JSSC Kakshpal Recruitment 2026 — 1733 Vacancies

JSSC is hiring 1733 Kakshpal (Jail Warder) posts across Jharkhand for both male and female candidates. If you have passed Matriculation (10th Class), you can apply online. The last date to apply is 19 June 2026. The minimum age is 18 years and the salary is Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 per month under Pay Level-2.

Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) Kakshpal Recruitment 2026 - 1733 Posts

The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has released a notification under Advertisement No. 07/2025 to fill 1733 Kakshpal (Jail Warder) posts under the Department of Jail and Correctional Services, Government of Jharkhand. This includes both regular and backlog vacancies for men and women through the Jharkhand Kakshpal Competitive Examination 2025 (JKCE-2025). You only need to be 10th pass to apply — this is a great chance for Jharkhand candidates looking for a stable government job in the prison service.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Kakshpal (Male) - Regular: 1634 posts
• Kakshpal (Female) - Regular: 64 posts
• Kakshpal (Male) - Backlog: 19 posts
• Kakshpal (Female) - Backlog: 16 posts

Total: 1733 posts. Vacancies include horizontal reservation for sportspersons, current contractual Assistant Police personnel (10%), and dependents of Jharkhand state movement activists (5%). The number of category-wise vacancies may change as per the requirement of the department.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have passed at least Matriculation (10th Class) from a board recognised by the Central or State Government.
• Domicile: Reserved category benefits are only for local residents of Jharkhand. You need a valid local resident (domicile) certificate to claim reservation.
• Home Guards: Trained Home Guard jawans registered in Jharkhand who have completed 3 years after registration and at least 6 months of active service can apply against Home Guard posts.
• Ex-Servicemen: Only ex-servicemen registered with the Sainik Welfare Directorate of Jharkhand can apply against ex-servicemen posts.
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are not eligible for these posts.

Age Limit

• The age is calculated as on 01 August 2025.
• Minimum age: 18 years for all candidates.
• Maximum age (General/EWS Male): 25 years
• Maximum age (BC-1/BC-2 Male): 27 years
• Maximum age (General/EWS/BC-1/BC-2 Female): 28 years
• Maximum age (SC/ST Male and Female): 30 years
• Age Relaxation: Home Guards get 5 years relaxation. Ex-servicemen can apply up to 45 years. Serving Assistant Police get relaxation as per their category.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary of Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 per month under Level-2 of the 7th Pay Commission.
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per Jharkhand Government rules.

Physical Standards

For Male Candidates:

• Height: 160 cm (155 cm for SC/ST)
• Chest (expanded): 81 cm (79 cm for SC/ST)
• Running: 1600 metres (1 mile) in 6 minutes

For Female Candidates:

• Height: 148 cm (all categories)
• Chest measurement: Not applicable
• Running: 1600 metres (1 mile) in 10 minutes

Application Fee

• General / EWS / BC-1 / BC-2: Rs. 100
• SC / ST (Jharkhand local residents): Rs. 50
• Payment mode: Online only
• The fee is non-refundable. Applications without fee payment will be rejected.

Selection Process

The selection is done in three stages:

1. Physical Standard Test (Chest measurement) and Physical Efficiency Test (1 mile run): This is a qualifying stage with no marks. You must clear it to sit for the written exam.
2. Written Exam (OMR Based): Held in one main exam with three papers. Each paper runs for 2 hours. Each correct answer gives 3 marks and each wrong answer cuts 1 mark (negative marking).
3. Height Measurement and Medical Examination: Conducted by a medical board set up by the state government. You must pass this to be included in the merit list.

The merit list is prepared on the normalised marks of Paper-2 and Paper-3 combined. Paper-1 (language) is only qualifying.

How to Apply

1. Go to the JSSC portal at jssc.jharkhand.gov.in.
2. Click on "Online Application for JKCE-2025" and complete your registration.
3. Log in with your registration number and password and fill in the full application form.
4. Pay the exam fee online.
5. Upload your scanned photo and signature.
6. Submit the form and take a printout for your records.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Number: 07/2025
• Application Start (Re-opening): 20 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 19 June 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced
• Admit Card Date: To be announced

• Guard prisoners and maintain discipline inside the jail premises
• Keep watch over prison gates, walls, and barracks during assigned shifts
• Escort inmates to courts, hospitals, and other locations safely
• Search cells and inmates regularly to prevent banned items and escapes
• Report any unusual activity or security threat to senior officers
• Maintain duty registers and prepare daily reports of prison activities
• Follow prison rules, safety guidelines, and orders of senior staff