Karnataka Prison Department Recruitment 2026 For 869 Posts

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karnataka prison department recruitment 2026 notification

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19.september.2026 | 05:00 PM

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application are invited karnataka prison department recruitment 2026 notification out for all over india, all eligible candidates apply for karnataka jail warder recruitment 2026 by online mode, Applicants should read carefully the requisite minimum essential qualifications, age and eligibility, experience criteria etc. laid down in the advertisement before applying for this post. Since all the applications will be screened on the basis of data submitted by the applicant in the online application form, the applicants must satisfy themselves of the eligibility for the position to which they are applying as well as the applicants must check that they have filled correct details in each field before submission of the application. Application once submitted, no change will be allowed under any circumstances. age limit & education qualification more details given below

karnataka examination authority [KEA]

Karnataka prison department recruitment 2026: apply online

karnataka jail warder recruitment 2026 notification: short details

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Important Dates

Application Start-; 19/09/2026
Last Date Apply Online-; 15/08/2026
pay application fees-; 16/08/2026
written exam date-; 21/11/2026
admit card date-; update soon
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Application fees

general [UR] Category-; ₹750/-
sC/ ST/ PH/ Other category-; ₹500/-
pay the application fees through UPI, Net banking & other online mode

Karnataka prison department recruitment 2026: age limit

minimum age limit-; 20 years
Maximum Age limit-: 31 Years [general]
Maximum Age limit-: 33 Years [SC / ST / Category-1 / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B candidates]
age calculate on date-; 29/01/2026
age relaxation by govt rules

karnataka jail warder recruitment 2026: education qualification

post name	rPC Post	KK Post	education qualification
Jailor	00	05	bachelor degree in any stream recognised university in india More Eligibility Details Read the Notification.
Warder (Vikshakaru)	560	275	Class 10th / Matric (High School) from Any Recognized Board in India More Eligibility Details Read the Notification.
Second Grade Teacher / Instructor Grade-II	16	08	Class 10th / Matric (High School) from Any Recognized Board in India and Diploma / Certificate in Mechanical /Electrical /Carpentry /Tailoring /Textile /Weaving/ Carpet-making, etc., from a Govt-recognized institution.
Warder cum Nursing	00	05	Class 10th / Matric (High School) from Any Recognized Board in India must hold a certificate in First Aid More Eligibility Details Read the Notification.

karnataka prison department recruitment 2026: selection process

Phase-1: written examination [लिखित परीक्षा]
phase-2: Physical Standard Test [शारीरिक मानक परीक्षण]
phase-3: physical endurance test [शारीरिक सहनशक्ति परीक्षण]
phase-4: Document Verification [दस्तावेज़ सत्यापन]
phase-5: medical examination [चिकित्सा परीक्षण]
phase-6: final merit list [अंतिम मेरिट सूची]
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General instruction for application before apply Online

The candidate applying for the post should ensure that he fulfils the eligibility criteria for the post. His admission to any stage of the selection process will be purely provisional subject to confirmation
Relaxations and concessions for persons with special-ability will be applicable in accordance with reservation policy of the GoI and subsequent clarification issued from time to time to this effect
Applicants are advised to fill their correct and active e-mail addresses in the online application as all correspondence will be made by the karnataka examination authority through e-mail only
The KEA reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies, postpone or cancel the recruitment altogether for any of the post advertised above or for all the posts
The KEA reserves the right to call only the requisite number of candidates for selection process after shortlisting with reference to the candidate’s qualification, suitability, experience, etc.
Application received without the prescribed fee shall not be considered and will be summarily rejected. No representation against such rejection will be entertained
Candidates are advised in their own interest to submit online applications much before the closing date and not to wait till the last date to avoid the possibility of disconnection

Interested And Eligible Candidates Are Strongly Advised To Thoroughly Read The Official Notification For The Karnataka prison department Recruitment 2026 Before Submitting Their Online Application

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the total vacancy count in Karnataka Prison Department Recruitment 2026?

Ans: Under the Karnataka Prison Department Recruitment 2026, a total of 869 vacancies have been announced across General (RPC) and Kalyana Karnataka (KK) cadres. This recruitment includes posts for Warder (Vikshakaru – 835 posts), Second Grade Teacher/Instructor Grade-II (24 posts), Jailor (5 posts), and Warder cum Nursing (5 posts).

Q2. What is the last date to apply online for Karnataka Prison Department Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The online application process for Karnataka Prison Department Recruitment 2026 commenced on 19 September 2026. The last date to submit the online application form is 15 October 2026, and candidates can complete their application fee payment up to 16 October 2026 through the official KEA website (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/).

Q3. What is the age limit for Karnataka Prison Department Recruitment 2026?

Ans: For Karnataka Prison Department Recruitment 2026, the minimum age requirement is 20 years as of the closing date. Following the 5-year upper age relaxation order, the maximum age limit is 31 years for General Merit (GM) candidates and 33 years for SC, ST, and OBC (Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) candidates. Ex-Servicemen get service years plus 3 additional years of relaxation.

Q4. What is the exam pattern for Karnataka Prison Department Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The written exam for Karnataka Prison Department Recruitment 2026 is conducted offline via OMR sheet. It consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying 100 marks with a total time duration of 90 minutes (1.5 hours). The paper covers General Knowledge, General Science, Geography, History, Indian Constitution, Freedom Struggle, Current Affairs, and Mental Ability.