The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) will release the PSSSB Jail Warder Admit Card 2026 for the Warder and Matron written examination on its official website, sssb.punjab.gov.in. As per the board's standard practice, the admit card is issued 4 to 5 days before the exam date. According to the latest PSSSB Jail Warder Exam Date 2026 update, the written examination is scheduled for 26 July 2026. Candidates who applied under Advertisement No. 08/2026 will need their application number and date of birth to download the hall ticket once the link is activated.
PSSSB Jail Warder Admit Card 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) |
| Post Names | Warder (Male), Matron (Female) |
| Advertisement No. | 08/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 532 (475 Warder + 57 Matron) |
| Category | Admit Card |
| Written Exam Date | 26 July 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Policy | 4 to 5 days before the exam date |
| Mode of Download | Online, via Application Number and Date of Birth |
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 28 March 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 1 April 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 5 May 2026 |
| Admit Card Release (Expected) | 4 to 5 days before the exam, in the week before 26 July 2026 |
| PSSSB Jail Warder Exam Date 2026 | 26 July 2026 |
PSSSB Jail Warder Vacancy Details
The recruitment covers a total of 532 posts in the Punjab Jail Department, distributed as follows:
| Post Name | Eligible Gender | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Warder | Male only | 475 |
| Matron | Female only | 57 |
| Total | 532 |
Category-wise (SC/BC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen, etc.) reservation breakup is available in the detailed notification PDF on the official website; this article does not list category-wise numbers since they are not confirmed in the source material used here.
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Documents Required to Download the Admit Card
- Registered Application Number
- Date of Birth (as filled in the application form)
- Security code / captcha shown on the login screen
Documents to Carry to the Exam Centre
- Printed copy of the PSSSB Jail Warder & Matron Admit Card 2026
- One original, valid government-issued photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving Licence)
- Passport-sized photograph(s), preferably matching the one uploaded during application
Candidates who fail to carry the printed admit card and a valid ID proof may not be permitted to enter the examination hall.
How to Download PSSSB Jail Warder Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official PSSSB website: sssb.punjab.gov.in.
- Look for the "Admit Card" or "Latest Circulars" section on the homepage.
- Click on the link for the PSSSB Jail Warder & Matron Admit Card 2026 (Advt No. 08/2026).
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth in the login fields.
- Enter the security code/captcha and submit the form.
- Your admit card will appear on the screen verify all details carefully.
- Download the hall ticket and take a clear A4-size printout for the exam day.
Important Instructions
- Reach the examination centre well before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card to avoid last-minute issues.
- Carefully verify your name, roll number, exam centre, date, and reporting time printed on the admit card immediately after downloading it.
- In case of any discrepancy in the details on the admit card, contact the PSSSB helpdesk or concerned authority before the exam date.
- Admit cards are issued only through the official website; PSSSB does not send hall tickets by post or email.
- Keep multiple printed copies of the admit card, since a fresh copy cannot always be generated at the last minute.
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | sssb.punjab.gov.in |
