PSSSB Jail Warder & Matron Admit Card 2026: The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has officially announced that the written examination for Jail Warder (Male) and Matron (Female) Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 08/2026) will be held on 26 July 2026.
The recruitment drive aims to fill 532 vacancies, including 475 Warder posts and 57 Matron posts. As per the latest official notice and PSSSB’s previous exam pattern, the admit card has not been released yet and is expected to be available in the second or third week of July 2026.
Once released, candidates will be able to download their hall ticket from the official website sssb.punjab.gov.in using their application number and date of birth. Applicants should keep checking the official portal regularly for the latest admit card update, exam centre details, and important instructions.
PSSSB Jail Warder & Matron Admit Card 2026 – Advertisement No. 08/2026 |
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| 532 Warder & Matron Posts | Written Exam on 26 July 2026 | Admit Card Awaited | |
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| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) |
| Recruitment Name | Jail Warder (Male) & Matron (Female) Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement Number | Advt. No. 08/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 532 Posts (475 Warder + 57 Matron) |
| Written Exam Date | 26 July 2026 |
| Admit Card Status | Awaited (Expected 1–2 Weeks Before Exam) |
| Selection Process | Written Exam (Part A Punjabi + Part B Merit) → PET/PMT → Document Verification → Medical Examination |
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
Admit Card 2026 — Current Status |
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| Important Update: PSSSB has officially confirmed the written examination date for Warder & Matron (Advt. No. 08/2026) as 26 July 2026 via a notice dated 16 June 2026. The admit card/hall ticket has not yet been released as of now. Based on PSSSB’s standard practice for previous cycles (including the Advt. 07/2025 exam, where the admit card was released about 5 days before the written exam), the admit card for this exam is expected to be released approximately 1–2 weeks before 26 July 2026 — likely in the second/third week of July 2026.
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Recruitment Timeline So Far
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How to Download PSSSB Warder/Matron Admit Card (Once Released)
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Details Mentioned on the Admit Card
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Written Exam Pattern 2026 |
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| Particular | Details |
| Exam Mode | Offline / Objective Type (OMR-Based) |
| Paper Structure | Part A: Punjabi Language (Qualifying Only) + Part B: Main Paper (Determines Merit) |
| Total Questions | 120 Questions (Combined) |
| Total Marks | 120 Marks |
| Exam Duration | 100 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Marks Deducted per Wrong Answer |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Note: Part A (Punjabi Language) is qualifying only, with a minimum passing requirement. Only Part B (Main Paper) marks are used to prepare the final merit list for PET/PMT shortlisting. | |
Eligibility Criteria (For Reference) |
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| Educational Qualification | 10+2 (Senior Secondary) or equivalent, with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject at Matric (10th) level |
| Age Limit | 18 to 27 Years (Age Relaxation Applicable for Reserved Categories as per Punjab Government Rules) |
| Gender-Specific Posts | Warder — Male Only | Matron — Female Only |
| Vision Standard | Normal Vision in Both Eyes (With or Without Spectacles); Must Not Be Colour Blind |
| PwBD Eligibility | Not Applicable — PwBD Candidates Are NOT Eligible for Warder/Matron Posts as These Are Not Reserved for PwBD Category |
Physical Standards (PMT) — For Reference |
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| Category | Standard |
| Warder (Male) — Height | 5 feet 7 inches (5 feet 4½ inches for Dogras & Gurkhas) |
| Warder (Male) — Chest | 33 inches (Unexpanded), 34½ inches (Expanded) |
| Matron (Female) | Separate Height/Weight Standards as Prescribed by PSSSB — Refer Official Notification |
| Note: PET includes events like the 100-meter race, shot put and rope climbing, with separate qualifying standards for male, female and ex-servicemen candidates. Full details are available in the official notification PDF. | |
Salary & Pay Scale |
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| Pay Scale | Level-2 (7th Pay Commission), ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 per month |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹19,900/- |
| Additional Allowances | Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA) as per Punjab Government norms |
Documents to Carry to the Examination Centre
Note: Candidates should ensure all details on the admit card and their photo ID match exactly. Calculators, mobile phones, tablets and other electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall. also check; UPSC CAPF Admit Card 2026 |
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What to Do If the Admit Card Is Not Available
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important links |
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| Download Admit Card (Once Released) | click here |
| Check Exam Date Notice (Advt. 08/2026) | click here |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Has the PSSSB Jail Warder Admit Card 2026 been released?
Ans. Not yet. As of now, the admit card for Advt. No. 08/2026 has not been officially released. It is expected shortly before the 26 July 2026 written exam.
Q2. When is the PSSSB Warder & Matron written exam scheduled?
Ans. The written examination is scheduled for 26 July 2026, as per the official notice dated 16 June 2026.
Q3. How many vacancies are there in this recruitment?
Ans. A total of 532 vacancies — 475 for Warder (Male) and 57 for Matron (Female).
Q4. What documents do I need to download the admit card?
Ans. You will need your Registration Number/Application Number and Date of Birth to log in and download the admit card.
Q5. Is there negative marking in the written exam?
Ans. Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
Q6. Do Part A (Punjabi) marks count toward the final merit?
Ans. No, Part A is qualifying only; only Part B (Main Paper) marks determine the merit list for PET/PMT shortlisting.
Q7. Is this the same recruitment as Advt. No. 07/2025?
Ans. No, Advt. No. 07/2025 (500 posts) is a separate, earlier cycle whose written exam, PET and result have already been completed. Advt. No. 08/2026 (532 posts) is the current ongoing recruitment.