Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026

Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru, has released two recruitment notifications on behalf of the Karnataka Prisons and Reforms Services Department for direct recruitment to various posts under the Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) and Kalyana Karnataka (KK) cadres.

A total of 869 vacancies have been announced for Jailor, Warder (Vikshakaru), Warder cum Nursing and Second Grade Teacher/Instructor Grade-II posts. The online application process starts on 19 September 2026, and eligible candidates can apply until 15 October 2026. The last date for fee payment is 16 October 2026.

Karnataka Prisons Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The two notifications are ED/KEA/22/Ne.Vi/2026 (R.P.C.) for the Rest-of-State/General cadre and ED/KEA/23/Ne.Vi/2026 (K.K.) for the Kalyana Karnataka cadre.

Karnataka Prisons Vacancy 2026

The 869 vacancies are distributed between the RPC and KK cadres as follows:

RPC – Residual Parent Cadre

KK – Kalyana Karnataka Cadre

Grand Total

576 + 293 = 869 Posts

Post-Wise Salary

Educational Qualification

1. Jailor

The Jailor post is available under the Kalyana Karnataka cadre.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification. Preference is given to candidates having a degree in subjects such as:

• Sociology
• Psychology
• Criminology
• Correctional Administration

or an equivalent qualification.

2. Warder (Vikshakaru)

Candidates must have passed SSLC/10th Standard or an equivalent examination.

3. Second Grade Teacher / Instructor Grade-II

Candidates should have:

• Passed SSLC or equivalent, and
• Possess the prescribed Diploma/Certificate in a relevant trade from a Government-recognised institution.

Relevant trades include areas such as:

• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Carpentry
• Tailoring
• Textile
• Weaving
• Carpet-making

Candidates should check the respective notification for the complete prescribed trade list.

4. Warder cum Nursing

This post is available under the Kalyana Karnataka cadre.

Candidates should have:

• Passed SSLC or equivalent, and
• Possess the prescribed First Aid Certificate.

Important: The prescribed qualification must be obtained by the closing date of application. A higher qualification should not automatically be treated as a substitute for the specifically prescribed qualification.

Age Limit

The minimum age is 20 years as on the closing date of application.

The reported maximum age limits are:

Additional age relaxation may apply to eligible Ex-Servicemen as per the recruitment rules. Candidates should verify their category-specific eligibility in the applicable notification before applying.

Kannada Language Requirement

Candidates who studied Kannada as a first or second language at SSLC/equivalent level, or studied through Kannada medium, may be exempt from the separate Kannada Language Test as specified in the recruitment conditions.

Candidates who are required to take the Kannada Language Test must meet the prescribed qualifying requirement. The reported qualifying standard is 50 marks out of 150.

Application Fee

The application fee is payable online through the KEA application portal and is non-refundable.

Selection Process

The Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of:

1. Competitive Written Examination
2. Physical Standard Test (PST)
3. Endurance Test (ET)
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination

Candidates are shortlisted for the physical tests based on the prescribed selection criteria and vacancy-wise ratio. The reported shortlist ratio for PST/Endurance Test is 1:5.

Written Exam Pattern

The Competitive Examination is conducted in offline OMR mode.

For Jailor, the examination standard is at the graduate level. For Warder, Instructor Grade-II and Warder cum Nursing, the examination standard is based on the prescribed lower/SSLC level.

Written Exam Subjects

The examination covers areas including:

• General Knowledge
• General Science
• Geography
• Indian History
• Indian Constitution
• National Freedom Movement
• Current Affairs
• Mental Ability

The detailed level and syllabus vary according to the post.

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Physical Standard Test

The reported physical standards include:

Men & Ex-Servicemen

• Minimum Height: 168 cm
• Minimum unexpanded chest: 86 cm
• Minimum chest expansion: 5 cm

Women & Third Gender

• Minimum Height: 157 cm
• Minimum Weight: 46 kg

Candidates should check the respective notification for the complete physical standards applicable to their post/category.

Download Karnataka Prisons Department 2026 Notification PDF
RPC || KK

Endurance Test

The Endurance Test includes physical events such as:

• 100-metre race
• High Jump
• Long Jump
• Shot Put
• 800-metre/200-metre race, as applicable

The reported scheme requires candidates to qualify in the prescribed minimum number of events.

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Important Dates

How to Apply Online

Eligible candidates can apply online through the Karnataka Examinations Authority website.

Steps to Apply

1. Visit the official KEA website.
2. Open the recruitment section.
3. Select the relevant Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 notification.
4. Choose the applicable RPC or KK cadre.
5. Read the notification carefully.
6. Complete the registration and application form.
7. Enter personal, educational and category details.
8. Upload the required documents.
9. Pay the application fee online.
10. Submit the application before 15 October 2026.
11. Complete fee payment by 16 October 2026.
12. Save/print the final application for future reference.

Candidates should apply against the appropriate cadre and post after checking the detailed eligibility conditions in the respective notification.

Exam Date

The Karnataka Prisons Department Competitive Written Examination 2026 is scheduled for:

Date: 21 November 2026
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

The dates and venues for the Physical Standard Test and Endurance Test will be communicated separately through KEA/Department updates.

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FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are announced in Karnataka Prisons Recruitment 2026?
A total of 869 vacancies are announced across the RPC and KK cadres.

Q2. Which posts are included in the recruitment?
The recruitment includes Jailor, Warder (Vikshakaru), Second Grade Teacher/Instructor Grade-II and Warder cum Nursing posts.

Q3. What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application is 15 October 2026.

Q4. What is the last date for fee payment?
The fee payment deadline is 16 October 2026.

Q5. What is the written exam date?
The Competitive Written Examination is scheduled for 21 November 2026.

Q6. What is the minimum qualification for Warder?
Candidates must have passed SSLC/10th or equivalent.

Q7. What is the qualification for Jailor?
A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification is required for the Jailor post under the KK cadre.

Q8. What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹750 for General Merit and applicable other categories and ₹500 for SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-Servicemen categories.

Important Instructions

Candidates should carefully read the relevant RPC or KK notification before submitting the application. The two notifications cover different cadres and have different post distributions.

Applicants should also ensure that:

• The prescribed qualification is available by the closing date.
• The correct cadre is selected.
• Category details are entered correctly.
• Required documents are uploaded properly.
• The application fee is paid before the deadline.
• The submitted application is retained for future reference.

Conclusion

The Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 has opened recruitment for 869 posts across the RPC and Kalyana Karnataka cadres. The vacancies include 5 Jailor, 835 Warder, 24 Instructor Grade-II and 5 Warder cum Nursing posts. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 19 September to 15 October 2026, with fee payment available until 16 October 2026.

The official recruitment process includes a competitive written examination followed by physical tests, document verification and medical examination, as applicable. Candidates should refer to the relevant official notification for the cadre and post they intend to apply for.