PSSSB Assistant Superintendent Syllabus, Exam Pattern
181 topics across 6 subjects. Every question carries a written explanation.
Assistant Superintendent (Jail) is a post in the Punjab Prisons Department, under the Additional Director General of Police (Jails), Chandigarh. The Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab (PSSSB) recruits for it. The pay is Level 6, ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400.
The latest round is Advertisement No. 07 of 2025, published on 28 July 2025, for 500 jail posts: 29 Assistant Superintendent, 451 Warder and 20 Matron. This page covers the 29 Assistant Superintendent posts. Applications ran from 30 July to 24 August 2025 and were reopened for a few days in early September. The written exam was on 18 January 2026. Later notices show physical tests in April 2026, but the advertisement sets physical standards only for Warder and Matron.
Last checked against the official notification on .
PSSSB Assistant Superintendent Details
Exam Pattern
One objective paper, 2 hours 30 minutes, on an OMR sheet.
| Part | Questions | Marks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Punjabi, Class 10 level | 50 | 50 | Qualifying. 25 marks needed. No negative marking. |
| B. General knowledge and current affairs, Punjab history and culture, reasoning, Punjabi, English, ICT | 100 | 100 | 1 mark each, 1/4 off per wrong answer. |
Syllabus
| Part B topic | Approx. marks |
|---|---|
| General knowledge and current affairs: polity, environment, science, economy, freedom struggle, sports, cinema, geography | 25 |
| Punjab history and culture | 17 |
| Logical reasoning, basic numeracy, data analysis | 25 |
| English grammar and usage | 12 |
| ICT: computer basics, internet, office tools | 8 |
Punjabi fills the remaining marks of Part B. The topic lists are in the Board's PDF for this post.
Eligibility Criteria
A degree from a recognised university. The advertisement points to the department's service rules for the full qualification, and only the degree is printed.
| Category | Age on 1 January 2025 |
|---|---|
| General | 21 to 27 |
| SC and BC of Punjab | up to 32 |
| Government servants with at least 5 years' service | up to 35 |
| Ex-servicemen | as per the Punjab ex-servicemen rules, 1982 |
The department doesn't identify these posts for persons with disability. Reservation goes to Punjab residents with a domicile certificate not older than five years. Matric-level Punjabi is needed under the state's service rules.
Selection Process
The merit list is made from written marks in Part B. The Board gives counselling to candidates for document checks and recommends them to the department. For this advertisement, the Board's April 2026 admit-card notice for physical tests names all three posts in its title. If you were called, read that notice for which test applied to you.
Salary
Level 6 of the 7th Pay Commission matrix, ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400. Warder and Matron are a lower pay level, ₹19,900 to ₹63,200.
How to Apply
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, freedom fighters, sportspersons | ₹1,000 |
| SC, BC, EWS | ₹250 |
| Ex-servicemen and dependents | ₹200 |
| Assistant Superintendent posts | 29 |
|---|---|
| General | 13 |
| EWS | 3 |
| SC (Mazhbi and Balmiki) | 3 |
| SC (Ramdasia and others) | 2 |
| BC | 3 |
| Freedom fighter | 1 |
| Ex-servicemen (SC two, BC one, general one) | 4 |
The fee isn't refunded.
Important Dates
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 28 July 2025 |
| Online application | 30 July to 24 August 2025 |
| Last date for fee | 26 August 2025 |
| Portal reopened | 1 to 3 September 2025 (fee by 5 September) |
| Correction window | 6 to 9 October 2025 |
| Written exam | 18 January 2026 |
| OMR sheets | 19 to 21 January 2026 |
| Admit cards for physical tests (PMT and PET) | 17 to 29 April 2026 |
Result
The Board's pages show no result yet for the written exam of 18 January 2026. Results come on the advertisement page and the Board's home page.
Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Assistant Superintendent posts were there?
29 of the 500 jail posts in Advertisement 07 of 2025.
What is the age limit?
21 to 27 for general candidates, counted on 1 January 2025. SC and BC of Punjab go to 32, and government servants with 5 years' service to 35.
Is there a physical test?
The advertisement lists physical standards only for Warder and Matron. The Board's April 2026 notice names all three posts, so check it if you were called.
Is Punjabi compulsory?
Yes. Matric-level Punjabi is needed, and the Punjabi paper in the exam is qualifying at 50%.
Computer Awareness (21)
- Computer Fundamentals
- MS Excel
- MS Office
- MS Powerpoint
- MS Word
- Computer Internet
- Computer System Architecture
- Computer Operating System
- Important File Extensions
- Important Abbreviations
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- History of Computers
- Computer Hardware and Software
- Input /Output Devices
- Memory Management
- Computer Languages
- Number System
- Logic Gates
- Computer Network
- Database Management System
- Computer Security
Current Affairs (15)
- National Affairs
- International Affairs
- Sports Current Affairs
- Awards and Honours
- Appointments and Resignations
- Government Schemes and Policies
- Economy and Banking News
- Science and Technology News
- Defence News
- Summits and Conferences
- Agreements and MoUs
- Books and Authors in News
- Obituaries
- Important Days in News
- State News
English Language (33)
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Double Synonyms
- Homonyms
- One Word Substitution
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Theme Detection
- Deriving Conclusions from Passages
- Sentence Completion
- Passage Completion
- Fill in the Blanks
- Spotting Errors
- Sentence Improvement
- Passage Correction
- Choose the Correct - Incorrect Sentence
- Reconstruction of Sentence
- Sentences Rearrangement
- Reconstruction of Paragraphs
- Rearrangement of Jumbled Parts
- Word Formation
- Idioms and Phrases
- Active-Passive voice
- Direct-Indirect Speech
- Transformation of Sentences
- Spelling Test
- Phrasal Verbs
- Parts of Speech
- Tenses
- Articles and Determiners
- Prepositions
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Figures of Speech and Poetic Devices
General Awareness / General Knowledge (GK) (23)
- Indian Politics
- Indian History
- Indian Economy
- Important Acts of the Parliament of India
- Honours and Awards
- Indian Geography
- Indian Culture
- World Geography
- Famous Places in India
- Famous Personalities
- Books and Authors
- Sports
- Days and Years
- Inventions
- Highest, Longest, Biggest, Largest, Deepest, Smallest of the World
- General Science
- World Currency
- Country Languages
- Technology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Scientific Names of Plants and Animals
Quantitative Aptitude (50)
- Number System
- H.C.F. & L.C.M.
- Decimal Fractions
- Simplification
- Square Roots & Cube Roots
- Average
- Problems on Numbers
- Problems on Ages
- Surds & Indices
- Percentage
- Operations on Numbers
- Profit & Loss
- Ratio & Proportion
- Partnership
- Chain Rule
- Time & Work
- Pipes & Cistern
- Time & Distance
- Problems on Trains
- Boats & Streams
- Alligation or Mixture
- Simple Interest
- Compound Interest
- Logarithms
- Area
- Volume & Surface Areas
- Mensuration
- Races & Games of Skill
- Calendar
- Clocks
- Stocks & Shares
- Permutations & Combinations
- Probability
- True Discount
- Banker’s Discount
- Heights & Distances
- Odd Man Out & Series
- Algebra
- Divisibility Rules & Remainder Theorem
- Factorials & Power Cycles
- Progressions (A.P., G.P., H.P.)
- Work & Wages
- Set Theory / Venn Diagrams
- Geometry (Lines, Angles, Triangles, Polygons)
- Coordinate Geometry
- Data Interpretation
- Trigonometry
- Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode)
- Arithmetic Operations
- Quadratic Equations
Reasoning (39)
- Analogy
- Number Series
- Classification
- Series Completion
- Coding-Decoding
- Input Output
- Inequality
- Blood Relation
- Puzzle Test
- Sequential Output Tracing
- Direction Sense Test
- Linear Seating Arrangement
- Circular Seating Arrangement
- Logical Venn Diagrams
- Alphabet Test
- Number, Ranking and Time Sequence Test
- Mathematical Operations
- Logical Sequence of Words
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Inserting The Missing Character
- Data Sufficiency
- Decision Making
- Assertion and Reason
- Situation Reaction Test
- Verification of Truth of the Statement
- Letter and Symbol Series
- Logic
- Statement - Arguments
- Statement - Assumptions
- Statement - Courses of Action
- Syllogisms
- Statement - Conclusions
- Deriving Conclusions From Passages
- Theme Detection
- Question - Statements
- Miscellaneous Logical Puzzles
- Mirror and Water Images
- Paper Folding and Cutting
- Completion of Incomplete Pattern
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