PSSSB Jail Warder Syllabus 2026: confirm Examination format along with Syllabus
PSSSB Jail Warder Syllabus 2026 is issued with detailed Paper 1 (Punjabi Language – Qualifying) as well as Paper 2 (100 marks). confirm subject-wise topics, test structure, marking scheme, negative marking, along with selection procedure for Jail Warder & Matron posts.
Details
Paper 1: Punjabi Language (Qualifying Nature)
- Questions : 50 MCQs
- The official notification states that, Marks : 50
- Duration : 60 minutes (1 hour)
- Type : Objective Multiple Choice Questions
- Qualifying Criteria: aspirants must secure minimum qualifying marks (as decided by PSSSB) in Paper 1 to proceed. Marks of Paper 1 are not added to the final merit.
Paper 2: Main Written Examination
- Questions : 100 MCQs
- Marks : 100
- Aspirants are advised that, Duration : 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Negative Marking : 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer
- As per the official update, Type : Objective Multiple Choice Questions
PSSSB Jail Warder Paper 1 Syllabus 2026
- Paper 1 focuses on Punjabi language skills in addition to Punjab-related knowledge. Key topics include:
- Biographies in addition to works of Sikh Gurus (Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji, Sri Guru Amar Das Ji, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji, Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji)
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- The official notification states that, Idioms in addition to Proverbs
- Parts of speech
- According to the latest notice, Prefix in addition to Suffix
- The conducting body has announced that, Change of number along with gender
- Punctuation marks
- The conducting body has announced that, Correct spelling of words as well as sentences
- Correct Punjabi form of English words
- Correct Punjabi usage of numbers, months, along with days
- Questions related to Punjabi language, Punjab history, as well as Punjab culture
PSSSB Jail Warder Paper 2 Syllabus 2026
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- The department has confirmed that, National along with International Current Affairs
- According to the latest notice, Polity in addition to Governance issues
- Science along with Technology
- Aspirants are advised that, Economic issues
- History of India (especially Indian Freedom Struggle)
- Sports, Cinema, Literature
- Geography along with Environmental issues
- The official notification states that, Punjab History & Culture
- Physical features along with ancient history of Punjab
- Social, religious, along with economic life in Punjab
- Development of Punjabi language, literature, as well as arts
- The department has confirmed that, Bhakti Movement, Sufism, along with teachings of Sikh Gurus
- The department has confirmed that, Sikh Rulers, Adi Granth, along with Freedom Movements in Punjab
- The conducting body has announced that, Social as well as cultural aspects during Afghan/Mughal rule
- The department has confirmed that, Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability
- The conducting body has announced that, Analogy, Series, Coding-Decoding, Odd One Out
- Logical reasoning along with analytical ability
- Number series, percentages, numerical relations
- Data interpretation (charts, tables, graphs)
- As per the official update, Information Technology & Computer Knowledge
- The conducting body has announced that, Basics of computers in addition to operating systems
- Internet, networking, in addition to cyber safety
- MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Smartphones, digital devices, along with emerging technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS)
- Candidates should note that, Basic Law & Constitution of India
- Preamble, Fundamental Rights as well as Duties
- As per the official update, Indian Constitution features
- Structure of Parliament, President, Prime Minister, along with Judiciary
- State Government in addition to Election Commission
- The department has confirmed that, Punjabi & English Language (25 Marks)
- Punjabi:
- Grammar rules, sentence correction
- Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms, Proverbs
- Candidates should note that, Translation as well as one-word substitution
- English:
- The department has confirmed that, Basic grammar (articles, prepositions, tenses)
- The conducting body has announced that, Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms
- It is informed that, Spotting errors, fill in the blanks
- Active/Passive voice, Direct/Indirect speech
- As per the official update, Vocabulary as well as sentence correction'
Preparation Tips for PSSSB Jail Warder Exam 2026
- Clear Paper 1 (Punjabi) first as it is qualifying — practice grammar in addition to Guru biographies regularly.
- In Paper 2, focus on high-weightage sections: Reasoning (25 marks), GK/Current Affairs, in addition to Language (25 marks).
- Solve previous year papers in addition to take full-length mock tests.
- As per the official update, Stay updated with Punjab-specific current affairs in addition to history.
- Maintain physical fitness alongside written preparation for PMT/PET.
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