Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 Notification

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru, on behalf of Karnataka Prisons and Reforms Services Department has released an official notification. A total of 869 vacancies are on offer. Eligible candidates should apply on or before 15 Oct 2026. Full details of eligibility, important dates, fees and how to apply are given below.

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Recruitment Overview

ParticularsDetails

Conducting BodyKarnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru, on behalf of Karnataka Prisons and Reforms Services Department

Notification NumbersED/KEA/22/Ne.Vi/2026(R.P.C.) - General/Rest-of-State cadre; ED/KEA/23/Ne.Vi/2026(K.K.) - Kalyana Karnataka cadre (both dated [hidden])

PostsJailor, Warder (Vikshakaru), Warder cum Nursing, Second Grade Teacher/Instructor Grade-II

Total Vacancies869 (576 General cadre + 293 Kalyana Karnataka cadre)

Application ModeOnline only, via [hidden]

Application Fee₹750 (General Merit & other categories); ₹500 (SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-Servicemen)

Online Application Start Date19.09.2026

Online Application Closing Date15.10.2026

Fee Payment Closing Date16.10.2026

Competitive (Written) Examination Date21.11.2026, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Selection ProcessWritten (Competitive) Exam → Physical Standard Test (PST) & Endurance Test (1:5 shortlist ratio) → Document Verification → Medical Examination

Official Websites[hidden] and [hidden]

Important Dates

EventDate

Notification Date18.09.2026

Online Application Start Date19.09.2026

Online Application Closing Date15.10.2026

Fee Payment Closing Date16.10.2026

Competitive (Written) Examination21.11.2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Kannada Language Test (for candidates required to clear it)Schedule to be announced later

PST & Endurance TestDate, time and venue to be published on KEA/Prisons Dept. website with admit card

Application Fee

CategoryFee

General Merit and other categories (2A/2B/3A/3B)₹750

Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Category-1, and Ex-Servicemen/Third Gender candidates₹500

Age Limit

Minimum Age: 20 Years

Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.

Salary / Remuneration

Rs. 37,500 - 76,100/-

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

PostSubjectTotal QuestionsTotal MarksDuration

JailorGraduate-level General Knowledge, Science, Geography, History, Indian Constitution, National Freedom Struggle, Current Affairs & Mental Ability1001001.5 hours (90 minutes)

Warder, Instructor Grade-II, Warder cum NursingSSLC-level General Knowledge, Science, Geography, History, Indian Constitution, National Freedom Struggle, Current Affairs & Mental Ability1001001.5 hours (90 minutes)

S.No. / Post / Pay Scale (₹) / No. of Posts

S.No.PostPay Scale (₹)No. of Posts

1Warder (Vikshakaru)37,500 – 76,100560

2Second Grade Teacher / Instructor Grade-II37,500 – 76,10016

Total576

S.No. / Post / Pay Scale (₹) / No. of Posts

S.No.PostPay Scale (₹)No. of Posts

1Jailor61,300 – 1,12,9005

2Warder (Vikshakaru)37,500 – 76,100275

3Second Grade Teacher / Instructor Grade-II37,500 – 76,1008

4Warder cum Nursing34,100 – 67,6005

Total293

Post / Minimum Educational Qualification

PostMinimum Educational Qualification

Jailor (K.K. cadre only)Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification. Preference given to candidates holding a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminology, Correctional Administration, or an equivalent qualification.

Warder (Vikshakaru)Must have passed SSLC examination or possess an equivalent qualification.

Second Grade Teacher / Instructor Grade-IIMust have passed SSLC or equivalent, AND must hold a Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical/Electrical/Carpentry/Tailoring/Textile/Weaving/Carpet-making, etc., from a Government-recognised institution.

Warder cum Nursing (K.K. cadre only)Must have passed SSLC or equivalent, AND must hold a certificate in First Aid.

Category / Maximum Age

CategoryMaximum Age

General Merit candidates31 years

SC / ST / Category-1 / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B candidates33 years

Category / Minimum Height / Other Standards

CategoryMinimum HeightOther Standards

Men & Ex-Servicemen168 cmMinimum chest (unexpanded): 86 cm; minimum expansion: 5 cm

Women & Third Gender157 cmMinimum weight: 46 kg

Event / Men / Women / Third Gender / Ex-Servicemen

EventMenWomen / Third Gender / Ex-Servicemen

100 Metre Race15 seconds18.5 seconds

High Jump (3 chances)Minimum 1.20 metresMinimum 0.90 metres

Long Jump (3 chances)Minimum 3.80 metresMinimum 2.50 metres

Shot Put (3 chances)Minimum 5.60 metres (7.26 kg)Minimum 3.75 metres (3.63 kg)

800m Race (Men) / 200m Race (Women, etc.)2 minutes 50 seconds (800m)40 seconds (200m)

How to Apply

Read the official notification carefully and confirm your eligibility.

Keep your documents, photo, signature and details ready.

Apply through the official website on or before 15 Oct 2026.

Pay the application fee if applicable and submit the form.

Take a printout/confirmation for future reference.

Important Note

Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official notification and website before applying.