APCA Recruitment 2026: 1 Director Post – Apply Offline by 15 November 2026 @ tiharprisons.delhi.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• Note: The notification does not specify a fixed minimum or maximum salary figure. Serving officers retain their parent cadre pay scale. Retired officers receive remuneration as per their State Government's re-employment order.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• The post of Director at APCA is to be filled by the following channels of deputation or re-employment:
• Deputation (Serving Officers): Officers from the cadre of Inspector General of Prisons or Additional Inspector General of Prisons from participating States.
• Deputation (Serving Officers): Officers from the cadre of Deputy Inspector General of Prisons with at least 5 years of experience from participating States.
• Re-employment (Retired Officers): Retired Inspector General of Prisons / Additional Inspector General of Prisons from participating States.
• Re-employment (Retired Officers): Retired Deputy Inspector General of Prisons with 5 years of experience — applicable only if the above categories are not available.
• Non-Participating States: Retired officers of the rank of Inspector General of Prisons / Additional Inspector General of Prisons from non-participating States may also be considered.
• Experience Requirement: Minimum 5 years of experience is required for candidates from the Deputy Inspector General of Prisons cadre.
• Who Cannot Apply:
• Applications without a Service Register will not be considered.
• Applications received after 15 November 2026 will not be entertained.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Scrutiny of Applications: All applications received by the cut-off date of 15 November 2026 will be scrutinised after the deadline.
• Board of Management Review: Eligible applicants will be separated and placed before the Board of Management of APCA.
• Personal Appearance / Selection: The Board may call candidates for personal appearance if necessary, or may select one among the applicants directly.
• Final Decision: Decisions of the Board of Management are final; no further correspondence will be entertained.
• Deputation Terms:
• Initial deputation period is 2 years, which may be extended by the Board depending on the officer's suitability.
• The Board reserves the right to reduce the deputation period and repatriate the officer if found unsuitable.
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for the selection process unless specifically stated otherwise in the official notification.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Bio Data with educational qualifications, entry level into service, positions held, retired designation, and years served as Superintendent, DIG and IG of Prisons
• Bio Data details of awards and rewards, research and publications, and contributions to the State Prisons Department
• Service Register of the serving officer (mandatory)
• All relevant degree certificates and mark sheets
• Experience certificates on official letterhead, if applicable

📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

• Prepare the application along with complete Bio Data and Service Register.
• Hand over the application to the Director General of Prisons of the respective State.
• The Head of the Department forwards it with the Service Register to the Director, APCA.
• Applications must reach the Director, APCA by 15 November 2026.
• Submission Address: Director, Academy of Prisons & Correctional Administration, Vellore – 632 002, Tamil Nadu, India.
• Contact: Office +91 (0) 416 2267907 | Mobile +91 (0) 9447 694767 | Email: apca.vellore[at]tamilnadu.gov.in

Important Dates

Important Links

• Download APCA Director Post Official Notification PDF (Advt No. E/Filling up the post of Director/2026) ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• Visit Tihar Prisons Official Website (Notification Host) ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Is there an application fee for APCA Recruitment 2026?

• No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. Candidates are advised to verify this detail in the official notification PDF.

What is the salary structure for APCA Director?

• Serving officers receive their parent scale of pay plus a Special Compensatory Allowance of 15% of basic pay. Retired officers receive pay and allowances as per the order issued by their respective State Government for re-employment.