The Prisons and Correctional Services Department, Government of Karnataka (ಕಾರಾಗೃಹ ಮತ್ತು ಸುಧಾರಣಾ ಸೇವೆಗಳ ಇಲಾಖೆ) has invited online applications for the Karnataka Prisons Services Recruitment 2026 (KK & RPC), conducted through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). A total of 869 vacancies — including Jail Warder (Male) and Instructor Grade-II posts — are to be filled. Online applications opened on 19 September 2026 and the last date to apply is 15 October 2026.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Jail Warder (Male) – RPC | 560 |
| Jail Warder (Male) – Kalyana Karnataka (KK) | 275 |
| Jail Warder – Total | 835 |
| Instructor Grade-II (RPC) | 16 |
| Overall Total (all posts notified) | 869 |
Vacancy figures as per the official notification and KEA release. The notification contains the complete post-wise and category-wise vacancy table — candidates should verify from the official notification PDF (link below).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 18 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 19 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 16 October 2026 |
| Tentative Written Examination | 21 November 2026 (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM), OMR-based |
Application fee: as prescribed category-wise in the official notification and on the application portal.
Educational Qualification
Eligibility (qualification, age limits and age relaxations) is prescribed in the official notification. For the Instructor Grade-II post, candidates must have passed the SSLC examination (or equivalent) and must hold a Diploma or Certificate in trades such as Mechanical / Electrical / Carpentry / Tailoring / Textile / Weaving etc. granted by an institution recognised by the Government. Candidates must read the full eligibility conditions in the official notification before applying.
Selection Process
1) Written examination (OMR-based, with negative marking of ¼ mark for wrong answers). 2) Physical Standard Test and Endurance Test (as applicable to the posts). 3) Document verification and other stages as per the notification and rules.
How to Apply
| Item | Link |
|---|---|
| Online Application Portal (KEA – KPSR 2026) | Apply Online |
| Official Notification (Prisons Department) | Download Notification PDF |
| Post Classification & Vacancy Table (KEA) | Download PDF |
| KEA Recruitment Updates (Prisons) | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea – Prisons Department |
1) Register on the KEA application portal (new users). 2) Fill in the application and upload photo, signature and required documents. 3) Pay the prescribed fee. 4) Submit the application on or before 15 October 2026 and take a printout of the submitted application.
Helpline (KEA): 080-23460460 | help@keauthority-ka[at]nic[dot]in
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