Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has officially released Category No. 360/2025 inviting applications from eligible women candidates for the post of Female Assistant Prison Officer in the Prisons and Correctional Services Department. This is a golden opportunity for women looking for a stable government job with growth opportunities.
📌 Key Details of the Notification
Post Name: Female Assistant Prison Officer
Department: Prisons and Correctional Services
Scale of Pay: ₹27,900 – ₹63,700
Vacancies: Anticipated (Statewide)
Method of Appointment: Direct Recruitment (Statewide)
Last Date to Apply: 15th October 2025 (Wednesday), midnight
Application Mode: Online only through www.keralapsc.gov.in
👉 Note: Only women are eligible to apply. Differently abled and male candidates cannot apply for this post.
Age Limit
- 18 – 36 years (Candidates born between 02/01/1989 and 01/01/2007 can apply, both dates inclusive).
- Relaxations in upper age limit are available for OBC/SC/ST candidates as per government norms.
- In no case shall the maximum age exceed 50 years.
📚 Educational Qualification
- Must have passed SSLC (10th Standard) or an equivalent qualification approved by the government.
- Higher/equivalent qualifications will also be accepted.
Physical Fitness Requirements
- Applicants must meet the following physical standards:
- Height: Minimum 150 cm (applicable to all categories, including SC/ST).
- Vision:
- Distant Vision – 6/6 (both eyes, without glasses)
- Near Vision – 0.5 Snellen (both eyes, without glasses)
- Should not suffer from conditions like colour blindness, squint, knock knee, flat foot, bow legs, varicose veins, deformed limbs, or defective speech/hearing.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Candidates must qualify in any 5 out of the 8 events below, based on the National Physical Efficiency One Star Standard Test:
- 100m Run – 17 seconds
- High Jump – 1.06 m
- Long Jump – 3.05 m
- Shot Put (4kg) – 4.88 m
- 200m Run – 36 seconds
- Throwing the Throw Ball – 14 m
- Shuttle Race (25 x 4 m) – 26 seconds
- Skipping (1 minute) – 80 times
👉 Candidates must produce a Medical Fitness Certificate (from a Govt. Medical Officer, not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon/Junior Consultant) before the PET.
Additional Weightage Marks
NCC Cadets:
A Certificate – 2%
B Certificate – 3%
C Certificate – 5%
Sports Persons: As per PSC general conditions.
Student Police Cadet (SPC) Certificate Holders: Weightage marks as per GO(Ms) No.06/2025/P&ARD.
How to Apply
- Register through the One Time Registration (OTR) system on the official PSC website – www.keralapsc.gov.in
- If already registered, log in with your User ID and Password.
- Select the post from the Notification Link and click Apply Now.
- Upload a recent photograph (taken within the last 6 months). The photo will remain valid for 10 years.
- No application fee required.
- Keep a printout/soft copy of your application for future reference.
Important Dates
Last Date for Online Application: 15th October 2025 (Wednesday), 12:00 Midnight.
⚠️ Special Instructions
If there is a mismatch between caste/community details in the application and SSLC book, candidates must produce a Gazette Notification and Community Certificate at the time of verification.
False claims regarding education, age, or experience will result in strict disciplinary action, including disqualification or debarment from PSC exams.
This recruitment is a great opportunity for women candidates to build a rewarding career in Kerala’s Prisons and Correctional Services Department. With decent pay, job security, and scope for promotion, it is an attractive choice for those looking for government service.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, don’t wait—apply online before 15th October 2025.
🔗 For more details and to apply, visit: www.keralapsc.gov.in
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