Overview
The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has released the Punjab Warder and Matron Result 2026 for candidates who participated in the recruitment examination. The recruitment drive seeks to fill 179 vacancies, comprising 175 Warder posts and four Matron posts in the Punjab Prisons Department. Candidates can download the result and check their qualifying status through the official portal.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) |
| Post Name | Warder and Matron |
| Total Vacancies | 179 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | July 29, 2024 |
| Last Date | August 20, 2024 |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | 2026 ā exact date as mentioned in the result notice |
Candidates should check the result PDF and recruitment section for any separate schedule concerning physical tests, document scrutiny or subsequent selection stages.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed the Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognised board.
- Applicants must have studied Punjabi as a subject at the Matriculation level or possess an equivalent qualification prescribed by the Punjab Government.
- Candidates are required to satisfy the post-specific physical standards for Warder or Matron positions.
- Educational and other eligibility conditions must have been fulfilled by the cut-off date specified in the detailed recruitment notification.
Age Limit
- The general age limit is 18 to 27 years, calculated on the cut-off date stated in the notification.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable to Scheduled Caste, Backward Class, ex-servicemen, government employees and other eligible Punjab categories.
- Candidates claiming relaxation must produce valid certificates during document verification.
- The date of birth recorded in the Matriculation certificate is generally used to determine age eligibility.
Fees
- General category: ā¹1,000
- SC, BC and EWS categories: ā¹250
- Ex-servicemen and dependants: ā¹200
- Persons with disabilities: ā¹500
- Applicants should refer to the detailed notification for payment rules, exemptions and fee-related conditions.
Selection Process
The recruitment process may include the following stages:
- Written Examination: Candidates are assessed through an objective examination covering the subjects and standard prescribed in the official syllabus.
- Physical Measurement and Efficiency Test: Qualified candidates must satisfy the applicable height, physical measurement and performance requirements for the relevant post.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Shortlisted candidates are required to submit original certificates and meet the prescribed medical fitness standards before final appointment.
Inclusion of a candidate's roll number in an examination result does not automatically guarantee appointment. Final selection remains subject to eligibility verification, category documents, physical standards and departmental requirements.
How to Apply
The online application window for this recruitment cycle has closed. The application process followed these steps, while existing applicants can now use the portal to access their results:
- Visit the official PSSSB website at sssb.punjab.gov.in.
- Open the advertisements or recruitment section and select the Warder and Matron recruitment notice.
- Complete the online registration using a valid mobile number, email address and personal details.
- Fill in educational, category and communication information carefully, ensuring that it matches official certificates.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable application fee online and retain the payment receipt and submitted form.
- To check the result, open the results section, locate the Warder and Matron Result 2026 notice and download the PDF.
- Search the PDF using the roll number or registration number. Candidates should save a copy for physical-test and document-verification formalities.
Important Links
Candidates should use only the official portal for the result PDF, shortlist, category-wise cut-off and further-stage notices. They should also verify whether the result is provisional and whether a separate admit card will be issued for the physical examination.
FAQs
1. Is the Punjab Warder and Matron Result 2026 available?
Yes. Candidates can access the result notice from the results or advertisements section of the official PSSSB portal.
2. How many vacancies are covered by the recruitment?
The recruitment covers 179 posts, including 175 Warder vacancies and four Matron vacancies.
3. What happens after the written result?
Shortlisted candidates may be called for the physical test, document verification and medical examination. The schedule and reporting instructions will be published separately on the official website.
