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).
- Written Exam
- Physical Measurement Test
- Physical Efficiency Test
- Document Verification
- 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 |