Description: The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has released the official notification for Kakshapal (Jail Warder) Recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive is being conducted to fill Jail Warder posts in Jharkhand Prison Department.
Candidates who have passed 10th / 12th (Intermediate) from a recognized board are eligible to apply online. The selection process will include a written examination, physical efficiency test (PET), physical measurement test (PMT), and document verification. This is a good opportunity for candidates looking for Jharkhand Police & Jail Department Jobs 2026.
JSSC Jail Warder Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
Particulars
Dates
Online Apply Start Date
09 January 2026
Online Apply Last Date
08 February 2026
Last Date For Fee Payment
10 February 2026
Correction Date
11–13 February 2026
Exam Date
Notify Later
Admit Card
Before Exam
Result Date
Will Be Updated
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / EBC / BC
₹100/-
SC / ST (Jharkhand)
₹50/-
Payment Mode
Online
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Posts
Kakshapal (Jail Warder)
1733 posts
Category-wise vacancy details will be released with the detailed notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Details
Educational Qualification
10+2 (Intermediate) from recognized board
Nationality
Indian
Domicile
Jharkhand (for reservation benefits)
Age Limit (As on Cut-off Date)
Category
Age Limit
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
25 Years
Age Relaxation:
OBC / EBC: +2 Years
SC / ST: +5 Years
Female Candidates: As per rules
Physical Standards (Expected)
Height
Category
Male
Female
General / OBC
160 cm
148 cm
SC / ST
155 cm
145 cm
Chest (Male Only)
Normal: 81 cm
Expansion: 5 cm
Selection Process
Written Examination
Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Document Verification
Exam Pattern (Expected)
Subject
Type
General Knowledge
Objective
Jharkhand GK
Objective
Reasoning & Mental Ability
Objective
General Hindi
Objective
Pay Scale / Salary
Post
Pay Level
Jail Warder (Kakshapal)
Pay Level – 3
Salary as per 7th Pay Commission.
Job Location
Department
Location
Jharkhand Prison Department
Jharkhand
How to Apply Online
Visit the official JSSC website
Click on JSSC Kakshapal (Jail Warder) Recruitment 2026
