Jharkhand Kakshpal Competitive Examination (JKCE-2025) is conducted by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) to recruit Male and Female Warders (Kakshpal) for the state’s Prison Department. The recruitment covers Regular and Backlog vacancies.
Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th class) and meet age criteria (18–45 years, with relaxations for reserved categories). The selection process includes Physical Measurement & Efficiency Tests, a Written Exam (OMR-based, with Hindi, English, Regional Language, and General Knowledge papers), and a Medical Examination.
application process is online through the JSSC website, with an application fee of ₹100 (₹50 for SC/ST Jharkhand residents). Important dates include registration from 9 Jan to 08 Feb 2026 and fee submission by 10 Feb 2026.
| S.N. | Category | Other Candidates | Home Guard | Ex-Servicemen | Assistant Police |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Unreserved / EWS (Male) | 25 Year | 30 Year | 45 Year | 35 Year |
| 2. | OBC-1 and OBC-2 (Male) | 27 Year | 32 Year | 45 Year | 37 Year |
| 3. | Unreserved, EWS, OBC-1 and OBC-2 (Female) | 28 Year | 33 Year | 45 Year | 38 Year |
| 4. | ST / SC (Male and Female) | 30 Year | 35 Year | 45 Year | 40 Year |
Post Neme
Post
Eligible Details
Kakshpal (REGULAR)
1698
Kakshpal (BACKLOG)
35
Category
Running
Height
Chest
Gen/OBC Male
160 CM
81 CM
Gen/OBC Female
1600 Meter in 10 Min
148 CM
N/A
ST/SC Male
1600 Meter in 6 Min
155 CM
79 CM
ST/SC Female
1600 Meter in 10 Min
148 CM
N/A
Name
General
ST
SC
OBC - 2
OBC - 1
EWS
Ex-Servicemen 165
66
42
17
10
13
17
Home Guards 413
165
108
41
25
33
41
Other Candidates 1056
423
275
106
63
84
105
Kakshpal BACKLOG 19
00
11
02
03
03
00
Name
General
ST
SC
OBC- 2
OBC - 1
EWS
Ex-Servicemen 08
04
02
01
0
01
00
Home Guards 20
09
05
02
01
02
01
Other Candidates 36
15
09
04
02
03
03
Kakshpal BACKLOG 16
00
10
03
02
01
00
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