The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam has released the official Assam Police Jail Warder Recruitment 2026 notification for a total of 138 Jail Warder vacancies in the Prison Department, Assam. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official SLPRB Assam portal.
Assam Police Jail Warder Recruitment 2026: Notification
The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam, has officially released the detailed notification for the Jail Warder recruitment 2026. The notification is now available on the official SLPRB website: slprbassam.gov.in. For your convenience, a direct link to download the official notification PDF has been provided in the table below.
Download Assam Police Jail warder Notification Pdf
SLPRB Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | 16 January 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 22 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 February 2026 |
| Application Edit Window | 23–27 February 2026 |
Vacancies & Category-Wise Distribution
A total of 138 posts have been notified, with positions available for both male and female candidates across categories:
| Category | Male | Female | Total |
| Unreserved | 64 | 13 | 77 |
| OBC/MOBC | 23 | 4 | 27 |
| Tea Tribes & Adivasi Communities | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| SC | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| ST (P) | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| ST (H) | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Total | 115 | 23 | 138 |
Assam Police 2026 Recruitment: Educational Qualification
Candidates must have completed HSLC (Class 10) or equivalent from a recognized Board or Council to be eligible.
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST (P) & ST (H): +5 years
- OBC/MOBC: +3 years
- Ex-Servicemen: +2 years (as applicable)
Selection Process
The recruitment process includes the following stages:
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Written Examination
- Oral/Viva Voce
- Physical tests measure candidates’ running ability and other standards as per guidelines.
Apply Online for Assam Police Jail Warder 2026
The online application process for Assam Police Jail Warder 2026 will commence on 22 January 2026 and remain open until 22 February 2026, with applications accepted exclusively through the official SLPRB Assam website, and candidates must ensure all submitted information is accurate and complete to avoid rejection.
How to Apply Assam Police 2026
- Visit slprbassam.in
- Register with accurate details
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, HSLC certificate, etc.)
- Complete and submit the form
- Download the acknowledgement slip for future reference
Assam Police Jail Warder Recruitment 2026: Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Salary
The recruitment for Assam Police Jail Warder includes a written examination conducted in an objective format. A clear understanding of the syllabus and exam pattern will help candidates prepare strategically and perform better.
Syllabus
The written exam covers the following subjects:
- Elementary Arithmetic
- General English
- Logical Reasoning / Mental Ability
- Assam’s History, Geography, Polity, and Economy
- General Awareness / General Knowledge & Current Affairs
Exam Pattern
- Total Marks: 50
- Format: 100 multiple-choice questions (OMR-based)
- Marking Scheme: Each correct answer carries 0.5 marks; there is no negative marking.
- Difficulty Level: Questions will be of Class IX–X standard.
- Medium: The question paper will be available in Assamese, Bodo, Bengali, and English.
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on PET marks, with selection being 5 times the number of vacancies in order of merit.
Salary & Benefits
Selected candidates will be compensated as per the Assam Government’s rules. The position offers a monthly salary along with allowances and additional benefits.
- Pay Scale: ₹14,000 – ₹70,000
- Grade Pay: ₹5,200
- Additional Benefits: Other allowances as applicable under government regulations.
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