Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 – For 869 Posts

Notifications have been issued by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) to recruit 869 Jailor, Warder, Warder cum Nursing and Instructor Grade-II vacancies in the Karnataka State Prisons and Correctional Services Department. The Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 includes both the Kalyana Karnataka and general basic cadre, providing opportunities for candidates from all over the state to avail uniformed service opportunities. Eligible candidates, who have required qualification and age can apply through the official KEA online application portal within specified time limit. Written competitive test, Physical standard & endurance test, Medical examination. Candidates interested in Police jobs recruitment style can check out this government recruitment with a fixed salary and career progression. Candidates are advised to go through the official notification very carefully prior to applying.

Overview of the Recruiting Body and Department

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru is conducting recruitment examinations for various Karnataka Government departments. The recruitment is related to Karnataka State Prisons and Correctional Services Department and is part of Other Government Jobs in India. It is responsible for the management of the custody, security, rehabilitation and correctional services of inmates in the state of Karnataka. Appointed candidates will be given prescribed training. Karnataka Prisons Department Vacancy 2026 is for two cadre categories of General and Kalyana Karnataka.

Cadre Wise Vacancy Details for Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026

Educational Qualification Requirements

Applicable Age Norms (as on October 15, 2026)

• Minimum Age: 20 years.
• General Merit: Maximum 31 years.
• SC/ST/Category-1/2A/2B/3A/3B: Maximum 33 years.
• Age Cut-off: Age eligibility is calculated on the application closing date.

Salary Structure at a Glance

• Jailor: Rs. 61,300/- to Rs. 1,12,900/-
• Warder: Rs. 37,500/- to Rs. 76,100/-
• Instructor Grade-II: Rs. 37,500/- to Rs. 76,100/-
• Warder cum Nursing: Rs. 34,100/- to Rs. 67,600/-
• Probation: Two years from the date of appointment.
• Pension: National Pension Scheme applies as per government rules.

Important Timeline for Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026

• Online Application Start Date: September 19, 2026
• Online Application Last Date: October 15, 2026
• Fee Payment Last Date: October 16, 2026
• Competitive Exam Date (Warder, Warder cum Nursing, Instructor Grade-II – Kalyana Karnataka cadre): November 22, 2026, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
• Competitive Exam Date (Jailor – Kalyana Karnataka cadre): November 22, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
• Competitive Exam Date (Warder and Instructor Grade-II – basic cadre): November 21, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Fee Details for Different Categories

• General Merit and Other Categories: Rs. 750/-
• SC/ST/Category-1: Rs. 500/-
• Ex-Servicemen/Third Gender: Rs. 500/-
• Payment Mode: Online through the KEA portal.
• Refund: The application fee is non-refundable.

Selection Procedure for Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026

• The list for Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 starts from an offline OMR based General Knowledge, Science, History, Geography, Constitution and Mental Ability written competitive test.
• The exam follows negative marking with ¼ mark deducted for each incorrect answer. Candidates who score zero or less will not qualify for the merit list.
• It is the authority which takes the decision on State eligible / not eligible candidate on the basis of Matching exam success (exams & shortlisting for next process) against education marks in the 1:5 ratio.
• Shortlisted candidates then have to clear the Physical Standard Test for height, chest measurement or weight as applicable category-wise.
• Candidates who pass the physical standard round move on to the Endurance Test which includes running, jumping and shot put and they need to be successful in 3 of 5.
• Short listing of candidates at the endurance stage in the ratio of 1:2 against notified list of vacancies and referred for detailed medical examination by the Medical Board.
• The selected candidates are then put on a final merit list and appointed to Government Jobs in Karnataka under the Prisons and Correctional Services Department subject to document verification.

Physical Standards

• Men & Ex-Servicemen: Minimum height is 168 cm and chest 86 cm unexpanded and 5 cm expansion.
• Women & Third Gender: Min. weight 46kg and Min. height 157cm.

Medical Standards for Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026

• Distant Vision: 6/9 in the better eye and 6/9 or 6/12 in the weaker eye.
• Near Vision: 0/6 for the better eye and 0/8 for the weaker eye.
• Colour Blindness: Color Blind candidates are not allowed.
• Night Blindness: Night blindness candidates are not allowed.
• Squint: NO squinting is allowed.
• Hearing test: Candidates should have to take Rinne’s Test, Weber’s Test and Vertigo test.
• Other Conditions: If a person has varicose veins, speech defects, Knock Knees, Flat Foot, Cubitus Valgus and Cubitus Varus it may result in disqualification.
• Other Tests: The Medical Board will take a Chest X-Ray and other medical tests during the Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 medical examination.

Karnataka Prisons Department Exam Pattern

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Recommended Books for Written Examination

Documents to Keep Ready Before Applying

• Aadhar Card
• Attests of Educational Qualifications (Mark Sheet and Certificate of Educational Qualification)
• Student’s SSLC certificate or Birth certificate.
• Caste certificates and reservation certificates (as per the prescribed form) if applicable,
• Rural reservation certificate (Form 1 or Form 2), if one exists.
• Kannada medium study certificate to be included (if applicable).
• If a certificate of discharge and/or pension has been issued, this will be provided.
• Where appropriate, the District Magistrate will issue a third gender certificate.
• For candidates holding government service, the NOC should be issued by their employers.
• Please submit recent photo (50KB-200KB, JPEG format) and signature (50KB-70KB, JPEG format).

Why Past Papers Matter for Preparation

• Know the Pattern: Candidates can understand the question types and exam pattern by solving previous papers.
• Speed Improvement: Practice 100 questions in 90 minutes on a regular basis.
• Identify Weak Areas: Go over the wrong answers and find areas to strengthen your learning.
• Practise Accuracy: Candidates will reduce unnecessary mistakes and will manage to tackle the negative marking effect.
• Track Progress: Multiple mock attempts provide a good way of checking progress.
• Karnataka Prisons Department Vacancy 2026: Candidates can practice the exam with the help of Past paper + Topic wise Revision.

Guide to Apply for Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026

• Visit the Karnataka Examinations Authority’s official at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/indexnew
• On the homepage go to the “Recruitments” section and select the “Prisons Department Recruitment 2026“
• Click on the advertisement: “Prison Department Recruitment (KK)- 2026” or “Prison Department Recruitment (RPC)- 2026“.
• Before applying to these posts read the whole notification carefully to know the eligibility criteria, required fee and documents carefully.
• If any of the posts are referred to in the online application, click on the link.
• To register for logon details use a valid mobile number & e-mail ID
• Complete the information in the application form with personal, educational and category information correctly
• Please upload the scanned photograph and signature within the specified size and format.
• Choose the appropriate application fee category and then follow the instructions to make the online payment.
• Carefully check all entries to be sure they are accurate; cannot be changed upon submission.
• Keep a copy of the fee-paid application confirmation and payment receipt for future reference when appearing for the Karnataka Jailor Recruitment 2026 examination.

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