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Exam Pattern Advt. 08/2026Punjab

PSSSB Jail Warder 2026 — Exam Pattern

Paper-wise structure, marks per section, duration, marking scheme and the full stage-by-stage selection process.

Mode

CBT (online)

Negative marking

−0.25

PSSSB Jail Warder is an offline, objective (MCQ) written exam in two parts: a qualifying Punjabi paper (Part-A) and a merit-deciding paper (Part-B). Each question carries 1 mark with 0.25 negative marking; merit is prepared from Part-B only.

Scoring

Marking scheme

Correct answer

+1

Wrong answer

−0.25

Unattempted

0

No penalty

Process

Selection process

1

Written Examination

Merit

Offline MCQ — Part-A (Punjabi, qualifying) + Part-B (merit).

2

Physical Measurement Test (PMT) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Qualifying

Height/chest measurement and running, shot put and rope climbing events; candidates called by merit.

3

Counselling / Document Verification

Qualifying

Verification of original certificates and eligibility before final selection.

At a glance

Key facts

ModeOffline (OMR-based MCQ)
Part-APunjabi language (10th level) — qualifying, minimum 50%
Part-BMerit paper — GK & CA, Punjab History & Culture, Reasoning, Punjabi, English, ICT
Marks per question1
Negative marking0.25 per wrong answer
Merit basisPart-B score only (Part-A is qualifying)

Offline OMR-based objective test. Tie-breaks are resolved by older date of birth, then higher qualifying-exam percentage, then higher matriculation marks.

Answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the PSSSB Jail Warder 2026 exam date?

The written exam is tentatively scheduled for 26 July 2026. The exact date is released on sssb.punjab.gov.in, so candidates should confirm there.

What is the exam pattern for PSSSB Jail Warder?

It is an offline MCQ exam with two parts: Part-A is a qualifying Punjabi language paper (10th level, 50% required) and Part-B is the merit paper covering GK & Current Affairs, Punjab History & Culture, Reasoning, Punjabi, English and ICT. Each question is 1 mark with 0.25 negative marking.

Is Punjabi compulsory for PSSSB Jail Warder?

Yes. Candidates must have passed Punjabi at Matriculation (10th) level, and Part-A of the written exam is a qualifying Punjabi language paper requiring at least 50%. Part-A marks are not counted towards merit.

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