Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Recruitment 2026 – Notification (451/2025 & 452/2025), Eligibility, Salary & How to Apply
Kerala PSC has released the Assistant Jailor / Superintendent / Supervisor-level recruitment notification under Category Nos. 451/2025 and 452/2025. This is a uniformed, disciplined-service recruitment under the Prisons and Correctional Services Department, and the selection process includes a written exam followed by physical and verification stages.
If you’re considering this post, it’s important to understand one thing upfront: this recruitment is not like a normal degree-level clerical exam. The written test matters, but physical standards and medical fitness are equally decisive. This guide explains the notification details, key dates, eligibility, physical standards, salary, selection process, and application steps in a simple, realistic way.
What This Notification Covers
Although most aspirants search using “Assistant Jailor”, the notification is part of a larger set of posts under the department. It covers roles such as Assistant Jailor Grade I / Superintendent, Sub Jail / Supervisor (Open Prison / Borstal School) and a few related technical or institute-based roles. For candidates, what matters is that the recruitment is statewide and comes under a structured uniform-service selection process.
Category 451/2025 is for direct recruitment. Category 452/2025 is also direct recruitment, but specifically for qualified ministerial staff in the Prisons and Correctional Services Department who are approved probationers.
Important Dates You Should Track
The notification was published on 28 November 2025 and applications opened the same day. The last date to apply is 31 December 2025 (midnight). The exam date is not yet announced, which is normal for PSC uniform recruitments — the date usually comes later through the PSC calendar and profile updates.
If you’re applying, don’t just submit the form and forget it. Kerala PSC recruitments often require exam confirmation through profile, and missing that window can block you from writing the exam even if you applied correctly.
Eligibility Criteria – Degree, Age, and Physical Requirements
To apply for Assistant Jailor recruitment, the basic qualification is straightforward: you need a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university.
The age limit is 18 to 36 years, and candidates must be born between 02 January 1989 and 01 January 2007 (both dates included). Relaxations apply for SC, ST and OBC candidates as per PSC rules.
Where many aspirants get filtered out is not qualification — it’s physical standards. The minimum physical requirement is 165 cm height and 81.3 cm chest (with 5 cm expansion). PSC also applies strict vision and medical conditions. Distant vision must be 6/6 in both eyes, near vision 0.5, and each eye must have full field of vision. Colour blindness, squint, or any serious eye condition is treated as disqualification.
On top of this, candidates must be free from physical defects like knock-knee, flat foot, varicose veins, bow legs, defective hearing or speech, and similar issues that affect uniform-service duties.
This isn’t mentioned to scare anyone — it’s just the reality of uniform PSC posts. If someone is not meeting medical/physical conditions, it’s better to know early rather than after months of preparation.
Salary and Why Many Candidates Target This Post
The Assistant Jailor pay scale is ₹43,400 – ₹91,200. Along with basic pay, candidates receive DA, HRA, and other allowances as per Kerala Government rules. This is one reason the post attracts heavy competition — it’s a stable government career with strong service benefits, and promotion opportunities over time.
Selection Process – How Kerala PSC Filters Candidates
The selection process generally includes a written/OMR exam, followed by the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), then document verification, and finally the rank list.
The written exam covers standard PSC areas like general knowledge, current affairs, arithmetic, mental ability, reasoning, English, regional language, and a special section relevant to the post. But clearing the written exam alone doesn’t guarantee anything — the physical stages are strict, and PSC applies them seriously.
The PET is designed to test discipline and fitness. If you’re preparing for SI or Excise-type PET events, you already know the level. If you’re not training yet, it’s better to start slowly now instead of trying to “crash-train” close to the test.
Syllabus – What to Study Without Overthinking It
The syllabus is not mysterious. It’s the common PSC uniform-level structure: GK, current affairs, arithmetic & reasoning, English, language, plus post-related topics. The practical approach is to treat it like a serious degree-level exam with a strong emphasis on Kerala-based topics and current affairs.
Instead of collecting ten sources, pick one strong base source, revise repeatedly, and practise PSC-standard questions. The rank difference often comes from accuracy, not from reading more books.
How to Apply – Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor (451/2025 & 452/2025)
Applications are submitted through the Kerala PSC Thulasi portal. If you already have One-Time Registration (OTR), log in and search using the category number 451/2025 or 452/2025, then click Apply Now. After submission, save the confirmation page.
If you are a new user, you must complete OTR first and then apply. There is no application fee for most PSC notifications like this, but always verify the notification instructions while applying.
Preparation Reality Check
If you’re serious about this post, don’t split preparation into “written now, PET later.” That approach usually fails. You need to build a routine where written preparation and physical readiness move together.
Also, if you’re already preparing for SI-type exams, this is not an extra burden — it’s an extension of the same preparation track. The overlap is real, and smart candidates use that overlap to their advantage.
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