Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment: Apply For Various Posts

By Divya

Updated: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 12:20 [IST]

Karnataka Prisons Department has released a new recruitment notification through its official website for the recruitment of Jailer, Wardener Vacancies. Interested candidates should apply on or before 09 January 2018.

Karnataka Prisons Department vacancy details:

Name of the post: Jailer, Wardener
No. of Vacancies: 1102
Location: Karnataka

Educational qualification for Karnataka Prisons Department:

For Jailer: 32 Vacancies

Qualification:

Candidates should hold any Bachelor or Equivalent Degree recognized and given preference to who has a degree in Sociology or psychology or Criminology or Correctional Administration or Bachelor in Degree.

Payscale:

The selected candidates will get a monthly salary of Rs. 17650 - 32000/- Per Month.

For Wardner: 1070 Vacancies

Qualification:

Candidates must have passed 10th / SSLC Pass from a recognized institute or board.

Pay scale:

The selected candidates will get Rs. 11600 - 21000/- Per Month.

Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment

Age Limit for Karnataka Prisons Department:

As on the date of 09 January 2018

Minimum Age Limit: 20 Years
Maximum Age Limit: 26 Years

Application Fee for Karnataka Prisons Department:

Candidates applying for Karnataka Prisons Department Recruitment need to pay the below application charges through Online.

For General and OBC Category candidates: Rs. 250/- (Rupees Two Hundred and Fifty only)
For SC / ST Category Candidates: Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only)

Selection Procedure for Karnataka Prisons Department:

Karnataka Prisons Department (Karnataka Prisons Department) will conduct the Written Examination to the eligible candidates from the job applicants and followed by ET & PST and VIVA-VOCE (VIVA-VOCE only for Jailor)