JSSC Jail Warder Recruitment 2025 Postponed: Key Details and Updates

The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has temporarily postponed the application process for the Jail Warder recruitment exam, originally set to begin on Friday. With a total of 1,733 positions available, candidates are advised to stay updated on the new application date, which will be announced soon. The recruitment process includes a written exam and physical tests, with specific eligibility criteria outlined for applicants. For more details on the vacancies and selection process, read the full article.

By Ambika Singh Nov 10, 2025, 10:25 IST

JSSC Jail Warder Recruitment 2025 Update

JSSC Jail Warder Recruitment 2025: The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has announced a temporary halt to the application process for the warder recruitment exam in state prisons. Originally set to commence on Friday, the application link was not made available on the official portal. An official notification was released later in the evening, indicating that the application process has been suspended due to unavoidable circumstances.

Recruitment Overview
A total of 1,733 warder positions are being recruited for various jails across Jharkhand. The initial deadline for submitting online applications was December 8, 2025.

The application link was expected to go live on the JSSC's official website on Friday, but it remained inaccessible throughout the day. Candidates waited until the evening for updates, only to learn that the application process had been postponed.

Future Announcements
The Commission has assured that a new date for the commencement of online applications will be announced shortly. Candidates are encouraged to regularly check the JSSC's official website – www.jssc.nic.in.

JSSC Jail Warder Vacancy 2025 – Breakdown of Posts
Total Posts: 1733
Male Candidates: 1634
Female Candidates: 64
Ex-Servicemen: 165
Home Guards: 413
Other Candidates: 1056

Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have completed the 10th standard to apply for this role.
Pay Scale: Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200)
Application Fee: General Category – Rs. 100, SC/ST of Jharkhand – Rs. 50

Changes in Physical Eligibility and Test
The government has recently revised the physical test requirements. Men are now required to complete a 1600-meter race in 6 minutes, while women must finish the same distance in 10 minutes.

Height and Chest Requirements:
Men (UR/EWS/EBC): Height 160 cm, chest 81 cm (expanded)
Men (SC/ST): Height 155 cm, chest 79 cm
Women (all categories): Minimum height of 148 cm

Age Criteria:
General Category: 18 to 25 years
OBC Male: 2 years relaxation
Female Candidates (UR, EBC, EWS): 3 years relaxation
SC/ST Male and Female: 5 years relaxation

Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based on a written examination (Objective Type), Physical Standards and Efficiency Test (PET/PST), and a medical examination.