Assistant Jailor Grade I… – Prisons and Correctional Services – 453/2025

Last Updated On: 12/04/2026

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced that they are inviting applications for the post of Assistant Jailor Grade I/ Superintendent, Sub Jail/ Supervisor, Open Prison/ Supervisor Borstal School/ Armourer, State Institute of Correctional Administration/ Lecturer, State Institute of Correctional Administration/ Training Officer, State Institute of Correctional Administration/ Store Keeper, Open Prison. in Prisons and Correctional Services exam on 28-11-2025 under category no 453/2025. Candidates who are interested in working as an Assistant Jailor Grade I/ Superintendent, Sub Jail/ Supervisor, Open Prison/ Supervisor Borstal School/ Armourer, State Institute of Correctional Administration/ Lecturer, State Institute of Correctional Administration/ Training Officer, State Institute of Correctional Administration/ Store Keeper, Open Prison. in the state of Kerala with a pay scale of ₹ 43,400 – 91,200/-, can now apply for the exam through the official KPSC website. The last date of application will be 31-12-2025.

Candidates are advised to apply before the deadline, as the application process will not be accepted after the last date. The number of vacancies and other details regarding qualifications and eligibility will be provided below.

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Category No 453/2025
Gazette Date 28-11-2025
Last Date 31-12-2025
Department Prisons and Correctional Services
Name of Post Assistant Jailor Grade I/ Superintendent, Sub Jail/ Supervisor, Open Prison/ Supervisor Borstal School/ Armourer, State Institute of Correctional Administration/ Lecturer, State Institute of Correctional Administration/ Training Officer, State Institute of Correctional Administration/ Store Keeper, Open Prison.
Scale of pay ₹ 43,400 – 91,200/-
Number of vacancies

Anticipated

Method of appointment

By Direct Recruitment from qualified Executive Staff working in the Prisons and Correctional Services department who are approved probationers in any post in the department.

Age Limit

18-36. Only candidates born between 02.01.1989 and 01.01.2007 (both dates included) are eligible to apply for this post with usual relaxation to SC/ST and other Backward communities.

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree of a recognized University
Physical Standards: Height – minimum 165 cms (160 cms for SC/ST); Chest – 81.3 cms with minimum 5 cm expansion
Visual Standards: Distant vision 6/6 Snellen, Near vision 0.5 Snellen for both eyes without glasses

Notes

KS & SSR Rule 10(a)(ii) Part II is applicable.
Equivalent/higher qualifications recognized by Government orders will be considered.
Principles of rules of reservation and rotation prescribed in rule 14 to 17 of Part II of the KS & SSR 1957 will not apply for this post.
Candidates must qualify in at least 5 out of 8 items in the Physical Efficiency Test.

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