Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has released the Jharkhand Kakshpal (Jail Warder) Recruitment Notification for 1733 posts under the Jharkhand Kakshpal Competitive Examination-2025.
Jharkhand Kakshpal (Jail Warder) recruitment 2026 is being conducted by JSSC for about 1733 posts under the Jharkhand Kakshpal Competitive Exam (JKCE‑2025), with online applications scheduled in January–February 2026.
​Jharkhand Kakshpal (Jail Warder) recruitment 2026 by JSSC offers 1733 vacancies (1698 regular + 35 backlog) under the Home, Jail & Disaster Management Department, with applications postponed from November-December 2025 and new dates pending announcement. Meta description: JSSC Jharkhand Kakshpal Vacancy 2026: 1733 posts (UR 682, ST 462, SC 176); 10th pass eligible; apply online at jssc.nic.in after postponement update; written exam, PET/PMT, salary Level-2 (₹19,900-₹63,200).
Vacancy & Basic Details
- Post name: Kakshpal (Jail Warder) under Home, Jail & Disaster Management Department, Jharkhand.​
- Total posts: Around 1733 vacancies (regular + backlog) notified for Jail Warder.​
- Recruiting body: Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC).​
- Minimum qualification: Matric/10th pass from a recognised board (some sources mention 10th/12th as eligible, final details as per official notification).​
🔗 Key links (English interface available on browser translate/inside site):
- JSSC official website (notification & apply online): https://jssc.jharkhand.gov.injssc.jharkhand​
- Detailed vacancy & exam info (English): ​
- Another detailed page with dates & eligibility: Exam info and syllabus (English): ​
Application Dates (as per latest schedule)
- Apply online start date: 9 January 2026.​
- Last date to apply: 8 February 2026.​
- Last date for fee payment, photo/sign upload & printout: 10 February 2026.​
- Correction window for online form: 11–13 February 2026.​
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
- Stages:
- Physical Standards/Measurement Test (PMT) + Physical Efficiency Test (PET).​
- Written examination (OMR-based, objective type).​
- Document verification and medical examination.​
- Written exam pattern (main exam):​
- All questions are objective, multiple‑choice; 3 marks for each correct answer, 1 mark negative for each wrong answer.​
- Paper‑1: Language Knowledge – 120 questions, 2 hours.​
- Paper‑2: Tribal/Regional Language – 100 questions, 2 hours.​
- Paper‑3: General Knowledge – 120 questions, 2 hours.​
Jharkhand Kakshpal (Jail Warder) recruitment 2026 by JSSC offers 1733 vacancies (1698 regular + 35 backlog) under the Home, Jail & Disaster Management Department, with applications postponed from November-December 2025 and new dates pending announcement. Meta description: JSSC Jharkhand Kakshpal Vacancy 2026: 1733 posts (UR 682, ST 462, SC 176); 10th pass eligible; apply online at jssc.nic.in after postponement update; written exam, PET/PMT, salary Level-2 (₹19,900-₹63,200).​
Category-wise Vacancies
Category-wise Vacancies
| Category | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 654 | 28 | 682 |
| ST | 436 | 26 | 462 |
| SC | 166 | 10 | 176 |
| OBC-1 | 133 | 7 | 140 |
| OBC-2 | 101 | 5 | 106 |
| EWS | 163 | 4 | 167 |
| Total | 1653 | 80 | 1733 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Matric/10th pass from a recognised board; 12th pass may apply per some norms.​
- Age limit (as on 1 Aug 2025): UR/EWS Male: 25 years; OBC Male: 27 years; Female UR/EWS/OBC: 28 years; SC/ST: 30 years (relaxations apply for ex-servicemen, etc.).​
- Physical standards (Male UR/OBC/EWS): Height 160 cm, Chest 81 cm (unexpanded); Female: Height 148 cm.youtube​
- Domicile: Jharkhand preferred for reservations; fee concessions for SC/ST Jharkhand candidates.
- Dates (originally): Start 7 Nov 2025 (postponed); Last date 8 Dec 2025; Fee/photo upload by 10 Dec 2025; Corrections later. New dates to be announced.​
- Fee: ₹100 (UR/OBC/EWS/others); ₹50 (SC/ST Jharkhand) – online payment only.​
- Steps: Register on jssc.nic.in → Login → Fill form → Upload photo/signature/thumb impression → Pay fee → Submit & print.youtube​
Selection Stages
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT) & Efficiency Test (PET): Running, high/long jump (details in notification).​
- Written exam: 3 papers (objective MCQs, 3 marks/correct, -1/wrong); Paper-1 Language (120Q/2hr), Paper-2 Tribal/Regional Lang (100Q/2hr), Paper-3 GK (120Q/2hr). Alternative pattern from sources: 200Q (40 each in GK, Reasoning, Maths, Hindi/English; 1 mark/Q, -0.25 wrong).​
- Medical exam & document verification.​​
🔗 Official Resources:
- JSSC site: https://jssc.nic.in (notification PDFs, apply link).​
