Karnataka Prison Department Recruitment 2026: Apply Online, Eligibility, Vacancy & Last Date

Karnataka Prison Department Recruitment 2026: Candidates interested in applying for this recruitment are informed that the application process began on 19/09/2026 and will conclude on 15/10/2026. The total number of posts to 869—comprising 576 RPC posts and 293 KK posts. All types of recruitment updates, total vacancies, important dates, application fees, eligibility criteria, age limits, the selection process, salary, exam pattern, admit cards, answer keys, results, and more.

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Karnataka Prison Department Recruitment 2026

KEA Karnataka Prison Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
Parameter Details
Recruiting Department Karnataka State Prisons and Correctional Services Department
Exam Conducting Body Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru
Notification Numbers ED/KEA/22/Ne.Vi/2026 (RPC) & ED/KEA/23/Ne.Vi/2026 (KK)
Posts Offered Jailor, Warder (Vikshakaru), Instructor Grade-II, Warder cum Nursing
Total Vacancies 869 Posts (RPC: 576, KK: 293)
Selection Method Written Exam (Offline OMR) + Physical Tests (PST/ET) + Medical Exam
Application Mode Online Only
Official Portal cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea

Important Dates & Age Limit
Important Dates Age Limit
  • Notification Release Date: 18/09/2026
  • Online Application Start: 19/09/2026
  • Closing Date to Apply: 15/10/2026 
  • Last Date for Fee Payment: 16/10/2026
  • RPC Exam Date: 21/11/2026
  • KK Exam Date: 22/11/2026
  • Age is calculated as on 15/10/2026
  • Minimum Age: 20 Years
  • Maximum Age: 31 years
  • Age relaxation as per government rules.

Application Fee
  • General and Categories 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: ₹ 750/-
  • SC, ST, Category-1, and Transgender candidates: ₹ 500/-
  • Payment Method: Online payment only

Karnataka Prison Department Recruitment 2026: Qualification
Post Name Qualification
Jailor Bachelor’s Degree.
Warder (Vikshakaru) Class 10th passed.
Second Grade Instructor (Grade-II) Class 10th passed & Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, Carpentry, Tailoring, Textile, Weaving, Carpet Making, etc.
Warder cum Nursing Class 10th passed & First Aid Certificate.

Karnataka Prison Department Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
Post Name RPC Cadre KK Cadre  Total
Jailor – 05 05
Warder (Vikshakaru) 560 275 835
Second Grade Instructor (Grade-II) 16 08 24
Warder cum Nursing – 05 05
Total 576 293 869

Karnataka Prison Department Recruitment 2026: Written Exam
  • Total Questions: 100 MCQ
  • Exam Duration: 90 Minutes
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 Marks
  • Syllabus: General Knowledge, Science, Geography, History, Constitution of India, Indian Freedom Movement, and Mental Ability.

Salary Scale
  • Jailor: ₹ 61,300 – ₹ 1,12,900/- per month.
  • Warder (Vikshakaru) & Instructor Grade-II: ₹ 37,500 – ₹ 76,100/- per month.
  • Warder cum Nursing: ₹ 34,100 – ₹ 67,600/- per month.
  • Probation Period: 2 years with a mandatory 9-month basic foundation training program.

How to Apply Online For Karnataka Prison Department Recruitment 2026

  • Visit the official KEA website.
  • Navigate to the Recruitment section and select Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026.
  • Complete the initial registration and generate your login details.
  • Fill in personal info, academic details, SSLC marks, reservation category, and contact details.
  • Upload mandatory scans- Photograph, Signature, and ect.
  • Pay the applicable fee online via the integrated payment gateway.
  • Review and submit the application form. Download and print the completed application form and fee receipt for future document verification stages.

Important Links

Apply Online

Click Here

Notification Link (KK)

Click Here

Notification Link (RPC)

Click Here

Official Website

Click Here

HomePage

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Selection Process

  • Competitive Written Examination
  • Physical Standard Test (PST) & Endurance Test (ET)
  • Medical Examination & Verification

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the minimum educational qualification for Warder posts?

Candidates must have passed the SSLC (10th standard) examination.

Q2. Are candidates outside Karnataka eligible for Kalyana Karnataka (KK) posts?

KK cadre posts (Notification No: ED/KEA/23/Ne.Vi/2026) are reserved under the Hyderabad-Karnataka reservation rules (Article 371J) and require a valid eligibility certificate.

Q3. Is there negative marking in the KEA Prison written test?

Yes, there is a penalty of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer, as well as for leaving a question unattempted without shading the designated 5th OMR circle.

Q4. What is the total vacancy count across both notifications?

There are 869 vacancies in total: 576 posts in the Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) and 293 posts in the Kalyana Karnataka (KK) Cadre.

Karnataka Prison Department Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 869 Warder, Jailor & Instructor Posts