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- The latest Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Warder (Male) and Matron (Female) posts! Published on 28 March 2026 at the official website sssb.punjab.gov.in, this new recruitment drive offers 532 openings for eligible candidates. Applicants within the 18 to 27 years age group and possessing a 10+2 (Intermediate) qualification with Punjabi language knowledge can apply online from 30 April 2026 to 05 May 2026. Find all details about the PSSSB Warder & Matron Vacancy 2026, including eligibility, online form, and notification PDF here.
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PSSSB Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026 Overview
PSSSB Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
PSSSB Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
- A total of 532 vacancies have been announced for Warder and Matron posts under the Punjab Jails Department. Out of the total posts, 475 vacancies are for Warder and 57 vacancies are for Matron.
PSSSB Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions prescribed in the official notification. Educational qualification, Punjabi language requirement, and physical standards must be satisfied as on the relevant cut-off date mentioned by the Board.
- Educational Qualification
PSSSB Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- The minimum age of the candidate should be 18 years and the maximum age should be 27 years. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Punjab Government rules.
PSSSB Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
PSSSB Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026 - Salary
- Selected candidates for Warder and Matron posts will get pay in Level-2 of the pay matrix. The salary ranges from Rs. 19,900/- to Rs. 63,200/- as per Punjab Government norms.
PSSSB Recruitment 2026 Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Warder (Male Only)
- Matron (Female Only)
PSSSB Recruitment 2026 Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Warder (Male Candidates)
- Warder (Ex-Servicemen Male)
- Matron (Female Candidates)
- Matron (Ex-Servicewomen)
PSSSB Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- The selection process consists of a Written Examination, followed by Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification / Counseling, and Medical Fitness. Only candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for PMT and PET as per merit and category-wise vacancies.
- Written Examination
- Tie-Breaking Rules
How to Apply for PSSSB Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026
- Candidates must apply online only through the official website of Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board. Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted. Before applying, candidates should keep their photograph, signature, and required documents ready in scanned format.
- Steps to Apply Online:
- Visit the official website: https://sssb.punjab.gov.in/
- Click on the relevant “Apply Online” link for Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026.
- Complete registration by entering basic details.
- Fill personal, educational, and category details carefully.
- Upload passport-size photograph, signature, and required certificates/documents.
- Pay the prescribed application fee through online mode.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
- Application Period: 01-04-2026 to 21-04-2026 Reopen Application Period: 30-04-2026 to 05-05-2026
General Instructions for PSSSB Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026
- Category and category code filled in the online application form cannot be changed later.
- Only Punjab domicile candidates are eligible for reservation benefits.
- Domicile / Residence Certificate not older than 5 years is mandatory for claiming reservation benefits.
- All reservation certificates must be issued as per Punjab Government instructions.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in written exam, PMT, PET, or counseling.
- All updates including exam date, admit card, result, and merit list will be uploaded only on the official website.
- No individual communication letters will be sent to candidates.
- Any false information or incomplete application will lead to rejection at any stage.
- Passing PMT/PET does not guarantee final appointment; final selection depends on merit, verification of documents, and medical fitness.
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Q2. How many vacancies are there in PSSSB Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026?
- A total of 532 vacancies have been notified under PSSSB Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026, out of which 475 posts are for Warder (Male only) and 57 posts are for Matron (Female only), and appointments will be made as per category-wise reservation rules of the Punjab Government.
Q3. What are the important dates for PSSSB Recruitment 2026 Warder and Matron posts?
- The online application process for PSSSB Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026 starts on 30 April 2026 and the last date to submit the online application form is 5 May 2026, so candidates must complete registration, form submission, document upload, and fee payment within this time frame.
Q4. What is the educational qualification required for PSSSB Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026?
- For both Warder (Male) and Matron (Female) posts, candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognized education board with Punjabi as one of the compulsory or elective subjects, or an equivalent qualification in Punjabi language as prescribed by the Punjab Government, and only women are eligible to be recruited as Matron.
Q5. What is the age limit for PSSSB Warder and Matron posts in 2026?
- The minimum age limit for PSSSB Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026 is 18 years and the maximum age limit is 27 years as on the prescribed cut-off date, with relaxation in the upper age limit applicable to reserved categories as per Punjab Government rules.
Q6. What is the salary or pay scale for PSSSB Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026?
- Selected candidates for both Warder and Matron posts will receive a pay scale in Level-2 with a basic salary ranging from Rs 19,900 to Rs 63,200 per month, along with other admissible allowances as per Punjab Government norms.
Q7. What are the physical measurement requirements for PSSSB Warder and Matron 2026?
- For Warder (Male), the required height is 5 feet 7 inches (5 feet 4½ inches for Dogras and Gurkhas), chest should be 33 inches unexpanded and 34½ inches expanded, and vision must be normal in both eyes without color blindness; for Matron (Female), the required height is 5 feet 3 inches, minimum weight is 50 kg, and vision must be normal in both eyes without color blindness.
Q8. What is the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) pattern for PSSSB Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026?
- The PET for Warder (Male) includes a 100 meters run in 15 seconds (17.5 seconds for ex-servicemen), shot put of 7.26 kg to a minimum distance of 5.50 meters (5.00 meters for ex-servicemen), and rope climbing to a height of 15 feet (12 feet for ex-servicemen), while for Matron (Female) it includes a 100 meters run in 18.5 seconds (20 seconds for ex-servicewomen), shot put of 5.443 kg to at least 4.0 meters (3.5 meters for ex-servicewomen), and rope climbing to 12 feet (10 feet for ex-servicewomen), each with specified chances.
Q9. What is the selection process for PSSSB Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026?
- The selection process consists of a written examination with objective-type multiple-choice questions, in which Part-A (Punjabi language) is qualifying with a minimum of 50 percent marks and Part-B is the main paper on whose marks the merit list is prepared, followed by Physical Measurement Test and Physical Efficiency Test for shortlisted candidates, and finally document verification and medical examination before appointment.
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