JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026: 288 Posts, Apply Online

Good news for anyone looking for a government job in J&K — JKSSB (Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board) has released a notification for 288 Warder posts (Advertisement No. 05 of 2026, dated 6 July 2026). These posts are under the Home Department’s Prisons Department, and the best part — you just need to have passed 10th (though there’s also an upper limit of 12th, so if you have more than that, check carefully). If you’re a Matric or 12th pass and physically fit, this is worth applying for.

Let’s break it all down in simple terms — how many seats, age limit, fee, what the exam looks like, and how to apply.

Quick overview

Important dates — don’t miss these

One tip — don’t wait until the last day. The website gets really slow when everyone rushes at the end, and people end up missing the deadline. Apply early.

How many seats, by category

Who can apply

Education: You need to have passed at least 10th grade — but not more than 12th. Both limits apply, so double-check before you apply if you have a higher qualification.

Domicile: Only J&K domicile holders can apply, and your Domicile Certificate needs to be valid by 25 August 2026.

Age (as of 1 January 2026):

Ex-servicemen get some relaxation — their time in the army gets subtracted from their actual age.

How much does it cost

• General and other categories: ₹700
• SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS: ₹600

You’ll pay this online (net banking or card), and once paid, it’s non-refundable — so make sure everything’s right before you hit submit.

How selection works

There are three stages:

1. Written Exam — Multiple choice questions in English. Wrong answers cost you 1/4 mark, so don’t guess randomly.

2. Physical Standard Test (PST) — this is just qualifying, no marks attached.

• Men: minimum height 5’6″, chest 32″–33.5″
• Women: minimum height 5’2″, need to be physically fit

3. Physical Endurance Test (PET) — also just qualifying.

• Men: run 1600m in 6½ minutes, 20 push-ups
• Women: run 1000m in 6½ minutes, shot put (4kg) 14½ feet

Ex-servicemen get relaxed standards here too, based on their age.

After clearing all this, there’s a medical exam, and then final selection happens.

How to apply

1. Go to www.jkssb.nic.in
2. Form opens on 27 July
3. Fill in your name, date of birth, and parents’ names exactly as they appear on your Matric certificate — any mismatch can cause problems later
4. Upload your photo, signature, and category certificate (keep an eye on the file size limits)
5. Pay the fee online
6. Submit before 25 August, and keep a printout — you’ll need it later for document verification

A few things worth knowing

• You can only submit one application per post — sending in multiple can get you disqualified.
• If you’re applying under a reserved category, make sure your certificate is in the exact format required — anything else won’t be accepted.
• People with benchmark disabilities can’t apply for this particular post.
• No travel allowance is given for the exam or document verification.
• Whatever JKSSB decides on eligibility or results is final — there’s no appeal process mentioned.

FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are there?
288, all under the J&K Prisons Department.

Q2. What’s the qualification needed?
Minimum 10th pass, maximum 12th pass.

Q3. When’s the last date to apply?
25 August 2026 (form opens 27 July 2026).

Q4. How much is the application fee?
₹700 for general candidates, ₹600 for SC/ST-1/ST-2/EWS.

Q5. Is there negative marking?
Yes — 1/4 mark deducted for every wrong answer.

Q6. What’s the pay scale?
Level-2, which is ₹19,900 to ₹63,200.