The Kent-born stop stopper was expected to remain at Crawley for the rest of the season but Pompey were forced to backtract after their first choice, Ryan Fulton, was called up on international duty over the Easter weekend.
Due to loan rules, Jones will be unable to return to Crawley this season after the recall.
And while Mark Yates admits he is more than happy to give Callum Preston, who impressed earlier in the season, the nod for Good Friday's York City, the Reds boss wants to bring in another goalkeeper as competition for the 20-year-old.