A fuel cell stack includes atleast one fuel cell matrix assembly, an anode bipolar plate, a cathode bipolar plate, a gas diffusion layer, a gasket, a first end plate and a second end plate. Further, the fuel cell matrix assembly includes plurality of fuel cells arranged in a matrix pattern. The fuel cell stack further includes a clamping assembly. The clamping assembly is configured to provide clamping force to the fuel cell stack and detect the failure or alteration of clamping force in the fuel cell stack.