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Jharkhand Kakshpal (Jail Warder) Competitive Examination 2026

Government of JHARKHAND

Vacancies
1,733
Qualification
10TH
Updated
18 Jan 2026
Job Type
JHARKHAND

Important Dates

Start Date 09 Jan 2026
Last Date 08 Feb 2026
Last Pay Date 10 Feb 2026
Correction date 11-13 Feb 2026
Fee payment deadline 10 Feb 2026

Application Fee

General₹100.0
OBC₹100.0
ST₹50.0
SC₹50.0
PwD₹0.0
Female₹0.0
Ex-Army₹100.0

Age Limits & Relaxation

General30 yrs
OBC33 yrs
ST35 yrs
SC35 yrs
Female33 yrs
Ex Army30 yrs
Above age is based on relaxation

Vacancy & Eligibility Details

Jail Warder (Kakshpal)

Total Vacancies
1733
GEN1056
Female64
Ex-Army165
Age18-30 years as per category
QualificationMatriculation/10th Pass from recognized board

Additional Information

  • Application fee is ₹100 for General/EBC/BC/EWS/Other state and ₹50 for SC/ST of Jharkhand. Fee to be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net banking, IMPS, Cash Card/Mobile Wallet. Female and PwBD fee for Jharkhand not explicitly mentioned in notification.
  • General (UR-Male): 18-25 years; EBC-I, BC-II (Male): 18-27 years; UR/EBC-I/BC-II (Female): 18-28 years; SC/ST (Male & Female): 18-30 years. Age relaxation for reserved categories as per Jharkhand government rules.

Other Links

Step by Step Guide: JSSC Kakshpal (Jail Warder) Online Form 2026

1. Registration & Application:
  • Visit the official JSSC website or go directly to Online Application Portal.
  • Register using your email ID and mobile number. Note your Registration ID.
  • Login and carefully fill in all personal, educational, and communication details.
  • Upload required documents, photograph, and signature as per specifications. Use ImageResizer for correct image size.
  • Carefully cross-check all details, especially Date of Birth (calculate your eligibility using AgeCalculator if unsure).

Documents Required & Upload Guidelines

Essential Documents:
  • Matriculation (10th) Marksheet/Certificate
  • Caste/EWS/Other Reservation Certificate (if applicable)
  • Latest Passport size photograph (colored, on light background, JPG format – see portal for size)
  • Signature (in running hand, JPEG/JPG format – ensure clarity)
  • Domicile/Resident certificate (if required)
  • Ex-servicemen/Sports quota/ Home guard/NCC certificate (if applicable)
Tip: Ensure all scanned files are clear and within prescribed size limits. Use ImageResizer for resizing images!

Fee Payment and Correction Process

ऑनलाइन Application Fee कैसे भरें?
  • Fee payment online modes: Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallet.
  • General/OBC/EWS/Other State: ₹100 | SC/ST (Jharkhand): ₹50
    Female/PwD candidates fee – check notification for updates.
  • Fee payment last date: 10 February 2026
  • If case of any mistake, you can use the correction window: 11–13 February 2026. Corrections must be made online within this period.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

Selection Stages:
  • Physical Standards Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
    • Male: 1600 meter run in 6 min
    • Female: 1600 meter run in 10 min
  • Written Examination – questions on General Hindi, General Knowledge, Reasoning, etc.
  • Document Verification & Medical Test
Merit List: Final selection based on written exam merit, subject to qualifying PET & medical exam.
Note: Physical standards & PET are qualifying only. Written exam is main criteria for merit.

Physical Standards & Relaxations

Male (General/OBC/EWS): Height – 160 cm, Chest – 81 cm (Expansion 5 cm)
Female: Height – 148 cm (No chest measurement)
Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-servicemen as per Jharkhand government norms.
Sports quota, Home Guards, and other special categories: Refer official notification for detailed reservation and relaxation on selection stages.
No age bar for SC/ST candidates in selection subject to maximum age relaxation, as per notification.

Salary Structure, Job Profile & Benefits

Pay Scale: Pay Level-2: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200
Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Medical, Uniform Allowance, Other Jharkhand state government benefits.
Job Role: Ensuring security and management of jail/prisons under Home, Jail & Disaster Management Department, Jharkhand.

Admit Card, Result & Joining Process

  • Admit Card: Download before exam (link will be available on JSSC website, notified via SMS/email).
  • Result: Declared online after written and physical tests.
  • Document Verification & Medical: After merit list publication. All original certificates required.
    Check official website regularly for updates.
  • Final joining as per police department rules and medical fitness.

Application Status Tracking & Helpline

Track Application Status: Login to the application portal any time to check your form status.
  • In case of payment or document upload issues – use 'Contact Us' on JSSC official portal.
  • Keep your mobile and email active for application related communication.
Helpdesk: Only use official contacts as displayed on JSSC website for support.
Never respond to unofficial emails/contacts.

Important Notes & Tips (Form Rejection से बचें)

  • Form भरने से पहले Official Notification जरूर पढ़ें।
  • सभी details सही भरें – गलत सूचनाएँ या documents मिलने पर आवेदन निरस्त हो सकता है।
  • Photograph और signature Upload करते समय सांभर/resolution का ध्यान रखें – ब्लर या गलत format reject हो सकता है।
  • Correction window में सिर्फ select fields ही edit होंगी – मोबाइल/email न बदलें!
  • General/OBC/EWS outside Jharkhand – Only males eligible for respective posts; others check category rules.
Deadline (08 Feb 2026) last minute rush से बचें, पहले आवेदन करें!

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