Overview
The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has released the Jail Warder Result 2026 for the recruitment of Warders and Matrons in the Punjab Jails Department. The recruitment drive covers 179 vacancies, including 175 Warder posts and four Matron posts, and candidates can check their selection status through the merit list PDF available on the official website.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) |
| Post Name | Jail Warder and Matron |
| Total Vacancies | 179 posts — 175 Warder and 4 Matron |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | 29 July 2024 |
| Last Date | 20 August 2024 |
| Exam Date | 26-27 October 2024 |
| Result Date | 2026 — Result declared |
Candidates should refer to the result notice for any separate schedule concerning document verification, medical examination or joining formalities. Dates may be revised by PSSSB through notices published on its recruitment portal.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility conditions below relate to the original PSSSB Jail Warder and Matron recruitment. Final appointment remains subject to verification of age, qualification, category and other claims made in the online application.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed the 10+2 or Class 12 examination from a recognised education board.
- Applicants must have studied Punjabi as a subject up to the Matriculation/Class 10 level or possess an equivalent recognised qualification in Punjabi.
- Candidates were required to meet the post-specific physical standards prescribed for Warder or Matron positions.
- The required educational qualification must have been completed by the eligibility cut-off date specified in the recruitment notification.
Age Limit
- The general age requirement was 18 to 27 years, calculated with reference to the cut-off date stated in the notification.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit applies to SC, BC, ex-servicemen, government employees and other eligible categories under Punjab government rules.
- Candidates claiming relaxation must produce valid supporting certificates during document scrutiny.
- The date of birth recorded in the Matriculation certificate is normally treated as final.
Fees
- General category: Rs 1,000
- SC, BC and EWS categories: Rs 250
- Ex-servicemen and dependent categories: Rs 200
- Persons with disabilities: Rs 500
- Fees paid with the application were generally non-refundable and subject to the conditions in the detailed advertisement.
Selection Process
The recruitment process for PSSSB Jail Warder and Matron posts consists of the following stages:
- Written Examination: Applicants appear for an objective-type examination covering the subjects and syllabus notified by PSSSB. Performance in this stage is used for shortlisting and merit preparation.
- Physical Measurement and Physical Efficiency Tests: Shortlisted candidates must satisfy post-specific height and other physical measurements and complete the prescribed efficiency events. These tests are generally qualifying in nature.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Candidates clearing the earlier stages undergo verification of original certificates, category documents and eligibility records, followed by the required medical fitness assessment.
Inclusion of a roll number or name in the merit list does not by itself guarantee appointment. Selection remains provisional until all eligibility and verification requirements are completed.
How to Apply
The online application window for this recruitment is closed. Candidates who applied earlier can now check the result and complete the next-stage formalities by following these steps:
- Visit the PSSSB website at sssb.punjab.gov.in using a secure browser.
- Open the “Results,” “Advertisements” or “Current News” section on the homepage.
- Find the notice for the Jail Warder and Matron Result 2026 under the relevant advertisement number.
- Open the merit list PDF and use the search function to locate the candidate’s roll number or name.
- Download the PDF and retain a printed copy for document verification and future reference.
- Keep the application form, admit card, educational certificates, Punjabi qualification proof, category certificate, identity proof and recent photographs ready for the next stage.
- Monitor the official website regularly for document-verification dates, reporting instructions and any supplementary or revised result notice.
Candidates should rely only on the roll numbers and instructions printed in the official PDF. Any discrepancy in personal details should be reported to PSSSB through the contact channel provided in the recruitment notice.
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FAQs
1. Is the PSSSB Jail Warder Result 2026 out?
Yes. The result has been released in merit-list format for candidates who participated in the Warder and Matron recruitment process.
2. How many vacancies are covered by the result?
The recruitment covers 179 vacancies, comprising 175 Jail Warder posts and four Matron posts.
3. What should shortlisted candidates do next?
Shortlisted candidates should download the result PDF and wait for official instructions regarding document verification, medical fitness, reporting and appointment formalities.
