Kerala PSC

Kerala PSC Notification: Recruitment for Assistant Prison Officer cum Driver

06/01/2025

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The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has released a notification inviting applications for the post of Assistant Prison Officer cum Driver under the Department of Prisons and Correctional Services. Here’s a comprehensive summary:

Position Details

Department: Prisons and Correctional Services
Post Name: Assistant Prison Officer cum Driver
Pay Scale: ₹26,500 – ₹60,700
Number of Vacancies: 13 (50% by direct recruitment, 50% by transfer; unfilled transfer vacancies will be added to direct recruitment)

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit:
- General: Born between 02.01.1985 and 01.01.2006 (both dates inclusive).
- OBC/SC/ST: Eligible for usual age relaxation.
Educational Qualifications:
- SSLC or equivalent qualification.
- Higher qualifications or equivalent qualifications declared by the Government will be accepted.
Physical Standards:
- Height: Minimum 165 cm (160 cm for SC/ST).
- Chest Measurement: Minimum 81.3 cm (normal), with a minimum expansion of 5 cm.
- Vision: 6/6 Snellen for both eyes without glasses.
- Physical Fitness Test: Should qualify in at least five out of the following eight items:
  - 100-meter run: 14 seconds
  - High Jump: 132.2 cm
  - Long Jump: 457.2 cm
  - Shot Put (7264 gm): 609.6 cm
  - Cricket Ball Throw: 6096 cm
  - Rope Climbing: 365.8 cm
  - Pull-ups/Chinning: 8 times
  - 1500-meter run: 5 minutes 44 seconds
Driving License:
- Valid Heavy Passenger Vehicle and Heavy Goods Vehicle licenses with a badge.

Selection Process

Direct Recruitment: Includes physical efficiency tests and practical driving tests.
Separate ranked lists will be prepared for direct and transfer recruitments, valid for 1–3 years.

How to Apply

Registration: Candidates must register via the One Time Registration on the KPSC official website (www.keralapsc.gov.in).
Photograph: Upload a photograph taken within six months with the name and date clearly displayed at the bottom.
Application Fee: None.
Last Date: Submit applications by 29th January 2025 (Wednesday, midnight).

Important Notes

Women and differently-abled candidates are not eligible for this post.
Candidates must ensure accuracy in their application details and secure their login credentials.

For further details, refer to the official notification available on the KPSC website.