JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026 — 288 Posts in J&K Prisons Department | Apply from 27 July
The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement Notification No. 05 of 2026, dated 6 July 2026, inviting online applications for 288 Warder (UT Cadre) posts under the Home Department, J&K Prisons Department. Only domicile holders of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir are eligible to apply. The online application window opens on 27 July 2026 and closes on 25 August 2026, which is also the cut-off date for eligibility. Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th) as the minimum qualification, with 10+2 (12th) as the maximum permissible qualification. Age is calculated as on 1 January 2026 — the maximum age limit is 40 years for Open Merit candidates and 43 years for SC, ST-1, ST-2, OBC, RBA, ALC/IB, and EWS candidates. Selected candidates will draw a starting salary on Pay Level-2 (Rs 19,900 – Rs 63,200) plus allowances. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are not eligible for this post since it is classified as a physical/combat operational role. Selection will be through a Written Examination (objective MCQs, English only, with negative marking of 1/4 mark per wrong answer), followed by a qualifying Physical Standard Test (PST), a qualifying Physical Endurance Test (PET), and Document Verification. Candidates should keep documents ready — including domicile certificate, category certificate and matriculation certificate — and apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute website traffic issues at jkssb.nic.in.
288
Total Posts
Pay Level-2 (Rs 19,900 – Rs 63,200) plus House Rent Allowance, Travel Allowance, Dearness Allowance and other admissible allowances
Salary
18–43
Age (yrs)
Postings across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir under the Prisons Department, Home Department (UT Cadre)
Location
Application window confirmed: 27 July – 25 August 2026
About This Notification
| Recruiting Body | Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Advertisement Number | 05 of 2026, dated 06 July 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 288 (Warder, UT Cadre) |
| Department | Home Department, J&K Prisons Department |
| Pay Level | Level-2 (Rs 19,900 – Rs 63,200) |
| Mode of Application | Online only, at jkssb.nic.in |
| Domicile Requirement | Mandatory — UT of Jammu & Kashmir |
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Publication Date | 6 July 2026 | ✅ Released |
| Online Application Start Date | 27 July 2026 | ... |
| Online Application Last Date | 25 August 2026 | ... |
| Exam Date & Centre | To be notified separately | Awaited |
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Open Merit (OM) | 115 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 23 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST-1) | 29 |
| Scheduled Tribes (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 |
| Category | Max. Age | Born Between |
|---|---|---|
| Open Merit (OM) | 40 years | 01.01.1986 – 01.01.2008 |
| SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / OBC / RBA / ALC-IB / EWS | 43 years | 01.01.1983 – 01.01.2008 |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Service period deducted from actual age; must not exceed max age by more than 3 years | Not born after 01.01.2008 |
| Gender | Standard (PST) |
|---|---|
| Male | Min. Height 5'-6" · Min. Chest 32-33.5" |
| Female | Min. Height 5'-2" · Physically fit |
| PET Test | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Long Race — Male | 1600 m in 6.5 minutes |
| Long Race — Female | 1000 m in 6.5 minutes |
| Push-ups — Male only | 20 reps |
| Shot Put — Female only (4 Kg) | 14.5 feet in 3 attempts |
| General / Other Categories | Rs 700 |
| SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS | Rs 600 |
Key Details
Organization
Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)
Department
Home Department — J&K Prisons Department (UT Cadre)
Exam Name
JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026 (Advertisement Notification No. 05 of 2026)
Total Posts
288
Job Location
Postings across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir under the Prisons Department, Home Department (UT Cadre)
Selection Process
Written Examination (MCQ, English only, negative marking) → Physical Standard Test (qualifying) → Physical Endurance Test (qualifying) → Document Verification → Medical Examination
Official Website
https://jkssb.nic.in
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit — Open Merit (OM)
Maximum 40 years (born between 01.01.1986 and 01.01.2008), calculated as on 1 January 2026
Age Limit — SC/ST-1/ST-2/OBC/RBA/ALC-IB/EWS
Maximum 43 years (born between 01.01.1983 and 01.01.2008), calculated as on 1 January 2026
Educational Qualification
Minimum Matriculation (10th); Maximum 10+2 (12th) from a recognised Board of School Education/Institution
Domicile Requirement
Must be a Domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir with a valid Domicile Certificate issued on or before the cut-off date (25 August 2026)
Physical Standard Test — Male
Minimum Height 5'-6"; Minimum Chest 32-33.5"
Physical Standard Test — Female
Minimum Height 5'-2"; must be physically fit
Disability Eligibility
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are NOT eligible — this is a physical/combat operational post
Educational Qualification
- Minimum qualification: Matriculation (10th) from a recognised Board of School Education/Institution
- Maximum qualification allowed: 10+2 (12th / Higher Secondary)
- Original certificates must be produced at Document Verification on or before the cut-off date (25 August 2026)
- Candidates with equivalent qualifications must produce a valid Equivalence Certificate
Age Limit
General Category: 18–43 years
- Open Merit (OM): maximum age 40 years (born between 01.01.1986 and 01.01.2008)
- SC, ST-1, ST-2, OBC, RBA, ALC/IB, EWS: maximum age 43 years (born between 01.01.1983 and 01.01.2008)
- Ex-Servicemen: actual service period deducted from actual age; deemed eligible if resultant age does not exceed the prescribed maximum by more than 3 years, subject to not being born after 01.01.2008
- Age is calculated as on 1 January 2026
