Punjab Jail Warder Recruitment 2026: Massive Recruitment Drive for Jail Warders Announced in Punjab; April 21 is the Last Date..

If you are from Punjab and are looking for a government job, there is good news for you. The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has announced a massive recruitment drive for the posts of Warder and Matron within the state's Prisons Department, for which applications are now being invited. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for the Punjab Jail Warder recruitment through the official PSSSB website: sssb.punjab.gov.in. The deadline for submitting applications has been set for April 21. The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board has issued a notification on its official website regarding a total of 532 vacancies.

**How ​​many vacancies are available for each post?**
Jail Warder: 475 posts
Jail Matron: 57 posts

**What are the eligibility criteria?**
**Educational Qualification:** Candidates who have passed the 10+2 examination (or an equivalent examination) from any recognized education board—with Punjabi included as either a compulsory or an elective subject—or who have passed any other equivalent examination in the Punjabi language, are eligible to apply for these posts.

**Age Limit:** Applicants must be at least 18 years old and not more than 27 years old. However, for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes residing in Punjab, the upper age limit is set at 32 years, while for retired personnel from the Armed Forces, the upper age limit must not exceed 40 years. Furthermore, for male candidates who have resigned from the Armed Forces after completing a minimum of 3 years of service, the upper age limit must not exceed 30 years; similarly, for male candidates who have served in the Police Force for 5 years or more, the upper age limit must not exceed 30 years.

**What is the application fee?**
General / Sports Persons: ₹1000
SC / OBC / EWS: ₹250
Ex-Servicemen: ₹200

**How ​​to Apply?**
First, visit the official PSSSB website: sssb.punjab.gov.in.
Then, navigate to the ‘Recruitment’ or ‘Latest Updates’ section on the homepage. Next, click on the link for the PSSSB Warder and Matron online application 2026.

Now, register using the required details and complete your application form.
Then, upload the necessary documents and verify the information provided.
Subsequently, pay the online application fee.
Finally, submit your application form and download it for future reference.

What is the selection process?
Regarding the selection process for these posts, candidates are required to appear for a written examination, followed by a PET (Physical Efficiency Test), PMT (Physical Measurement Test), document verification, and a medical test. Selected candidates will receive an initial salary ranging from ₹19,900 to ₹63,200, along with various other allowances.

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