Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) Warder (Male), Matron (Female) Recruitment 2026 (532 Vacancies)

Short Info : Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) released notification for Warder (Male), Matron (Female) Recruitment 2026 (532 Vacancies). The candidates who are interested to apply for this vacancy can apply online from 01 April, 2026 to 21 April, 2026. Read the notification to know what are the eligibility conditions for recruitment, eligible posts, selection process, eligible departments, salary and all other information.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

01 April, 2026

Last Date For Applying Online

21 April, 2026

Last Date For Paying Exam Fees

21 April, 2026

Re-Opened Form - Application Start Date

30 April, 2026

Re-Opened Form - Last Date For Applying Online

05 May, 2026

Exam Date

Notified Soon

Admit Card for Exam

Available Soon

Eligibility Details

Minimum Age

18 Years (As on 01 January, 2026)

Maximum Age

27 Years (As on 01 January, 2026)

Age Relaxation

As Per Rules.

Application Fees Info

General / Freedom Fighter / Sports Category Candidates

1000 Rs./-

SC / BC / EWS Category Candidates

250 Rs./-

Ex-Servicemen & Dependent Candidates

200 Rs./-

Payment Mode

Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

Vacancy Info

Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) Warder (Male), Matron (Female) Recruitment 2026 (532 Vacancies) - Total Post & Qualification
Post Name	Total Post	Qualification
Warder (Male)	475	12th Class Passed, 10th Passed with Punjabi.
Matron (Female)	57	12th Class Passed, 10th Passed with Punjabi.

Category Wise Vacancies (Warder)
Sr. No.	Category	Total Post
01	General	203
02	SC (M&B)	48
03	SC (R&O)	48
04	BC	48
05	Exservicemen General	34
06	Exservicemen SC (M&B)	10
07	Exservicemen SC (R&O)	09
08	Exservicemen BC	09
09	Sports General	10
10	Sports SC (M&B)	02
11	Sports SC (R&O)	02
12	Freedom Fighter	05
13	Economically Weaker Section	47
Grand Total Post		475

Category Wise Vacancies (Matron)
Sr. No.	Category	Total Post
01	General	26
02	SC (M&B)	06
03	SC (R&O)	05
04	BC	05
05	Exservicemen General	04
06	Exservicemen SC (M&B)	01
07	Exservicemen SC (R&O)	01
08	Exservicemen BC	01
09	Sports General	02
10	Sports SC (M&B)	01
11	Sports SC (R&O)	00
12	Economically Weaker Section	05
Grand Total Post		57
How to Apply
Visit Official Site : Go to the official PSSSB website and navigate to the online application portal. Registration : Click on the "Jail Warder/Matron Recruitment 2026" link and register with personal details to generate login credentials. Log In : Log in to the application portal using your registered user ID and password. Fill Application Form : Complete the detailed application form accurately with personal and educational information. Upload Documents : Upload your scanned photograph, signature, and required documents (10th certificate, 10+2 passing certificate, etc.). Pay Fee : Pay the required application fee online (varies by category, e.g., ₹1000 for General) via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking. Submit & Print : Finalize the application, submit it, and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Selection Process
Written Exam (MCQ) : Candidates will take an objective-type written exam. It typically consists of 100 marks. Physical Measurement Test (PMT) : Qualified candidates are measured for height and chest (male) or height (female) to ensure they meet the minimum requirements. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) : Candidates must pass physical tests, likely including running and other exercises to demonstrate physical fitness for jail duties. Document Verification : Finalists are called for a check of original documents to confirm eligibility, such as 10+2 qualification, age (18-27 years, with relaxations), and proficiency in Punjabi. (Passed 10th With Punjabi or Equivalent)