PSSSB Jail Warder & Matron Recruitment 2026
Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 08 of 2026 for recruitment of Jail Warder (Male) and Matron (Female) posts under Punjab Jail Department. A total of 532 vacancies have been announced. The online application process starts from 1 April 2026 and the last date to apply is 21 April 2026. Interested candidates should carefully read the official notification before applying.
| Organisation | Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) |
| Post Name | Jail Warder (Male) & Matron (Female) |
| Total Vacancy | 532 |
| Starting Date of Application | 1 April 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 21 April 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18–27 Years |
| Educational Qualification | 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject. |
| Language Requirement | Punjabi must be passed at Matriculation level. |
| Physical Standards (Warder) | Height: 5 ft 7 in (General), 5 ft 4.5 in (Dogras & Gurkhas); Chest: 33–34.5 inches; Vision: Normal |
| Physical Standards (Matron) | Height: 5 ft 3 in; Weight: Minimum 50 kg; Vision: Normal |
| Physical Efficiency Test | Includes running, shot put, rope climbing with different standards for male/female and ex-servicemen |
| Written Examination | Objective type (MCQ) test |
| Part A | Punjabi Language (Qualifying, minimum 50%) |
| Part B | Merit-based paper with negative marking |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer |
| Merit Basis | Based only on Part B marks |
| Next Stage | Qualified candidates called for PMT & PET |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Warder (Male) | 475 |
| Matron (Female) | 57 |
| Total | 532 |
| Stage 1 | Written Examination (MCQ Based) |
| Stage 2 | Physical Measurement Test (PMT) |
| Stage 3 | Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
| Stage 4 | Document Verification / Counselling |
| Final Selection | Based on merit list and eligibility verification |
| Pay Level | Pay Scale |
| Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| General / Freedom Fighter / Sports | ₹1000 |
| SC / BC / EWS | ₹250 |
| Ex-Servicemen & Dependents | ₹200 |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is the starting date to apply for PSSSB Jail Warder Recruitment 2026? | Starting date is 1 April 2026. |
| What is the last date to apply? | Last date is 21 April 2026. |
| What is the eligibility? | 10+2 qualification with Punjabi subject. |
| What is the age limit? | Minimum 18 years and maximum 27 years (with relaxation). |
| How many vacancies are available? | Total 532 vacancies |
