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Karnataka Prisons Kalyana Karnataka Recruitment 2026 - 293 Jailor, Warder & Other Posts

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has opened recruitment for 293 Kalyana Karnataka local-cadre vacancies in the Karnataka Prisons and Correctional Services Department under notification ED/KEA/23/Ne.Vi/2026 (K.K.). The notification includes 5 Jailor, 275 Warder, 8 Instructor Grade-II and 5 Warder-cum-Nursing posts. Applications are open from 19 September to 15 October 2026, with fee payment up to 16 October 2026.

ED/KEA/23/Ne.Vi/2026 (K.K.)Posted 18 Sept 202612 days left
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Total vacancies
293
Last date
15 Oct 2026
Application mode
Online
Job location
Karnataka
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About the Recruiting Organization

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Karnataka Examinations Authority

State GovernmentExamination AuthorityStateState Recruitment

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is a Government of Karnataka examination and recruitment authority responsible for conducting entrance examinations, competitive examinations, selection processes and related candidate services for various admissions and recruitment exercises entrusted to it by the State Government and participating departments.

KEA manages key stages of the examination and selection lifecycle, including publication of notifications, online applications, fee processing, examination administration, candidate communications, answer keys, merit or selection results and other recruitment-related activities as prescribed for the concerned examination or department.

For recruitment assignments, KEA may conduct the selection process on behalf of Karnataka Government departments and organisations while the actual posts belong to the respective recruiting department. In such cases, KEA functions as the examination or recruitment authority, whereas appointment, service conditions, reservation, physical or medical standards and post-specific eligibility are governed by the concerned department and the applicable Government of Karnataka rules.

For SarkariSapna taxonomy, Karnataka Examinations Authority should therefore be treated as a Karnataka State Government recruiting/examination authority under the state recruitment sector.

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About this Recruitment

Recruitment-specific overview from the published record.

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru, is conducting direct recruitment for the Karnataka Prisons and Correctional Services Department under the Kalyana Karnataka local cadre. Notification ED/KEA/23/Ne.Vi/2026 (K.K.), dated 18 September 2026, advertises 293 regular vacancies comprising 5 Jailor, 275 Warder (Vikshakaru), 8 Second Grade Teacher / Instructor Grade-II and 5 Warder-cum-Nursing posts.

Eligibility differs by post. Jailor requires a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification, with preference for relevant fields such as Sociology, Psychology, Criminology or Correctional Administration. Warder requires SSLC or equivalent. Instructor Grade-II requires SSLC/equivalent plus a Government-recognised diploma or certificate in a notified technical or vocational trade. Warder-cum-Nursing requires SSLC/equivalent together with a First Aid certificate.

The notified pay scale is Rs. 61,300-1,12,900 for Jailor, Rs. 37,500-76,100 for Warder and Instructor Grade-II, and Rs. 34,100-67,600 for Warder-cum-Nursing. The minimum age is 20 years; the General Merit upper age is 31 years and the notified reserved-category upper age is 33 years, subject to additional relaxation provisions where applicable.

This notification is specifically for the Kalyana Karnataka local cadre. Applicants must therefore satisfy the local-cadre/reservation eligibility and documentary requirements specified in the KK notification and applicable Karnataka Government rules. Candidates should not assume that eligibility for the Residual Parent Cadre automatically establishes Kalyana Karnataka local-cadre eligibility.

Selection is through KEA's post-specific competitive examination process followed by the further stages prescribed for the relevant post. Notification-derived schedules report the Kalyana Karnataka written examinations on 22 November 2026, with separate sessions for the Warder/Instructor/Warder-cum-Nursing group and Jailor. Physical Standard Test and Endurance Test apply where prescribed, followed by document/eligibility verification and medical or appointment formalities.

Online applications are accepted from 19 September to 15 October 2026, and the fee-payment deadline is 16 October 2026. Candidates should apply through the official KEA portal, choose the correct Kalyana Karnataka notification, verify their post-specific qualification and local-cadre eligibility, and use the separate official vacancy classification annexure for detailed reservation distribution.

The 293-post total and post-wise vacancy figures in this record are verified cadre totals. Category-wise reservation numbers are intentionally not invented or inferred because KEA has published that classification separately.

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Post-wise Vacancies

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5 vacancies

Jailor

Qualification: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification. Preference is given to candidates with relevant degrees such as Sociology, Psychology, Criminology or Correctional Administration, as provided in the notification.
Age: 20–33 years
Pay: ₹61,300 – ₹1,12,900 / month
Educational qualification

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification. Preference is given to candidates with relevant degrees such as Sociology, Psychology, Criminology or Correctional Administration, as provided in the notification.

Experience

Required: No · Description: No separate mandatory prior work-experience requirement is stated in the retrieved qualification provision.

Age relaxation

Description: General Merit upper age 31 years; eligible reserved categories listed in the notification may apply up to 33 years, with further relaxation where admissible.

Job location
Karnataka, India
Skills
Correctional administrationSupervisionPrison managementLeadership and discipline
Post description

Jailor is a supervisory correctional-services post under the Kalyana Karnataka local cadre of the Karnataka Prisons and Correctional Services Department.

Post-specific instructions
  • This vacancy belongs to the Kalyana Karnataka local cadre.
  • Candidates must satisfy the cadre/local eligibility conditions prescribed in the KK notification.
Reservation note

5 Jailor vacancies are notified under the Kalyana Karnataka cadre. Exact reservation classification must be checked in the separate official KEA vacancy annexure.

275 vacancies

Warder (Vikshakaru)

Qualification: Must have passed SSLC examination or possess an equivalent qualification.
Age: 20–33 years
Pay: ₹37,500 – ₹76,100 / month
Educational qualification

Must have passed SSLC examination or possess an equivalent qualification.

Experience

Required: No · Description: No separate prior work-experience requirement is stated for the Warder post.

Age relaxation

Description: General Merit upper age 31 years; eligible reserved categories may apply up to 33 years, subject to the official relaxation rules.

Job location
Karnataka, India
Skills
Physical fitnessDisciplineCustodial supportObservation and security awareness
Post description

Warder vacancy under the Kalyana Karnataka local cadre for prison custody, security, supervision and related correctional-institution duties.

Post-specific instructions
  • This is a Kalyana Karnataka local-cadre vacancy.
  • Applicants must satisfy the notified local-cadre eligibility requirement.
  • Physical standards and endurance requirements apply where prescribed.
Reservation note

275 Warder vacancies are notified under the Kalyana Karnataka cadre. Exact category-wise classification is intentionally left to the separate official KEA annexure.

8 vacancies

Second Grade Teacher / Instructor Grade-II

Qualification: SSLC or equivalent plus a Government-recognised diploma or certificate in a prescribed vocational or technical trade including Mechanical, Electrical, Carpentry, Tailoring, Textile, Weaving or Carpet Making.
Age: 20–33 years
Pay: ₹37,500 – ₹76,100 / month
Educational qualification

SSLC or equivalent plus a Government-recognised diploma or certificate in a prescribed vocational or technical trade including Mechanical, Electrical, Carpentry, Tailoring, Textile, Weaving or Carpet Making.

Experience

Required: No · Description: No separate prior work-experience requirement is stated in the retrieved qualification provision.

Age relaxation

Description: General Merit upper age 31 years; eligible reserved categories may apply up to 33 years, subject to the notification.

Job location
Karnataka, India
Skills
Vocational instructionTrade skillsWorkshop safetyInstitutional discipline
Post description

Vocational Instructor Grade-II vacancy in prisons/correctional institutions covered by the Kalyana Karnataka local cadre.

Post-specific instructions
  • SSLC/equivalent and the prescribed recognised trade diploma/certificate are both required.
  • Kalyana Karnataka local-cadre eligibility conditions apply.
Reservation note

8 Instructor Grade-II vacancies are notified under the Kalyana Karnataka cadre. Refer to the separate official vacancy classification for reservation details.

5 vacancies

Warder cum Nursing

Qualification: SSLC or equivalent plus a certificate in First Aid.
Age: 20–33 years
Pay: ₹34,100 – ₹67,600 / month
Educational qualification

SSLC or equivalent plus a certificate in First Aid.

Experience

Required: No · Description: No separate prior work-experience requirement is stated in the retrieved qualification provision.

Age relaxation

Description: General Merit upper age 31 years; eligible reserved categories may apply up to 33 years, subject to the notification.

Job location
Karnataka, India
Skills
First AidCustodial supportBasic nursing supportPhysical fitness
Post description

Warder-cum-Nursing combines custodial/support responsibilities with the notified First Aid qualification requirement and is available only under the Kalyana Karnataka cadre in this recruitment.

Post-specific instructions
  • SSLC/equivalent and a First Aid certificate are required.
  • Kalyana Karnataka local-cadre eligibility conditions apply.
Reservation note

5 Warder-cum-Nursing vacancies are notified under the Kalyana Karnataka cadre. Exact reservation classification should be checked in the official KEA annexure.

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Eligibility & Qualification

Recruitment-level qualifications and eligibility rules. Post-specific conditions are also shown inside each vacancy card.

10th PassDiplomaBachelor's Degree

Post-Specific Educational Qualification

Educational qualification depends on the post. Warder requires SSLC or equivalent; Instructor Grade-II requires SSLC plus the prescribed recognised trade diploma/certificate; Jailor requires a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; Warder-cum-Nursing requires SSLC plus a First Aid certificate.

Kannada Language Requirement

Candidates must satisfy the Kannada language requirement prescribed by the Karnataka Government. Candidates not covered by the notified exemption based on previous Kannada study may have to qualify the prescribed Kannada Language Test.

Physical Standard and Endurance Requirements

Candidates shortlisted for posts for which physical standards and endurance requirements apply must qualify the prescribed Physical Standard Test and Endurance Test. Exact measurements and events should be checked in the cadre-specific official notification.

Kalyana Karnataka Local-Cadre Eligibility

This notification is for Kalyana Karnataka local-cadre vacancies. Candidates must satisfy the local-cadre eligibility and documentary conditions prescribed under the applicable reservation framework.

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Age Limit & Relaxation

Recruitment-level age criteria. Post-specific age conditions remain visible inside each vacancy card.

Minimum age
20
Maximum age
33
Reference date
15 Oct 2026
Age relaxation: General Merit upper age is 31 years. SC, ST, Category-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B candidates have an upper age of 33 years. Additional relaxation for categories such as eligible Ex-Servicemen is governed by the detailed notification.
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Application Fee

Category-wise application fee information.

Applicant category
General Merit / Category 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B
₹750
ApplicationNon-refundable

Application fee as stated in the recruitment notice summaries derived from the KEA notification.

Applicant category
SC / ST / Category-1 / Transgender
₹500
ApplicationNon-refundable

Application fee for the specified reserved categories as stated in the KEA notification-derived fee table. Candidates claiming any other concession should verify the detailed official notice.

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Salary & Pay Scale

Post-wise salary, stipend or pay-matrix information.

Jailor
₹61,300 – ₹1,12,900 / month
Rs. 61,300-1,12,900

Pay scale as notified.

Warder (Vikshakaru)
₹37,500 – ₹76,100 / month
Rs. 37,500-76,100

Pay scale as notified.

Second Grade Teacher / Instructor Grade-II
₹37,500 – ₹76,100 / month
Rs. 37,500-76,100

Pay scale as notified.

Warder cum Nursing
₹34,100 – ₹67,600 / month
Rs. 34,100-67,600

Pay scale as notified.

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Selection Process

Selection stages in the order configured for this recruitment.

1

Competitive Written Examination

KEA conducts the post-specific competitive written examination. Notification-derived schedules place the KK examinations on 22 November 2026 with separate sessions for different post groups.

2

Physical Standard / Endurance Test

Optional

Physical standard and endurance testing applies to posts for which it is prescribed in the official KK notification.

3

Document, Local-Cadre and Eligibility Verification

KEA/department verifies educational, reservation, local-cadre and other eligibility documents of shortlisted candidates.

4

Medical / Appointment Formalities

Final appointment is subject to applicable medical fitness and departmental appointment conditions.

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Important Dates

Application and recruitment milestones published with this job.

Notification
Kalyana Karnataka Notification Date
18 Sept 2026

Notification ED/KEA/23/Ne.Vi/2026 (K.K.).

Application Start
Online Application Start
19 Sept 2026

KEA online application window opens.

Application End
Online Application Last Date
15 Oct 2026

Last date to submit the online application.

Fee Payment End
Fee Payment Last Date
16 Oct 2026

Last date for payment of the prescribed application fee.

Exam
Kalyana Karnataka Competitive Examination
22 Nov 2026

Notification-derived schedule reports separate sessions for the post groups on 22 November 2026; candidates should verify their exact session on KEA.

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Official Links & Resources

Application links, notification documents and verified sources in one place.

Official actions

Kalyana Karnataka Official Notification PDFApply NowKarnataka Prisons Department

Verified sources

KEA Karnataka Prisons Kalyana Karnataka Notification 2026https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/keawebentry456/pdrkk2026/PDR_KK_18092026kannada.pdfVerifiedKarnataka Examinations Authorityhttps://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/VerifiedKarnataka Prisons and Correctional Services Departmenthttps://prisons.karnataka.gov.in/enVerified