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Warder in Home Department (JKSSB)

Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board
Posted:
Pay: Level-2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200)
Category State Portals
Job Type Regular

Eligibility Specifications

Advertisement / Notice No: 05 of 2026
Age Limits: Between 18 and 40 years (for general category).
Age Cut-off Date: Age calculated strictly on 1 January 2026.
Category Relaxations: OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+3 years).
Note: Has non-standard/complex age relaxations. Please check the official PDF notification for details.
Domicile Requirement: Bonafide Resident/Domicile of Jammu & Kashmir is mandatory to apply.
Allowed Qualifications: 12th.
Specialized Requirements & Prerequisites:
  • Minimum 10+2
  • Height: Male 5'6", Female 5'2"
  • Chest (Male): 32-33.5"
  • Physical Endurance Test required
Document Specifications: Photo: 10-20 KB (not specified), Signature: 10-20 KB (not specified)
Helpline Contacts: Email: ssbjk-grievance.jk.gov.in

Vacancy Breakdown

Total posts: 288 vacancies

Gen/UR
115
SC
23
ST1
29
ST2
29
OBC
24
ALC/IB
11
RBA
29
EWS
28

Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown

Warder 288 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement 10+2
Age Limit 18 - 40 yrs
Salary Scale Level-2 (19900-63200)

Key Timelines & Fees

Registration Start Date: 27 July 2026
Application Closing Date: 25 August 2026
Application Fee (All candidates): Rs.700
Application Fee (SC, ST-1, ST-2, and EWS category): Rs.600

Selection & Exam Pattern

Selection Process: Written Test, Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Endurance Test (PET)
Exam Mode: Written Test
Negative Marking: 1/4th deduction per wrong answer

To be notified separately on the official JKSSB website.

Please double check exam stages in the official PDF notification below.

How to Apply (Form Filling Guide)

1
Visit the official website (www.jkssb.nic.in).
2
Fill the online application form.
3
Upload live photograph, signature (10-20 KB), category certificate (max 100 KB), and qualifications/experience certificates (max 100 KB).
4
Pay the application fee via Net Banking, Credit or Debit cards.
5
Submit the form and take a printout for the document verification stage.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the age limit for the Warder post?
The maximum age limit is 40 years for OM and 43 years for reserved categories, as on 01.01.2026.
Is there negative marking in the written exam?
Yes, there will be negative marking for each wrong answer to the extent of one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question.
What is the application fee for SC/ST/EWS candidates?
The application fee for SC, ST-1, ST-2, and EWS candidates is Rs. 600/-.