JSSC Kakshpal Recruitment 2025: Apply Online, Eligibility, Exam Date & Vacancies

What is JSSC Kakshpal Recruitment 2025?

JSSC stands for Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission. It is the body that conducts many state government job exams in Jharkhand.

“Kakshpal” is the name given to the prison warder/jail warder post under the Home, Jail & Disaster Management Department of Jharkhand state. In 2025, JSSC announced recruitment for Kakshpal (also called warder) posts. This gives a good opportunity to people who have passed the 10th class and want a government job.

The official JSSC website is jssc.jharkhand.gov.in.

What Are the Key Dates?

Here are the most important dates you should remember:

These dates are based on the official notification by JSSC. So keep checking the JSSC portal for any changes or updates.

Number of Vacancies & Pay Scale

• Total vacancies: 1733 posts (Regular + Backlog)
• The vacancies include posts for both male and female candidates under different categories.
• The pay scale is Level-2, which means ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 as per Jharkhand’s pay rules.

Who Is Eligible?

To apply, you must satisfy certain eligibility criteria. Here’s what they are:

Educational Qualification

• You must have passed the 10th class (Matriculation) from a recognised board.
• No higher qualification is required, but more education does not replace the requirement to have passed 10th.

Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025)

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: depends on your category and whether you served in home guard, ex-army, or assistant police roles.
• For example, for general (UR) male candidates, the upper limit is 25 years in the basic case. But there are relaxations for home guard, ex-servicemen, SC/ST, etc.
• For SC/ST, the maximum age is slightly higher (for example, 30 years in many cases).

Always check the exact age rules in the official notification (because there are many subcategories and relaxations).

Selection Process

Getting selected for Kakshpal (warder) involves a few stages:

1. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
   • This usually includes running 1600 metres in a fixed time limit.
   • For male candidates, the target is 1600m in 6 minutes.
   • For female candidates, the time allowed is 10 minutes for 1600m.
2. Written Examination
   • This may be done in OMR or CBT mode.
   • The test will cover general topics aligned with the post.
3. Medical Examination / Physical Fitness / Document Verification
   • You must pass a health / medical test.
   • Your documents (education, identity, caste, etc.) will be checked.
   • If all is okay, final merit list will be prepared.

To succeed, you must clear all stages. Failing one stage means elimination.

Physical Standards & Fitness Criteria

Because this is a post with physical demands, you also have to meet height and chest requirements:

• For male (General / OBC / EWS): height 160 cm, chest 81 cm
• For SC / ST male: height 155 cm, chest 79 cm
• For females (all categories): height 148 cm (no chest requirement)

These are minimums. If you don’t meet them, you may be disqualified even if you pass the written test.

Application Process (How to Apply)

Here is a simple, step-by-step way to apply:

1. Go to the official website jssc.jharkhand.gov.in
2. Click on the notification “Online Application for JKCE-2025 (Kakshpal)”
3. Do “Candidate Registration” using your mobile number and email
4. Log in with the credentials
5. Fill the online application form carefully
6. Upload scanned copies of the photo, signature, and required documents
7. Pay the application fee online
8. Submit the form
9. Download/keep the printout or acknowledgement for future reference

Make sure to fill every field correctly, since corrections are only allowed during the correction window (11–13 December).

Application Fee

• For UR / OBC / EWS / other states: ₹100
• For SC / ST (Jharkhand domicile): ₹50

Fee payment must be done online (by debit card/credit card / net banking).

Documents You Should Keep Ready

Before you apply, prepare these:

• 10th class certificate & mark sheet
• Identity proof (Aadhaar, voter ID, etc.)
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Certificate for home guard/ex-servicemen / assistant police (if applying under those categories)
• Recent passport-size photo and signature
• Valid mobile number & email ID

Having scanned copies at the correct file size will help you avoid mistakes.

Admit Card & Exam Day

• The admit card (hall ticket) will come out a few days before the exam.
• You’ll download it from JSSC’s site using your registration/login credentials.
• The admit card will show your exam date, time, centre, and instructions.
• On exam day, carry your admit card, photo ID, and perhaps a pen or allowed stationery.
• Be at the exam centre well ahead of time.

Result & Final Selection

• After the written test and other stages, JSSC will publish the result / merit list.
• This will include the names/roll numbers of candidates who passed.
• You will see if you are selected or not.
• The final appointment is subject to your passing the medical test and document verification.

Important Tips & Things to Remember

• Don’t wait till the last day to apply—sites can be slow or crash near deadlines.
• Double-check your name, parents’ names, date of birth, and all entries before submitting.
• Keep your login details safe.
• Practice for the physical test well in advance.
• Do mock written tests to get used to the exam format and time management.
• Follow news on the official JSSC website for updates and any changes.
• Keep proof (printout, screenshot) of your submitted application and fee receipt.