JSSC Kakshpal (Jail Warder) Recruitment 2026 | 1,733 Posts | Online Form, Physical Test & Full Guide

The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has officially released the notification for Kakshpal (Jail Warder) Recruitment 2026 through the Jharkhand Kakshpal Competitive Examination 2025. This recruitment aims to fill 1,733 vacancies (1,698 regular + 35 backlog) in the Jharkhand Prison Department. These are permanent Group-C government jobs that involve maintaining discipline and security inside jails, supervising inmates, assisting in daily prison operations and ensuring safety of staff and prisoners.

This is a golden opportunity for 10th-pass candidates from Jharkhand who are physically fit, aged 18–45 years, and want a stable sarkari naukri with respectable pay, job security, pension benefits and the pride of serving in the prison department. The selection process includes Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), OMR-based written exam, document verification and medical examination.

The online application process is open from 9 January 2026 to 8 February 2026 (up to 11:59 PM). This article explains everything in very simple language — eligibility, age limit, physical standards, exam pattern, salary, how to apply step-by-step, documents required, preparation tips and answers to common questions.

Important Dates – JSSC Kakshpal Recruitment 2026

Event	Date / Status
Official Notification Release	Early January 2026
Online Application Start Date	9 January 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	8 February 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Online Fee Payment	8 February 2026
Application Form Correction Window	To be announced (usually 5–7 days after last date)
Physical Measurement & Efficiency Test	March–May 2026 (tentative)
Written Exam (OMR-based)	To be announced
Admit Card Release	10–15 days before exam
Result & Final Merit List	To be announced
Document Verification & Medical	After written exam result
Joining / Training	Expected July–December 2026

Note: Dates are as per the latest notification. Always check the official JSSC website (jssc.nic.in) for any extension or change.

Application Fee – JSSC Kakshpal 2026

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC (EBC-I & BC-II) / EWS	₹ 100
SC / ST (Jharkhand domicile only)	₹ 50
Candidates from other states (all categories)	₹ 100

Payment mode: Online only (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI). Note: Fee is non-refundable. No offline payment accepted.

Age Limit (as on 23 February 2026)

Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
General (Male)	18 years	42 years
General (Female)	18 years	45 years
BC / EBC (Male & Female)	18 years	45 years
SC / ST (Male & Female)	18 years	47 years

Additional age relaxation (as per Jharkhand government rules):

• PwBD: +10 years
• Ex-Servicemen: Service rendered + 3 years
• Widows / divorced women: Up to 45–50 years (category-wise)

Final age is calculated as on 23 February 2026 (last date of application). Always verify exact cut-off in the official notification.

Educational Qualification

Post Name	Minimum Qualification Required
Kakshpal (Jail Warder)	Matriculation (Class 10th) pass from a recognized board

Important conditions:

• Candidates must be permanent residents of Jharkhand state (domicile proof required)
• Both male and female candidates are eligible
• Knowledge of Hindi language is essential (reading, writing & speaking)

Vacancy Details – 1,733 Posts

Total vacancies: 1,733 (1,698 regular + 35 backlog)

Category / Type	Vacancies
Regular Posts	1,698
Backlog Posts	35
Total	1,733

Category-wise break-up (approximate – final figures in notification):

• General (UR): ~700–800
• EWS: ~150–200
• BC-I & BC-II: ~400–500
• SC: ~300–400
• ST: ~150–200

Note: Exact category-wise, gender-wise and backlog details are published in the official notification PDF on jssc.nic.in.

Physical Eligibility Standards

Male Candidates

Parameter	General / OBC	SC / ST
Height	160 cm	155 cm
Chest (Unexpanded)	81 cm	79 cm
Chest (Expanded)	86 cm	84 cm

Female Candidates

Parameter	General / OBC / SC / ST
Height	148 cm

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Qualifying

Test Type	Male Candidates	Female Candidates
1.6 km Race	6 minutes	10 minutes

Note: PET is qualifying only (no marks added). Candidates must clear all physical standards to qualify for the written exam.

Salary & Pay Scale After Selection

Post Name: Kakshpal (Jail Warder) – Group-C (Non-Gazetted)

Pay Matrix: Level-2 (7th Pay Commission)

• Basic Pay: ₹19,900
• Approximate in-hand salary: ₹28,000 – ₹35,000 per month (including DA, HRA, TA)
• Annual CTC: ₹4–5 lakh in starting years

Other Benefits

• Dearness Allowance (DA) revised every 6 months
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) based on posting location
• Transport Allowance
• Medical facilities for self & family
• Leave rules, LTC, children education allowance
• Pension under NPS
• Uniform allowance
• Group insurance

After probation (usually 2 years) and satisfactory service, salary increases regularly with promotions to higher posts in the prison department.

Selection Process – JSSC Kakshpal 2026

The selection is done in four stages:

1. Physical Measurement Test (PMT) – Height, chest (male)
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – 1.6 km race (qualifying only)
3. Written Examination – OMR-based objective test
4. Document Verification & Medical Examination

Written Exam Pattern

Paper / Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration	Qualifying Nature
Paper 1 – Language Knowledge	120	360	2 hours	Qualifying (30% minimum)
Hindi Language	80	240	–	–
English Language	40	120	–	–
Paper 2 – Regional / Tribal Language	100	300	2 hours	Qualifying
Paper 3 – General Knowledge	120	360	2 hours	Merit-based
General Studies (National)	40	120	–	–
Jharkhand Specific GK	50	150	–	–
General Science	20	60	–	–
General Mathematics	10	30	–	–
Total (Merit Papers)	–	360	–	–

Negative marking: Usually 1 mark deducted for every 4 wrong answers (confirm in notification).

Final merit is based on Paper 3 marks (candidates must qualify Paper 1 & Paper 2).

How to Apply Online – Step-by-Step Guide

1. Visit official website: jssc.nic.in
2. Click on “Online Application” → “Advt. No. 04/2026 – Kakshpal Recruitment”
3. Click “New Registration”
4. Enter mobile number and email ID
5. Verify OTP
6. Fill personal details, education, category, post preference
7. Upload scanned photo (20–50 KB) and signature (10–20 KB)
8. Choose preferred exam centre (district in Jharkhand)
9. Preview the application carefully
10. Pay fee online (if applicable)
11. Submit and take printout of application / registration number

Note: Keep Aadhaar number, 10th marksheet, mobile and email active. Fill name, father name, DOB exactly as per 10th certificate.

Documents Required During Verification

• Recent passport-size photo & signature
• 10th marksheet & passing certificate
• Caste / category certificate (SC/ST/BC/EWS – if applicable)
• PwBD certificate (if applicable)
• Ex-serviceman discharge certificate (if applicable)
• Jharkhand domicile certificate
• Aadhaar card / any photo ID

Keep originals and self-attested photocopies ready.

Preparation Tips for JSSC Kakshpal Written Exam

Paper 1 – Language Knowledge (Qualifying – 30% needed)

• Hindi: Grammar, comprehension, vocabulary
• English: Basic grammar, fill in blanks, comprehension

Paper 2 – Regional / Tribal Language (Qualifying)

• Choose one language (Khortha, Nagpuri, Panchpargania, Kurmali, Santhali, etc.)
• Basic reading & comprehension

Paper 3 – General Knowledge (Merit – 360 marks)

• General Studies (National): Current affairs, history, geography, polity, economy
• Jharkhand Specific GK: History, culture, geography, economy, famous personalities
• General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Class 10 level)
• General Mathematics: Arithmetic, percentage, ratio, average

Best books

• Lucent General Knowledge (Hindi / English)
• Jharkhand GK by Arihant / Crown Publications
• NCERT Social Science & Science (Class 6–10)
• RS Aggarwal Quantitative Aptitude (for maths)
• Previous year JSSC papers & mock tests

Practice – Solve 2–3 mock tests every week. Aim for 250–280 marks in Paper 3 to be safe.

Some Useful Important Links
Apply Online		Click Here
Download Notification		Click Here
Official Website		Click Here

Final Advice for Applicants

JSSC Kakshpal (Jail Warder) Recruitment 2026 with 1,733 vacancies is one of the biggest government job opportunities in Jharkhand for 10th-pass candidates. The job is permanent, offers decent salary, pension, medical benefits and postings within the state prison department.

Start physical training now (running, height/chest standards). Revise 10th syllabus, Jharkhand GK and language basics. Apply early (9 January – 8 February 2026) to avoid last-minute server rush. Fill the form carefully because correction window is short.