JSSC Recruitment 2025: Apply for 1,733 Jail Warder and 42 Assistant Jailor Positions

The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has announced a recruitment drive for 1,733 Jail Warder and 42 Assistant Jailor positions. The application process is open from November 7 to December 8, 2025. Candidates must meet specific educational and physical eligibility criteria. The selection will involve a written exam, physical tests, and medical evaluations. This is a significant opportunity for job seekers in Jharkhand looking to join the state's correctional services. For more details on eligibility, application procedures, and selection processes, read the full article.

By Ambika Singh Nov 8, 2025, 08:45 IST

Overview of JSSC Recruitment 2025

JSSC Recruitment 2025: The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has initiated a significant recruitment drive aimed at the youth of Jharkhand. Applications are now open for 1,733 Jail Warder positions and 42 Assistant Jailor roles. The online application window commenced on November 7, 2025, and will remain open until December 8, 2025. Interested applicants can submit their applications through the official website.

Important Dates

Online Application Start Date: November 7, 2025

Application Deadline: December 8, 2025

Last Date for Fee Payment and Document Upload: December 10, 2025 (midnight)

Form Correction Period: December 11-13, 2025 (corrections allowed except for name, date of birth, email, and mobile number)

Jail Warder Vacancy Details

Vacancy Breakdown:

Total Positions	Male Candidates	Female Candidates	Ex-Servicemen	Home Guards	Other Candidates
1733	1634	64	165	413	1056

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have completed the 10th grade to apply for these positions.

Salary Range: Level 2 (₹19,900 to ₹63,200)

Application Fees: General Category – ₹100, SC/ST of Jharkhand – ₹50

Physical Eligibility and Test Changes

The government has recently revised the physical test requirements:

Men must complete a 1600-meter run in 6 minutes.

Women must complete a 1600-meter run in 10 minutes.

Height and Chest Requirements:

Male (UR/EWS/EBC): Height 160 cm, Chest 81 cm (expanded)

Male (SC/ST): Height 155 cm, Chest 79 cm

Female (All Categories): Minimum height of 148 cm

Age Limit

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

Selection for these roles will be based on:

A written examination (Objective Type)

Physical Standards and Efficiency Test (PET/PST)

A medical examination

Assistant Jailor Recruitment

Positions Available: 42 posts for Assistant Jailor.

Educational Requirement: Graduation or equivalent from a recognized institution.

Salary Range: Pay Matrix Level-5 (₹29,200 to ₹92,300)

Selection Process: Similar to Jail Warder, candidates will undergo a written exam, physical efficiency test, and medical examination.

Written Exam Pattern

If over 50,000 candidates qualify the physical test, a preliminary exam will be held; otherwise, the main exam will proceed directly.

Question Format:

All questions will be objective.

Each correct answer earns 3 marks; incorrect answers incur a penalty of 1 mark.

Except for language subjects, questions will be available in both Hindi and English.

Syllabus Breakdown:

General Studies – 30 questions

Jharkhand Knowledge – 60 questions

General Math – 10 questions

General Science – 10 questions

Mental Ability – 10 questions

Total Questions: 120, Duration: 2 hours