The Kerala Public Service Commission has invited applications from eligible candidates for the post of Assistant Prison Officer in the Kerala Jail Service.
Kerala Prisons and Correctional Service appoints both male and female Assistant Prison Officers. So, both men and women can apply for this job.
It is a statewide notification, and the minimum educational qualification required to apply is a pass in SSLC. You can check the most recent Assistant Prison Officer exam notification details and the minimum required qualifications in the table below.
| Notification Number | Name of the Post | Last Date to Apply |
|---|---|---|
| 304/2024 | Assistant Prison Officer (Male) | 03-10-2024 |
| 144/2023 | Female Assistant Prison Officer | 16-08-2023 |
| 600/2021 | Assistant Prison Officer | 19 - January - 2022 |
This article explains the selection process for Assistant Prison Officers, monthly in-hand salary, promotion chances, rules of transfer, work profile, etc.
Minimum Eligibility to Apply for Assistant Prison Officer Post
GJR Institute has an ongoing Assistant Prison Officer PSC exam batch, and we invite students who possess the following minimum qualifications. We set this benchmark according to the Kerala PSC rules.
The Kerala PSC accepts applications for the Assistant Prison Officer examination from candidates with the following minimum qualifications.
| Educational Qualifications | Pass in SSLC |
| Age Limit | 18 - 36 |
| Method of appointment | Direct Recruitment |
| The Scale of Pay | 27900-63700 Indian Rupees |
| Department | Prisons |
The Minimum Educational Requirements
PSC accepts applications from candidates with a pass in SSLC or equivalent qualification.
The Minimum Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements of Male Assistant Prison Officer
Must have at least 165 cm height, a minimum of 81.3 cm around the chest on complete exhalation, and a chest expansion of 5 cm.
Physical Requirements of a Female Assistant Prison Officer
PSC accepts any female candidates with a minimum height of 150 cm.
The Age Limit to Apply For Kerala Assistant Prison Officers
The age limit to apply for both male and female Assistant Prison Officers is 18 to 36. However, students from OBC and SC/ST have an upper-age relaxation. See the table for the Assistant Prison Officer PSC exam upper age limit for general, OBC, and SC/ST students.
S.NO. CATEGORIES EXTENT OF AGE CONCESSION 1 General Category 0 years 2 OBC 3 years 3 SC/ST 5 years
How to Become an Assistant Prison Officer in the Kerala Jail Department?
Kerala PSC issues notifications for the Assistant Prison Officer recruitment (for male and female candidates). The salary scale of male and female Assistant Prison Officers in Kerala is 27900-63700 Indian Rupees per month.
It is unit-wise recruitment, and the expected vacancies of Assistant Prison Officers in each unit ( Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, and Kannur) are listed below. Both men and women candidates must have SSLC or equivalent to apply for Assistant Prison Officer.
In addition to a written test, they must pass a physical efficiency test conducted by the Public Service Commission. Check the table to find the written exam date and date to generate the hall tickets.
Procedure to Apply
Follow the steps to apply for the Assistant Prison Officer (both male and female) PSC examination.
Log in to the official Kerala PSC website using the link below.
https://thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in/thulasi/Click on Notification.
Click on the statewide direct recruitment.
Look for the category number and click Apply.
Syllabus & Previous Year Question Papers
GJR Institute recommends our students start the Assistant Prison Officer exam preparation with the previous year's question papers. Our student batch has the proprietory rank file with PYQ and solutions.
This table shows the Assistant Prison Officer exam syllabus units.
| Part I | : General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala |
| Part II | General English |
| Part III | Simple Arithmetic&Mental Ability |
Stages of Kerala PSC Assistant Prison Officer Recruitment Procedure
The Kerala Assistant Prison Officer recruitment process has two stages: written examination and physical efficiency test.
Stage 1: written test
The first stage is an OMR-based objective examination.
Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test
In this stage, PSC will test the physical fitness of candidates. To pass the physical efficiency test, the candidate must pass five items in the list below.
Kerala Male Prison Officer Physical Test Items
SN Events Requirements 1 100 Metres Run 14 seconds 2 High Jump 132.20 cms (4’ 6”) 3 Long Jump 457.20 cms (15’) 4 Putting the shot 609.60 cms (20’) 5 Throwing cricket ball : 6096 cms (200’) 6 Rope Climbing 365.80 cms (12’) 7 Pull-ups or Chinning 8 times 8 1500 metres run 5 min 44 seconds
Kerala Female Prison Officer Physical Test Items
The Kerala PSC has another set of physical efficiency test items for women candidates. She must pass five items from the list below.
Events Requirements 100 Meter Run Within 17 Seconds High Jump 1.06 meter Long Jump 3.05 meter Shot put (4kg) 4.88 meter 200-meter run 36 seconds Throwing ball 14 meter Shuttle Race 26 seconds Skipping 80 times (60 seconds) PSC will announce the date of the physical efficiency test of both male and female prison officers.
Number of Assistant Prison Officers Vacancies
Check the table for the number of reported Assistant Prison Officer post vacancies in the Kerala Jail Department.
| Unit | Number of Vacancies | Cut Off Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Thiruvananthapuram | Anticipated | |
| Thrissur | Anticipated | |
| Kannur | Anticipated |
The Latest Kerala PSC Assistant Prison Officer Exam Notification
| Name of the post | Assistant Prison Officer |
| Department | Jail |
| Category number | 263/2024 |
| Pay of Scale | 27900 – 63700 Rupees |
| Last date to apply | 04-09-2024 |
| Examination date | |
| Date of Publishing rank list | |
| Reported Vacancies | 4 |
| Cut off marks |
The Promotion Chances of An Assistant Prison Officer
An Assistant Prison Officer in the Kerala Jail Department is a good career option with attractive promotion chances. Check the table below to see the career growth of an Assistant Prison Officer in Kerala.
| Appointed as | Assistant Prison Officer |
| 1st Promotion | Deputy Prison Officer |
| 2nd Promotion | Prison Officer |
| 3rd Promotion | Assistant Superintendent Gr-II |
| 4th Promotion | Assistant Superintendent Gr-I |
Assistant Prison Officer Mains Rank List
Kerala Public Service Commission uploaded the latest Assistant Prison Officer rank list on its official website. To download and view the rank list, visit the link below.
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ReplyDeleteIs it a comfortable job? I think handling jail inamates is a tough job. Is this job suitable for everyone?
The workplace is a jail, and if you do not like uniform posts, you will find it a tough job.
DeleteSir can a girl apply?
ReplyDeleteYes, a girl can apply.
DeleteSir how much i score in the omr exam to be in the mains list?
ReplyDeletePSC sets the cut off mark
DeleteHello Sir
ReplyDeleteIs there social stigma against Jail staffs?
No Arjun. It is a good job with a lot of responsibilities.
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