The Staff Selection Commission has officially released a new group-level employment notification under Advertisement Number 06/2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 1238 vacancies for the positions of Assistant Superintendent Jail and Warder (Male & Female) within the Prison Department.
Eligible candidates who have already qualified for the preliminary Common Eligibility Test (CET) for Group C posts are invited to submit their detailed application form online through the official recruitment portal.
Recruitment Overview
- Recruiting Body: Staff Selection Commission
- Advertisement Number: 06/2026
- Total Vacancies: 1238 Posts
- Application Mode: Online Only
- Job Category: Regular / Permanent Group C
Vacancy Breakdown
- Warder (Male): 1093 Posts
- Warder / Matron (Female): 112 Posts
- Assistant Superintendent Jail (Male): 30 Posts
- Assistant Superintendent Jail (Female): 3 Posts
- Total: 1238 Posts
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification
- Warder / Matron: Must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) or its equivalent from a recognized education board. Additionally, candidates must have studied Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the mandatory subjects at the Matriculation (10th) level or higher.
- Assistant Superintendent Jail: Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized university or institution, with Hindi or Sanskrit as a subject in Matriculation or higher education.
- Mandatory Prerequisite: All applicants must possess a valid qualified status card from the Group C Common Eligibility Test (CET).
- Age Limit (As of January 01, 2026)
- Warder / Matron Posts: 18 to 25 Years
- Assistant Superintendent Jail Posts: 21 to 27 Years
- Note: Upper age relaxation rules apply for reserved categories, EWS, and ex-servicemen as per standard civil services guidelines.
Selection Process
The selection layout consists of successive screening rounds to test physical fitness and technical knowledge:
- Stage 1: Physical Measurement Test (PMT) to check minimum height and chest standards.
- Stage 2: Physical Screening Test (PST) featuring running and endurance trials.
- Stage 3: Written Examination (Offline OMR-based test).
- Stage 4: Document Verification and Initial Medical Evaluation.
How to Apply
- Visit the official centralized selection commission recruitment portal.
- Click on the live active link designated for “Group C Prison Department Recruitment (Advt 06/2026)”.
- Log in using your unique CET Registration Number and generated verification credentials.
- Fill out the Detailed Application Form (DAF) carefully, updating your personal profile and educational milestones.
- Upload required documents, including your recent photograph and clear signatures.
- Review all entered parameters inside the preview layout, click final submission, and save a printed soft copy of the confirmation sheet for reference.
Important Links: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Their Official website: Apply Online, and the Official notification. Guys, why are you waiting…
