Recruitment Overview
Advertisement: DSSSB Recruitment 2025 for various Group B & C Posts (Advt. No. 01/2025)
Total Vacancies: 2,119 posts across roles including Jail Warder, PGT, Lab Technician, and more
Jail Warder Vacancies: 1,676 posts specifically for male candidates
Important Timeline
Application Period: 8 July – 7 August 2025 (until 11:59 PM)
Payment Deadline: By 7 August 2025
Exam Schedule: CBT calendar released for August–September 2025; exact date for Warder exam pending official notice
Eligibility for Jail Warder Post
Minimum Qualification: Pass in 10+2 (Senior Secondary) from a recognized board
Age Range: 18–27 years, with applicable age relaxations (OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years)
Physical Standards (PST):
Height: Minimum 170 cm (category-based relaxations apply)
Chest: 81–85 cm (unexpanded, with expansion criteria)
Salary & Job Role
Pay Level: Level‑3 as per 7th CPC (~₹21,700 – ₹69,100/month) including allowances
Job Location: Delhi Prisons under Delhi Government
Group: Group C (non-gazetted) position
Selection Process
One‑Tier Written Examination (MCQ based):
Duration: 2 hours, 200 MCQs, 1 mark each
Subjects:
General Awareness (40)
Reasoning & Intelligence (40)
Numerical Ability (40)
Hindi Language Comprehension (40)
English Language Comprehension (40)
Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
Physical Standards Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
PST: Height and chest measurements
PET: 1600 m run in ≤ 6 minutes, plus high jump (≈3’9″) and long jump (≈13 ft) tasks where candidates qualify in run first
Document Verification:
Required for candidates who clear written + physical rounds
Documents: Education certificates, age proof, caste certificate (if applicable), identity proof, etc.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details for Jail Warder
Category Vacancies
UR 680
OBC 452
SC 252
ST 125
EWS 167
Total 1,676
Remaining 443 vacancies are distributed across other posts like PGT, Lab Technician, Assistant roles, etc.
Application Details & Fee
Mode: Online only (via dsssbonline.nic.in)
Registration Steps: Register → Login → Fill personal/qualification details → Upload photo, signature, thumb impression → Pay fee → Submit & Save confirmation
Application Fee:
₹100 for UR, OBC, EWS
No fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex‑Servicemen/Female candidates
Quick Summary
Apply Online from 8 July to 7 August 2025.
Eligibility: 12th pass; age 18‑27; must meet physical standards.
Selection: MCQ exam → PST/PET → Document verification.
Salary: ₹21,700–69,100 per month at Level‑3.
Preparation Tips
Practice MCQs covering all five exam topics in bilingual format.
Work on physical endurance: build stamina for running, high jump, and long jump.
Gather all necessary documents early for smooth verification.
Regularly check DSSSB website for updates on admit card release and exam dates.
Review official notification PDF for detailed syllabus and instructions.