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Everything you need to know about the DSSSB Jail Warder exam structure, eligibility requirements, rules, and timelines.
200 objective questions worth 200 marks, attempted in 2 hours, split evenly across five subjects (40 questions each): General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Hindi and English.
Yes — 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
A 12th pass (10+2) from a recognised board. Age must be 18-27 years, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Pay Level 3, ranging from ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 per month, with an in-hand salary of approximately ₹25,000-₹30,000.
Candidates who clear the written exam undergo a Physical Efficiency Test, followed by document verification before the final merit list is prepared.
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