PSSSB Recruitment 2026: Final Day to Apply for Jail Warder and Matron Posts
The application window for the Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) recruitment drive for jail warder and matron positions closes today, April 21, 2026. This marks the absolute final opportunity for eligible candidates to submit their forms online through the official PSSSB portal.
Recruitment Drive Details and Vacancy Breakdown
This significant recruitment process is being conducted under Advertisement No. 08/2026 for posts within the Punjab Prisons Department. The drive aims to fill a substantial total of 532 vacancies, with a detailed breakdown of 475 posts specifically for warders and 57 posts designated for matrons. The entire recruitment process falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Additional Director General of Police, Prisons, Punjab. It is noteworthy that a short notice regarding this recruitment was published prior to the official announcement of the detailed notice and the activation of the online application link.
Eligibility Criteria and Compensation Package
Prospective applicants must meet specific eligibility conditions to be considered. The educational requirement mandates that candidates be graduates of Class 12, with an additional stipulation of possessing knowledge of Punjabi language from their Class 10 studies. Regarding age limits, applicants must be at least 18 years old and not exceed 27 years of age, with January 1, 2026, serving as the crucial reference date for these calculations.
For those successfully selected, the compensation package is structured within the pay scale of Rs 19,900 to Rs 63,200, corresponding to Level-2 as per government norms.
Application Process and Category-Wise Fee Structure
The application process commenced on April 1, 2026, and is conducted entirely online via the official PSSSB website. Candidates are required to complete a multi-step process involving registration, form filling, document uploads, and payment of the prescribed application fee.
The fee structure varies significantly based on candidate categories:
- Applicants from the General, Freedom Fighter, and Sports categories are required to pay Rs 1,000 each.
- Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Backward Class (BC), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories have a reduced fee of Rs 250.
- Ex-servicemen and their family members are asked to pay Rs 200.
- Persons with disabilities are required to pay a fee of Rs 500.
Multi-Stage Selection Procedure
The selection process for these coveted positions is comprehensive and involves several rigorous stages. It commences with an initial online test. Candidates who successfully clear this first hurdle will then become eligible to appear for the subsequent Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standards Test (PST).
Further stages in the selection pipeline include thorough document verification and a mandatory medical examination. Only those candidates who successfully navigate and clear all these stipulated stages will be considered for final selection and appointment under the Punjab Prisons Department.
Important Reminder: Candidates who have not yet submitted their applications are strongly advised to complete the process within the stipulated deadline today. It is crucial to note that no provision for offline applications has been announced for this recruitment drive.
