HSSC Jail Warder Recruitment 2026: 1,238 Posts

The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released the HSSC Jail Warder Recruitment 2026 notification for 1,238 Group C vacancies in the Haryana Prison Department.

This recruitment drive includes male and female Jail Warder posts as well as Assistant Superintendent Jail posts. To apply, candidates must have qualified the Haryana Common Eligibility Test for Group C under Advertisement No. 01/2025.

Online applications started on 24 June 2026. Therefore, eligible candidates should submit their forms before 30 June 2026 at 11:59 pm.

Most importantly, HSSC Advertisement No. 06/2026 offers 1,238 posts, and no application fee is required.

HSSC Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit and Relaxation

Physical Measurement Test

Physical Screening Test

Selection Process

Exam Pattern

Syllabus

Application Process

Required Documents

Application Fee

Salary and Pay Level

Important Instructions

Frequently Asked Questions

The table below provides the main details of the recruitment drive.

HSSC published Advertisement No. 06/2026 on 22 June 2026 for Group C recruitment in the Haryana Prison Department.

The official notification explains:

• Post-wise and category-wise vacancies
• Educational qualifications
• Age limits and relaxation
• Reservation requirements
• Physical measurements
• Physical screening standards
• Written examination pattern
• Mandatory documents
• Application instructions
• Pay levels
• Post preferences

Before applying, applicants should read the complete notification carefully. In addition, they must enter correct information and upload valid documents with the online form.

The application portal will close after the deadline. Candidates should apply early to avoid technical problems or heavy website traffic on the final day.

HSSC has announced 1,238 vacancies in total. Out of these, 1,205 vacancies are for Jail Warder posts, while 33 vacancies are for Assistant Superintendent Jail posts.

Candidates applying under a reserved category must have the required Haryana certificate in the correct format.

Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Assistant Superintendent Jail Category-Wise Vacancies

HSSC Jail Warder Category-Wise Vacancies

Candidates applying under a reserved category must possess the relevant Haryana certificate in the prescribed format.

The recruitment process includes several stages:

1. First, eligibility will be checked through Haryana CET Group C.
2. Next, candidates will be shortlisted under the relevant CET Phase-II rules.
3. After that, shortlisted applicants will appear for the Physical Measurement Test.
4. Those who qualify will move to the Physical Screening Test.
5. The next stage will be the offline written examination.
6. HSSC will then check the uploaded documents.
7. Finally, category-wise merit and final recommendations will be prepared.

Both the Physical Measurement Test and the Physical Screening Test are qualifying stages.

However, HSSC will announce the detailed schedule and order of the written and physical stages separately. Therefore, applicants should regularly check official notices.

The written examination will be held offline through an OMR answer sheet.

It will contain multiple-choice questions in Hindi and English. In addition, candidates must secure the required qualifying marks for their category.

All questions will be compulsory.

All questions will be compulsory.

Applications must be submitted online through the portal provided for Advertisement No. 06/2026.

Before starting the form, applicants should keep their CET registration details, certificates, photograph and signature ready.

Otherwise, incorrect information or missing documents may lead to rejection.

Applicants may need to upload the following documents:

• Matriculation certificate showing date of birth
• Class 12 certificate for Jail Warder posts
• Graduation certificate for Assistant Superintendent posts
• Hindi or Sanskrit qualification proof
• Haryana CET Group C details
• Recent colour photograph with a white background
• Candidate’s name and date on the photograph, where required
• Scanned signature
• Haryana domicile certificate, where required
• DSC, OSC, BCA, BCB or EWS certificate
• Ex-serviceman documents, where required
• Family-member eligibility certificate, where required
• Required undertaking
• Other documents required by HSSC

The information entered in the application must match the original documents.

In addition, applicants should upload clear, readable and valid certificates. Documents that are not uploaded with the form may not be considered during document checking.

No application fee is required under Advertisement No. 06/2026.

Therefore, candidates from all listed categories can submit the application without paying a fee.

However, applicants should not pay money to any unofficial person or website for submitting the HSSC application form.

The official advertisement lists different pay levels for Assistant Superintendent Jail and Jail Warder posts.

Selected candidates may receive basic pay according to the relevant Haryana Government rules.

In addition, benefits may include:

• Dearness Allowance
• House Rent Allowance
• Medical benefits
• Leave benefits
• National Pension System benefits
• Other allowed allowances

However, the exact in-hand salary will depend on the pay matrix, deductions, posting location and government rules at the time of appointment.

Applicants should remember the following points:

• First, confirm that you are eligible under Haryana CET Group C.
• Read Advertisement No. 06/2026 before completing the form.
• Also, avoid submitting more than one application for the same post.
• Select post preferences carefully.
• Upload every required document.
• In addition, check the validity of your category certificate.
• Make sure the photograph and signature are clear.
• Review the application before final submission.
• Keep the final printout and uploaded documents safely.
• Most importantly, apply before the closing date.
• Finally, follow only notices published by HSSC.

Although an admit card allows a candidate to appear in the process, it does not confirm final eligibility. HSSC may check qualifications and documents at a later stage.

An application may be rejected for several reasons:

• Submission of multiple applications for one post
• Incomplete application
• Missing Hindi or Sanskrit qualification
• Failure to have the required qualification by the closing date
• Being underage or overage
• Mismatch between application details and original documents
• Failure to upload a required certificate
• Invalid category or reservation documents
• Selection of a post without meeting its eligibility rules

Therefore, candidates should review the complete form carefully before submitting it.