The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released an official notification for the JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive has been announced to fill up a total of 288 vacant positions for the post of Warder within the J&K Prisons Department under the Home Department. Eligible local aspirants looking for a stable career option can easily submit their application forms in online mode by accessing the board's dedicated portal link at www.jkssb.nic.in.

JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026: The application process will be started from July 27, 2026 and the last date of submission of entries is August 25, 2026. The guidelines say that the age of applicants should be 18 to 40 years for Open Merit (OM) while the upper age limit for the general reserved category applicants is 43 years. Selected candidates will be paid handsome salary under Pay Level-2 i.e. Rs. 19,900/- to Rs. 63,200/- per month and other usual allowances.

To complete the registration under the JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026, candidates belonging to the Open Merit (OM), OBC, RBA, and ALC/IB categories need to submit a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 700/-. For candidates belonging to the SC, ST-1, ST-2, and EWS categories, the applicable application fee is slightly relaxed at Rs. 600/-. The structural selection process will follow an objective-type written test, a physical standard test, and a final endurance round.

Home Department (J&K Prisons Department)

JKSSB Warder UT Cadre Posts Recruitment 2026

Advt. No. 05 of 2026 | Read Short Details Notification

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Important Dates

Application Fees

•Apply Online Start Date: 27 July 2026

•Apply Online Last Date: 25 August 2026

•Tentative Examination Date: To be notified

•OM / OBC / RBA / ALC / IB Candidates: Rs. 700/-

•SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS Candidates: Rs. 600/-

•Mode of Payment: Online Mode via Net Banking/Cards

Jammu & Kashmir JKSSB Warder Notification 2026: Age Limit

•Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years

•Maximum Age Limit (OM Category): 40 Years

•Maximum Age Limit (SC/ST/RBA/EWS/OBC): 43 Years

•Age calculated as on: 01 January 2026

JKSSB Warder UT Cadre Posts Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Post Name

JKSSB Warder Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

Warder (UT Cadre)

•Candidates must possess a minimum qualification of Matric (10th pass) and a maximum qualification of 10+2 from a recognized Board of School Education or Institution.

•Candidates must be a valid domicile holder of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

•Candidates must fulfill the specified minimum physical standards and endurance parameters to be eligible for selection.

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JKSSB Warder UT Cadre Posts Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details

Item No.

Department & Appointing Authority

Post Name

Category Break-up

Total Vacancies

Home Department (J&K Prisons Department)

Warder

OM-115

SC-23

ST1-29

ST2-29

OBC-24

ALC/IB-11

RBA-29

EWS-28

288

JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026: Salary Details
Post Name	Pay Scale & Level	Consolidated Monthly Salary
Warder	Level-2 Matrix	Rs. 19,900/- to Rs. 63,200/- per month

JKSSB Warder UT Cadre Posts Recruitment 2026: Selection Process

JKSSB Warder selection starts with application screening, followed by written/computer-based test, personal interview, and ends with fitness evaluation. Candidates must clear each stage one by one to get final selection.

· Written Examination (Objective Type Multiple Choice)

· Physical Standard Test (PST)

· Physical Endurance Test (PET)

· Medical Fitness Examination

How to Apply Online for Jammu & Kashmir JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026

· Open the official online recruitment portal of the Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board by visiting www.jkssb.nic.in.

· Navigate to the registration page link and create an account by filling in your primary profile verification parameters.

· Click on the active link for Advertisement Notification No. 05 of 2026 to start filling your digital form.

· Log into the portal to complete your demographic details and post preferences carefully.

· Upload clear scanned copies of your live photograph, digital signature, valid domicile certificate, and matriculation qualification certificates.

· Upload any category certificates if you are claiming reservation relaxation benefits under vertical matrices.

· Pay the non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 700/- (or Rs. 600/- for relaxed categories) securely through the online gateway via net banking or debit/credit cards.

· Review all text entries, submit your digital form, download the generated application slip showing your unique ID number, and save it for future tracking.

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FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to register form entries for JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The closing date for online registration of the application form through the recruitment portal is August 25, 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are officially released under this JKSSB Warder hiring cycle?

Ans: A total of 288 UT Cadre vacancies have been officially announced for the post of Warder under the Home Department.

Q3. What is the application fee for SC, ST, and EWS candidates under JKSSB Warder Recruitment 2026?

Ans: Candidates belonging to the SC, ST-1, ST-2, and EWS categories are required to pay a relaxed online application fee of Rs. 600/-.

Q4. What is the structural basis of calculating the upper age limit for this recruitment?

Ans: The upper age limit is computed strictly using January 01, 2026, as the baseline reference cut-off date across all categories.

Q5. Can a non-domicile candidate apply for the JKSSB Warder vacant positions?

Ans: No, a candidate must be a valid domicile holder of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir to participate in this selection process.

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