PSSSB Punjab Jail Warder and Matron Recruitment 2026
The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board has opened recruitment for 532 Jail Warder and Matron positions across Punjab's correctional facilities. These roles form the backbone of prison administration, requiring candidates with basic educational qualifications and sound physical fitness. The PSSSB selection process typically involves written examinations followed by physical tests and medical clearance. While the exact application deadline hasn't been announced yet, interested candidates should keep checking the official PSSSB website regularly for notification updates. Anyone meeting the basic eligibility criteria should prepare their documents now—application windows for such recruitment usually remain open for 2-3 weeks once announced.
Job Description
Eligibility
How to Apply
Important Dates, Fees & How to Apply
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Important Dates & Fees
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 01 May 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 01 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | Refer notification |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | Same as last date |
| Total Vacancies | 532 posts |
| Application Fee | General / OBC: ₹100–₹500. SC / ST / PwD / Women: Usually exempt. Refer notification for exact amount. |
| Mode of Payment | Online — UPI / Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card |
| Mode of Application | Online only via the official portal listed above |
Step-by-step: How to apply online
Read the official notification PDF first.
Before filling any form, download and read the full notification published by PSSSB Punjab Jail Warder and Matron. It carries the binding eligibility criteria, age-relaxation table, fee structure, exam pattern, and the syllabus. The detailed page above is a clean summary — the PDF is the legal document.Confirm you meet eligibility.
Check your age (as on the cut-off date stated in the notification), educational qualification, and category-specific reservations. Many candidates fill the form and lose the fee because their qualification did not match exactly.Keep documents ready before opening the form.
Scanned passport-size photo (recent, white background), signature, left-thumb impression, 10th certificate, qualifying degree, caste/EWS/PwD certificate if applicable, and a valid photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID). Use 100% scale and the file-size limits the portal specifies.Open the official application portal.
Find the official application portal of PSSSB Punjab Jail Warder and Matron (a .gov.in / .nic.in / .in domain). Never apply through a Telegram / WhatsApp forwarded link.Register, then log in.
Most portals require a one-time registration with your name, mobile, email and a password. Save the registration number — you will need it for every future login, admit-card download and result check.Fill the form carefully.
Personal details, educational qualification, communication address, category, and preferences. Cross-check each field. After final submission, most portals lock the form and corrections cost an extra fee.Pay the application fee online.
Use UPI, net-banking, debit / credit card. Keep the transaction receipt; some portals require you to upload the receipt before downloading the admit card.Submit & save the confirmation.
Save the final PDF acknowledgement and your registration number. Last-day submissions frequently fail because of portal overload — do not wait.
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