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Karnataka Prisons Department Jail Warder Recruitment (835 Posts)
Official Commission / Board: Karnataka Prisons & Correctional Services & KEA
Recruitment Lifecycle Progress
Stage 01
Official Notification
Gazetted & Published
Stage 02
Online Application
Till 2026-10-15
Stage 03
Admit Card
Announcing Soon
Stage 04
Written Exam
December 2026
Stage 05
Final Result & Cutoff
Post-Exam Verification
Age Reckoning Date
As on 01 August 2026Base: 20 to 28 YearsBetween 02-08-1998 and 01-08-2006 (both dates inclusive)Total Vacancies
835 Posts1 Distinct CadresKARNATAKA State DrivePay Scale & In-Hand
₹25,500₹38,000 - ₹44,000 / month7th CPC 53% DA + HRAOfficial Examination & Recruitment Schedule
Gazette VerifiedApplications Open19 Sept 2026
Last Date to Apply15 Oct 2026
Admit Card ReleaseTo be released on portal
Exam Date / WindowDecember 2026
Post-Wise Vacancy & Educational Qualification Breakdown
Official mapping of which degree, diploma, or certificate qualifies for which designated post
| Designated Post Name | Department / Cadre | Eligible Qualification Requirements | Vacancies | Age Bracket | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka Jail Warder (835 Posts) | Karnataka Prisons & Correctional Services & KEA | SSLC (10th Standard) / 12th Pass from recognized board | 835 | 20 to 28 Years | Pay Scale ₹21,400 - ₹42,000 + Uniform Allowance |
Category-Wise Statutory Fees & Age Relaxation Matrix
Government prescribed fees, age concessions, and certificate verification requirements
| Category | Code | Statutory Fee | Upper Age Relaxation | Maximum Age | Statutory Concession Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | UR / GEN | ₹500 | No Age Relaxation | 28 Years | Standard fee applies |
| Economically Weaker Sections | EWS | ₹500 | No Age Relaxation (Merit Quota 10%) | 28 Years | Valid Income & Asset Certificate required |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy) | OBC-NCL | ₹500 | +3 Years Upper Age Concession | 31 Years | Central Government format certificate required |
| Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes | SC / ST | ₹250 | +5 Years Upper Age Concession | 33 Years | Subsidized / Refundable Fee |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | PwBD / Divyang | Exempted (₹0) | +10 Years (PwBD-UR) / +13y (OBC) / +15y (SC/ST) | 38 to 43 Years | Disability Certificate (>40%) required |
| Female Candidates (All Categories) | Female | Exempted (₹0) | As per Category | 28 to 33 Years | Full Fee Waiver in Central Drives (UPSC/SSC) |
Official Selection Process Stages
Sequential evaluation hurdles from initial screening to final gazette appointment
1Endurance Test (ET) & Physical Standard Test (PST)
Mandatory Screening2Written Competitive Examination (100 Marks)
Qualifying Stage3Medical Standard Test
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Official Scheme of Examination
Detailed Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Standards
Stage-wise marks breakdown, negative marking rules, topic list, physical efficiency criteria, and historical cut-offs.
1
Endurance Test (ET) & Physical Standard Test (PST)
Mode: Offline (OMR Sheet) / CBTDuration: 90 Minutes
Negative Marking:1/4th (0.25) or 1/3rd (0.33) per incorrect response
Criteria:Standard qualifying marks: 40% for UR, 35% for OBC/SC/ST
| Subject / Section | Questions | Maximum Marks | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 30 | 30 | Composite |
| Reasoning & Mental Ability | 30 | 30 | Composite |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | Composite |
| Total Scheme | 100 Qs | 100 Marks | 90 Minutes |
2
Written Competitive Examination (100 Marks)
Mode: Physical Field EvaluationDuration: Standard on-ground test
Criteria:Must qualify all physical norms (Running, Height, Chest measurements)
| Subject / Section | Questions | Maximum Marks | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Standards Test (PST) Verification | 1 | Qualifying | Composite |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET Race / Endurance) | 1 | Qualifying | Composite |
3
Medical Standard Test
Mode: Document Verification & Medical FitnessDuration: Designated Centers
Criteria:Verification of original academic degrees, category certificates and biometric identity
Official Commission Directives & Candidate Instructions
Crucial conditions, verification rules, and examination hall mandates published in the official circular:
✓835 Warder vacancies across Karnataka Central & District Prisons
✓Application deadline ending October 15, 2026 (Urgent Closing)
✓Running: 1600 meters in 6:30 mins for Male; 1000m in 4:30 mins for Female
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