PSSSB Excise and Taxation Inspector Recruitment 2025: Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board has issued the recruitment notification of 41 posts of Excise and Taxation Inspector under Advertisement No. 14/2024. Qualified candidates who come under the age criteria can apply through online mode from January 1, 2025, and the last date to apply will be January 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
Candidates seeking to fill this significant position must appear for a competitive written examination besides fulfilling the eligibility criteria as per the official notification. The total number of positions available is categorized and reserved according to the rules and regulations of the Punjab Government.
PSSSB Excise and Taxation Inspector Recruitment 2025 Overview
Here is a simple table format for the provided recruitment details:
| Recruitment Organization | Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Number | 14/2024 |
| Post Name | Excise and Taxation Inspector |
| Total Vacancies | 41 |
| Salary/Pay Scale | ₹35,400 per month |
| Job Location | Punjab |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
PSSSB Excise Inspector Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | January 1, 2025 |
| Start Date to Apply | January 1, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | January 21, 2025 (till 5:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | January 24, 2025 |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/ Ex-servicemen (Dependent)/ Sports | ₹1000 |
| SC/ BC/ EWS | ₹250 |
| Ex-servicemen (Self) | ₹200 |
| PwD | ₹500 |
PSSSB Excise Inspector Recruitment 2025 Category-wise Vacancy Details
Here is the table for the total vacancies and reservations for women by category:
| Category | Total Vacancies | Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|
| General | 15 | 4 |
| Scheduled Caste (Mazhabi Balmiki) | 6 | 2 |
| Scheduled Caste (Ramdasia and Others) | 2 | 1 |
| Backward Class | 5 | 2 |
| Ex-Servicemen (General) | 3 | 1 |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC-R&O) | 2 | 0 |
| Sports (General) | 2 | 1 |
| Physically Handicapped (Visually Impaired) | 1 | 0 |
| Physically Handicapped (Intellectual Disability/ Multiple Disability) | 1 | 0 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 4 | 2 |
PSSSB Excise Inspector Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized university or institution.
- Completion of a 120-hour computer course, covering office productivity or desktop publishing applications, from a government-recognized or ISO-certified institution. OR
- An ‘O’ level certificate in Computer Information Technology from DOEACC, Government of India.
- Must have passed the matriculation exam with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject.
Age Limit (as of January 1, 2025):
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age:
- General Category: 37 years
- SC/BC: 42 years
- Government Employees: 45 years
- Ex-servicemen: Age minus service years, plus 3 years (up to a maximum of 45 years)
- PwD Candidates: 47 years
PSSSB Excise Inspector Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
Selection Process:
- Written Examination:
- Part A: Punjabi language paper at the matriculation level (qualifying in nature; candidates must score at least 50%).
- Part B: Objective-type test based on the educational qualifications required for the post.
- Merit List:
- The merit list will be based on scores from Part B of the written exam. Part A scores will not be considered in the final merit calculation.
- Document Verification:
- Shortlisted candidates will need to present original documents for verification.
How to Apply for PSSSB Excise Inspector Recruitment 2025
How to Apply:
- Go to the official website: sssb.punjab.gov.in.
- Click on the link for “Online Applications” in the recruitment section.
- Fill up the application form step by step with valid details and get registered.
- Upload scanned copies of the following documents:
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Educational certificates
- Pay the application fee through the payment gateway available.
- Submit the application form and save a copy for future reference.
PSSSB Excise Inspector Exam Pattern 2025
Written Test Details:
- The test will be worth 100 marks.
- Each question is worth 1 mark.
- There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
- Candidates will have 2 hours to complete the test.
- Candidates must choose one optional subject for language proficiency: either Punjabi or English.
| Subject | Total Marks |
|---|---|
| General Awareness (Punjab History & Culture, General Knowledge, and Current Affairs (National and International)) | 45 |
| Mental Ability/Reasoning and Arithmetic (Matric) | 15 |
| Computer Basics | 10 |
| Language Proficiency (Punjabi and English) | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
PSSSB Excise Inspector Salary 2025
The starting pay for a PSSSB Excise Inspector is Rs. 19,200 a month. Beyond the basic pay scale, excise inspectors are provided with allowances of HRA, TA, DA, insurance, PF, ESI, etc. after their probation period ends.
FAQs
- What is the starting salary for an Excise Inspector?
- The starting salary is Rs. 19,200 per month.
- How many vacancies are available?
- There are 41 vacancies for the Excise Inspector post.
- What is the last date to apply?
- The last date to apply is January 21, 2025, by 5:00 PM.
- What is the age limit for candidates?
- The minimum age is 18 years, and the maximum age varies based on category.
- Is there any negative marking in the written test?
- Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
- What qualifications are required to apply?
- A Bachelor’s degree and a 120-hour computer course or an ‘O’ level certificate from DOEACC.
- Can I pay the application fee online?
- Yes, you can pay the fee through the available online payment gateway.
- Is Punjabi required as a subject?
- Yes, candidates must have passed the matriculation exam with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject.