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Recruiting authorityPunjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB)
Last successful check13 Nov 2026
Last date5 May 2026
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  • Updated July 15, 2026 10:46 AM
  • by J Divya
  • The Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB) has released the exam date for the Jail Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 08/2026). As per the official schedule, the written examination will be held on 26 July 2026 across multiple exam centres in Punjab. This recruitment covers a total of 532 posts. Candidates who applied should check the full schedule, admit card details, and exam-day requirements below.

PSSSB Jail Warder Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview

ParticularsDetails
Recruiting BodyPunjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB)
Post NameJail Warder & Matron
Advertisement No.08/2026
Total Vacancies532 (Warder: 475, Matron: 57)
Written Exam Date26 July 2026
Exam ModeOffline (MCQ-based)
Official Websitesssb.punjab.gov.in

PSSSB Jail Warder Important Dates

EventDate
Short Notification Release28 March 2026
Detailed Notification Release01 April 2026
Online Application Start Date01 April 2026
Last Date to Apply05 May 2026
Written Exam Date26 July 2026
  • Candidates should keep checking the official website regularly, as the exact admit card release date has not been officially confirmed yet.

PSSSB Jail Warder & Matron Vacancy Details 2026

Post NameVacancies
Jail Warder (Male)475
Matron (Female)57
Total532
  • A total of 532 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment.

Category-wise Vacancy - Jail Warder (Male): 475 Posts

CategoryVacancies
General203
SC (M&B)48
SC (R&O)48
BC48
Ex-Servicemen (General)34
Ex-Servicemen (SC M&B)10
Ex-Servicemen (SC R&O)9
Ex-Servicemen (BC)9
Sports (General)10
Sports (SC M&B)2
Sports (SC R&O)2
Freedom Fighter5
EWS47
Total475

Category-wise Vacancy - Matron (Female): 57 Posts

CategoryVacancies
General26
SC (M&B)6
SC (R&O)5
BC5
Ex-Servicemen (General)4
Ex-Servicemen (SC M&B)1
Ex-Servicemen (SC R&O)1
Ex-Servicemen (BC)1
Sports (General)2
Sports (SC M&B)1
EWS5

PSSSB Jail Warder Exam Pattern 2026

  • The written exam is conducted offline in MCQ format. Paper I carries 120 marks with a duration of 100 minutes, and 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer.

Jail Warder (Male) - Physical Measurement Test

ParameterRequirement
HeightMinimum 5 ft 7 in (5 ft 4.5 in for Dogras and Gurkhas)
ChestUnexpanded: 33 in; Expanded: 34.5 in
VisionNormal vision in both eyes (with/without spectacles); not colour blind

Jail Warder (Male) - Physical Efficiency Test

EventGeneral CandidatesEx-Servicemen
100 Meters RunWithin 15 seconds (one chance)Within 17.5 seconds (one chance)
Shot Put (7.26 kg)Minimum 5.50 m (three chances)Minimum 5.00 m (three chances)
Rope ClimbingMinimum 15 feet (three chances)Minimum 12 feet (three chances)

Matron - Physical Measurement Test

ParameterRequirement
HeightMinimum 5 ft 3 in
WeightMinimum 50 kg

Matron - Physical Efficiency Test

EventGeneral CandidatesEx-Servicemen
100 Meters RunWithin 18.5 seconds (one chance)Within 20.0 seconds (one chance)
Shot Put (5.443 kg)Minimum 4.00 m (three chances)Minimum 3.5 m (three chances)
Rope ClimbingMinimum 12 feet (three chances)Minimum 10 feet (three chances)

Documents Required for PSSSB Jail Warder Exam

  • 10th marksheet (date of birth proof)
  • 12th marksheet (educational qualification proof)
  • Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card)
  • Recent passport-size photograph
  • Scanned signature
  • Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC, if applicable)
  • EWS certificate (if applicable)
  • Punjab domicile certificate
  • Punjabi language proof (matric certificate showing Punjabi as a subject)
  • Experience certificate (if required for a specific category)
  • Also Read: MP TET Varg 3 Revised Result 2026

Important Instructions for PSSSB Jail Warder Exam Day

  • Download and carry the admit card once it is released on sssb.punjab.gov.in (Not Available Officially yet).
  • Carry a valid original photo ID along with the admit card.
  • Reach the allotted exam centre well before the reporting time.
  • Exact reporting time and centre details will be mentioned on the admit card Not Available Officially at this stage.

Important Links

  • Official Website: sssb.punjab.gov.in
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Q1. When is the PSSSB Jail Warder exam date 2026?

  • The PSSSB Jail Warder and Matron written exam will be held on 26 July 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in PSSSB Jail Warder Recruitment 2026?

  • There are 532 total vacancies 475 for Jail Warder (Male) and 57 for Matron (Female).

Q4. What is the educational qualification for PSSSB Jail Warder?

  • Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent exam and must have studied Punjabi as a subject at the matriculation level, or hold an equivalent Punjabi-language qualification.
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