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Kerala PSC has invited applications for Assistant Prison Officer in Jails (Category No. 600/2021). Vacancies: Statewide - 30 (Thirty); pay scale: 20,000 – 45,800/- (PR); method of appointment: Direct Recruitment (Statewide). Apply online through Kerala PSC One Time Registration by 19-01-2022.

Age limit

18-36. Candidates must be born between 02.01.1985 and 01.01.2003 (both dates included). Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST and OBC candidates as per Part II, Rule 2(1) of the General Conditions. The upper age limit shall not exceed 50 years. Check your age for this post with your date of birth and category

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications: • Pass in SSLC or its equivalent examination. Experience Required: Not applicable Physical Standards: Minimum height of 165 cm. Minimum chest measurement of 81.3 cm with a minimum expansion of 5 cm. For SC/ST candidates, minimum height is 160 cm (chest measurement rules remain the same). Must meet specific vision standards (Distant vision 6/6 Snellen, Near vision 0.5 Snellen for both eyes) and pass the National Physical Efficiency Test (must qualify in at least 5 out of 8 items). Equivalence / KS&SSR Rules: KS & SSR Part II Rule 10(a)(ii) is applicable.
General conditions from the notification
Candidates must complete a 2-year probation period within a continuous service of 3 years. Must pass the Kerala Jail Subordinate Officers Test during the probation period. General conditions as per Part II of the KS&SSR apply.

This recruitment so far

Matched by category number 600/2021. Steps without a date are not announced yet.

  1. Notification published15 Dec 2021(done)
  2. Last date to apply19 Jan 2022(done)
  3. Exam25 Apr 2023(done)
  4. Rank listNot announced yet(next)

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