The PSSSB Excise Inspector exam is conducted through a written test (objective MCQ) followed by document verification. The exam is usually 100 marks, 2 hours duration, and 0.25 negative marking for each wrong answer.

📚 PSSSB Excise Inspector 2026 Syllabus

1️⃣ Part-A: Punjabi Language (Qualifying)

• Punjabi Grammar

• Vocabulary

• Sentence formation

• Synonyms & Antonyms

• Comprehension

• Translation / basic language understanding

👉 This section is qualifying only but mandatory to pass.

2️⃣ Part-B: Main Written Exam

🌍 1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Indian History

• Indian Polity & Constitution

• Geography (India & World)

• Economy basics

• Current affairs (National & International)

• Important government schemes

🏛 2. Punjab History & Culture

• History of Punjab

• Freedom movement in Punjab

• Punjabi literature

• Culture, traditions & festivals

• Important personalities of Punjab

🧠 3. Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability

• Coding-Decoding

• Series (number & alphabet)

• Analogy

• Blood relation

• Direction test

• Syllogism

• Puzzle / logical arrangement

🔢 4. Arithmetic / Quantitative Aptitude

(Level: 10th class / Matric level)

• Percentage

• Ratio & Proportion

• Average

• Profit & Loss

• Time & Work

• Time, Speed & Distance

• Simple & Compound Interest

• Basic data interpretation

💻 5. Computer / ICT

• Computer fundamentals

• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Internet & Email

• Computer hardware & software

• Operating system basics

• Cyber security basics

✍️ 6. Language (English / Punjabi)

• Grammar

• Vocabulary

• Error correction

• Sentence improvement

• Comprehension

📊 Exam Pattern (Typical)

• Punjabi (Qualifying)

• GK & Current Affairs

• Punjab History & Culture

• Reasoning

• English

• Punjabi

• Computer / ICT

Total: 100 marks (approx.) 

✅ Preparation Tip:Most questions come from

Punjab GK + Current Affairs + Reasoning, so focusing on these sections can boost your score quickly.