JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026 Notification Out: Check Eligibility, Vacancy, Selection Process and More

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released the JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026 Notification for 288 Warder vacancies in the J&K Prisons Department which is under the Home Department. The eligible and interested candidates can apply online from 27th July 2026 to 25th August 2026 on the official website, jkssb.nic.in. Candidates should read and check the notification once to ensure they meet the prescribed eligibility conditions before applying for these posts. 

JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

JKSSB issued the Warder Recruitment 2026 notification on July 6, 2026 under Advertisement Notification No. 05 of 2026. The notification contains all the important details related to the recruitment process, including eligibility criteria, age limit, category wise vacancies, application fee, pay scale, physical standards, selection procedure and important dates. Candidates can check the official notification PDF here below in the table.

JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026 Key Highlights 

JKSSB is the conducting authority of the exam. It aims to fill 288 vacancies across the prison department. It is conducted under the supervision of the Home Department. Check the details related to the recruitment in the table given below.

JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification and age criteria mentioned in the official notification so that their application will be considered by the authorities. Check details below. 

Educational Qualification—Candidates must have passed minimum matriculation (Class 10th) and maximum 10+2 from a recognized board of school education or institution. 

Age Limit—The minimum age is 18 years. The upper age limit varies depending on the candidate category as per the Jammu and Kashmir government rules.

JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Breakdown 

JKSSB has announced a total of 288 Warder vacancies for the J&K Prisons Department. The vacancies are distributed across different reservation categories in accordance with the Government of Jammu and Kashmir reservation policy. Check the detailed post-wise and category-wise distribution below in the table.

JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process consists of multiple stages to check both the academic knowledge and physical fitness of candidates. The recruitment process generally includes 

• Written Examination

• Physical Standard Test (PST)

• Physical Endurance Test (PET)

• Document Verification

• Medical Examination

Steps to Apply for JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026

Candidates can complete the following steps given below to complete the online application process when it gets started.

• Visit the official JKSSB website at jkssb.nic.in.

• Click on the JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026 application link. 

• Register using a valid email ID & mobile number.

• Fill in the application form with the required details.

• Upload the necessary documents such as photographs and signature.

• Pay the application fee online.

• Submit it and please save it for future references.