PSSSB Patwari Previous Year Question Papers
The five PSSSB Patwari papers of 2016, 2021 and 2023, transcribed from the printed question booklets. Each paper page prints every question with its answer key; attempt it as a timed mock, bilingual where the original was bilingual, for a worked solution to every question.
All PSSSB Patwari papers, year by year
Newest first. Each paper opens in the attempt player with the marking scheme from that exam's own notification.
2023· 1 paper
2021· 2 papers
What the PSSSB Patwari papers tell you
Across five sittings the Patwari paper has kept the same core: Punjab history and culture, general knowledge with a current-affairs bias, elementary reasoning and arithmetic, and language questions in both Punjabi and English, with a small computer block. Difficulty is moderate — the 2023 topper scored 97.98 in Part-B and the last general-category candidate called to the first counselling had 91.41, so selection comes down to accuracy rather than reach.
How to use them
- Sit the newest paper first, timed and in one go — it is the closest thing to the exam you will actually face.
- Score it honestly with the negative marking applied. A paper solved without the clock or the penalty tells you nothing useful.
- Read the worked solution for every question you got wrong AND every one you guessed right, because a lucky guess is a gap you have not found yet.
- Work backwards through older papers, and use the section-wise sets to drill whichever area keeps costing you marks.
PSSSB Patwari previous year papers — FAQs
What was the PSSSB Patwari cut-off in 2023?
PSSSB does not publish a formal cut-off, but its first counselling list (28 June 2023) shows the merit range: the topper had 97.98 in Part-B, and the lowest scores among those called were about 91.41 (open), 87.37 (EWS), 87.88 (BC) and 78.79 (SC). Later lists went lower as seats were filled.
Where can I get Punjab Patwari previous year papers?
All five past papers — 24 January 2016, 20 November 2016, the 8 August 2021 prelim, the 5 September 2021 main and 14 May 2023 — are on MockSutra as free timed mocks with official-key-verified answers and solutions.
How many PSSSB Patwari previous year papers are available?
5 full-length PSSSB Patwari previous year papers covering 2016–2023, carrying 590 questions in total. Every paper can be attempted free online with instant scoring, section-wise analysis and a worked solution for each question.
Are PSSSB Patwari previous year papers free on MockSutra?
Yes. Every previous year paper is free to attempt and free to view, with no signup wall and no paid tier. These are papers released by the recruitment board — they are public documents, and we treat them that way.
Is there an attempt player, or only PDFs?
There is a full attempt player. Papers are attempted on a real exam-style interface with a timer, the exact marking scheme printed in that exam's own notification, instant scoring and a section-wise breakdown once you submit. Every question carries a worked solution rather than just a correct option.
How many years of PSSSB Patwari papers should I solve?
Three to five years is the practical range. Recruitment boards reuse question patterns heavily across cycles, so the most recent papers of your own exam usually tell you more than a decade of papers from a different post. Solve the newest first, then work backwards.