Kerala PSC Female Assistant Prison Officer Recruitment 2025 - Full Details and Essential Guide (Category No. 360/2025)

Kerala PSC Female Assistant Prison Officer Recruitment 2025 - Full Details and Essential Guide (Category No. 360/2025)

The moment has arrived for qualified women across Kerala! The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has officially announced the recruitment for the prestigious post of Female Assistant Prison Officer within the Prisons and Correctional Services Department. This is a fantastic opportunity for determined female candidates to secure a respectable and rewarding position in government service.

If you meet the eligibility criteria and are prepared to meet the demanding physical standards, here is the comprehensive guide you need to navigate the application and selection process.

Key Recruitment Details at a Glance

1. Eligibility Criteria: Are You Qualified?

Gender and Age

• Gender: Only female candidates are eligible to apply.

• Disability: Differently-abled candidates are not eligible.

• Age Limit: Candidates must be aged between 18 and 36 years.

  • Born between 2nd January 1989 and 1st January 2007 (both dates inclusive).

• Age Relaxation: Standard age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST and Other Backward Communities as per Kerala Government and KPSC rules, up to a maximum age limit of 50 years.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed SSLC or equivalent qualification recognized by the Kerala Government.

• Equivalent qualifications declared by government orders are also accepted.

2. The Physical Test Challenge: Fitness is Crucial

The nature of the job demands high physical fitness. Applicants must strictly meet the following physical standards before being allowed to attempt the efficiency test.

Physical Measurement Standards

Eye Sight Standards (Without Glasses)

• Mandatory: Full field of vision in both eyes.

• Exclusions: No color blindness, squint, or morbid eye/eyelid conditions allowed.

Physical Defect Exclusions

Candidates must be free from apparent physical defects such as:

• Knock knees, flat feet, varicose veins, bow legs.

• Deformed limbs, irregular or protruding teeth.

• Defective speech or hearing impairments.

The National Physical Efficiency One Star Standard Test

Applicants must qualify in any 5 out of the 8 events listed below. This test is mandatory and highly competitive.

3. Medical Certificate: The Fitness Documentation

A crucial step is securing a Medical Certificate from a Government Medical Officer (not below Assistant Surgeon or Junior Consultant). This certificate must confirm:

1. Physical fitness for government service and for outdoor physical work.

2. Specific vision standards without glasses.

3. Absence of all specified physical defects (knock-knees, flat feet, etc.).

4. Identification marks.

Key Action: You must upload this certificate to your OTR profile before the certificate verification stage.

4. How to Apply: The Online Process

Applications are only accepted through the official Kerala PSC website: www.keralapsc.gov.in.

1. One Time Registration (OTR): If you are a new user, complete your OTR registration. Existing users can proceed directly.

2. Login: Log in to your profile using your User ID and Password.

3. Application: Click on the link for the Female Assistant Prison Officer recruitment (Category No. 360/2025).

4. Upload Photo: Ensure you upload a recent passport-size photograph (taken within 6 months) with your name and date clearly printed at the bottom.

5. Submission: Verify all details carefully. No application fee is required. Once submitted, the application cannot be modified or deleted.

6. Printout: Save a printout or soft copy of your application for future reference.

5. Examination and Admit Card Details

The selection process may involve a Written Test / OMR / Online Exam.

• Confirmation: Candidates must confirm their participation in the exam through their OTR profile within the stipulated time frame to be eligible for an admit card. Failure to confirm will lead to disqualification.

• Admit Card: Once confirmation is complete, admit cards can be downloaded from the profile approximately 15 days before the exam date.

6. Special Warnings: Avoid Disqualification!

• Accuracy: Ensure all information, especially regarding qualifications and community, is accurate.

• Falsification: Falsification of any claim (qualification, experience, community) can result in the cancellation of candidature, a permanent bar from applying to KPSC, and legal/disciplinary actions.

• Community Claim: If your caste/community differs from your SSLC certificate, produce a valid Gazetted Notification and a Non-Creamy Layer/Community Certificate at the time of verification.

This is a demanding yet highly rewarding post. Start your preparation immediately, focusing on both your academic knowledge and, critically, the rigorous physical efficiency tests.

The clock is ticking – the deadline is 15 October 2025! Visit the official Kerala PSC website for the full notification and application link.

All information referenced from Kerala PSC Notification Category No. 360/2025 document.

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