JKSSB Warder: Applications open for 288 Warder posts in Jammu & Kashmir; opportunity for 10th-pass candidates..

JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026: The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has announced recruitment for 288 Warder posts (UT Cadre) under the Home Department. The online application process for this recruitment begun yesterday July 27, 2026, and will continue until August 25, 2026. Applications will be accepted only through the official website, jkssb.nic.in.

Selection for this recruitment will be based on a written examination, Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), document verification, and a medical examination.

**Important Recruitment Dates**
**Event** | **Date**
Notification Release | July 6, 2026
Online Application Start | July 27, 2026
Last Date for Application | August 25, 2026
Admit Card | To be released later
Written Examination | To be announced later

**Number of Vacancies**
A total of 288 Warder posts will be filled under this recruitment drive.

**Category** | **Posts**
Open Merit (OM) | 115
SC | 23
ST-1 | 29
ST-2 | 29
OBC | 24
ALC/IB | 11
RBA | 29
EWS | 28
**Total** | **288**

**Eligibility Criteria**
Candidates must have passed the Matriculation (10th grade) examination from a recognized board or institution. The maximum educational qualification prescribed is 10+2 (Intermediate).

**Age Limit**
The minimum age limit is set at 18 years. Age will be calculated as of January 1, 2026. Category    Maximum Age
Open Merit (OM)    40 years
SC / ST-1 / ST-2    43 years
OBC    43 years
RBA    43 years
ALC/IB    43 years
EWS    43 years

Ex-Servicemen    As per government rules

Physical Standard Test (PST)
Male Candidates

Standard    Requirement
Height    5 feet 6 inches
Chest    32 to 33.5 inches

Female Candidates

Standard    Requirement
Height    5 feet 2 inches
Physical Condition    Fully fit

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Male Candidates

Test    Standard
1600-meter race    6 minutes 30 seconds
Push-ups    20

Female Candidates

Test    Standard
1000-meter race    6 minutes 30 seconds
4 kg Shot Put    14.5 feet (3 attempts)

What is the selection process?
The recruitment process will be conducted in several stages:

Written Examination
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Document Verification
Medical Examination

PST and PET will be qualifying in nature. Final selection will be made after the successful completion of the written examination and other prescribed procedures.

What is the salary?
Selected candidates will receive a salary ranging from ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 per month under Pay Level-2. Additionally, benefits such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Traveling Allowance (TA) will be provided as per government rules.

Application Fee
Category    Fee
General / OBC / RBA / ALC-IB    ₹700
SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS    ₹600

The fee must be paid online.

How to apply
Visit the official JKSSB website: jkssb.nic.in.
New candidates must register first.
Log in and fill out the online application form.
Upload a photograph, signature, and required documents.
Pay the application fee online. Submit the form after verifying all the information.
Save a printout or download of the application form for future reference.

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