Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026: 869 Jailor, Warder & Instructor Vacancies, Eligibility, Exam Date & Apply Online

Introduction to Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026

Karnataka Prisons and Correctional Services Department has announced recruitment for a total of 869 vacancies under the Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) and Kalyana Karnataka (KK) cadre. The recruitment process is being conducted through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).

The recruitment covers Jailor, Warder (Vikshakaru), Second Grade Teacher / Instructor Grade-II and Warder cum Nursing posts. Online applications started on 19 September 2026 and the last date to submit the application is 15 October 2026. The last date for fee payment is 16 October 2026.

The competitive written examination is scheduled for 21 November 2026. Depending on the post, selection also involves physical standards, endurance testing, document verification and medical examination.

Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 Overview

Karnataka Prison Recruitment 2026 At a Glance

Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The official RPC notification shows the same online application and fee-payment schedule. Candidates should submit the form sufficiently before the deadline and preserve the application and payment acknowledgement.

Karnataka Prisons Department Vacancy 2026

A total of 869 vacancies are available across the RPC and Kalyana Karnataka cadres.

The uploaded official RPC notification itself covers 560 Warder vacancies and 16 Instructor Grade-II vacancies, making 576 RPC posts. The Jailor and Warder cum Nursing vacancies shown above belong to the Kalyana Karnataka recruitment stream.

Karnataka Prison Recruitment 2026 Post Wise Qualification

Candidates applying for Instructor Grade-II should verify the precise notified trade and technical qualification against the relevant vacancy before submitting the application.

Karnataka Prisons Department Age Limit 2026

The minimum age prescribed for the recruitment is 20 years. The upper age limit varies by category.

Age is calculated with reference to the application closing date, 15 October 2026, subject to the exact category rules in the applicable RPC or KK notification.

Karnataka Prisons Department Application Fee 2026

The fee must be paid through the prescribed online payment method before 16 October 2026.

Karnataka Prison Recruitment 2026 Salary

Karnataka Prisons Department Selection Process 2026

The recruitment process includes a competitive written examination followed by physical and verification stages as applicable to the post.

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

Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be shortlisted for the subsequent stages according to the prescribed rules and ratio.

Karnataka Prisons Department Written Exam Pattern 2026

The uploaded RPC notification provides a written examination consisting of 100 questions for 100 marks with a duration of 90 minutes.

The exam covers general awareness and mental-ability areas prescribed in the notification. The standard is graduate level for Jailor and below-graduate level for the other applicable posts.

Karnataka Prisons Department Exam Syllabus 2026

The written examination broadly covers the following areas:

• General Knowledge
• General Science
• Geography
• Indian History
• Indian Constitution
• National Freedom Struggle
• Current Affairs
• Mental Ability / Reasoning

Jailor Exam Standard

The Jailor examination is conducted at the graduate-level standard according to the recruitment material.

Warder and Other Posts Exam Standard

The written examination for Warder and other applicable non-graduate posts is conducted at the prescribed below-graduate level.

Karnataka Prison Kannada Language Test 2026

Candidates who are not exempt under the notified Kannada-language provisions may have to qualify in the Kannada Language Test.

Candidates who studied Kannada as the applicable first/second language or through the qualifying Kannada-medium route may be exempt subject to the conditions in the notification.

Karnataka Prison Physical Standard Test 2026

The uploaded RPC notification specifies physical standards for candidates shortlisted to the physical stage.

Category-specific or rule-based variations should be checked from the applicable notification where relevant.

Karnataka Prison Endurance Test 2026

The Endurance Test assesses running, jumping and shot-put performance. Candidates must satisfy the prescribed qualifying conditions.

The recruitment material states that candidates must qualify in the prescribed number of endurance events according to the applicable rules.

Karnataka Prison Medical Examination 2026

Candidates who clear the required recruitment stages must satisfy the prescribed medical-fitness standards. The notification includes checks relating to vision, hearing, general physical fitness and specified physical deformities.

The RPC notification specifically lists conditions such as knock knees, flat feet, cubitus valgus and cubitus varus among deformities considered during medical assessment.

Karnataka Prison Training and Probation

Documents Required for Karnataka Prison Recruitment 2026

Candidates should keep the applicable documents ready for online application and later verification.

• SSLC / Class 10 certificate and marks card.
• Degree certificate for Jailor applicants.
• Technical Diploma / Certificate for Instructor Grade-II applicants.
• First Aid / prescribed qualification certificate for Warder cum Nursing, where applicable.
• Recent photograph.
• Signature.
• Category / caste certificate, where applicable.
• Ex-Servicemen documents, where applicable.
• Aadhaar Card.
• PAN Card, where required.
• Identity proof.
• Kannada-language qualification/exemption proof, where applicable.
• Other supporting certificates prescribed by KEA.

How to Apply for Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the Karnataka Examinations Authority recruitment portal.
2. Open the Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 section.
3. Select the appropriate RPC or Kalyana Karnataka cadre.
4. Read the relevant notification carefully.
5. Complete the online registration.
6. Enter personal, educational, reservation and communication details.
7. Select the correct post and cadre.
8. Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting documents.
9. Pay the applicable application fee online.
10. Review all information before final submission.
11. Submit the application on or before 15 October 2026.
12. Complete fee payment by 16 October 2026.
13. Download and save the final application confirmation for future reference.

Karnataka Prison Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Applications must be submitted online through KEA.
• Candidates should select the correct RPC or Kalyana Karnataka cadre.
• Eligibility and qualification differ according to the post.
• Applicants should verify their category-specific age limit before applying.
• Applicable candidates must meet the required physical standards.
• The written examination includes negative marking as prescribed in the RPC notification.
• Candidates should preserve all original certificates for document verification.
• Medical fitness is mandatory for final appointment.
• KEA and the Prisons Department may issue further instructions through official recruitment notices.

Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 Important Links

Karnataka Prison Admit Card 2026

The Karnataka Prison written examination is scheduled for 21 November 2026. KEA will issue the admission ticket / hall ticket before the examination. Candidates should download it through the official KEA recruitment portal and verify the examination centre, reporting time and instructions.

Karnataka Prison Answer Key and Result 2026

KEA will publish subsequent recruitment updates, including answer-key information, written-exam results, physical-test schedules and final selection notices, through its official recruitment channels. Candidates should regularly monitor the KEA website.

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