The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has received approval to recruit 2833 candidates for the post of Jail Warder. The detailed official notification is expected by April-end 2025. Interested candidates should monitor the official UPPRPB website for the application window, fee details, and final eligibility conditions.
About the Company
Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) is the state recruitment body responsible for conducting transparent and merit-based selection processes for various UP Police roles. The Board manages end-to-end recruitment activities including notifications, applications, examinations, and selection stages.
Position Overview
As a Jail Warder, you will support prison administration by maintaining security, ensuring discipline, supervising inmates, and assisting in operational procedures as per applicable rules and protocols. The role requires physical fitness, integrity, and the ability to work in a structured and regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain prison security and ensure adherence to established rules and procedures.
- Supervise inmates and monitor movements within assigned areas.
- Assist in roll calls, searches, and routine checks as per directives.
- Report incidents, irregularities, and security concerns to senior officials promptly.
- Support administrative tasks related to duty logs, registers, and documentation as required.
- Participate in training, drills, and operational readiness activities.
- Coordinate with team members to ensure safe and orderly operations.
Eligibility & Requirements
- Education: Must have passed 12th (Intermediate) from a recognized board in India (or equivalent).
- Age Limit: As per UP Police/UPPRPB rules (final limits to be confirmed in the official notification). A commonly referenced range is 18 to 30 years (subject to official confirmation and category-wise relaxation).
- Category Relaxation: Applicable as per UP Police/UPPRPB norms.
- Physical Fitness: Must be capable of qualifying the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) as prescribed.
- Documentation: Ability to produce valid certificates and identity documents during verification.
Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Important Dates (Tentative)
- Short Notice Date: 28 March 2025
- Online Application Start: Available soon
- Last Date to Apply: Available soon
- Last Date for Fee Payment: Available soon
- Exam Date: To be notified
- Admit Card: Before exam
Application Fee (Indicative)
Application fee details are expected to be announced in the official notification and are currently marked as “₹ Soon” across categories. Payment is expected to be accepted via online methods such as debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS, and wallets.
Documents Required (At the Time of Form Filling/Verification)
- Photograph: Recent passport-size color photo with white/light background.
- Signature: Clear signature on white paper using black/blue pen.
- Educational Certificates: 10+2 (Intermediate) pass certificate/marksheet (and higher qualification documents if applicable).
- Caste Certificate: For reserved category candidates (as applicable).
- ID Proof: Aadhaar/Voter ID or other government-issued ID.
- Income Certificate: For EWS applicants (as applicable).
- Other Certificates: PH/Ex-servicemen/special category certificates where applicable.
Benefits
- Opportunity to serve in a government role under UPPRPB/UP Police framework.
- Structured career progression and role-based training as per department policies.
- Salary, allowances, and service benefits as per applicable government rules (to be confirmed in the official notification).
- Job stability and eligibility for government benefits subject to service conditions.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPPRPB website: https://uppbpb.gov.in/Home/Index
- Open the Jail Warder recruitment section once the link is activated.
- Complete registration, fill the online application form, and upload required documents.
- Pay the fee (when announced) using the available online payment methods.
- Submit the form and save/print the confirmation for future reference.
Note: Candidates are advised to rely on the official UPPRPB notification and website for final details regarding dates, fees, eligibility, and selection criteria.