PSSSB Jail Warder Result 2026: Download Warder & Matron Merit List PDF at sssb.punjab.gov.in

Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board · · Updated

The Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB, Mohali) has officially announced the written examination result and published the roll-number wise merit list PDF for the posts of Jail Warder and Matron under Advertisement No. 08/2026 for the Punjab Prisons Department. Aspirants who appeared in the OMR-based competitive test can verify their raw marks and normalized scores by accessing the official board portal at sssb.punjab.gov.in. Candidates who secure marks above the qualifying cutoff will be issued admit cards for the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET).

PSSSB Jail Warder 2026: Examination Summary and Notification Facts

The recruitment selects male and female security personnel across central and district jails in Punjab:

Specification Official Rulebook Criteria
Recruiting Body Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board (PSSSB, Forest Complex, SAS Nagar)
Recruitment Cadres Warder (Male Cadre) and Matron (Female Cadre)
Employing Department Department of Jails, Government of Punjab
Advertisement Reference Advt No. 08 of 2026
State Pay Matrix Scale Level 2 (Rs. 19,900 initial pay) plus Punjab state allowances
Result Declaration Date 30 September / 01 October 2026
Subsequent Testing Stage Physical Measurement Test (PMT) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Official Website sssb.punjab.gov.in

Download Procedure and Portal Credentials

Candidates should follow these steps to verify their score and download the PDF merit roster:

  1. Navigate to the official website at sssb.punjab.gov.in.
  2. Click on the Results navigation link located on the left-side dashboard.
  3. Search for "Click here to view Result / Merit List for the post of Warder and Matron (Advt. No. 08/2026)".
  4. Open the direct PDF link to view the complete roll-number wise list of candidates with father name and total marks obtained.
  5. Use your keyboard shortcut Ctrl+F to enter your 10-digit roll number or application number.
  6. Save a soft copy and print the document for verification during PMT reporting.

Qualifying Marks and Cutoff Benchmarks

Under statutory recruitment rules, minimum qualifying benchmarks must be achieved:

  • Mandatory Qualifying Percentage: All applicants must score a minimum of 40% aggregate marks in the objective test to remain eligible for PMT.
  • Punjabi Language Qualifying Paper: Candidates must score at least 50% in Part A (Punjabi Language Test of 50 marks) to have Part B evaluated.
  • Category Call Ratio: Qualified candidates equal to approximately 3 times the notified vacancies are invited for physical standard measurements and race events.

Candidate Guidelines and Physical Test Standards

Candidates qualifying for the physical stage must prepare for the designated ground trials:

  • Male Warder Physical Standards: Minimum height 5 feet 7 inches (5 feet 4.5 inches for Dogras and Gorkhas); Chest 33 inches unexpanded and 34.5 inches expanded.
  • Physical Endurance Events (Male): 100 meters sprint in 15 seconds, Shot Put (7.26 kg) throw of 5.5 meters, and 15 continuous rope climbs / pull-ups.
  • Female Matron Physical Standards: Minimum height 5 feet 3 inches; weight 50 kg; 100 meters sprint in 18.5 seconds.
  • Physical tests are purely qualifying in nature; final merit is derived exclusively from the marks scored in Part B of the written test.

Frequently Asked Questions (Notice-Grounded)

Under which advertisement was the PSSSB Jail Warder exam conducted?

The recruitment of Warder and Matron in Punjab Jails was conducted under Advertisement No. 08 of 2026.

What is the minimum passing percentage in Part A Punjabi Language?

Candidates must obtain at least 50% marks in the Part A qualifying Punjabi language test as per Punjab state civil rules.

Where can candidates download the roll-number wise merit list?

The roll-number wise merit PDF is directly downloadable from the Results section of the board's portal at sssb.punjab.gov.in.

What is the monthly pay level for appointed Jail Warders in Punjab?

Appointed candidates receive an initial basic pay of Rs. 19,900 per month under Level 2 of the Punjab state pay matrix.

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Compiled from https://sssb.punjab.gov.in. Last checked on October 1, 2026, 4:47 pm.

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