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Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Grade 1 Mains Exam Date Announced! Kerala PSC has postponed the Main Examination for Assistant Jailor Grade I / Superintendent (Sub Jail) / Supervisor, Open Prison, etc. (Direct Recruitment, Category No. 451/2025) under the Prisons and Correctional Services Department. The exam, originally scheduled for September 14, 2026, will now be held on November 11, 2026 (Wednesday). This is a statewide, Confirmation Not Required exam, and the admit card will be released on October 27, 2026.
Here’s everything candidates need to know about the revised exam date, admit card, and exam pattern for the Assistant Jailor Grade I Main Exam 2026.
ASSISTANT JAILOR MAINS SYLLABUS
Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Grade 1 Mains Exam Date 2026 – Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Assistant Jailor Grade I / Superintendent, Sub Jail / Supervisor, Open Prison, etc. |
| Recruitment Mode | Direct Recruitment |
| Department | Prisons and Correctional Services |
| Category No. | 451/2025 |
| Exam Stage | Main Examination |
| Original Exam Date | September 14, 2026 (Postponed) |
| Revised Exam Date | November 11, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Admit Card Release Date | October 27, 2026 |
| Exam Type | Statewide |
| Confirmation Required? | No (Confirmation Not Required) |
| Mode of Exam | OMR (Objective Type) |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
| Official Website | www.keralapsc.gov.in |
Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Grade 1 Exam Date 2026
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The Preliminary Examination for the following categories has been scheduled:
- Department: Prisons and Correctional Services
- Exam Date: November 11, 2026 (Saturday)
- Mode of Exam: Online / OMR
- Total Marks: 100
- Medium – Part I, II, III & VI – English & M/T/K; Part IV – English; Part V – M/T/K
- Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
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Join Now!Why Was the Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Main Exam Postponed?
Kerala PSC has moved the Main Examination date for Category No. 451/2025 from September 14, 2026, to November 11, 2026. Candidates who had prepared for the original date now have additional time and should use it to revise thoroughly, but must also stay alert to their OTR profile and Kerala PSC’s official notifications in case of any further updates.
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Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Grade 1 Hall Ticket 2026 Release Date
The Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Grade 1 Hall Ticket 2026 will be released on October 27, 2026, through the candidate’s Kerala PSC OTR profile. Candidates can log in to their profile and download the hall ticket once it is available. They should carefully verify the exam date, time, examination centre, reporting time, and other instructions mentioned on the admit card. Candidates are advised to download and print the hall ticket in advance and carry it to the examination centre on the exam day.
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Join Now!Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Mains Exam Pattern 2026 – Part-Wise Details
The Main Exam follows a multi-part structure combining general/job-related knowledge sections with dedicated language sections.
| Part | Subject Coverage | Medium |
|---|---|---|
| Part I | General/job-related knowledge component | English & Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada |
| Part II | General/job-related knowledge component | English & Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada |
| Part III | General/job-related knowledge component | English & Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada |
| Part VI | General/job-related knowledge component | English & Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada |
| Part IV | English-specific section | English only |
| Part V | Language-specific section | Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada only |
The exam is worth 100 marks in total, in OMR (Objective Type) mode, to be completed within 1 hour 30 minutes. Since Parts I, II, III, and VI are available in the candidate’s chosen medium while Parts IV and V are medium-specific, candidates should verify their selected medium on the admit card in advance.
How to Download Assistant Jailor Hall Ticket 2026
The admit card for the Main Exam will be released on October 27, 2026, roughly two weeks before the revised exam date. Candidates should:
- Log in to their OTR profile at www.keralapsc.gov.in from October 27, 2026 onward
- Download and print the admit card as soon as it is available
- Check the allotted exam centre carefully, since this is a statewide exam with centres spread across Kerala
- Carry a valid original photo ID along with the printed admit card on exam day
What to Carry For Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Exam 2026?
Find out the details on what to carry for Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Exam 2026 below.
- Hall Ticket
- Latest Passport Size Photographidentity proof
- Ball point pen
- Transparent water bottle
- PwD certificate for the candidates claiming relaxation
Items Restricted in the Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Exam Hall
- Mobile phone/earphone/microphone/pager
- Any type of electronic device
- Any metallic item
- Camera/tape recorder
- Stationary/Paper
- Pencil box/instrument/geometry box
- Eatables/water/tea/coffee/cold drinks
- Purse/wallet/handbag
How to Use the Extra Preparation Time for Assistant Jailor Exam 2026
With the exam now pushed to November 11, 2026, candidates have extra weeks to strengthen their preparation:
- Revise General Knowledge, current affairs, and job-related special topics covering Parts I, II, III, and VI thoroughly, since these carry the bulk of the marks.
- Practice Part IV (English) and Part V (regional language) separately, as they are scored independently.
- Attempt full-length OMR-pattern mock tests under a strict 90-minute timer to build accuracy and speed across all parts.
- Track official Kerala PSC updates regularly in case of any further schedule changes before November 11, 2026.
Stay updated with official notifications from Kerala PSC and complete your confirmation within the given dates to avoid last-minute issues. Good luck!
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Join Now!Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Kerala PSC Assistant Jailor Grade I Main Exam now scheduled?
The Main Exam for Category No. 451/2025 has been postponed from September 14, 2026, to November 11, 2026 (Wednesday).
When will the Assistant Jailor Grade 1 admit card be released?
The admit card for the Main Exam will be released on October 27, 2026, on the candidate’s OTR profile.
What is the exam pattern for the Assistant Jailor Grade 1 Main Exam?
It is a 100-mark, 1 hour 30 minute, OMR-based exam with Parts I, II, III & VI in English and Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada, Part IV in English only, and Part V in Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada only.
Is this a statewide exam, and is confirmation required?
Yes, it is a statewide exam held across all districts of Kerala. Confirmation is not required — candidates can download the admit card directly and appear for the exam.
