Salary Offer 75000-85000

Address Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
Age limit 20-30
Gender Both
Job Sector Government
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Job Authority Jail Department NEW 2026
Number of Post Multiples
Education Bachelor
TA/DA No
Domicile Punjab,Sindh,Balochistan,kpk
Newspapper Jang Jobs
Experience Required Fresh Can Apply
Official Website https://e.jang.com.pk/karachi/15-08-2026/page8

Posted On	August 15, 2026
Company:	JD
Location:	islamabad
Job Type:	Govt Jobs In Federal
Last Date:	August 15, 2029

Jobs Positions

Jail Department Punjab (Prisons Department) operates under the Home Department, Government of Punjab, Pakistan. It is responsible for the custody, care, and rehabilitation of prisoners, managing security across central, district, and high-security jails, and enforcing prison regulations.

Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

Custodial Care & Inmate Management: Ensures secure confinement, daily care, and security monitoring for undertrial and convicted inmates.
Rehabilitation & Vocational Training: Runs skill development programs (industrial workshops, handicrafts, technical trades) to support prisoner reintegration into society.
Health & Welfare Services: Manages medical facilities, mental health support, and basic dietary requirements within prison premises.
Prison Security & Surveillance: Maintains perimeter security, conducts regular inspections, and monitors high-risk detainees.

Common Career Roles & Opportunities

Position / Designation	Typical Scale (BPS)	Key Responsibilities
Warders / Lady Warders	BPS-07	General security, guarding prison gates, and managing inmate movements.
Assistant Superintendent Jail	BPS-16	Operational supervision of wards, daily administrative checks, and inmate record maintenance.
Deputy Superintendent Jail	BPS-17	Management of prison security blocks, administrative oversight, and duty distribution.
Medical Officers / Psychologists	BPS-17	Providing medical care, emergency response, and psychological counseling for inmates.

General Eligibility Criteria for Warder Recruitment

Qualification: Matriculation (Secondary School Certificate) from a recognized board.
Age Limit: Generally 18 to 28 years (subject to specific official job advertisements).
Physical Standards (Male):
- Height: Minimum 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
- Chest: 33 to $34\frac{1}{2}$ inches
- Physical Efficiency Test: Running 1.6 km (1 mile) within 7 minutes.
Physical Standards (Female):
- Height: Minimum 5 feet 2 inches (157 cm)
- Physical Efficiency Test: Running 1.6 km (1 mile) within 10 minutes.

Selection & Recruitment Process

Official Job Announcement: Published in daily national newspapers and local government portals.
Application Submission: Submitted online or physically along with verified educational and identification documents.
Physical Efficiency & Measurement Test (PET): Height/chest screening followed by the mandatory running test.
Written / Screening Examination: Tests covering general knowledge, English, Urdu, Islamiat, and basic mathematics.
Interview & Medical Fitness Examination: Final evaluation followed by a comprehensive medical checkup before issuance of appointment letters.