Post Date / Update: 23 September 2026, 11:11 AM
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru ne Karnataka Prisons and Reforms Services Department me Jailor, Warder, Warder cum Nursing aur Instructor Grade-II ke kul 869 padon par bharti ka official notification jari kar diya hai. Do alag notifications nikale gaye hain — ED/KEA/22/Ne.Vi/2026(R.P.C.) General / Rest-of-State cadre ke liye aur ED/KEA/23/Ne.Vi/2026(K.K.) Kalyana Karnataka cadre ke liye, dono 18 September 2026 ko jari. Online application 19 September 2026 se 15 October 2026 tak KEA ki official website par bhare jayenge. Competitive (written) exam 21 November 2026 ko hoga.
Karnataka Prisons Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Notification Date | 18 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Application Begin | 19 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15 October 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | 21 November 2026 (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM) |
| PST / Endurance Test | Admit card ke saath KEA website par notify hoga |
Karnataka Prisons Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
| General Merit / Other Categories | ₹750 |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-Servicemen | ₹500 |
| Payment Mode | Online – UPI, Net Banking, Debit / Credit Card |
Karnataka Prisons Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details (Total: 869)
| Post Name | General / RPC Cadre | Kalyana Karnataka Cadre | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jailor | — | 5 | 5 |
| Warder (Vikshakaru) | 560 | 275 | 835 |
| Second Grade Teacher / Instructor Grade-II | 16 | 8 | 24 |
| Warder cum Nursing | — | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 576 | 293 | 869 |
Note: Kalyana Karnataka (KK) cadre Bidar, Kalaburagi, Raichur, Koppal, Ballari aur Yadgir jilon ke liye Article 371J ke tehat local cadre hai — iske liye Assistant Commissioner dwara jari Annexure-A eligibility certificate chahiye hoga. Category-wise vacancy classification notification me alag se publish ki jayegi — sirf KEA ki official list par bharosa karein.
Karnataka Prisons Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility
| Post Name | Qualification | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Jailor | Bachelor’s Degree (Sociology / Psychology / Criminology / Correctional Administration me degree walo ko preference) | ₹61,300 – ₹1,12,900 |
| Warder (Vikshakaru) | SSLC / 10th pass ya equivalent | ₹37,500 – ₹76,100 |
| Instructor Grade-II | SSLC pass + sarkar-manyata prapt sansthan se sambandhit trade (Mechanical, Electrical, Carpentry, Tailoring, Weaving aadi) me Diploma / Certificate | ₹37,500 – ₹76,100 |
| Warder cum Nursing | SSLC pass + First Aid Certificate | ₹34,100 – ₹67,600 |
Karnataka Prisons Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 years | Maximum Age: 33 years
- Age Relaxation: Karnataka sarkar ke niyamon ke anusar SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen aadi ko chhoot milegi — details notification me dekhein.
Karnataka Prisons Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
- Competitive (Written) Examination – 21 November 2026
- Physical Standard Test (PST) & Endurance Test – written me 1:5 ratio me shortlist candidates
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for Karnataka Prisons Recruitment 2026
- KEA ki official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ par jayein.
- “Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026” link par click karein aur apna cadre (RPC ya Kalyana Karnataka) chunein.
- Registration karke application form me personal details, qualification aur category bharein.
- Photo, signature aur zaroori documents upload karein.
- Application fee online pay karke form 15 October 2026 se pehle submit karein.
- Submitted application ka printout future reference ke liye rakhein.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Official Website (KEA) | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
| Prisons Department Website | prisons.karnataka.gov.in |
Karnataka Prisons Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. Karnataka Prisons Recruitment 2026 me kul kitne pad hain?
Kul 869 pad hain — 576 General/RPC cadre aur 293 Kalyana Karnataka cadre me.
Q2. Apply karne ki last date kya hai?
Online application ki last date 15 October 2026 hai, fee payment 16 October 2026 tak ho sakta hai.
Q3. Warder post ke liye qualification kya hai?
SSLC / 10th pass ya equivalent qualification chahiye.
Q4. Written exam kab hoga?
Competitive written exam 21 November 2026 ko dopahar 3:00 se 4:30 baje tak hoga.
Q5. Application fee kitni hai?
General Merit ke liye ₹750 aur SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-Servicemen ke liye ₹500 hai.
