PSSSB Jail Warder Answer Key 2026 Released: Download PDF & Score Card

The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has officially released the provisional PSSSB Jail Warder Answer Key 2026. Candidates who appeared for the written examination held on July 26, 2026, can now access and download the response solutions for question booklet series Sets A, B, C, and D. This recruitment drive is aimed at filling a total of 532 vacancies for Warder and Matron positions.

For aspirants looking to review their performance, you can also check out the PSSSB Jail Warder Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Click to Check for detailed insight into the structure of the exam.

Punjab PSSSB Jail Warder Answer Key 2026 Overview

Exam Structure & Marking Criteria

The written examination comprised two primary papers structured as follows:

• Paper 1: Consists of 120 questions carrying 120 marks with a total duration of 100 minutes.
• Paper 2: A Punjabi Language Test consisting of 50 questions of a qualifying nature with a duration of 60 minutes.

Each correct answer is awarded 1 mark. A negative marking scheme is enforced where 1/4th (0.25) of a mark is deducted for every incorrect response. Unattempted questions do not incur any negative marking.

How to Download PSSSB Jail Warder Answer Key 2026

1. Visit the official Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) website: www.sssb.punjab.gov.in.
2. Navigate to “Results/Answer Keys” under Online Applications/Advertisements.
3. Click on the “Provisional answer key (Set- A, Set-B, Set-C & Set-D) of Written Examination held on 26.07.2026 for the Post of Warder and Matron (Advt. No. 08 of 2026)” link.
4. Select your exam set (A/B/C/D) and download the PDF. You can also directly view the PSSSB Jail Warder Answer Key 2026 PDF for Set A, B, C, and D.
5. Cross-check your OMR responses and calculate the score using the formula: (Correct × 1) – (Wrong × 0.25).

Details to be checked in the Jail Warden Answer Key 2026

• Name of the recruiting authority (PSSSB)
• Name of the examination
• Post name (Wardar & Matron)
• Advertisement number
• Exam date
• Question booklet series (A, B, C or D)
• Question numbers
• Official answers for each question

Next Steps for Candidates

Once you have evaluated your score utilizing the provisional answer key, keep track of the official dates for raising objections, which will be notified separately by the board. After the resolution of any discrepancies, the board is anticipated to declare the PSSSB Jail Warder Result in August 2026. Ensure you keep your login credentials ready and monitor the official portal regularly for upcoming updates.