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- Updated July 07, 2026 10:30 AM
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- Applications closed on 27 July 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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- The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement Notification No. 05 of 2026, dated 06 July 2026, inviting online applications for 288 vacancies of Warder (UT Cadre) under the Home Department, J&K Prisons Department. Eligible candidates can apply online at www.jkssb.nic.in from 27 July 2026 to 25 August 2026. This article explains every important detail of the notification, including vacancy distribution, eligibility conditions, physical standards, exam pattern, fee structure, and the complete Apply Online procedure.
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JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026 Overview
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Important Dates for JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026
- This section lists every key date a candidate needs to track, from notification release to the closing date, so applicants do not miss any stage of the process.
- Candidates should note that the actual number of posts may increase or decrease during or before completion of the selection process, and the Advertisement Notification is also subject to the outcome of any writ petition/O.A. pending before a competent Court of law. The date and centre of examination will be notified separately on the Board's official website, and no admit card or roll number slip will be sent by post.
JKSSB Warder Vacancy Details 2026 (Category-Wise Break-Up)
- The vacancies for the post of Warder are distributed across Open Merit and various reserved categories, as per the indent received from the Home Department.
- Item Number 92 covers the post of Warder under the J&K Prisons Department, sanctioned against Indent HOME-Jail/122/2021-01-HOME [CC34193] dated 10.02.2026, followed up on 12.06.2026.
Age Limit for JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026
- Age eligibility is calculated as on 1 January 2026, and the permissible age band differs by category, as summarised below.
Educational Qualification for JKSSB Warder Post
- Minimum Matriculation (10th) and Maximum 10+2 from a recognised Board of School Education/Institution.
- Candidates must clear the Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test as detailed below.
- Candidates declared qualified/shortlisted for Document Verification must produce relevant original certificates as proof of the prescribed educational qualification, strictly on or before the cut-off date, failing which their candidature will be cancelled.
- Candidates claiming an equivalent educational qualification must produce a relevant Equivalence Certificate or obtain equivalence from the competent authority as and when required.
JKSSB Exam Pattern and Selection Process 2026
- Selection for the post of Warder comprises a Written Examination followed by a Physical Standard Test, Physical Endurance Test, and Document Verification.
Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Candidates are shortlisted for the Physical Standard Test on the basis of the written test, at six times the total number of vacancies to be filled in each category. The prescribed physical standards are:
Physical Endurance Test (PET)
- Candidates who meet the physical standards must undergo the Physical Endurance Test, which is qualifying in nature and carries no marks.
JKSSB Application Fee 2026
- The examination fee varies by category and must be paid online only, through net banking, credit card, or debit card.
- Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances, nor adjusted against any other examination or selection. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected.
Documents Required for JKSSB Online Application
- Keep the following documents ready in scanned format before starting the application, as uploading them is required at the application stage or Document Verification stage.
- Matriculation certificate (for verification of Name, Date of Birth, Father's Name and Mother's Name)
- Valid Domicile Certificate issued by the Competent Authority
- Category certificate (SC/ST-1/ST-2/OBC/EWS/RBA/ALC-IB), if applicable, in the prescribed format
- Form-XIV certificate for Ex-Servicemen (ESM), if applicable
- Bonafide Certificate (for candidates with a degree from Universities/Colleges outside the UT of J&K and other than Central Universities)
- Live photograph and signature (Size: 10 KB to 20 KB)
- Category certificate in PDF format (Max size: 100 KB)
- Qualification/experience certificates, self-attested, in PDF format (Max size: 100 KB)
- Two recent passport-size colour photographs (not older than 6 months, with date mentioned) and original valid Photo-ID proof (Aadhaar/e-Aadhaar printout, Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN Card, Passport, School/College/University I-Card, or Employer ID Card) – to be carried to the examination hall and Document Verification
How to Apply Online for JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026
- Candidates must fill the application form in online mode only through the official website; no other mode of application will be accepted. Detailed instructions and the Online Portal link will be made available separately on the Board's website.
- Only one online application is allowed per candidate for the post of the same item number; if multiple applications are detected, the Board will consider the latest one, and appearing in the examination more than once under the same item number will lead to cancellation of candidature and debarment.
- Requests for modification or change in preferences relating to cadre and department, once filled, will not be entertained under any circumstances.
- Applications with blurred or illegible photograph/signature will be summarily rejected.
- In-service candidates must submit a printout of the filled online application along with a duly filled, signed, and stamped certificate through the proper channel (Head of Department/Designated Authority), to reach the Board before the last date of Document Verification.
- Candidates are advised to submit their applications well before the closing date, since heavy website traffic near the deadline may cause disconnection or inability to log in to the online application portal.
Document Verification (DV)
- Shortlisted candidates must appear for Document Verification with original documents as well as self-attested photocopies of each document/certificate/online application form.
- Candidates must possess the prescribed academic qualification and documents such as Birth Certificate, Domicile Certificate, and Category Certificate, all legally valid on or before the cut-off date.
- Failure to appear before the Document Verification Committee, or failure to produce original documents on the scheduled date, will result in the candidate not being considered for selection.
- No TA/DA will be paid for participation in the written test or Document Verification.
- Two recent passport-size colour photographs and a valid original ID proof must be produced at the time of Document Verification.
Other Important Instructions
- Misconduct/Malpractice: Any irregularity, misconduct, malpractice, or misbehaviour at any stage of the selection process will lead to debarment from JKSSB examinations for a period deemed appropriate, besides other penal action under extant rules and laws.
- Security Screening: Submission of the application form implies willingness to undergo screening measures put in place by the Board, including physical frisking, Door Frame Metal Detector (DFMD) scanning, biometric capturing, facial recognition screening, and Aadhaar authentication.
- No Correction Facility: Requests for change or correction in any particulars of the application form, once submitted, will not be entertained under any circumstances.
- Finality of Decision: The decision of the Board on all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, mode of selection, conduct of examinations, allotment of examination centres, and preparation of the merit list will be final and binding.
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Q1. How many vacancies have been announced in JKSSB Advertisement No. 05 of 2026?
- A total of 288 vacancies for the post of Warder (UT Cadre) have been announced under the Home Department, J&K Prisons Department.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required for the post of Warder?
- Candidates must have passed Matriculation as the minimum qualification, with 10+2 as the maximum qualification, from a recognised Board of School Education/Institution.
Q4. What is the age limit for JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026?
- Age is calculated as on 1 January 2026. The maximum age limit is 40 years for Open Merit candidates and 43 years for SC, ST-1, ST-2, RBA, ALC/IB, EWS, and OBC candidates, subject to the "not born after 01.01.2008" condition.
Q5. What is the application fee for this recruitment?
- The application fee is Rs 700 for general/other categories and Rs 600 for SC, ST-1, ST-2, and EWS candidates, payable only through online mode (net banking, credit card, or debit card).
Q7. What is the selection process for the Warder post?
- Selection comprises a Written Examination (objective-type, English only, with negative marking), followed by a qualifying Physical Standard Test, a qualifying Physical Endurance Test, and Document Verification.
Q9. What are the Physical Standard Test requirements for male and female candidates?
- Male candidates need a minimum height of 5'-6" and minimum chest of 32–33.5", while female candidates need a minimum height of 5'-2" and must be physically fit.
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