The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has officially invited applications for the Excise & Taxation Inspector position under Advertisement No. 01/2026 (ETI). This government job opening presents a great opportunity for eligible graduates seeking a stable career in the Excise & Taxation Department of the Government of Punjab. PSSSB Excise and Taxation Inspector Recruitment 2026
📅 Important Dates
- Notification Release: 6 February 2026
- Start of Online Applications: 13 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply & Pay Fees: 6 March 2026
- Exam Date: To be announced soon
- Admit Card Release: Typically 1–2 weeks before exam date
🧑💼 Post Details
- Position: Excise & Taxation Inspector
- Recruiting Body: Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB)
- Department: Excise & Taxation Department (Government of Punjab)
- Total Vacancies: 197 Posts
- Job Type: Full-time Government Job
- Location: Punjab, India
- Advertisement No.: 02/2026
- Application Mode: Online (Only)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
🔹 Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution in India.
- Computer Course Certificate: Minimum 120 hours (ISO certified) OR DOEACC ‘O’ level equivalent.
- Punjabi Language Requirement: Must have passed Punjabi as a subject in Matriculation or equivalent.
🔹 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age (General Category): 37 years
- Upper Age Relaxation: Eligible for SC/BC/PH/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per government rules.
🔹 Nationality
- Candidate must be a citizen of India.
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💰 Salary & Benefits
- Pay Scale: ₹35,400 per month (initial) based on 7th Central Pay Commission
- Additional Benefits: Allowances and perks as per Government of Punjab norms.
📝 Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Objective type test covering General Awareness, Reasoning, Mathematics, English & Punjabi Language, Punjab History & Culture, and basic Computer/ICT concepts.
- Includes Part-A (Punjabi Qualifying Test) and Part-B (Main Objective Test).
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List & Appointment
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1000 |
| SC / BC / EWS | ₹250 |
| Ex-Servicemen / Dependents | ₹200 |
| Persons with Disabilities | ₹500 |
| Payment via online mode only. |
📌 How to Apply
- Visit the official recruitment portal: www.sssb.punjab.gov.in
- Navigate to Latest Advertisements (Advertisement No.02 of 2026) / Online Applications.
- Click the link for Excise & Taxation Inspector Recruitment – 01/2026.
- Complete the online registration, fill in personal and academic details.
- Upload required documents and passport-size photograph.
- Pay the application fee and submit the form.
- Save/print the confirmation for future reference.

📍 Key Highlights
- One of the largest govt jobs in Punjab this year with 197 vacancies.
- Attractive salary & government benefits.
- Selection through a competitive written exam and verification process.
- Ideal for graduates seeking administrative career in Excise & Taxation services.
FAQs – PSSSB Excise & Taxation Inspector 2026
A total of 197 vacancies have been announced for the Excise & Taxation Inspector post.
The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 6 March 2026.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree along with a 120-hour computer course certificate. Punjabi must have been studied at Matric level.
Minimum age is 18 years and maximum is 37 years for general category candidates. Age relaxation applies as per rules.
The selection process includes a written exam, followed by document verification and medical examination.
