Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 (Jailor, Warder and Instructor)
Total Vacancies
869 Posts
Qualification
10th Pass
Apply Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Exam Schedule
Competitive Written Examination Scheduled
Official Recruitment Notification PDF
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Source: OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION • Checked: 12 Oct 2026
Job Summary & Overview
Karnataka Prisons and Correctional Services offers recruitment for Jailor, Warder, and Instructor positions with online applications available until 15 October 2026.
Important Dates & Schedule
What's next
Competitive Written Examination
21 Nov 2026 (tentative)
Applications open
19 Sep 2026
Last date to apply
15 Oct 2026
Last date for fee payment
16 Oct 2026
Competitive Written Examination
Next
21 Nov 2026Tentative
| Event / Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Open Date | 19 Sep 2026 |
| Application Closing Date | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 16 Oct 2026 |
Competitive Written ExaminationTentative Schedule | 21 Nov 2026 |
Vacancy Details & Post Breakdown
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Scale / Level |
|---|---|---|
| Warder (RPC cadre) | 560 | As per rules |
| Instructor Grade-II (RPC cadre) | 16 | As per rules |
| Jailor (Kalyana Karnataka cadre) | 5 | As per rules |
| Warder (Kalyana Karnataka cadre) | 275 | As per rules |
| Instructor Grade-II (Kalyana Karnataka cadre) | 8 | As per rules |
| Warder-cum-Nursing (Kalyana Karnataka cadre) | 5 | As per rules |
Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit
Educational Qualification
- Warder (Vikshakaru) - General/RPC Cadre
- Must have passed SSLC examination or possess an equivalent qualification.
- Second Grade Teacher / Instructor Grade-II - General/RPC Cadre
- 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.
- Jailor - Kalyana Karnataka Cadre
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification.
- Warder (Vikshakaru) - Kalyana Karnataka Cadre
- Must have passed SSLC examination or possess an equivalent qualification.
- Second Grade Teacher / Instructor Grade-II - Kalyana Karnataka Cadre
- 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.
- Warder cum Nursing - Kalyana Karnataka Cadre
- Must have passed SSLC or equivalent, AND must hold a certificate in First Aid.
Age Limit Criteria
Calculated as of: 15 Oct 2026
- SC/ST: +2 years
- Category-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B: +2 years
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Application Fee & Pay
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹500 |
Selection Process
Exam Pattern
Competitive Examination
Offline, OMR type · 1 hr 30 min · 100 questions · 100 marks
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge, Science, Geography, History, Constitution of India, Indian National Movement and Mental Ability | 100 | 100 |
Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
Multiple choice questions of below-degree standard. A compulsory Kannada examination (150 marks, 50 to qualify) is held for candidates who did not study Kannada as first or second language in SSLC.
As stated in the official notification. Check it for the final word.
Syllabus
Competitive Examination
General Studies and Mental Ability7 topics
- General Knowledge
- Science
- Geography
- History
- Constitution of India
- Indian National Movement
- Mental Ability
As listed in the official notification. Check it for the final word.
Preparation strategy, topic explanations, practice questions and paper analysis will be on LakshyaGyan.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step
- 1Visit the official KEA website, https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
- 2Read the detailed notification thoroughly, and click the link provided for the relevant cadre.
- 3Fill in all requested personal, educational, and category details carefully.
- 4Upload the required documents and pay the application fee online.
- 5Submit the application before 15.10.2026, and complete fee payment before 16.10.2026.
- 6Download the Hall Ticket/Admit Card from the KEA website and report to the allotted exam centre with a valid original photo ID.
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