JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026 Notification Out For 288 Posts, Eligibility, Apply Online

The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released the JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF through Advertisement Notification No. 05 of 2026, dated 06 July 2026. The notification invites online applications from eligible Jammu & Kashmir domicile candidates for 288 Warder posts in the J&K Prisons Department under the Home Department (UT Cadre).

Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 27 July to 25 August 2026. Check the complete details regarding eligibility, age limit, vacancy, application dates, selection process, and how to apply below.

JKSSB Warder Notification 2026 Out

The official notification contains complete details regarding the vacancy, eligibility criteria, age limit, physical standards, selection process, application fee, important dates, and online application procedure. Candidates must read the notification carefully before applying to ensure they meet all the prescribed eligibility conditions.

JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026

Candidates who meet the required eligibility criteria can submit their online applications through the official JKSSB website from 27 July 2026 until the closing date.

JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026: Overview
Recruiting Authority	Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)
Notification No.	05 of 2026
Date of Notification	06 July 2026
Department	Home Department (J&K Prisons Department)
Post Name	Warder
Cadre	Union Territory (UT) Cadre
Total Vacancies	288
Educational Qualification	Minimum Matric (10th) to Maximum 10+2 from a recognized Board
Age Limit	18 to 40 years
Domicile Requirement	Must be a domicile of UT of J&K with a valid certificate
Application Fee	General/OBC etc.: ₹700/
Application Start Date	27 July 2026
Application Last Date	25 August 2026
Examination Date	TBA
Selection Process	1. Written Examination (Objective Type, Negative Marking) 2. Physical Standard Test (PST) – Qualifying 3. Physical Endurance Test (PET) – Qualifying 4. Medical Examination 5. Document Verification
Official Website	www.jkssb.nic.in

JKSSB Warder Vacancy 2026: Category-Wise

The 288 Warder vacancies announced under JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026 are distributed among various reservation categories as per the Jammu & Kashmir Government reservation policy. Candidates can check the category-wise vacancy details below before applying online.

Category	Number of Vacancies
Open Merit (OM)	115
Scheduled Tribes 1 (ST-1)	29
Scheduled Tribes 2 (ST-2)	29
Residents of Backward Areas (RBA)	29
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)	28
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	24
Scheduled Castes (SC)	23
ALC/IB	11
Total	288

Important Note on Accessibility: As per official guidelines, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are not eligible to apply for these physical combat operational posts. Horizontal reservation benefits for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) apply dynamically per state parameters

JKSSB Warder Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility conditions before applying:

Event	Information
Educational Qualification	Minimum: Candidate must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) from a recognized Board of School Education. Maximum: The upper ceiling academic boundary is 10+2 (Intermediate). Candidates possessing degrees higher than the prescribed ceiling are not eligible.
Age Limit (As of January 1, 2026)	Open Merit (OM): 18 to 40 Years (Must not be born before 01.01.1986 and not after 01.01.2008). Reserved Categories (SC/ST-1/ST-2/RBA/EWS/OBC/ALC/IB): 18 to 43 Years (Must not be born before 01.01.1983 and not after 01.01.2008)

Selection Process 2026

The JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of multiple stages to assess the eligibility and physical fitness of candidates. Applicants must qualify at each stage to be considered for final selection.

Stages	Requiremnts
Physical Standard Test (PST)	Male Candidates: Minimum Height of 5′-6″ and a chest measurement envelope of 32″ to 33.5″. Female Candidates: Minimum Height of 5′-2″ (Must be physically fit).
Physical Endurance Test (PET)	Males: 1600-meter long race to be completed in 6 minutes 30 seconds + 20 Push-ups. Females: 1000 Meters Long Race to be completed in 6 minutes 30 seconds + Shot put (4 Kgs) throw of 14.5 feet in three attempts

Application Fee

The processing fee must be submitted via digital online windows (Net Banking, Credit, or Debit cards)

General / Open Merit (OM) Candidates: ₹700.
SC, ST-1, ST-2, and EWS Category Candidates: ₹600

How to Apply Online for JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply online for JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026 by following the steps given below:

Visit the official JKSSB website www.jkssb.nic.in .
Click on the “JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026” application link on the homepage.
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Log in with your registration credentials.
Fill in the application form with the required personal, educational, and communication details.
Upload the required documents, passport-size photograph, and signature in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes.
Review all the entered details carefully and submit the application form.
Download and print the submitted application form and fee receipt for future reference.