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Female Assistant Prison Officer – Prisons and Correctional Services – 360/2025

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 15-09-2025 under category no 360/2025. 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 15-10-2025.

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	360/2025
Gazette Date	15-09-2025
Last Date	15-10-2025
Department	Prisons and Correctional Services
Name of Post	Female Assistant Prison Officer
Scale of pay	₹ 27,900 – 63,700/-
Number of vacancies	Anticipated – Statewide
Method of appointment	Direct Recruitment (State wide)
Age Limit	18-36; Candidates born between 2.1.1989 and 1.1.2007 (both dates included) with usual relaxation to OBC and SC/ST candidates. In no case shall the maximum age limit exceed 50 years.
Qualifications	Pass in SSLC or its equivalent qualification Physical Fitness: Minimum 150 cm height (applicable for SC/ST also) Eye sight without glasses: Distant Vision 6/6 Snellen, Near Vision 0.5 Snellen (Right and Left eye) Must qualify in any five events out of the eight events of the National Physical Efficiency One Star Standard Test (100m Run, High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put (4kg), 200m Run, Throwing the throw ball, Shuttle Race, Skipping)
Notes	Differently abled candidates and male candidates are not eligible to apply for the post. Rule 10(a)(ii) of Part II of the KS & SSR is applicable. Probation: Two years on duty within a continuous period of three years. Candidates must undergo in-service training and pass Kerala Jail Subordinate Officers test during probation. NCC ‘A’, ‘B’ & ‘C’ certificate holders will be given weightage marks at the rate of 2%, 3% and 5% respectively. Weightage marks are also available for meritorious sports persons and Student Police Cadet (SPC) certificate holders.