PSSSB Punjab Jail Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026: Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has released a short public notice for Jail Warder and Matron recruitment under the Punjab Prisons Department through the Advt. No. 08/2026. This recruitment will be conducted under the Additional Director General of Police, Prisons, Punjab. As per the official notice, a total of 475 Warder (Male) posts and 57 Matron (Female) posts will be filled through this recruitment drive. The PSSSB Punjab Jail Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026 Short Notice has been released on 28 March 2026.

The online application process will start from 01 April 2026 on the official website of PSSSB. Right now, only a short notice has been released, and the detailed notification is expected to be published soon. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website regularly so they don’t miss any important updates.

This recruitment is a very good opportunity for candidates preparing for Punjab government jobs, especially those targeting police and jail department vacancies.

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PSSSB Punjab Jail Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026 Overview

Organization	Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB)
Department	Prisons Department (Jail Vibhag), Punjab
Advertisement No.	08/2026
Post Name	Warder (Male), Matron (Female)
Total Posts	532 (Warder- 475, Matron-57)
Pay Scale	₹19,900 to ₹63,200 (Level-2)
Age Limit	18-27 Years ( As on 01.01.2026)
Qualification	12th Pass + Punjabi Subject in 10th Class
Selection Process	Written Exam + Physical Test (PET/ PST) + Document Verification + Medical
Application Fees	Rs. 200/- to 1000/- (Varies Category Wise)
Apply Start Date	01 April 2026
Apply Last Date	Update Soon After the Release of Detailed Notification
Mode of Application	Online
Official Website	sssb.punjab.gov.in

PSSSB Punjab Jail Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026 Application Fees

Category	Fees
Gen/ FF/ Sports	Rs. 1000/-
SC/ BC/ EWS	Rs. 250/-
ESM & Dependent	Rs. 200/-
PWD	Rs. 500/-
Mode of Payment	Online

PSSSB Punjab Jail Warder & Matron Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details and Qualification

Age Limit: The age limit to apply for PSSSB Punjab Jail Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026 is 18-27 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.01.2026. The age relaxation will be given as per the rules.

Post Name	Vacancy	Qualification
Warder (Male)	475	12th Pass + Punjabi Subject in 10th Class
Matron (Female)	57	12th Pass + Punjabi Subject in 10th Class

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PSSSB Punjab Jail Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for PSSSB Punjab Jail Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages.

Written Exam
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standards Test (PST)
Document Verification
Medical Examination

How to Apply for the PSSSB Punjab Jail Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026

Candidates will be able to apply online through the official website of PSSSB at sssb.punjab.gov.in. First, complete registration, then fill out the application form carefully, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee. Applications will be accepted only through online mode.

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Important Links

Punjab Jail Warder & Matron Recruitment 2026 Short Notice	Short Notice
Punjab Jail Warder & Matron Recruitment 2026 Notification (Soon)	Notification
Punjab Jail Warder & Matron Recruitment 2026 Online Form (From 01.04.2025)	Apply Online
PSSSB Official Website	PSSSB