PSSSB Jail Warder 2026 — Notification Details
Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB)
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Closed on 5 May 2026 · Prep is now the priority
Exam date
26 Jul 2026
PSSSB Advt. 08/2026 was released to recruit 532 Jail Warders (475, male) and Matrons (57, female) for the Jail Department, Punjab. The online application window ran from 1 April 2026 to 5 May 2026 (extended from the original 21 April 2026).
Vacancies
Vacancy highlights
- Total vacancies: 532 (475 Jail Warder — male; 57 Matron — female)
- Jail Warder General: 203 — Matron General: 26
- Reservation for SC (M&B), SC (R&O), BC, EWS, Ex-servicemen, Sports and Freedom Fighter categories
- Pay: Level-2 (7th CPC), ₹19,900 – ₹63,200
- PwD candidates are not eligible for these posts
Distribution
Vacancy distribution
| Category / Cadre | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| GeneralWarder 203 · Matron 26 | 229 |
| SC (M&B)Warder 48 · Matron 6 | 54 |
| SC (R&O)Warder 48 · Matron 5 | 53 |
| BCWarder 48 · Matron 5 | 53 |
| Ex-servicemen — GeneralWarder 34 · Matron 4 | 38 |
| Ex-servicemen — SC (M&B)Warder 10 · Matron 1 | 11 |
| Ex-servicemen — SC (R&O)Warder 9 · Matron 1 | 10 |
| Ex-servicemen — BCWarder 9 · Matron 1 | 10 |
| Sports — GeneralWarder 10 · Matron 2 | 12 |
| Sports — SC (M&B)Warder 2 · Matron 1 | 3 |
| Sports — SC (R&O)Warder 2 · Matron 0 | 2 |
| Freedom FighterWarder 5 · Matron — | 5 |
| EWSWarder 47 · Matron 5 | 52 |
| Total | 532 |
Category-wise vacancies per Advt 08/2026. Matron has no Freedom Fighter quota. Reservation applies to bona-fide Punjab residents.
Step by Step
How to apply
Register on the PSSSB portal
Visit sssb.punjab.gov.in and complete a fresh registration with an active mobile number and email ID; verify via OTP.
Fill the application form
Enter personal, educational and category details, and select the post (Jail Warder or Matron) as per eligibility.
Upload photo and signature
Upload a recent passport photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
Pay the fee online
Pay the applicable application/examination fee through the online gateway — the only accepted mode. The fee is non-refundable.
Submit and save a printout
Review all entries, submit the form, and keep a printout for records. Corrections were allowed via the correction window from 1 May 2026.
Cost
Application fee
General / Freedom Fighter / Sports
₹1,000
SC / BC / EWS
₹250
Ex-Servicemen & Dependent
₹200
Checklist
Documents required
Important instructions
- Applications are accepted online only through sssb.punjab.gov.in; offline forms are not accepted.
- Reservation benefits apply only to bona-fide residents of Punjab as per Punjab Government rules.
- Jail Warder posts are for male candidates only; Matron posts are for female candidates only.
- PwD candidates are not eligible as these posts are not identified for Divyang reservation.
- The written-exam date, admit card and syllabus are released on the official website from time to time.
- The exam date (26 July 2026) is tentative — always confirm on sssb.punjab.gov.in.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
How many vacancies are there in PSSSB Jail Warder 2026?
There are 532 vacancies in total — 475 Jail Warder posts (male candidates) and 57 Matron posts (female candidates), under Advt 08/2026.
What was the last date to apply?
The online application window closed on 5 May 2026 (extended from the original last date of 21 April 2026).
Are PwD candidates eligible for PSSSB Jail Warder?
No. The Jail Warder and Matron posts are not identified for PwD (Divyang) reservation, so PwD candidates are not eligible to apply.
What is the application fee?
General / Freedom Fighter / Sports: ₹1000. SC / BC / EWS: ₹250. Ex-Servicemen & Dependent: ₹200. Payment is online only and non-refundable.
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