Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 869 Jailor, Warder Posts 1 hour ago

Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of all important dates related to this recruitment to avoid missing any deadline. The schedule mentioned below is based on official information and may be updated from time to time.

Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Here, you can find the position wise vacancies detail of each position open under Karnataka Prison Department Warder Recruitment 2026 notification. You can find here the number of vacancies, qualification, age limit and pay scale. The complete eligibility criteria of each position open under Karnataka Prison Department is given below.

Warder (Vikshakaru) - General/RPC Cadre

• No. of Vacancies: 560

• Qualification: Must have passed SSLC examination or possess an equivalent qualification.

• Age Limit: Min 20 years; Max 31 years (General Merit), 33 years (SC/ST/Category-1/2A/2B/3A/3B)

• Pay Scale: ₹37,500 – ₹76,100

Second Grade Teacher / Instructor Grade-II - General/RPC Cadre

• No. of Vacancies: 16

• Qualification: Must 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.

• Age Limit: Min 20 years; Max 31 years (General Merit), 33 years (SC/ST/Category-1/2A/2B/3A/3B)

• Pay Scale: ₹37,500 – ₹76,100

Jailor - Kalyana Karnataka Cadre

• No. of Vacancies: 5

• Qualification: 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.

• Age Limit: Min 20 years; Max 31 years (General Merit), 33 years (SC/ST/Category-1/2A/2B/3A/3B)

• Pay Scale: ₹61,300 – ₹1,12,900

Warder (Vikshakaru) - Kalyana Karnataka Cadre

• No. of Vacancies: 275

• Qualification: Must have passed SSLC examination or possess an equivalent qualification.

• Age Limit: Min 20 years; Max 31 years (General Merit), 33 years (SC/ST/Category-1/2A/2B/3A/3B)

• Pay Scale: ₹37,500 – ₹76,100

Second Grade Teacher / Instructor Grade-II - Kalyana Karnataka Cadre

• No. of Vacancies: 8

• Qualification: Must 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.

• Age Limit: Min 20 years; Max 31 years (General Merit), 33 years (SC/ST/Category-1/2A/2B/3A/3B)

• Pay Scale: ₹37,500 – ₹76,100

Warder cum Nursing - Kalyana Karnataka Cadre

• No. of Vacancies: 5

• Qualification: Must have passed SSLC or equivalent, AND must hold a certificate in First Aid.

• Age Limit: Min 20 years; Max 31 years (General Merit), 33 years (SC/ST/Category-1/2A/2B/3A/3B)

• Pay Scale: ₹34,100 – ₹67,600

Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

SSLC or currently prescribed equivalent courses are as notified in Government Order No. Sichasu 81 Sevane 2017, dated 27.02.2018. Candidates must have obtained the prescribed qualification result as on the closing date of application submission - higher qualifications will not be considered as a substitute for the specifically prescribed qualification.

Kannada Language Requirement

As per Government Notification No. Sichasu 102 Sevane 2022 dated 18.03.2025 (read with Notification No. Sichasu 43 Sevane 2020 dated 05.03.2021), candidates who studied Kannada as a first or second language subject in SSLC/equivalent, or studied through Kannada medium, are exempt from a separate Kannada Language Test. Other candidates must qualify a Kannada Language Test conducted by KEA (or a body designated by Government) within a specified time, failing which their appointment (even if otherwise selected) will not be finalised. Candidates who did not study Kannada as the first language subject in SSLC must secure a minimum of 50 out of 150 marks in the Kannada Language Test to be eligible.

Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Minimum age: 20 years, as on the closing date of application. As per Government Order No. Sichasu 262 Sevani 2025 dated 29.01.2026, the previous upper age limit has been increased by 5 years.

Ex-Servicemen: 3 years' relaxation in upper age limit, in addition to the length of military service rendered, applicable to those discharged due to reasons other than dismissal/removal for misconduct or inefficiency, with the relaxation computed on the length of "service actually rendered."

Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Here is the complete information about Karnataka Prison Department Warder Recruitment 2026 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.

Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 Apply Online

The online form filling process for Karnataka Prisons Department Jailor, Warder Recruitment 2026 will begin on 19 September 2026, and the application link will remain active till 15 October 2026.

Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The detailed selection procedure has been mentioned in the official notification of Karnataka Prison Department Warder Recruitment 2026. But we are giving you here the short summary of the selection procedure. The candidates are advised to refer to official notification for selection procedure.

Selection Procedure:

1. Competitive (Written) Examination (Offline OMR Type): 100 questions, 100 marks, 1.5 hours (90 minutes). Subjects: General Knowledge, Science, Geography, History, Indian Constitution, National Freedom Struggle, Current Affairs & Mental Ability (Graduate-level for Jailor; SSLC-level for Warder/Instructor/Warder cum Nursing). Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer.

2. Physical Standard Test (PST) & Endurance Test: Candidates shortlisted in 1:5 ratio to notified vacancies based on combined percentage of Written Exam marks and educational qualification marks, category-wise. Height: Men/Ex-Servicemen – 168 cm (chest min 86 cm, expansion min 5 cm); Women/Third Gender – 157 cm (min weight 46 kg). Endurance Test: Minimum 3 of 5 events must be cleared (100m Race, High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put, 800m/200m Race).

3. Document Verification

4. Medical Examination: Conducted by a duly constituted Medical Board. Standards include vision, hearing, and absence of disqualifying conditions (colour blindness, varicose veins, Knock Knees, Flat Foot, etc.).

Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 Training, Probation & Pension

• Training: Selected candidates must undergo basic training at institutions specified by the Director General & Inspector General of Prisons, Karnataka, and must pass all prescribed tests during training.

• Probation Period: 2 years from the date of appointment.

• Pension: The National Pension Scheme (NPS) applies, as per Government Order No. FD (SPL) 04 PEN 2005, dated 31.03.2006.

Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 Documents Required

At the time of Document Verification, candidates must carry a call letter along with any one of the following original photo-ID documents: Passport, Driving Licence, PAN Card, State/Central Government or PSU Service ID Card, Bank Passbook with photograph, Registered deed/Pattas with photograph, Caste Certificate with photograph, Ex-Servicemen's pension book/pension payment order, NREGA Job Card with photograph, Voter ID (EPIC), and Aadhaar Card.

How to Apply for Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026

Here is the complete procedure to apply for Karnataka Prison Department Warder Recruitment 2026. The candidates should read the complete procedure to apply in the official notification from the links given below.

The application procedure for is not fully online. Candidates are advised to follow the detailed instructions given below.

1. Visit the official KEA website, https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.

2. Read the detailed notification thoroughly, and click the link provided for the relevant cadre (General/R.P.C. or Kalyana Karnataka/K.K.) to fill the online application.

3. Fill in all requested personal, educational, and category details carefully – once submitted, data in the application cannot be changed or modified.

4. Upload the required documents and pay the application fee online.

5. Submit the application before 15.10.2026, and complete fee payment before 16.10.2026.

6. Download the Hall Ticket/Admit Card from the KEA website closer to the exam date and report to the allotted exam centre with a valid original photo ID.

   Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

   • Candidates should ensure they possess the prescribed educational qualification as on the closing date of application submission - KEA is not responsible for other eligibility-related issues arising during the application process.

   • Candidates must be Indian citizens.

   • A male candidate with a living spouse who marries again, or a female candidate who marries a man with a living spouse, without obtaining prior Government permission, is not eligible for appointment.

   • Candidates must be mentally and physically healthy, fit to efficiently discharge their duties, and free from any health condition that could pose a risk to others.

   • Persons dismissed from Central/State/other public service, or debarred from any recruitment/examination conducted by a Public Service Commission or a Recruitment Authority, are not eligible.

   • Exam centres will be located at district centres across the state and are subject to change for administrative reasons; candidates will be informed via their admit card and the official website.

   • Candidates cannot request a change in exam centre after allocation, and no request for postponement of any exam activity will be entertained.

   • The recruitment committee reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the exam centre for any reason without prior notice.

   • Candidates must download their own admit card individually - no admit card will be sent by post.

   Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 Important Links

   • Apply Online: Click here

   • Official Notification PDF: Click here

   • Official Website: Click here