The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement Notification No. 05 of 2026 for 288 UT Cadre Warder posts in the J&K Home Department (Prisons Department). Eligible candidates can apply online from 27 July 2026 to 25 August 2026. Complete details on eligibility, age limit, fee, selection process and how to apply are given below.
JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organisation | Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Post Name | Warder (UT Cadre) |
| Total Vacancies | 288 Posts |
| Department | Home Department (Prisons) |
| Age Limit | Max 40 Years (Open) / 43 Years (Reserved) |
| Salary | Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) |
| Qualification | Matriculation (min) to 10+2 (max) |
| Selection Process | Written Exam + PST + PET + Document Verification + Medical |
| Application Mode | Online |
Important Dates
| Online Application Starts | 27 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 25 August 2026 |
Application Fee
| General / Other Categories | ₹700/- |
| SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS | ₹600/- |
| Payment Mode | Online (Net Banking / Credit / Debit Card) |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Matriculation (minimum) with 10+2 as the maximum qualification from a recognised Board of School Education/Institution.
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026): Maximum 40 years for Open Merit candidates and 43 years for SC, ST-1, ST-2, RBA, ALC/IB, EWS and OBC candidates, subject to the “not born after 01.01.2008” condition.
Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Endurance Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official JKSSB website at jkssb.nic.in.
- Register and open the Warder Recruitment 2026 (Advt. 05 of 2026) link.
- Fill in the online application form with personal and educational details.
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature and required documents.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | jkssb.nic.in |
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Disclaimer: The information above is compiled from the official JKSSB notification. Candidates are advised to read the official notification before applying.