Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC)

JSSC Kakshpal (Jail Warder) Recruitment 2026 / Jharkhand

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Important Dates

  • Application Begin : 09/01/2026
  • Last Date for Apply Online: 08/02/2026 upto 11:59 PM
  • Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 10/02/2026
  • Written Exam Date : To be announced
  • Admit Card Available : To be announced
  • Result Announced : To be announced

Application Fee

  • General / OBC (EBC-I & BC-II) / EWS: ₹100
  • Candidates from Other States (All Categories): ₹100
  • SC / ST (Jharkhand Domicile only): ₹50
  • Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

  • Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 45 years (as on 01/08/2025). Age relaxation applicable as per rules for SC/ST/OBC/PWD etc.
  • Selection Process: Physical Measurement Test (PMT) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET) + Written Exam (OMR Based) + Medical Examination

Vacancy Details - Total 1733

Post Name Total Eligibility/Details
Kakshpal (Jail Warder) 1733 ((1,698 Regular + 35 Backlog))
  • Matriculation (10th Class) pass from a recognized Board.
  • Must be a resident of Jharkhand State.
  • Both Male & Female candidates eligible (Regular + Backlog Vacancies).

Physical Eligibility Standards

Male Candidates

Female Candidates

Category General/OBC Category General/OBC
Height 160 cm | 155 cm for SC ST Height 148 cm
Chest (Unexpanded) 81 cm | 79 cm for SC ST - -
Chest (Expanded) 84 cm - -

Physical Efficiency Test Standards

Test Type Standards
1.6 KM Race Male: 6 min | Female: 10 min 00 sec

Salary & Pay Scale Details

  • Pay Scale: Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200)
  • Additional Benefits: DA, HRA, Medical, Travel Allowance, Pension, Group Insurance
  • Job Security: Jharkhand Prison Department Employee Benefits with Promotion Opportunities
  • Career Growth: Regular promotions based on performance and departmental examinations

Exam Pattern

The selection follows a three-stage process: Physical Test (PET/PST) → Written Exam → Medical Exam.

  • Paper 1: Language Knowledge (Qualifying): This paper is only to check basic literacy; marks are not added to the final merit list, but you must score at least 30%.
  • Hindi Language: 80 Questions
  • English Language: 40 Questions
  • Total: 120 Questions
  • Paper 2: Regional/Tribal Language: You must choose one language from the official list (e.g., Khortha, Nagpuri, Panchpargania, Kurmali, Santhali, etc.).
  • Total: 100 Questions (Objective Type)
  • Paper 3: General Knowledge
  • General Studies (National): 40 Questions
  • Jharkhand Specific GK: 50 Questions
  • General Science: 20 Questions
  • General Mathematics: 10 Questions
  • Total: 120 Questions

Exam Centers

  • Jharkhand: Ranchi, Dumka, Palamu, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Hazaribagh & Other Districts
  • Center Allocation: As per candidate's choice / availability by JSSC
  • Physical Tests conducted at designated centers in Jharkhand

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