page available through the PSSSB homepage and log in with your application number and date of birth.
Was there an objection window for the PSSSB JE answer key?
Yes, but only for the provisional answer key stage. Objections were invited from 29 March 2026 to 31 March 2026 till 5:00 PM.
Is there any active objection link after the final answer key release?
No. The official objection notice states that objections are only for the provisional answer key and will not be entertained after publication of the final answer key.
What does Z mean in the PSSSB JE final answer key PDF?
Z means the question is cancelled and 1 mark is given to all candidates.