{"id":25643798,"date":"2026-04-17T12:17:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T06:47:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25643798"},"modified":"2026-04-17T18:04:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T12:34:18","slug":"kerala-psc-assistant-prison-officer-cut-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-assistant-prison-officer-cut-off\/","title":{"rendered":"Kerala PSC Assistant Prison Officer Cut Off 2026 &#8211; APO Cut Off, Rank List Date &#038; PDF"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e257b3c95d0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e257b3c95d0\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-assistant-prison-officer-cut-off\/#Kerala_PSC_APO_Cut_Off_PDF_Download_%E2%80%93_Expected\" >Kerala PSC APO Cut Off PDF Download &#8211; Expected<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-assistant-prison-officer-cut-off\/#Kerala_PSC_APO_Exam_2026_Highlights\" >Kerala PSC APO Exam 2026 Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-assistant-prison-officer-cut-off\/#Kerala_PSC_APO_Answer_Key_2026_PDF\" >Kerala PSC APO Answer Key 2026 PDF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-assistant-prison-officer-cut-off\/#Kerala_PSC_Assistant_Prison_Officer_Cut_Off_2026\" >Kerala PSC Assistant Prison Officer Cut Off 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-assistant-prison-officer-cut-off\/#Kerala_PSC_APO_Cut_Off_2026_Malayalam\" >Kerala PSC APO Cut Off 2026 Malayalam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-assistant-prison-officer-cut-off\/#Kerala_PSC_APO_Rank_List_2026_Release_Date\" >Kerala PSC APO Rank List 2026 Release Date<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-assistant-prison-officer-cut-off\/#Kerala_PSC_Assistant_Prison_Officer_Rank_List_2026\" >Kerala PSC Assistant Prison Officer Rank List 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-assistant-prison-officer-cut-off\/#Kerala_PSC_APO_Advice_List_2026\" >Kerala PSC APO Advice List 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-assistant-prison-officer-cut-off\/#Kerala_PSC_APO_Cut_Off_PDF_Download_%E2%80%93_Steps\" >Kerala PSC APO Cut Off PDF Download &#8211; Steps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-assistant-prison-officer-cut-off\/#Factors_Affecting_Kerala_PSC_Assistant_Prison_Officer_Cut_Off_2026\" >Factors Affecting Kerala PSC Assistant Prison Officer Cut Off 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-assistant-prison-officer-cut-off\/#Previous_Year_Kerala_PSC_APO_2026_Cut_Off_Trends\" >Previous Year Kerala PSC APO 2026 Cut Off Trends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-assistant-prison-officer-cut-off\/#Kerala_PSC_Assistant_Prison_Officer_Cut_Off_2026_%E2%80%93_How_to_Calculate_Score\" >Kerala PSC Assistant Prison Officer Cut Off 2026 \u2013 How to Calculate Score<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"585\">The Kerala PSC Assistant Prison Officer Cut Off 2026 is one of the most relevant factors for candidates who appeared in the APO exam (Category 420\/2025). After checking the answer key, candidates are now eagerly waiting for the Kerala PSC APO cut off 2026 and Assistant Prison Officer Rank List to understand their chances of selection. In this article, you will get complete details about Kerala PSC Assistant Prison Officer cut off 2026, expected marks, rank list date, advice list, and PDF download updates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"585\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/exam\/kerala-psc-coaching\/?utm_source=kerala-psc&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=kerala-psc-secretariat-assistant-rank-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get KERALA PSC Online tutorials!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"4356o0\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"38\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_PSC_APO_Cut_Off_PDF_Download_%E2%80%93_Expected\"><\/span><strong>Kerala PSC APO Cut Off PDF Download &#8211; Expected<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"468\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The Kerala PSC APO cut off PDF will be released along with the Assistant Prison Officer Rank List 2026 on the official Kerala PSC website. Candidates can easily download the PDF to check category-wise cut-off marks and selection status. It is advised to regularly visit the official portal and download the Kerala PSC Assistant Prison Officer cut off 2026 PDF once available to stay updated on qualification chances.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1n13ppd\" data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"817\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_PSC_APO_Exam_2026_Highlights\"><\/span><strong>Kerala PSC APO Exam 2026 Highlights<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Event<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Post Name<\/td>\n<td>Assistant Prison Officer (APO)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Category Number<\/td>\n<td>420\/2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Recruitment Type<\/td>\n<td>Direct Recruitment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Department<\/td>\n<td>Prisons and Correctional Services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam Date<\/td>\n<td>18 April 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam Time<\/td>\n<td>1:30 PM \u2013 3:20 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Admit Card Release Date<\/td>\n<td>April 04, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam Mode<\/td>\n<td>OMR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Total Marks<\/td>\n<td>100 Marks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Duration<\/td>\n<td>1 Hour 30 Minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Answer Key Status<\/td>\n<td>Released<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Official Link<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/chatgpt.com\/c\/687f1927-fd24-8007-91a0-c9d8188a130a#\">Click here to view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"976a2d6b-2d89-4885-9c13-882fe477d3af\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-13\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"><\/section>\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:0d21342d-43cc-461d-b980-f39fea60adc5-6\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-14\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"75cab2a8-e72d-4e28-a61a-f68987adf589\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1a0wxzn\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"53\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_PSC_APO_Answer_Key_2026_PDF\"><\/span><strong>Kerala PSC APO Answer Key 2026 PDF<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"504\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The Kerala PSC Assistant Prison Officer Answer Key 2026 PDF is available on the official website for candidates who appeared in the exam. By downloading the Kerala PSC APO answer key PDF, candidates can verify their answers, calculate expected scores, and evaluate their performance. It is recommended to check the provisional key carefully and stay updated for the Kerala PSC Final Answer Key PDF download after objections are reviewed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"504\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-assistant-prison-officer-answer-key\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KERALA PSC APO Official Key<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1n13ppd\" data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"817\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_PSC_Assistant_Prison_Officer_Cut_Off_2026\"><\/span><strong>Kerala PSC Assistant Prison Officer Cut Off 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"1010\">The Kerala PSC Assistant Prison Officer cutoff 2026 will be released along with or before the Assistant Prison Officer Rank List. The cut-off marks depend on several factors such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1119\">\n<li data-section-id=\"bhk7it\" data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1040\">Difficulty level of exam<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"628ycl\" data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1064\">Number of vacancies<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gpo6fu\" data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1094\">Total candidates appeared<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jcysdo\" data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1119\">Previous year trends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"46ugot\" data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1161\"><strong>Expected Kerala PSC APO Cut Off 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>These are estimated values based on exam analysis and previous trends.<\/p>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1309\">\n<thead data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1200\">\n<tr data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1200\">\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1174\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Category<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1200\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Expected Cut Off Marks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1309\">\n<tr data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1257\">\n<td data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1246\" data-col-size=\"sm\">General<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1257\" data-col-size=\"sm\">70 \u2013 80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1275\">\n<td data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1264\" data-col-size=\"sm\">OBC<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1275\" data-col-size=\"sm\">65 \u2013 75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1292\">\n<td data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1281\" data-col-size=\"sm\">SC<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1292\" data-col-size=\"sm\">55 \u2013 65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1309\">\n<td data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1298\" data-col-size=\"sm\">ST<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1309\" data-col-size=\"sm\">50 \u2013 60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"f3t6h\" data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1431\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_PSC_APO_Cut_Off_2026_Malayalam\"><\/span><strong>Kerala PSC APO Cut Off 2026 Malayalam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1629\">Many candidates search for Kerala PSC Assistant Prison Officer cutoff Malayalam. The official cut-off will be published in Kerala PSC bulletins, usually available in Malayalam format as well.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1699\">Candidates can download the Kerala PSC APO cut off PDF to check:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Category-wise cut-off<\/li>\n<li>District-wise selection<\/li>\n<li>Rank list inclusion marks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"sgixus\" data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2283\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_PSC_APO_Rank_List_2026_Release_Date\"><\/span><strong>Kerala PSC APO Rank List 2026 Release Date<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2394\">The Kerala PSC APO Rank List 2026 is expected to be released within a few months after the exam. Usually:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2478\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1th48t5\" data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2437\">Provisional Rank List \u2192 First release<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"69d1cv\" data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2478\">Final Rank List \u2192 After verification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2569\">Candidates should regularly check updates for the Assistant Prison Officer Rank List.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1629\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_PSC_Assistant_Prison_Officer_Rank_List_2026\"><\/span><strong>Kerala PSC Assistant Prison Officer Rank List 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"2042\">Candidates who score above the Kerala PSC Assistant Prison Officer cutoff 2026 will be included in this list. It will be expected to release soon.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"14lclzb\" data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2067\"><strong>Rank List Includes:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2143\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ayw6re\" data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2086\">Candidate name<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1un3lnm\" data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2106\">Register number<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"148a1kg\" data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2125\">Marks obtained<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"f4n6cn\" data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2143\">Rank position<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2231\">The KPSC APO\u00a0Rank List determines eligibility for further selection and appointment.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1aqm0j\" data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2610\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_PSC_APO_Advice_List_2026\"><\/span><strong>Kerala PSC APO Advice List 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"2706\">After the Assistant Prison Officer\u00a0Rank List, Kerala PSC releases the Apo Advice List.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"t7nft5\" data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2736\"><strong>What is Apo Advice List?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2822\">The APO advice PSC list contains candidates who are recommended for appointment. It will be<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2936\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1gecvkh\" data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2869\">Issued based on rank list<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19878jn\" data-start=\"2870\" data-end=\"2894\">Depends on vacancies<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"i51nue\" data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2936\">Candidates receive appointment advice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"3036\">Being in the rank list does not guarantee selection unless included in the APO advice list.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"4356o0\" data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3081\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_PSC_APO_Cut_Off_PDF_Download_%E2%80%93_Steps\"><\/span><strong>Kerala PSC APO Cut Off PDF Download &#8211; Steps<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3191\">The Kerala PSC APO 2026 cut off PDF will be available on the official website. 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