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Notice information
- By Naveen Singh, Recruitment Researcher · Updated 19 Oct 2026 · Editorial policy
- The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has invited online applications for Warder and Instructor Grade-II posts in the Karnataka Prisons and Correctional Services under the RPC (Rest of State) English notification dated 18.09.2026. As per the official PDF vacancy table: 560 Warder + 16 Instructor Grade-II = 576 posts. Apply on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea from 19.09.2026 to 15.10.2026 (fee payment till 16.10.2026).<img decoding="async" src="https://sarkarijobselection.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/karnataka-prisons-department-recruitment-2026-thumbnail.png" alt="Karnataka Prisons Department recruitment 2026, 576 posts (560 Warder + 16 Instructor Grade-II), apply by 15 October 2026." style="max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px;margin:15px 0;">Official Notification PDF: Download Karnataka Prisons RPC English Notification PDF (on prisons.karnataka.gov.in)
Important Dates – Karnataka Prisons Recruitment 2026
Vacancy Details (PDF Truth: 576)
- Clarification: Some portals listed 869 posts by combining this RPC cadre (576) with a separate Kalyana Karnataka (KK) cadre notification (~293). This page uses the RPC English PDF total of 576. Always verify both cadre PDFs on the KEA site before applying.
Educational Qualification
- Recruitment is governed by the Karnataka Prisons Service (Recruitment) Rules 2002 and subsequent amendments.
Age Limit
- Age limits as prescribed in the Karnataka Prisons Service Recruitment Rules / KEA notification (with relaxations for reserved categories as applicable). Check the PDF for exact min/max and cut-off date.
- Calculate your exact age as on the cut-off date with our free Age Calculator for govt exams.
Karnataka Prisons Warder / Instructor Gr-II – In-Hand Salary
- ₹63,562
- ₹59,812
- ₹56,062
- City classes (HRA): X = Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Greater Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune. Y and Z cities are as listed by the Department of Expenditure (OM 21.07.2015). HRA is not paid if you live in government quarters.
- State post: DA uses the 55% rate set for this page; check the state's latest DA order. HRA is shown at X/Y/Z percentages as an estimate, and state HRA rules can differ. State transport/conveyance allowance is not included.
- Pension: NPS is shown at 10%. A few states have moved back to the old pension scheme; if so, there is no NPS deduction.
- Not included: income tax (depends on your regime and declarations), group insurance (CGEGIS), professional tax and special allowances (e.g. NPA, MSP, risk or hardship allowances). Pay is for the entry cell; the official notification prevails.
- DA OM 29.10.2026 ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
- HRA OM 07.07.2017 ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
- TA OM 07.07.2017 ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
- PFRDA (NPS) ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
- CGHS ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
Written Exam Pattern (Offline OMR)
- Negative marking: 0.25 for each wrong answer. Tentative exam slot: 21.11.2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (confirm on admit card).
Syllabus Overview
- OMR paper covers general knowledge / aptitude topics listed in the KEA prisons notification (Kannada & English sections as applicable). Download the official PDF for the detailed topic list and language medium.
How to Apply Online – Karnataka Prisons 2026
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- KEA portal ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
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