Assistant Prison Officer
Application Last Date : 03/12/2025
Overview
Department
Prisons and Correctional Services
Scale of Pay
₹ 27,900 – 63,700/-
Number of Vacancies
Anticipated (Statewide)
Method of Appointment
Direct Recruitment, statewide
Age limit
18–36 (Born between 02.01.1989 and 01.01.2007; relaxations for OBC/SC/ST as per rules, upper cap 50)
Important Dates
Notification Date
30/10/2025
Job Description
Applications are invited through One Time Registration for the position of Assistant Prison Officer in Prisons & Correctional Services. The pay scale is ₹27,900–63,700/-. The selection process includes a physical measurement test and a physical efficiency test as per the National Physical Efficiency One Star Standard, followed by document verification. Candidates must satisfy the SSLC pass qualification and prescribed physical standards. The probation period is two years within three years, with compulsory training and passing Kerala Jail Subordinate Officers test within this period. The ranked list will remain valid for at least one year and up to three years or until a new list is published.
Eligibility Criteria
Male, SSLC pass or equivalent, meeting all stated physical/medical standards, aged 18–36 (relaxations per rule), registered with Kerala PSC for direct recruitment.
How to Apply 🧑💻👩💻 ?
Interested and eligible candidates are required to apply online through the official Kerala Public Service Commission - PSC website https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/
Follow these steps 😊 :
- Visit the official Kerala PSC website.
- Register an account if you are a new user. Existing user can log in with their credentials.
- Navigate to the "Notifications" section and find the notification for Assistant Prison Officer.
- Click on "Apply Now" and fill in the required details accurately.
- Upload scanned copies of necessary documents, including educational certificates (eg: NET/Ph.D certificate and other relevant documents).
- Review the application form before final submission.
- Submit the application form and note down the application number for future reference.
Contact Information
For any inquiries or assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Kerala Public Service Commision through the following channel:
Phone : 0471-2447201
Email : kpsc.psc@kerala.gov.in
Address : Kerala Public Service Commission, Government House, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695004