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PSSSB Jail Warder Recruitment 2025 Notification Soon for 500 Vacancies

Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) is expected to release the notification for around 500 vacancies soon at sssb.punjab.gov.in to recruit eligible candidates for the posts of Jail Warders, Assistant Superintendents, and Matrons in the Jail Department. This is a great opportunity for candidates from Punjab who are looking for government jobs in the state. Aspiring candidates can check the eligibility requirements, like educational qualifications, age limits, and other criteria required to apply for the PSSSB Jail Warder Recruitment 2025.

PSSSB Jail Warder Notification 2025

Punjab Cabinet, led by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, approved the recruitment of 500 posts in the Jail Department. To strengthen jail security and improve jail management across the state, the Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) will soon release the Punjab Jail Warder Notification 2025 on the official website, sssb.punjab.gov.in. It will include all the eligibility details. Candidates who meet the specified eligibility criteria will be able to apply for PSSSB Jail Warder Recruitment 2025

PSSSB Jail Warder Recruitment 2025 Overview

There will be three posts will be announced for the PSSSB Jail Warder Recruitment 2025, Jail Warder, Assistant Superintendents and Matrons. To be eligible for the recruitment, candidates must have passed the 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or an equivalent examination from a recognized education board or university with proficiency in the Punjabi language. The age limit for the candidates is between 18 to 27 years.

Punjab Jail Warder Recruitment 2025- Overview
Conducting Body Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB)
Post Name Jail Warder, Assistant Superintendents and Matrons
Vacancies 500 (Expected)
Mode of Application Online
Punjab Jail Warder Online Registration Date To be announced
Educational Qualification 10+2 or equivalent examination of any recognized Education Board with Punjabi
Age Limit 18 to 27 years
Selection Process Written Exam, Physical Measurement Test, Physical Efficiency Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination
Official Website sssb.punjab.gov.in

Punjab Jail Warder Recruitment 2025 Important Dates

All the important dates related to PSSSB Jail Warder Recruitment 2025 will be released soon along with the detailed notification on the official website.

Punjab Jail Warder Recruitment 2025- Important Dates
Events Important Dates
Punjab Jail Warder Notification 2025
Punjab Jail Warder Recruitment 2025 Application Starts
Last Date to Apply
Last Date to Pay the Application Fee
Punjab Jail Warder Exam Date

Punjab Jail Warder Vacancy 2025

The Punjab Jail Warder Vacancy 2025 will be announced for a total of 500 posts under the Punjab Jail Warder Recruitment. Out of these, 451 vacancies are for the post of Jail Warder, 29 for Assistant Superintendents, and 20 for Matrons.

Post Name Vacancies
Jail Warder 451
Assistant Superintendents 29
Matrons 20
Total 500

Punjab Jail Warder Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to apply for PSSSB Jail Warder Recruitment 2025, candidates must meet the educational qualification and age limit requirements for various Jail Warder posts. Candidates who fail to satisfy these criteria will not be able to apply for these vacancies. Eligibility criteria on the basis of age limit and educational qualification for this recruitment are discussed below.

Parameter Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification A candidate who has passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from any recognized Board of Education with Punjabi up to Matriculation as one of the compulsory or elective subjects or any other equivalent examination in Punjabi language.
Age Limit 18 to 27 years
Age Relaxation (SC and OBC) Up to 5 years

Punjab Jail Warder Application Form 2025

Application Link for Punjab Jail Warder Recruitment 2025 will soon be activated on the official website sssb.punjab.gov.in for Jail Warder posts. As soon as the link is officially activated, eligible candidates are advised to apply online before the last date of submission of the application form to avoid any technical error. We will also provide a direct application link here for your convenience.

PSSSB Jail Warder Application Fee

Candidates who wish to apply for Punjab Jail Warder Recruitment 2025 are required to pay the specified application fee, as per their category. The payment of the application fee will be done only online through Internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI.

Category Application Fee
General/ Sports Person 1000/-
SC/ OBC/ EWS 250/-
Ex-serviceman 200/-

Steps to Apply for the PSSSB Jail Warder Recruitment 2025

Candidates will follow these steps to fill out and submit the application form for the PSSSB Jail Warder Recruitment 2025

  • Go to the PSSSB official website: https://sssb.punjab.gov.in
  • Check the “Advertisements” or “Recruitment” section for the Punjab Warder Recruitment 2025 notice.
  • New users have to sign up using their name, mobile number, and email ID to get a registration ID and password.
  • Log in using the ID and password and fill in your educational, personal, and other required details.
  • Upload your photo, signature, and certificates as per the format mentioned in the official notification
  • Pay the application fee online using a credit/debit card, net banking, etc.
  • Take a printout of the application form for future reference

Punjab Jail Warder Selection Process 2025

The selection process for Punjab Jail Warder Recruitment 2025 involves multiple stages. Candidates will undergo an online written examination, followed by Physical Measurement Test, Physical Efficiency Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Candidates have to qualify all these stages to be selected as Jail Warders under Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB).

  1. Written Exam
  2. Physical Measurement Test
  3. Physical Efficiency Test
  4. Document Verification
  5. Medical Examination

PSSSB Jail Warder Exam Pattern 2025

There are 120 questions asked from various subjects mentioned in the table below, all are of Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions).

  • The exam consists of 120 questions in total.
  • The total marks for the exam are 120.
  • The total duration of the exam is 100 minutes.
  • 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect attempt
Subject Questions Marks Duration
General Knowledge 20 20 100 Minutes
Basic Law and Constitution 15 15
Reasoning 15 15
Quantitative Aptitude 15 15
Information Technology and Computer 25 25
Punjabi and English Language 30 30
Total 120 120

Physical Measurement Test

Particulars Warder Matron
Minimum Height 5 Feet 7 Inches 5 Feet 3 Inches
Chest 33 inches (unexpanded), 34.5 inches (expanded) Not Applicable
Weight Not Applicable 50 Kg and above
Vision Normal vision in both eyes (with or without spectacles); must not be colour blind Normal vision in both eyes (with or without spectacles); must not be colour blind

Physical Efficiency Test

PET for Jail Warder Male Candidates

Event Standard
100 Meter Run 15 Seconds (One Chance)
Shot Put (7.26 Kg) 5.50 Meters (Three Chances)
Rope Climbing 15 Feet (Three Chances)

PET for Matron Female Candidates

Event Standard
100 Meter Run 18.5 Seconds (One Chance)
Shot Put (7.26 Kg) 4.00 Meters (Three Chances)
Rope Climbing 12 Feet (Three Chances)

PSSSB Jail Warder Salary 2025

The selected candidates for the Punjab Police Jail Warder post will get a basic pay of Rs. 19900, and it falls under Pay Level 2 as per the official pay matrix. In addition to this they will get extra perks and allowance like TA, DA, HRA etc.

Parameters Details
Basic Pay Rs. 19900
Pay Level Level 2
Annual package Rs. 2,28,000 to Rs. 4,08,000
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Punjab Jail Warder Recruitment 2025- FAQs

A total of 500 vacancies will be announced under Punjab Jail Warder Recruitment 2025.

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