JKSSB Warder RecrJKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026; Apply Online for 288 Posts, Eligibility, Last Date & Selection Processuitment 2026 APPLY FROM 27 Jul 2026

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JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026 Notification has been officially released by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) for 288 Warder vacancies in the Jammu & Kashmir Prisons Department.

This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a government job in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

Eligible applicants can submit their online application through the official JKSSB portal within the prescribed dates.

In this article, you will find complete details about JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026, including vacancy details, eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limit, application fee, important dates, physical standards, selection process, exam pattern, salary, and the step-by-step online application process.

JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026 Notification Out — Apply Online for 288 Posts
288 UT Cadre Warder Posts in J&K Home Department (Prisons Department) | Apply Online 27 July – 25 August 2026
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Particulars Details
Organization Name Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)
Recruitment Name Advertisement for UT Cadre Posts of Warder, Home Department (J&K Prisons Department)
Notification Number Advertisement Notification No. 05 of 2026, dated 06.07.2026
Post Name Warder (UT Cadre), Item No. 92, J&K Prisons Department
Total Vacancies 288
Indent Reference HOME-Jail/122/2021-01-HOME [CC34193] dated 10.02.2026, followed up 12.06.2026
Application Mode Online Mode Only
Job Location Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K Prisons Department)
Official Website www.jkssb.nic.in

About JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026
The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has issued Advertisement Notification No. 05 of 2026, dated 06.07.2026, inviting online applications for 288 UT Cadre Warder posts under the Home Department, to be deployed in the J&K Prisons Department. This is a Union Territory-level government job that offers job security, a defined pay scale, and career growth within the state’s prison administration. The posts are advertised against Item No. 92 and are open to Domiciles of Jammu & Kashmir only. Selection is a three-stage process — Written Examination, Physical Standard Test (PST), and Physical Endurance Test (PET) — followed by Document Verification and a medical examination.

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Important Dates 2026

  • Notification Issued: 06 July 2026
  • Online Application Start Date: 27 July 2026
  • Last Date to Apply Online (Cut-Off Date): 25 August 2026
  • Date & Centre of Written Examination: To be notified separately on jkssb.nic.in
  • Admit Card Download: About one week before the exam date
  • Physical Standard Test (PST): After written exam — schedule to be notified
  • Physical Endurance Test (PET): After PST — schedule to be notified
  • Document Verification (DV): To be notified after PST/PET

Note: No admit card or roll number slip will be sent by post — candidates must download it from the official website when notified.

Domicile Requirement

  • Candidates must be Domicile(s) of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir
  • A valid Domicile Certificate issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed format is mandatory on or before the cut-off date (25.08.2026)

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Age Limit (As on 01.01.2026)
Category Max. Age Limit / Not Born Before / Not Born After
Open Merit (OM) 40 Years | Not before 01.01.1986 | Not after 01.01.2008
SC 43 Years | Not before 01.01.1983 | Not after 01.01.2008
ST-1 43 Years | Not before 01.01.1983 | Not after 01.01.2008
ST-2 43 Years | Not before 01.01.1983 | Not after 01.01.2008
RBA (Residents of Backward Areas) 43 Years | Not before 01.01.1983 | Not after 01.01.2008
ALC/IB (Line of Actual Control/International Border) 43 Years | Not before 01.01.1983 | Not after 01.01.2008
EWS 43 Years | Not before 01.01.1983 | Not after 01.01.2008
OBC 43 Years | Not before 01.01.1983 | Not after 01.01.2008
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Actual service period deductible from actual age; deemed eligible if resultant age does not exceed max. age limit by more than 3 years. Should not be born after 01.01.2008

Education Qualification
Post Required Qualification
Warder (UT Cadre) Minimum: Matriculation (10th Pass)  |  Maximum: 10+2 (12th) from a recognized Board of School Education/Institution
Note: Candidates must have acquired the prescribed qualification strictly on or before the cut-off date (25.08.2026). This is a rare “maximum qualification” clause — candidates holding qualification higher than 10+2 should verify their eligibility carefully before applying, as it may render them ineligible for this post.

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Application Fee
SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS ₹600/-
All Other Candidates (OM/OBC/RBA/ALC-IB) ₹700/-
Fee Payment Mode Online only — Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card
Note: Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other exam/selection. Excess payment disputes should be raised only via email at ssbjk-grievance.jk.gov.in — no chargeback requests are entertained.

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JKSSB Warder Vacancy 2026 — Category-Wise Break-up
Category Vacancies
Open Merit (OM) 115
Scheduled Castes (SC) 23
Scheduled Tribes-1 (ST-1) 29
Scheduled Tribes-2 (ST-2) 29
Other Backward Classes (OBC) 24
Residents of Areas Adjoining LoC/IB (ALC/IB) 11
Residents of Backward Areas (RBA) 29
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) 28
Total 288
Note: Horizontal reservation for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) applies as communicated by the Indenting Department, applicable for posts up to Pay Level-6E (₹35,900–₹1,13,500). PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates are NOT eligible for this post. Actual vacancies may increase or decrease during the selection process and JKSSB is not legally liable for such variation.

Selection Process 2026

  • Stage 1: Written Examination — Objective Type MCQs, in English language only; used to prepare merit for shortlisting
  • Stage 2: Physical Standard Test (PST) — Qualifying in nature; candidates shortlisted at 6 times the vacancies in each category
  • Stage 3: Physical Endurance Test (PET) — Qualifying in nature, no marks allotted
  • Stage 4: Document Verification (DV) — Original documents checked against uploaded/claimed details
  • Stage 5: Medical Examination — To assess physical and medical fitness of selected candidates

Important Points

  • Negative marking: 0.25 marks (one-fourth) deducted for every wrong answer in the written exam
  • PST and PET are both qualifying only — no marks are added to the final merit for these stages
  • Final allotment is based on merit-cum-preference of the candidate among the item(s)/posts applied for
  • Candidature remains provisional until documents, category certificates, and medical fitness are verified

Physical Standard Test (PST) — Eligibility Criteria
Gender Standard Required
Male Minimum Height: 5′-6″ | Minimum Chest: 32″–33.5″ (expanded)
Female Minimum Height: 5′-2″ | Physically Fit
PST shortlisting ratio: candidates called are 6 times the total vacancies to be filled in each category.

Physical Endurance Test (PET) — Standards
Test Requirement
Long Race (Male) 1600 meters in 6½ minutes
Long Race (Female) 1000 meters in 6½ minutes
Push-ups (Male only) 20 (one up-down cycle = 1 push-up)
Shot Put (Female only, 4 Kg) 14½ feet, in three attempts
PET is qualifying only — no marks are allotted for this stage.

Relaxed PET Standards for Ex-Servicemen
Age Group Male (Race / Push-ups)  |  Female (Race / Shot Put)
Up to 30 years 1600m in 6½ min / 20 push-ups  |  1000m in 6½ min / 14½ ft
Above 30 to 40 years 1600m in 7½ min / 16 push-ups  |  1000m in 7½ min / 12½ ft
Above 40 years 1600m in 8½ min / 12 push-ups  |  1000m in 8½ min / 10½ ft
Note: Age of the Ex-Serviceman is reckoned as on 1 January 2026 for this purpose. All Ex-Servicemen must still pass the written test and meet prescribed medical standards for direct recruits.

JKSSB Warder 2026 Salary & Pay Scale
Component Details
Pay Level Level-2 (7th Pay Commission, J&K UT Pay Matrix)
Pay Scale ₹19,900 – ₹63,200/-
Additional Allowances House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), Dearness Allowance (DA), and other benefits as per J&K Government/7th CPC rules
Job Nature Permanent Government Position, UT Cadre, J&K Prisons Department
Note: Exact starting basic pay and in-hand figures will depend on posting location and applicable allowances; refer to the appointment letter for confirmed figures.

How to Apply Online for JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026

  • Visit the official JKSSB website — www.jkssb.nic.in
  • Locate Advertisement Notification No. 05 of 2026 for Warder (UT Cadre) posts
  • First-time users must complete One-Time Registration (OTR) and obtain login credentials
  • Log in and fill the online application form with personal, educational, and category details exactly as per your Matriculation certificate (Name, Date of Birth, Father’s Name, Mother’s Name)
  • Upload required documents: live photograph, signature (10 KB–20 KB), Category Certificate (max 100 KB, PDF), Qualification/Experience certificates (self-attested, max 100 KB, PDF)
  • Carefully select the item(s)/post(s) you wish to be considered for — only ONE application per item number is allowed
  • Review all details carefully — no correction or modification is possible once the application is submitted
  • Pay the application fee online through Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card
  • Submit the form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference — do NOT send a hard copy to the JKSSB office by post or in person.

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Documents Required for JKSSB Warder Application 2026

  • Valid Domicile Certificate of Jammu & Kashmir (in prescribed format, valid up to cut-off date)
  • Matriculation (10th) Certificate — Date of Birth Proof
  • 10+2 Certificate (if applicable, being the maximum qualification allowed)
  • Category Certificate (SC/ST-1/ST-2/OBC/EWS/RBA/ALC-IB, as applicable — in prescribed format)
  • Ex-Servicemen: Certificate in Form-XIV as per Rule 18 of J&K Reservation Rules, 2005 + sworn affidavit (before 1st Class Judicial Magistrate) confirming no prior use of ESM horizontal reservation benefit
  • Bonafide Certificate (for candidates with degrees from universities outside J&K/other than Central Universities, where applicable)
  • Two recent passport-size colour photographs (not older than 6 months, dated) — required at exam, PST/PET, and DV stages
  • Valid original Photo ID Proof: Aadhaar Card/e-Aadhaar printout, Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN Card, Passport, or Institutional/Employer ID.

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Job Profile — What a J&K Prisons Department Warder Does

  • Prison Security: Maintains security and discipline within jail premises, guarding entry/exit points and preventing escapes
  • Inmate Supervision: Monitors daily activities of inmates including meals, work duty, recreation, and hygiene compliance
  • Record Keeping: Maintains attendance, conduct, and movement records of inmates as per jail manual procedures
  • Law & Order Enforcement: Enforces prison rules and discipline, reporting any irregularity to superior officers
  • Escort Duty: Escorts undertrial/convicted prisoners for court appearances, medical checkups, or transfers, as assigned
  • Posting can be at any jail/sub-jail across the UT of Jammu & Kashmir as per departmental requirement

Important Instructions & Common Rejection Reasons — Read Before Applying

  • Write your Name, Date of Birth, Father’s Name and Mother’s Name exactly as per your Matriculation certificate — mismatches can cause cancellation at Document Verification
  • No request for correction/change in any submitted application field will be entertained under any circumstances — review thoroughly before final submission
  • Multiple applications for the same item number will lead to cancellation of candidature and debarment from JKSSB exams
  • Applications with blurred or illegible photograph/signature will be rejected summarily
  • Reserved-category certificates must be strictly in the prescribed format as per the relevant Act/S.O. — certificates in any other format will not be entertained
  • PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates are not eligible to apply for this post
  • Security screening at the exam venue includes physical frisking, DFMD scanning, biometric capturing, facial recognition, and Aadhaar authentication — by applying, candidates consent to this
  • Apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute portal traffic issues

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How many vacancies are there in JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026?
A total of 288 UT Cadre Warder posts have been advertised under the J&K Home Department (Prisons Department).

Q2. When can I apply online for JKSSB Warder 2026?
Online applications open on 27 July 2026 and close on 25 August 2026.

Q3. What is the educational qualification required?
Minimum Matriculation (10th Pass) and maximum 10+2 (12th) from a recognized Board of School Education/Institution.

Q4. Can candidates from outside Jammu & Kashmir apply?
No — only Domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, holding a valid Domicile Certificate, are eligible.

Q5. Are persons with disabilities eligible for this post?
No, PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates are not eligible for the Warder post as per this notification.

Q6. What is the pay scale for JKSSB Warder?
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) along with applicable allowances.

Q7. How many candidates will be called for the Physical Standard Test?
Candidates equal to 6 times the total vacancies in each category will be shortlisted for PST based on written exam merit.

Q8. Is there negative marking in the written exam?
Yes, 0.25 marks (one-fourth) will be deducted for every wrong answer.

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