Punjab Jail Warder Recruitment 2026: Physical test schedule released for 4,124 candidates; view the full list here..

The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has released the schedule for the physical examination for the recruitment of Jail Warders and Matrons (2026). This recruitment was initiated under advertisement number 08/2026. According to a notification issued by the Board on November 7, 2026, the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) will be conducted from November 11 to November 16, 2026. These tests will take place at the Polo Ground, Stadium Road, in Patiala, Punjab. Only those candidates who qualified in the written examination are eligible to participate in this next stage.

How many candidates have been shortlisted?
Based on their performance in the written examination, a total of 4,124 candidates have been shortlisted for the physical examination.

This includes 3,642 candidates for the post of male Jail Warder and 482 candidates for the post of female Matron.
The Board released the results of the written examination on September 30, 2026.
The written examination was held on July 26, 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 532 vacancies in the Punjab Prisons Department.
This includes 475 posts for male Warders and 57 posts for female Matrons.
Candidates should carefully review the details regarding their examination date and the necessary instructions.

What are the height requirements for male and female candidates?
Candidates must meet the prescribed standards during the Physical Measurement Test. For male candidates, the minimum height requirement is 5 feet 7 inches. Their chest measurement must be 33 inches (unexpanded) and 34.5 inches (expanded). For female candidates, the minimum height requirement is 5 feet 3 inches, and they must have a minimum weight of 50 kilograms. Candidates are advised to carefully review all these physical standards before appearing for the examination. Candidates who do not meet the prescribed standards may face difficulties in the subsequent stages of the selection process.

What are the requirements for the running and other physical events?
The physical efficiency test includes activities such as running, shot put, and rope climbing. Male candidates must complete a 100-meter race in 15 seconds, while female candidates are given 18.5 seconds. For the shot put, men must throw a 7.26 kg shot a distance of 5.50 meters, and women must throw a 4 kg shot a distance of 4 meters. For the rope climbing event, the required distance is 15 feet for men and 12 feet for women. Candidates will be allowed one attempt for the running event, while three attempts each will be provided for the shot put and rope climbing.

What are the age and educational qualification requirements?
For this recruitment, candidates must be between 18 and 27 years of age as of January 1, 2026.

Age relaxation will be provided to candidates from reserved categories in accordance with government regulations.

Regarding educational qualifications, candidates must have passed the 12th-grade examination.

Additionally, it is mandatory to have studied Punjabi as a subject in the 10th grade.

Candidates selected for the physical test can check for their names and roll numbers in the list.

To do so, visit the official PSSSB website at sssb.punjab.gov.in. Navigate to the 'Results' or 'What's New' section and open the PDF containing the merit list for the Warder and Matron recruitment.

Locate your name or roll number within the document and download the PDF.

For any further information, you may contact the Punjab Prisons Department at 0175-2920245.

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