🏛️ Recruitment Authority:
Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC)
📘 Post Name:
Assistant Jail Superintendent (सहायक कारापाल)
Group: ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted)
💰 Pay Scale:
Pay Matrix Level–5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300)
📅 Important Dates:
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 07.11.2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 08.12.2025 (midnight) |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee & Upload Photo/Signature | 10.12.2025 (midnight) |
| Correction Window (except name, DOB, email, mobile) | 11.12.2025 – 13.12.2025 |
🧾 Vacancy Details:
| Category | Total Posts | Women Reservation | Sports Quota |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 17 | 1 | 1 |
| ST | 11 | 1 | - |
| SC | 4 | - | - |
| EBC (Cat-I) | 3 | - | - |
| BC (Cat-II) | 3 | - | - |
| EWS | 4 | - | - |
| Total | 42 | 2 | 1 |
Note: The number of vacancies may be revised as per department request.
Physically disabled candidates are not eligible for this post (per Notification No. 1686 dated 12.03.2025).
🎓 Educational Qualification:
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Must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university by the last date of online application.
🧍 Physical Standards:
| Category | Height (cm) | Chest (cm) Expanded |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EBC (Cat-I) / BC (Cat-II) / EWS | 160 | 81 |
| SC / ST | 155 | 79 |
| Women (All categories) | 148 | Not Applicable |
Other Medical Requirements: No flat feet, varicose veins, night blindness, color blindness, or physical deformities.
⏳ Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025):
| Category | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS (Male) | 21 | 35 |
| EBC (Cat-I) / BC (Cat-II) (Male) | 21 | 37 |
| UR / EWS / EBC / BC (Female) | 21 | 38 |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | 21 | 40 |
| Ex-Servicemen | +5 years relaxation |
💸 Application Fee:
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₹100 for UR / EWS / BC / EBC candidates
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₹50 for SC / ST candidates of Jharkhand
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Non-refundable
🏃 Selection Process:
The examination will be conducted in three stages:
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Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Qualifying in nature (no marks awarded)
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Male: 1 mile (1600m) in 6 minutes
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Female: 1 mile (1600m) in 10 minutes
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Written Examination (OMR/CBT Mode) – Objective type (MCQ)
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May include Preliminary & Main Exam, depending on number of candidates.
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Each correct answer: +3 marks
Each wrong answer: –1 mark -
Subjects (Prelims):
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General Studies – 30 Qs
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Jharkhand GK – 60 Qs
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General Math – 10 Qs
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General Science – 10 Qs
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Mental Ability – 10 Qs
Total: 120 Questions (2 Hours)
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Medical Examination – Conducted by the selection board; final decision by medical committee.
🗂️ Documents Required (as applicable):
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Local Resident Certificate (as per formats dated 02.06.2016 or 19.07.2019)
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Caste Certificate (valid & as per latest government formats)
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EWS Income & Asset Certificate (as per format dated 25.02.2019)
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Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for BC/EBC
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Educational Certificates
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Identity Proof
🌐 How to Apply:
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Visit the JSSC official website: https://www.jssc.nic.in
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Click on “Jharkhand Assistant Jail Superintendent Competitive Examination – 2025”
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Register with valid email and mobile number.
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Fill the online application carefully.
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Pay the exam fee and upload photo & signature.
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Submit and print the final application for reference.
