PSSSB Jail Warder Recruitment 2026

Advt No 08 of 2026

Warder and Matron Vacancy 2026

• For Gen / EWS / Freedom Fighter / Sports Candidates: Rs 1000/-
• For SC / BC / EWS Candidates: Rs 250/-
• For Ex-Servicemen & Dependent: Rs 200/-

PSSSB Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 28-03-2026
• Starting Date for Apply Online: 01-04-2026
• Last Date for Apply Online: 21-04-2026

PSSSB Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

• Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years
• Maximum Age limit: 27 Years
• Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.

• Warder (Male Only): Candidates Should Possess 10+2 or equivalent examination of any recognized  Education Board with Punjabi as one of the compulsory or Elective subject or any other equivalent examination in Punjabi Language, as specified by the Government from time to time.
• Matron (Female Only): Candidates Should passed 10+2 or equivalent examination of any recognized Education Board with Punjabi as one of the compulsory or Elective subject or any other equivalent examination in Punjabi Language, as specified by the Government from time to time. Only women can be recruited as Matron.

• Rs 19900/- to Rs 63200/- (L-2)

PSSSB Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

PSSSB Recruitment 2026 Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

Warder (Male Only)

• Height: 5 feet 7 inches (5 feet 4½ inches for Dogras & Gurkhas)
• Chest: 33 inches (unexpanded) | 34½ inches (expanded)
• Vision: Normal in both eyes (with or without spectacles). Must not be colour blind.

Matron (Female Only)

• Height: 5 feet 3 inches
• Weight: 50 kg and above
• Vision: Normal in both eyes (with or without spectacles). Must not be colour blind.

PSSSB Recruitment 2026 Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Warder (Male Candidates)

Warder (Ex-Servicemen Male)

Matron (Female Candidates)

Matron (Ex-Servicewomen)

Note: Candidates must also possess knowledge of Punjabi language (Matriculation level or equivalent) as per Punjab Civil Services Rules, 1994.

Selection Process

Written Examination (Objective Type MCQ)

• Two parts: Part-A (Punjabi Language – Qualifying only, minimum 50% marks required)
• Part-B (Main paper – Merit will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in Part-B only)
• Negative marking of ¼ mark for every wrong answer