Updated on: 22 Oct 2025
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If you are an aspiring candidate seeking a uniformed government job under the Kerala government, here is a golden opportunity. The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) has released the official notification for the Female Assistant Prison Officer recruitment 2025 in the Prison and Correctional Services Department, Kerala. This recruitment is specifically intended for women candidates. This article provides you with the exam date, admit card details, eligibility, salary, job nature, promotion opportunities, selection process, and syllabus for the Kerala PSC Female Assistant Prison Officer post (Cat No. 360/2025).
The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) released the official notification for the Female Assistant Prison Officer post on August 30, 2025. This recruitment, published under Category No. 360/2025, is conducted exclusively for women candidates as part of the Prisons and Correctional Services Department in Kerala. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the Kerala PSC Thulasi portal, and the last date to apply is October 1, 2025.
Name of the Post | Female Assistant Prison Officer |
Category Number | 360/2025 |
Department | Prisons and Correctional Services |
Salary | ₹27,900/- – ₹63,700/- |
No of Vacancies | Anticipated Vacancies |
Age Limit | 18-36 (relaxations applicable) |
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Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 36 years
Relaxation: Age relaxations are available for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per government norms.
Educational Qualification
Minimum qualification required: SSLC (10th Standard pass) or equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of Kerala.
Physical Standards
Female applicants must meet the following minimum physical standards:
Height: Must not be less than 160 cm
Weight: Must be proportionate to height
Vision: Specific vision standards must be met as follows:
Vision | Right Eye |
Distant Vision | 6/6 Snellen |
Near Vision | 0.5 Snellen |
The salary scale for the Female Assistant Prison Officer post ranges from ₹27,900 to ₹63,700 per month.In addition to basic pay, employees are entitled to allowances such as DA, HRA, and Transport Allowance.
The Female Assistant Prison Officer plays an important role in maintaining discipline and security within women’s prisons and correctional facilities. Responsibilities include:
Supervising female inmates
Ensuring adherence to prison rules
Assisting in rehabilitation activities
Safeguarding inmates and staff
Monitoring prisoner behaviour and maintaining order
The promotion hierarchy is similar to that of male officers and generally depends on seniority, merit, and departmental examinations.
The career progression is as follows:
Female Assistant Prison Officer (Entry level)
Grade I Prison Officer
Chief Prison Officer
Deputy Jailor
Jailor
Superintendent (Prison Division)
The selection of candidates will be carried out in multiple stages, ensuring that only deserving candidates are chosen.
Stages of Selection:
Written Examination
100 questions (Objective type)
1 hour 15 minutes duration
Each question carries 1 mark
Rank List Preparation
Only those who qualify in the written test are shortlisted
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Female candidates must qualify in 5 out of 8 events listed below:
Events:
100-meter sprint
High jump
Long jump
Shot put
Cricket ball throw
Rope climbing
Pull-up or chin-up
1500-meter run
Sl. No. | Events | One Star Standards |
1 | 100 Metres Run | 17 seconds |
2 | High Jump | 1.06 metres |
3 | Long Jump | 3.05 metres |
4 | Putting the shot (weight of the shot 4 Kg) | 4.88 metres |
5 | 200 metres run | 36 seconds |
6 | Throwing the throw ball | 14 metres |
7 | Shuttle Race (25 X 4 metres) | 26 seconds |
8 | Skipping (One minute) | 80 times |
4) Medical Test
Candidates who pass the physical test will have to undergo a medical test to determine their physical fitness
5) Certificate Verification
The Kerala PSC Female Assistant Prison Officer Examination 2026 is expected to be conducted in the first half of 2026. However, the exact exam date has not yet been officially declared by Kerala PSC. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official PSC exam calendar and notifications for updates.
Since this is a competitive uniformed services exam, aspirants are encouraged to start their preparation early, covering all sections of the syllabus, and revise regularly to ensure success.
For more updates, check our Kerala PSC Female Assistant Prison Officer Exam Date page where we publish all date-related announcements.
Eligible candidates can apply by following the steps below:
Visit the official Kerala PSC Thulasi Portal.
Log in using your registered User ID and Password.
New users must complete the One Time Registration (OTR) before applying.
After logging in, navigate to the “Notifications” section.
Search for the post Female Assistant Prison Officer (Category No. 360/2025).
Click Apply Now and confirm your details.
Submit the application and keep a copy of the application form for future reference.
Note: Applications submitted after the last date, October 1, 2025, will not be accepted under any circumstances. Candidates are advised to complete the application process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
To prepare effectively, candidates must follow the official syllabus. The exam typically covers:
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
General English
Mental Ability & Reasoning
Simple Arithmetic
👉 Download the complete Female Assistant Prison Officer Syllabus PDF 2025
Understanding the official notification is the first step in your preparation journey. To make it easier, we have explained the Kerala PSC Female Assistant Prison Officer Recruitment 2025 (Cat. No. 360/2025) in detail through this video.
Watch the video below to get a clear breakdown of the notification, eligibility, exam date, application process, and other important details.
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