Karnataka Examinations Authority, Bengaluru, on behalf of the School Education Department (Pre-University Education), Govt. of Karnataka
Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 for 869 Jailor, Warder Posts
At a glance
- Total posts
- 869
- Education
- 10th pass, Graduate
- Age limit
- See notification
- Last date
- 15 Oct 2026
- Fee · General
- ₹750
- Exam date
- 21 Nov 2026
Karnataka Examinations Authority, Bengaluru, on behalf of the School Education Department (Pre-University Education), Govt. of Karnataka has announced 869 vacancies for Jailor, Warder, Instructor Grade-II, Warder cum Nursing. Applications are accepted from 19 Sep 2026 to 15 Oct 2026. Always verify details in the official notification before applying.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 18 Sept 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 19 Sept 2026 |
| Online Application Closing Date | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Fee Payment Closing Date | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Competitive (Written) Examination | 21 Nov 202621.11.2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Kannada Language Test (for candidates required to clear it) | Schedule to be announced later |
| PST & Endurance Test | Date, time and venue to be published on KEA/Prisons Dept. website with admit card |
| Competitive (Written) Examination Date | 21 Nov 202621.11.2026, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
Vacancy details
| Post | posts |
|---|---|
| JailorGraduate-level General Knowledge, Science, Geography, History, Indian Constitution, National Freedom Struggle, Current Affairs & Mental Ability | 100 |
| Warder, Instructor Grade-II, Warder cum NursingSSLC-level General Knowledge, Science, Geography, History, Indian Constitution, National Freedom Struggle, Current Affairs & Mental Ability | 100 |
| Total posts | 869 |
Eligibility
- Education
- 10th pass, Graduate. Post-wise eligibility is listed in the vacancy table above.
- Age limit
- See notification. General Merit candidates : 31 years SC / ST / Category-1 / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B candidates : 33 years
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General₹ | ₹750 |
| All candidates₹ | ₹500 |
Fee exemptions and payment modes are in the notification.
Important links
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