PSSSB Audit Inspector Syllabus 2025, Exam Pattern and Syllabus PDF

June 28, 2025

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Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB) has released 135 vacancies for Inspector Audit posts for which a written exam (OMR based) will be conducted to shortlist the candidates for the vacancies. The written exam consists of 120 questions from General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Punjab History and Culture, Logical Reasoning and Mental ability, Punjabi, English, ICT, and subject-related. Candidates willing to appear for the written exam of Inspector Audit posts must go through the article to understand the complete PSSSB Audit Inspector Syllabus 2025.

PSSSB Audit Inspector Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025

Along with the official notification, the complete PSSSB Audit Inspector Syllabus, Exam pattern, marking scheme, mode of exam has been detailed. For the selection, candidates must score good marks in the exam. The overview and brief summary of the exam is also discussed in the table below.

PSSSB Audit Inspector Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025
Organisation	Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB)
Posts	Inspector Audit
Vacancies	135
Category	Syllabus
Mode of Exam	OMR based
No. of Questions	120
Total Marks	120
Negative Marking	1/4 (0.25 marks)
Selection Process	Written Exam and Document Verification
Official website	https://sssb.punjab.gov.in/

PSSSB Audit Inspector Exam Pattern 2025

The exam for PSSSB Inspector Audit consists of two parts with 120 multiple-choice questions. The duration will be 2 hours (120 minutes). For each correct answer, 1 mark is awarded and for each incorrect answer, negative marking of 1/4th mark is applicable.

Parts	Subjects	Number of Questions	Marks	Duration
Part A	General Knowledge and Current Affairs	10		120 minutes
	Punjab History and Culture	05
	Logical Reasoning and Mental ability	10
	Punjabi	05
	English	05
	ICT	05
Part B	Questions from the Subject Syllabus Financial Accounting Cost Accounting Accounting for Material Marginal Costing and Management Decisions	80	80
Total		120	120

PSSSB Audit Inspector Syllabus 2025 (Part A)

The complete syllabus for all subjects of PSSSB Audit Inspector Exam has been discussed in the below section. Bookmark this page and do not miss any topic during your preparation.

PSSSB Audit Inspector Syllabus for General Knowledge and Current affairs (10 questions)

Polity issues
Environment issues
Current Affairs
Science and Technology
Economic issues
History of India with special reference to Indian freedom struggle movement
Sports
Cinema and Literature
Geography

PSSSB Audit Inspector Syllabus for Punjab History and Culture (5 questions)

Physical features of Punjab and its ancient history
Social, religious and economic life in Punjab
Development of Language & literature and Arts in Punjab
Social and culture of Punjab during Afgan/Mughal Rule
Bhakti Movement
Sufism
Teachings/History of Sikh Gurus and Saints in Punjab
Adi Granth, Sikh Rulers
Freedom movements of Punjab

PSSSB Audit Inspector Syllabus for Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability (10 questions)

(i) Logical reasoning, analytical and mental ability.(05 Marks)
(ii) Basic numerical skills, numbers, magnitudes, percentage, numerical
relation appreciation. (03 Marks)
(iii) Data analysis, Graphic presentation charts, tables, spreadsheets. (02
Marks)

PSSSB Audit Inspector Syllabus for English (5 questions)

Basic Grammar
Subject and Verb
Adjectives and Adverbs
Synonyms
Antonyms
One Word Substitution
Fill in the Blanks
Correction in Sentences
Idioms and their meanings
Spell Checks
Adjectives
Articles
Prepositions
Direct and Indirect Speech
Active and Passive Voice
Correction in Sentences, etc.

PSSSB Audit Inspector Syllabus for ICT (5 questions)

Basics of computers
Network & Internet
Use of office productivity tools
Word
Excel
Spreadsheet
PowerPoint

PSSSB Audit Inspector Syllabus 2025 (Part B)

The subject-related syllabus for PSSSB Inspector Audit Exam is also discussed in the official notification pdf. Candidates can check the subject-wise PSSSB Audit Inspector Syllabus from the below table.

Subjects	Syllabus
Cost Accounting	Meaning Objectives Advantages and Limitations of Cost Accounting Importance of Cost Accounting to Business Concern. Cost concepts and classification Preparation of cost sheet.
Accounting of Material	Accounting of Material Concept, objectives and techniques of Material Control Accounting and Control of Purchase, Storage and Issue of Materials Methods of pricing material issues Treatment of Material Losses Accounting for Labour Labour cost control procedure Labour turnover Idle time and overtime Methods of wage payment Time and piece rates Essentials of a good wage plan Incentive schemes Taylor’s differential piece rate system, Halsey plan, Rowan Plan Fringe benefits Accounting for Overheads Meaning, Classification of Overheads Element-wise, Functional and Behavioral Allocation and Apportionment of overheads Absorption of overheads; Determination of overhead rates Under and over absorption and its treatment Treatment of special items of overheads like interest, depreciation, packing expenses, carriage expenses, machinery erection, tools, R&D, advertisement etc CVP Analysis Introduction Assumptions and Uses Break-Even Analysis Break Even Point Margin of Safety and Maintaining a desired level of profit Graphical presentation of CVP Relationship
Marginal Costing and Management Decisions	Marginal Costing vis-à-vis Absorption Costing Marginal as a tool for decision making Marginal Costing Techniques; Marginal Cost and Product Pricing; Change of Product Mix Make or Buy Decisions Exploring new markets Shut Down Decisions Budgeting for Profit Planning and Control: Meaning of Budget and Budgetary control Objectives Merits and Limitations Types of Budgets; Preparation of Functional Budgets Fixed and Flexible Budgeting Control ratios Zero Base Budgeting Performance Budgeting Responsibility Accounting Standard Costing and Variance Analysis: Meaning of Standard Cost and Standard Costing Advantages and Application Variance analysis: Material, Labour and Overhead Variances (two-way analysis).