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.
