State Level Police Recruitment Board Assam (SLPRB Assam) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 138 Jail Warder Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official SLPRB Assam website. The last date to submit the application form is 22-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the SLPRB Assam Jail Warder Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
HSLC or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or Council
Salary/Stipend
Pay Scale: ₹14,000 – ₹70,000/- per month (Pay Band No.2)
Grade Pay: ₹5,200/-
Additional Benefits: Other allowances as admissible under the rules
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
Minimum Age: 18 years (Born not later than 01-01-2008)
Maximum Age: 40 years (Born not before 01-01-1986)
Age Relaxations:
SC, ST (P) and ST (H): 5 years relaxation beyond upper age limit (up to 45 years)
OBC/MOBC: 3 years relaxation beyond upper age limit (up to 43 years)
Ex-Servicemen: Additional 2 years relaxation
Age calculated on basis of Matriculation/HSLC Admit Card/HSLC Passed Certificate issued by recognized Board/Council only
No other document (Horoscope, Affidavit, Birth Extract from Municipal Corporation, Health Department, Service Record etc.) will be accepted for age proof
Application Fee
No Application Fee for this recruitment
There will be no application fee for any category of candidates
Candidates are NOT required to pay any amount at any stage of recruitment process to SLPRB except for medical investigations if required in a Government Hospital
Important Dates
Selection Process
Phases of Recruitment Tests:
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Medical Examination followed by Physical Standard Test (PST)
Written Test
Oral/Viva Voce
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – 40 Marks:
For Male Candidates:
Race (20 marks): 1600 meters race to be completed within 450 seconds (7.5 minutes)
Maximum 20 marks for time 300 seconds or less
Minimum qualifying time: 450 seconds
Marks decrease progressively based on time taken
Conducted under CCTV surveillance using RFID chips
Long Jump (20 marks): Minimum 335 cm required
3 chances given; longest valid jump considered
Minimum qualifying jump: 335 cm (10 marks)
Maximum 20 marks for jump of 500 cm or more
Conducted under CCTV surveillance
For Female Candidates:
Race (20 marks): 800 meters race to be completed within 240 seconds (4 minutes)
Maximum 20 marks for time 160 seconds or less
Minimum qualifying time: 240 seconds
Marks decrease progressively based on time taken
Conducted under CCTV surveillance using RFID chips
Long Jump (20 marks): Minimum 244 cm required
3 chances given; longest valid jump considered
Minimum qualifying jump: 244 cm (10 marks)
Maximum 20 marks for jump of 389 cm or more
Conducted under CCTV surveillance
Medical Examination:
Conducted after qualifying in PET
Examination by Medical & Health Officer as per medical standards
Physical Standard Test (PST) – Qualifying (No Marks):
Conducted after qualifying in Medical Examination
Parameters checked as per physical standards mentioned
Written Test – 50 Marks:
Shortlisting: 5 times the number of posts in order of merit based on PET marks
100 multiple choice questions on OMR sheet
Each correct answer carries 0.5 marks (Total 50 marks)
No negative marking
Questions of Class IX and X level
Subjects: Elementary Arithmetic, General English, Logical reasoning/Mental ability, Assam’s History, Geography, Polity, Economy, General Awareness/GK and current affairs
Question paper available in Assamese/Bodo/Bengali/English languages
Date and venue to be notified in due course
Oral/Viva Voce – 5 Marks:
Shortlisting: 2 times number of vacancies based on total marks in PET & Written Test
Candidates scoring same marks as last selected candidate will also be called
NCC Weightage – Maximum 5 Marks:
NCC ‘C’ Certificate: 5 marks
NCC ‘B’ Certificate: 3 marks
NCC ‘A’ Certificate: 2 marks
Final Merit Calculation – Total 100 Marks:
Physical Efficiency Test (PET): 40 marks
Written Test: 50 marks
NCC Weightage: 5 marks
Oral/Viva Voce: 5 marks
Total: 100 marks
Tie-Breaking:
In case of tie in marks, older candidate placed higher in merit list
If same date of birth with equal marks, candidate with higher height placed higher
Physical Standards
Height Requirements:
Male (General/OBC/MOBC/SC): 162.5 cm
Male (ST P/ST H): 160 cm
Female (General/OBC/MOBC/SC): 144.5 cm
Female (ST P/ST H): 142 cm
Chest Measurement (Only for Men):
Measuring not less than 81 cm when deflated
Weight Requirements:
For both Male and Female candidates: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standard
Medical Standards:
Candidates must be of sound health both mentally and physically
Free from organic defect or bodily infirmity likely to interfere with efficient discharge of duties
Good mental and bodily health required
Free from physical deformities
Free from diabetes, heart disease, hernia, piles, respiratory diseases, knock-knee, flat foot or any physical deformity
Should not be colour blind or squint eyed
Eye Sight: Distance vision 6/6 for at least one eye and not poorer than 6/9 for other without correction; Normal near vision
Varicose vein considered as temporary disqualification
Candidates required to undergo Medical Examination as necessary before appointment
General Information/Instructions
Applicant must be a Citizen of India and Permanent Resident of Assam
Must be registered with a local Employment Exchange in Assam
Must speak Assamese or any other State language fluently
The present number of vacancies (138) is tentative and subject to final clearance by Government
Vacancies may increase or decrease at any time/stage of recruitment process
Selected applicants will have to submit Proof of Residence after publication of Final Select List (SC, ST, OBC/MOBC exempted)
Preliminary Identity Verification: Admit Card and identity proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Driving License) will be checked
Biometric verification conducted before PET & PST and at exit, also during Written Test and Oral/Viva Voce
CCTV surveillance for all PET events
PET is strenuous; only medically fit candidates should attempt
SLPRB not liable for any injury during tests due to pre-existing medical conditions
Applicants must register in portal only once for all Advertisements using single Application ID
Multiple Application IDs using different mobile numbers will lead to cancellation
Name must be exactly as per HSLC Certificate
Keep mobile number active and unchanged until recruitment completion
Edit option available for 5 days after last date (only once, subject to SLPRB approval)
All documents uploaded must be issued on or before 22-02-2026
Caste Certificate only from Competent Authority of Govt. of Assam accepted
Failure to produce original Caste Certificate during verification will result in treatment as GENERAL category
No changes in entries after document submission during PET & PST
Incomplete/defective/invalid applications will be summarily rejected
No TA/DA admissible for journey and stay during any recruitment stage
Height measurement is posture-dependent; candidates advised to stand in best posture
Earlier height certificates not valid in case of dispute
Re-measurement allowed same day if not qualified; Selection Committee decision final
Applicants eliminated as soon as they fail any PET or PST event
Appearing from more than one venue leads to cancellation
Final appointment subject to satisfactory Police Verification and Medical Examination Report
Selected candidates will undergo basic training at designated place and time
Training period can be extended by Competent Authority
Failure to complete training in three chances leads to discharge
Appointees must serve minimum 3 years after posting or refund training costs
Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in Assam
SLPRB may club this recruitment with other posts/recruitments
Decision of SLPRB final on all recruitment matters
Canvassing leads to immediate disqualification
Anonymous complaints not entertained
How to Apply
Registration Process:
Apply online only from 22-01-2026 to 22-02-2026 through official website www.slprbassam.in
No other mode of application accepted
Register only once for all advertisements using single Application ID
Register with name exactly as per HSLC Certificate
Enter Father’s name and Mother’s name correctly
Use valid mobile number for registration
Provide accurate information:
Employment Exchange Number
Highest Qualification Details
Permanent District
Gender
Caste/Category
Date of Birth
Aadhaar Number
Application ID will be generated after successful registration
Keep Application ID safe for future reference
Application Submission Steps:
Log in using Application ID or Registered Mobile Number along with Date of Birth
Apply for the relevant Advertisement
Upload necessary documents
Select post preferences (if applicable)
Fill in personal details
Upload photograph, signature, and required certificates
Digital signature on white paper with black/dark blue ink (Max 100 KB, JPEG/JPG/PNG format)
Pass Certificate & Mark sheet of HSLC or equivalent examination
Employment Exchange Registration Card
Aadhaar Card
Caste Certificate (if applicable, from Competent Authority of Govt. of Assam only – certificates from other authorities/states will NOT be accepted)
Additional Documents (for benefits):
NCC Certificate issued by Competent Authority (for claiming weightage marks)
For Ex-servicemen: Copy of Discharged Book and Copy of Identity Card of Ex-Servicemen (to avail benefit of age relaxation)
Document Verification:
Bring all uploaded documents in original along with one set of self-attested photocopies at PET & PST venue
Detailed instructions for uploading documents available on SLPRB website during application submission
Edit Facility:
In case of inadvertent entry/typographical mistakes, edit option available for 5 days after last date (23/02/2026 to 27/02/2026)
Can be used only once and subject to SLPRB approval
Log into Applicant’s Application ID Account to use edit option
Important Instructions:
Email address and mobile number should be specific to each applicant
For every new advertisement, apply using single Application ID only
Update post preference lists every time applying for new posts
Keep mobile number active until recruitment completion
SLPRB not responsible for discrepancies due to wrong mobile/email entry
SLPRB Assam Jail Warder Important Links
SLPRB Assam Jail Warder Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are available for Jail Warder posts in SLPRB Assam 2026?
State Level Police Recruitment Board, Assam has announced 138 vacancies for Jail Warder posts in Prison Department under Advertisement No. SLPRB/REC/JAIL WARDER/PRISON/700/2024/37. The category-wise distribution includes 77 Unreserved, 27 OBC/MOBC, 4 Tea Tribes & Adivasi Communities, 10 SC, 13 ST(P), and 7 ST(H) posts with 115 male and 23 female vacancies. These vacancies are tentative and subject to final government clearance.
Q2. What is the educational qualification required for SLPRB Jail Warder recruitment?
Candidates must have passed HSLC or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or Council. This is the only educational qualification required for the Jail Warder post. No additional qualifications or certifications are mandatory. Candidates must ensure their qualification certificates are from government-recognized boards or councils for eligibility.
Q3. What is the age limit for SLPRB Jail Warder posts?
The age limit is 18 to 40 years as on 01-01-2026 (born not before 01-01-1986 and not later than 01-01-2008). Age relaxations provided: SC/ST candidates get 5 years (up to 45 years), OBC/MOBC get 3 years (up to 43 years), and Ex-servicemen get additional 2 years relaxation. Age is calculated only based on HSLC Admit Card/Certificate; no other documents accepted.
Q4. What is the salary for Jail Warder posts at SLPRB Assam?
Jail Warders will receive Pay Scale of ₹14,000 to ₹70,000 per month (Pay Band No.2) plus Grade Pay of ₹5,200 and other allowances as admissible under rules. The total salary package includes basic pay in the specified pay band, grade pay, and additional allowances as per government norms applicable to the post and location of posting.
Q5. Is there any application fee for SLPRB Jail Warder recruitment?
No, there is absolutely no application fee for this recruitment. Candidates are not required to pay any amount at any stage of the recruitment process to SLPRB except for medical investigations if required in a Government Hospital. The entire online application process including registration, document upload, and form submission is completely free for all candidates.