Jail Warder Recruitment 2026: Karnataka Prisons Department has announced 869 vacancies for Warder, Jailor, Teacher/Instructor and Warder cum Nursing posts. Check eligibility, salary, dates and apply online. Jail Warder Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Karnataka Prisons Department for 869 posts including Warder, Jailor, Second Grade Teacher/Instructor Grade-II and Warder cum Nursing positions. Among these vacancies, 835 posts are available for Warder, making the recruitment particularly relevant for candidates looking for Karnataka jail warder jobs. The online application process starts on 19 September 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications up to 15 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. jail warder recruitment 2026.
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Recruitment Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Department | Karnataka Prisons Department |
| Recruitment | Jailor, Warder, Teacher/Instructor & Warder cum Nursing Recruitment 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 869 |
| State | Karnataka |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Notification Date | 18/09/2026 |
| Application Start | 19/09/2026 |
| Last Date | 15/10/2026, 11:59 PM |
| Exam Date | 21/11/2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Cat-2A / 2B / 3A / 3B | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / Cat-I / ESM / 3rd Gender | ₹500 |
| Payment Mode | Online |
Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 31 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 15/10/2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per applicable rules |
Selection Process
| Stage | Selection |
|---|---|
| 1 | Written Examination |
| 2 | PST & PET |
| 3 | Medical Examination |
| 4 | Document Verification |
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Jailor | ₹61,300 – ₹1,12,900 |
| Warder | ₹37,500 – ₹76,100 |
| Second Grade Teacher / Instructor Grade-II | ₹37,500 – ₹76,100 |
| Warder cum Nursing | ₹34,100 – ₹67,600 |
Post-Wise Eligibility
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Jailor | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Warder | SSLC (10th) Passed |
| Second Grade Teacher / Instructor Grade-II | SSLC (10th) + Diploma/Certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, Carpentry, Tailoring, Textile, Weaving, Carpet Making, etc. |
| Warder cum Nursing | SSLC (10th) + First Aid Certificate |
Vacancy Details
| Cadre | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| RPC – Residual Parent Cadre / Rest-of-State | Warder | 560 |
| RPC – Residual Parent Cadre / Rest-of-State | Second Grade Teacher / Instructor Grade-II | 16 |
| RPC Total | 576 | |
| Kalyana Karnataka / Hyderabad-Karnataka Region | Jailor | 5 |
| Kalyana Karnataka / Hyderabad-Karnataka Region | Warder | 275 |
| Kalyana Karnataka / Hyderabad-Karnataka Region | Second Grade Teacher / Instructor Grade-II | 8 |
| Kalyana Karnataka / Hyderabad-Karnataka Region | Warder cum Nursing | 5 |
| KK Total | 293 | |
| Grand Total | All Posts | 869 |
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Apply Now |
| KK Notification | Download |
| RPC Notification | Download |
| Official Website | Official Website |
FAQs – jail warder recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the Jail Warder Recruitment 2026 total vacancy?
The recruitment has 869 total vacancies, including 835 Warder posts.
Q2. How many Warder vacancies are available?
There are 560 RPC Warder vacancies and 275 Kalyana Karnataka Warder vacancies, for a total of 835 Warder posts.
Q3. What is the qualification for Karnataka Jail Warder?
Candidates must have passed SSLC (10th).
Q4. What is the age limit for Jail Warder Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 20 to 31 years, calculated as of 15 October 2026, subject to applicable relaxation rules.
Q5. What is the Warder salary?
The Warder pay scale is ₹37,500–₹76,100.
Q6. What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 15 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
