PSSSB Jail Warder and Matron Result 2026
Job highlights
| Organisation | Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) |
|---|---|
| State | 🌾 Punjab |
| Employment type | Other |
| Vacancies | 532 |
| Posted | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Apply by | May 5, 2026 |
The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has published the 2026 written-exam result for Warder (Male) and Matron (Female) posts in the Punjab Prisons Department under Advertisement No. 08/2026. Candidates who took the examination can check the roll-number-wise result PDF to see whether they have been shortlisted for the next stage.
The recruitment covers 532 posts: 475 Warder vacancies and 57 Matron vacancies. Applications were initially accepted from 1 April to 21 April 2026, with a reopened application window from 30 April to 5 May 2026; the result is now available online. The written examination took place on 26 July 2026, and shortlisted candidates are to attend a Physical Measurement Test, Physical Efficiency Test and Document Verification. Dates and venue for those next stages are yet to be announced.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Initial application period begins | 1 April 2026 |
| Initial application deadline | 21 April 2026 |
| Reopened application period begins | 30 April 2026 |
| Reopened application deadline | 5 May 2026 |
| Written examination | 26 July 2026 |
| Provisional answer key released | 28 July 2026 |
| Final answer key released | 19 August 2026 |
| Result declared | 30 September 2026 |
| Physical Test and Document Verification | To be announced |
Vacancy Details
The vacancies are for the Prisons Department (Jail Vibhag), Punjab. The notified post-wise distribution under Advertisement No. 08/2026 is shown below.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Warder (Male) | 475 |
| Matron (Female) | 57 |
| Total | 532 |
The result PDF lists the roll numbers of candidates who qualified in the written examination. It does not provide candidate names or individual marks. Category-wise cut-off marks and the number of qualified candidates should be confirmed from the official result PDF or a separate cut-off notice issued by PSSSB.
How to Apply
The application window for this recruitment has closed. Candidates can use the following steps to check the result and retain a copy for their records:
- Open the official PSSSB website or go directly to the Warder and Matron result PDF.
- On the website, look under the “What’s New” or “Results” section for the roll-number-wise result for Advertisement No. 08 of 2026.
- Open the PDF and use Ctrl + F on a computer, or the Find function in a mobile PDF viewer, to search for your examination roll number.
- If your roll number appears in the list, you have qualified in the written examination for consideration in the next stage.
- Download the result file and keep a copy or printout for reference. Check PSSSB’s website for the Physical Test and Document Verification schedule.
Selection Process
The written examination was held offline in a single shift from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM on 26 July 2026. PSSSB prepared the result using the final answer key released on 19 August 2026. Candidates shortlisted through the roll-number-wise result are expected to proceed to the Physical Test, comprising a Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), followed by Document Verification. Final selection is based on written-exam merit, qualifying the physical test and successful verification of documents. The board will publish the physical test dates, venue and schedule on its official website; candidates should consult the official notification for the applicable PMT/PET standards.
Candidates whose roll numbers are listed should monitor the PSSSB website for the next-stage schedule and prepare the required documents. Keep the result PDF and relevant records available for the Physical Test and Document Verification.
Important links
- Warder and Matron result PDF: https://sssb.punjab.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Roll-Number-Wise-Result-Advt-No.-08-of-2026.pdf
- Official PSSSB website: https://sssb.punjab.gov.in
Frequently asked questions
When was the PSSSB Jail Warder and Matron result declared? +
PSSSB declared the roll-number-wise result on 30 September 2026.
How can I check the PSSSB Warder and Matron result? +
Open the result PDF from the PSSSB website and search for your roll number using Ctrl + F or the Find function in your PDF viewer. The PDF lists roll numbers, not candidate names or individual marks.
How many vacancies were advertised under PSSSB Advertisement No. 08/2026? +
There are 532 vacancies: 475 for Warder (Male) and 57 for Matron (Female).
What happens after the written-exam result? +
Candidates shortlisted in the result are to appear for a Physical Measurement Test and Physical Efficiency Test, followed by Document Verification. PSSSB has not yet announced the dates and venue.
When was the PSSSB written examination held? +
The offline written examination took place on 26 July 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM in a single shift.
When was the final answer key released, and what was the application deadline? +
The final answer key was released on 19 August 2026. The reopened application window ended on 5 May 2026; the initial application deadline had been 21 April 2026.