Post-wise essential educational qualifications:
• Jailor (05 Posts): Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University (preference given to candidates with Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminology, or Correctional Administration).
• Warder / ವೀಕ್ಷಕರು (275 Posts): Must have passed SSLC (10th Standard) examination or equivalent.
• Second Grade Instructor / Instructor Grade-II (08 Posts): Must have passed SSLC examination AND hold a Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical / Electrical / Carpentry / Tailoring / Textile / Weaving / Carpet Making from a Government-recognized institution.
• Warder cum Nursing (05 Posts): Must have passed SSLC examination AND hold a certificate in First Aid.
Compulsory Kannada Test: Applicable to candidates who have not studied Kannada as 1st/2nd language in SSLC or passed previously (150 marks, min 50 marks to qualify).
KEA Prisons Warder & Jailor Recruitment 2026
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 18, 2026
Starts
Sep 19, 2026
Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
Exam Date
Nov 22, 2026
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Minimum age is 20 years as on 15.10.2026. Maximum age limit incorporating the one-time 5-year relaxation (Govt. Order DPAR 262 SRR 2025 dated 29.01.2026):
• General Merit (GM): 31 Years
• SC / ST / Cat-1 / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B: 33 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: Service period + 3 years
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Written Competitive Examination (Offline OMR on 22.11.2026)
Physical Standard Test (PST) & Endurance Test (ET) (1:5 Ratio)
Medical Examination (1:2 Ratio) & Document Verification
Selection is conducted through a multi-stage process:
1. Written Examination: 100 MCQs, 100 Marks, 90 Minutes (0.25 negative marks per incorrect answer). Held on 22.11.2026.
2. PST & ET (1:5 Ratio): Candidates qualifying written exam are called for Physical Standards (Male: Height 168 cm, Chest 86 cm; Female: Height 157 cm, Weight 46 kg) and Endurance Test (must clear at least 3 out of 5 items: 100m, 800m/200m, High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put).
3. Medical Exam (1:2 Ratio): Vision, hearing, color blindness, and musculoskeletal checks before final selection. Selected candidates undergo 9 months foundational training and 2 years probation.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview
Verified Official SourceWhat is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.
Tier 1
90 Minutes
0.25 marks penalty for each incorrect answer (or unshaded 5th option)
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1 | 100 | 100 |
Tier 2
90 Minutes
0.25 marks penalty for each incorrect answer (or unshaded 5th option)
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1 | 100 | 100 |
Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks
Verified Official SourceHistorical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.
| Year | Category / Post Stream | Cutoff / Qualifying Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| — | General | — |
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Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.
- Article 371J Eligibility Certificate mandatory: As this notification is exclusively for the Kalyana Karnataka cadre, candidates must possess a valid Article 371J eligibility certificate (Form-A / RD number) issued by the competent Assistant Commissioner / Tahsildar on or before 15.10.2026.
- Compulsory Kannada Language Exam: Candidates who have not studied Kannada as a first or second language in SSLC (or equivalent) or who have not passed the government compulsory Kannada test must appear for and secure a minimum of 50 marks out of 150 in the KEA Compulsory Kannada Test.
- 5th OMR Option Rule: OMR answer sheets contain a 5th option circle for unattempted questions. Candidates must shade the 5th circle for questions they do not answer (additional 5 minutes provided after bell). Leaving all options blank will attract a penalty of 0.25 marks deduction per question.
- Strict Physical Endurance Standards: The Endurance Test requires candidates to qualify in at least 3 out of 5 physical events (e.g. 100m run, 800m run, high jump, long jump, shot put). Failure to clear 3 events leads to immediate disqualification regardless of high written test marks.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Warder (Kalyana Karnataka Cadre)275
- Jailor (Kalyana Karnataka Cadre)5
- Second Grade Instructor (Kalyana Karnataka Cadre)8
- Warder cum Nursing (Kalyana Karnataka Cadre)5
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Revised Karnataka State Pay Matrix:
• Jailor: ₹61,300 – 1,12,900/-
• Warder & Second Grade Instructor: ₹37,500 – 76,100/-
• Warder cum Nursing: ₹34,100 – 67,600/-
Pay scales under Karnataka State Civil Services: Jailor (₹61,300 - ₹1,12,900); Warder & Second Grade Instructor (₹37,500 - ₹76,100); Warder cum Nursing (₹34,100 - ₹67,600). Covered under National Pension System (NPS).
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official Karnataka Examination Authority portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
- Select the recruitment notification for Prisons and Correctional Services (Kalyana Karnataka Cadre) Advt. No. ED/KEA/23/RECT/2026 (K.K.).
- Register online and fill in personal, educational, reservation, and Article 371J eligibility certificate details between 19.09.2026 and 15.10.2026.
- Upload scanned passport photograph, signature, and required certificates.
- Pay the application fee online through Net Banking / UPI / Debit Card on or before 16.10.2026.
- Download and retain the printout of the submitted application form for verification during PST/ET.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Online Application Fee:
• General Merit & Categories 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: ₹750/-
• SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Transgender: ₹500/-
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Published
Sep 18, 2026
Starts
Sep 19, 2026
Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
Exam Date
Nov 22, 2026
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Written Competitive Examination (Offline OMR on 22.11.2026)
Physical Standard Test (PST) & Endurance Test (ET) (1:5 Ratio)
Medical Examination (1:2 Ratio) & Document Verification
Selection is conducted through a multi-stage process:
1. Written Examination: 100 MCQs, 100 Marks, 90 Minutes (0.25 negative marks per incorrect answer). Held on 22.11.2026.
2. PST & ET (1:5 Ratio): Candidates qualifying written exam are called for Physical Standards (Male: Height 168 cm, Chest 86 cm; Female: Height 157 cm, Weight 46 kg) and Endurance Test (must clear at least 3 out of 5 items: 100m, 800m/200m, High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put).
3. Medical Exam (1:2 Ratio): Vision, hearing, color blindness, and musculoskeletal checks before final selection. Selected candidates undergo 9 months foundational training and 2 years probation.
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