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Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 869 Jailor, Warder Posts

Karnataka Prisons Department

Overview

Vacancies: 869 Posts
Age limit: At least 20 years
Location: Karnataka
Job type: Government
Qualification: 10th Pass, Diploma, Graduate, Medical (MBBS / BDS), Nursing (GNM / ANM)
Salary: Jailor: ₹61,300–₹1,12,900; Warder and Instructor Grade-II: ₹37,500–₹76,100; Warder cum Nursing: ₹34,100–₹67,600.

Important dates

Notification published18 Sept 2026
Application starts19 Sept 2026
Last date to apply15 Oct 2026
Last date for fee payment16 Oct 2026
Exam date21 Nov 2026

Application fee

Category	Fee
General Merit and other categories (2A/2B/3A/3B)	₹750

Pay the fee by 16 Oct 2026.

Vacancy details

Post / category	Posts
Jailor	100
Warder, Instructor Grade-II, Warder cum Nursing	100
Total listed in the table	200

Eligibility

Jailor (K.K. cadre only)Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification. Preference given to candidates holding a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminology, Correctional Administration, or an equivalent qualification.
Warder (Vikshakaru)Must have passed SSLC examination or possess an equivalent qualification.
Second Grade Teacher / Instructor Grade-IIMust have passed SSLC or equivalent, AND must hold a Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical/Electrical/Carpentry/Tailoring/Textile/Weaving/Carpet-making, etc., from a Government-recognised institution.
Warder cum Nursing (K.K. cadre only)Must have passed SSLC or equivalent, AND must hold a certificate in First Aid.

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