Female Assistant Prison Officer – Prisons and Correctional Services – 316/2025

Last Updated On: 12/04/2026

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced that they are inviting applications for the post of Female Assistant Prison Officer in Prisons and Correctional Services exam on 30-08-2025 under category no 316/2025. Candidates who are interested in working as an Female Assistant Prison Officer in the state of Kerala with a pay scale of 27,900-63,700/-, can now apply for the exam through the official KPSC website. The last date of application will be 03-10-2025.

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 316/2025
Gazette Date 30-08-2025
Last Date 03-10-2025
Department Prisons and Correctional Services
Name of Post Female Assistant Prison Officer
Scale of pay 27,900-63,700/-
Number of vacancies

Statewide: LC/AI-1 (One)

Method of appointment

Direct Recruitment (From candidates belonging to Latin Catholic/Anglo Indian community only)

Age Limit

18-39; Only candidates born between 02.01.1986 and 01.01.2007 (both dates included) are eligible to apply (including the relaxation as per para 2(i) of the General Conditions).

Qualifications

Pass in SSLC or its equivalent
Minimum Physical Standards: Height of 150 cm (Chest measurement not applicable to female candidates)
Must be certified by a Medical Officer not below the rank of an Assistant Surgeon as to physical fitness and capacity for outdoor work

Notes

Differently abled and male candidates are not eligible to apply.
Candidates must pass a Physical Efficiency Test (events include 100m run, High Jump, Long Jump, Shot put, etc.).
Visual standards must be met (Distant Vision: 6/6 Snellen, Near Vision: 0.5 Snellen for both eyes without glasses).

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