HSSC Group C Jail Warder Recruitment 2026 Notification Out : Apply Online for 1238 Posts at hssc.gov.in - Check Key Details
HSSC has invited applications for 1,238 Group C posts, including Jail Warder and Assistant Jail Superintendent in the Haryana Prison Department. Candidates who qualified CET Group C 2025 can apply online from June 24 to June 30, 2026, through official website after checking the eligibility criteria and vacancy details
The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released the notification for 1238 vacancies in the Haryana Prison Department for the Group C Jail Warder Recruitment 2026. The recruitment will be done through the Common Eligibility Test (CET) Group C. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website hssc.gov.in. Candidates are advised to check the notification, vacancy details, educational qualifications, age limit and selection process before applying for the posts.
HSSC Group C Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
HSSC has issued the detailed notification for the recruitment of Jail Warder posts under Group C. The official advertisement contains important information regarding the number of vacancies, reservation criteria, eligibility conditions, physical standards, application procedure and selection process. Candidates are advised to download the notification PDF and read it once before filing the online application form. For your reference, we have provided the official notification PDF.
| HSSC Group C Recruitment 2026 |
HSSC Group C Recruitment 2026 Key Highlights
Candidates who have qualified the CET Group C 2025 examination are eligible to apply for the HSSC Jail Warder Recruitment 2026. Key details related to the application process and other important information are provided in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) |
| Post Name | Jail Assistant Superintendent and Jail Warder |
| Number of Vacancies | 1238 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application date | June 24 to June 30, 2026 (11.59) |
| Form correction date | July 1 to 2, 2026 (11.59) |
| Selection Process | Written Exam & Document Verification |
| Official website | hssc.gov.in |
HSSC Group C Recruitment 2026 Vacancies Breakdown
A total of 1238 Jail Warder posts have been notified under the Group C category. These vacancies are distributed among various categories according to the reservation policy of the Haryana Government. Check the vacancy details provided in the table below.
| Category No | Post Name | Department | Number of Vacancies |
| 1 | Assistant Jail Superintendent (Male) | Prison | 30 |
| 2 | Assistant Jail Superintendent (Women) | Prison | 3 |
| 3 | Warder (Female) | Prison | 112 |
| 4 | Warder (Male) | Prison | 1093 |
| Grand Total | 1238 | ||
HSSC Group C Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who want to apply for the Jail Warder recruitment must fulfill the necessary qualifications, such as educational qualifications and age limits, according to the post. Check the eligibility criteria details here.
1. Educational Qualification
Assistant Superintendent of Jail Candidates must have a qualified graduation from any recognized university, and they should have either Hindi or Sanskrit subjects in matriculation.
Jail Warder Candidates must have qualified senior secondary (Class 12) from a recognized education board, and they should have either Hindi or Sanskrit subjects in matriculation.
2. Age Limit
For ASI Jail posts, candidates should be in the age limit between 21 and 27 years.
For jail warder posts, the age limit should be between 18 and 25 years.
For more updates related to the HSSC recruitment candidates should visit the official website regularly.
Deepanshu Upadhayaya is an education journalist with expertise in covering recruitment examinations, government job notifications, and UPSC success stories. Over the course of his career, he has worked with leading media organizations such as Times Network Digital and is currently associated with Jagran New Media, where he covers competitive examinations, recruitment drives, admit cards, results, and exam preparation-related content. A graduate of Motilal Nehru College, University of Delhi, Deepanshu brings a strong understanding of the education sector, through his accurate, timely, and reader-friendly approach. He also holds Master's degrees in Economics and Mass Communication. Apart from covering education news, Deepanshu enjoys singing, playing cricket, and reading books. He can be reached at deepanshu.upadhayaya@jagrannewmedia.com.
