Kerala PSC Assistant Prison Officer Recruitment Notification 2025 Released - www.keralapsc.gov.in

The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) has officially released the notification for PSC Assistant Prison Officer Recruitment 2025. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the post through the official website - www.keralapsc.gov.in. The Kerala PSC Assistant Prison Officer Notification was released on 30th October 2025. This article covers complete details of Notification, Last date to apply, and more.

Kerala PSC Assistant Prison Officer Recruitment 2025

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has published an official notification for the recruitment of Assistant Prison Officer in the Prisons and Correctional Services Department. Candidates can apply for the post through One-Time Registration process. Candidates who have a qualification in SSLC can apply for the post.

Key Notification Details (Category No: 420/2025)

Kerala PSC Assistant Prison Officer 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the requirements for age, education, and physical standards set by the officials to be considered for the selection process.

Education Qualification

Candidates must have passed the SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) Examination or possess an equivalent qualification.

Age Limit (as of January 1, 2025)

• Candidates must be between 18 and 36 years of age.
• Candidates born between 02.01.1989 and 01.01.2007 (both dates included) are eligible to apply.
• Age relaxation is applicable for candidates belonging to Other Backward Communities (OBC) and SC/ST categories as per government rules

Physical Fitness Standards

Candidates must meet the following minimum physical standards:

Minimum Height : 165 cm(General Category)
Chest Measurement : 81.3 cm (normal) with an expansion of 5 cm

How to Apply for Assistant Prison Officer Recruitment 2025 ?

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be able to apply for the Assistant Prison Officer post through the official portal - www.keralapsc.gov.in. All applications are invited through online mode only. Candidates need to follow some simple steps to apply for the post:-

1. One Time Registration (OTR): All New User candidates must complete the 'ONE TIME REGISTRATION' process on the official website of Kerala Public Service Commission
2. Candidates who have already registered can log in to their profile using their User-ID and Password.
3. Click on the 'Apply Now' button corresponding to the 'Assistant Prison Officer' post in the Notification Link.
4. On the user profile ensure you have an updated profile photo with candidate's name and the date the photo was taken printed legibly at the bottom.
5. Complete the Application Form and cross-verify all personal and qualification details before final submission. The application is provisional and cannot be deleted or altered after submission.
6. Keep a printout or soft copy of the online application for future reference and communication with the Commission.

Selection Process

Candidates who have applied for the post will be having a Physical Efficiency Test (PET). To qualify for the post, candidates must pass the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) by achieving the 'One Star Standard' in any five events out of the following eight:

• (i) 100 Metres Run: 14 seconds
• (ii) High Jump: 132.20 cms
• (iii) Long Jump: 457.20 cms
• (iv) Putting the shot (weight of the shot 7264 gm): 609.60 cms
• (v) Throwing cricket ball: 6096 cms
• (vi) Rope Climbing (Using hands only): 365.80 cms
• (vii) Pull-ups or Chinning: 8 times
• (viii) 1500 metre run: 5 minutes 44 seconds

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