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Kerala PSC has invited applications for Assistant Prison Officer in Prisons and Correctional Services (Category No. 143/2026). Vacancies: 1 (SCCC - Scheduled Caste Converted to Christianity); pay scale: 27,900 - 63,700/-; method of appointment: Direct Recruitment (State wide) from candidates belonging to SCCC Community only.. Apply online through Kerala PSC One Time Registration by 07-10-2026.

Age limit

18-43. Candidates born between 02.01.1983 and 01.01.2008 (both dates included). Age relaxation up to 45 years for candidates belonging to SCCC who converted to Christianity from SC after attaining 18 years and children of such parents (born between 02.01.1981 and 01.01.2008). Maximum age limit shall in no case exceed 50 years. Check your age for this post with your date of birth and category

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications: • A pass in SSLC or its equivalent qualification. Experience Required: Not applicable Physical Standards: Must have at least 165 cm height, minimum 81.3 cm chest on full exhalation with 5 cm expansion. Must possess specified visual standards (Distant Vision 6/6 Snellen, Near Vision 0.5 Snellen for both eyes). Must be free from physical defects like knock-knee, flat foot, varicose veins, bow legs, deformed limbs, irregular/protruding teeth, defective speech/hearing. Must qualify in any 5 out of 8 events of the National Physical Efficiency One Star Standard Test. Equivalence / KS&SSR Rules: Rule 10(a)(ii) of Part II of the KS & SSR is applicable. Qualifications recognized by Executive orders or standing orders of Government as equivalent to the specified qualification are acceptable.

Vacancies

1 (SCCC - Scheduled Caste Converted to Christianity)

Method of appointment

Direct Recruitment (State wide) from candidates belonging to SCCC Community only.
General conditions from the notification
Candidates must be on probation for a total period of two years on duty within a continuous period of three years. Must undergo in-service training and pass the Kerala Jail Subordinate Officer's test during probation. State-wise seniority will be maintained.

This recruitment so far

Matched by category number 143/2026. Steps without a date are not announced yet.

  1. Notification published31 Aug 2026(done)
  2. Last date to apply7 Oct 2026(done)
  3. ExamNot announced yet(next)
  4. Rank list20 Feb 2026(done)

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