| Quick Summery |
| Total Posts 869 | Organization Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) | Location Karnataka | Pay Level Rs 21,700 (Level-3) |
| Exam Level State Level | Application Start 18th September | Mode Online | Advertisement No. ED/KEA/22/Ne.Vi/2026(R.P.C.), ED/KEA/23/Ne.Vi/2026(K.K.) |
The Karnataka Prisons Department has announced Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 for eligible candidates. This recruitment drive includes various posts such as Jailor, Warder (Vikshakaru), Second Grade Teacher / Instructor Grade-II, and Warder cum Nursing. A total of 576 vacancies are available under the relevant cadre, along with additional vacancies under the Kalyana Karnataka (Hyderabad-Karnataka Region) Cadre. Interested candidates should carefully check the Post-wise Vacancy, Pay Scale, Educational Qualification, Age Limit, Application Fee, and Selection Process before applying. Candidates are advised to complete the application process through the official website within the prescribed dates.
| Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 |
| Examination Details | Important Dates |
- Commission : Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
- Post : Jailor, Warder, Instructor Grade-II, Warder cum Nursing
- Total Vacancy : 869
- Advt No: ED/KEA/22/Ne.Vi/2026(R.P.C.), ED/KEA/23/Ne.Vi/2026(K.K.)
| - Notification Date: 18 September 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 19 September 2026
- Online Application Closing Date: 15 October 2026
- Fee Payment Closing Date: 16 October 2026
- Competitive (Written) Examination: 21 November 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
|
| Application Fee | Age Details |
| ₹750 (General Merit & other categories) ₹500 (SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-Servicemen) | - Minimum Age : 21 Years
- Maximum Age : 33 Years
|
| Eligibility | Age Relaxation |
- Different As Per The Posts
| Different As per the posts |
| Selection Process | Exam Pattern |
- Written (Competitive) Exam
- Physical Standard Test (PST) & Endurance Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
| Level Varies As Per the posts |
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Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details
Notification (R.P.C.) – General / Rest-of-State Cadre
Notification (K.K.) – Kalyana Karnataka (Hyderabad-Karnataka Region) Cadre
Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 : Salary Details
| Post | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|
| Warder (Vikshakaru) | ₹37,500 – ₹76,100 |
| Second Grade Teacher / Instructor Grade-II | ₹37,500 – ₹76,100 |
| Jailor | ₹61,300 – ₹1,12,900 |
| Warder cum Nursing | ₹34,100 – ₹67,600 |
Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 : Exam Pattern
| Note : Each question has 4 options; for each wrong answer, 0.25 marks (1/4th) is deducted. In the OMR answer sheet, if a candidate marks 5 or more options for the same question, or leaves an option unshaded, 0.25 marks will be deducted per such question after a grace period. |
Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 : Application Process
- Visit the official website of the Karnataka Prisons Department.
- Go to the Recruitment / Notifications section on the homepage.
- Find and click on the Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 Apply Online link.
- Complete the Registration process by entering the required Personal and Contact Details.
- Log in using your Registration Number and Password.
- Fill in the Online Application Form with the required Personal, Educational, Category, and Other Details.
- Select the desired Post and Cadre, wherever applicable.
- Upload the required Photograph, Signature, and Supporting Documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable Application Fee through the available Online Payment Mode.
- Carefully check all the details entered in the application form before final submission.
- Click on the Submit button to complete the application process.
- Download and save the Final Submitted Application Form and Payment Receipt for future reference.
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