Kerala Prisons Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for Counsellor & Social Worker Posts | Eligibility, Salary & Last Date

Kerala Prisons Recruitment 2026: Prisons and Correctional Services has released the job notification regarding filling of Junior Executive, Assistant Supervisor Job Vacancies. The Government organization invites Offline application from eligible candidates have required qualifications. These 04 Counsellor / Social Worker Posts are Kollam, Ernakulam, Palakkad, and Kozhikode - Kerala. The eligible candidates can apply for the post through Offline (By Postal) from 19.06.2026 to 16.07.2026.

Kerala Prisons Recruitment 2026 - Highlights

• Organization Name : Prisons and Correctional Services
• Post Name : Counsellor / Social Worker
• Job Type : State Govt
• Recruitment Type : Temporary
• Advt No : KPCS/966/2026-A2
• Vacancies : 04
• Job Location : Kollam, Ernakulam, Palakkad, and Kozhikode
• Salary : Rs.32,580 (Per Month)
• Mode of Application : Offline (By Post)
• Application Start : 19.06.2026
• Last Date : 16.07.2026

Job Details Descriptions

Important Dates : Kerala Prisons Recruitment 2026

• Starting Date to Apply : 19 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply : 16 July 2026

Vacancy Details : Kerala Prisons Recruitment 2026

• Counsellor / Social Worker : 04 vacancies (Kollam, Ernakulam, Palakkad, and Kozhikode District Prisons)

Salary Details : Kerala Prisons Recruitment 2026

• Counsellor / Social Worker : Rs.32,580/- (Per Month)

Age Limit : Kerala Prisons Recruitment 2026

• Counsellor / Social Worker : 40 years. Age relaxation under KSSR rules is not applicable.

Qualification : Kerala Prisons Recruitment 2026

• MSW / MA (Psychology) with specialization in Psychiatric Social Work from a recognized university.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of counseling experience after acquiring the required educational qualification.
• Desirable: Experience in counseling criminals and working in the field of criminology.
• Preference: Preference will be given to candidates who have prior work experience in a similar domain within the Prisons Department or the Social Justice Department.

Application Fee : Kerala Prisons Recruitment 2026

• There is no application fee required for Kerala Prisons Recruitment

Selection Process : Kerala Prisons Recruitment 2026

• Selection will be based on the screening and interview of the applicants.

How to Apply : Kerala Prisons Recruitment 2026

Interested candidates must fill out the application form in the prescribed format available on the official website: The completed application form along with self-attested copies of certificates proving educational qualifications and experience can be submitted either in person, via post, or by emailing a scanned copy to [email protected]. Last Date for Application Submission: 16 July 2026 before 5:15 PM.

Postal Address for Submission:

Director General, Prisons & Correctional Services, Prison Headquarters, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram - 695012.

Note: Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will be unconditionally rejected.

Follow the steps given below to Apply Offline

• Open the official website aiesl.airindia.in
• Find the Counsellor / Social Worker Job Notification in the “Recruitment / Career / Advertising Menu” and click on it.
• Download the official notification from the link provided at the end.
• Read the Full Notification. carefully and check your eligibility criteria.
• Visit the Online Official Online Application / Registration link below.
• Fill in the required details correctly without any mistakes.
• Upload all required documents in the format and size mentioned in the notification.
• After verifying that the registered details are correct, then submit.
• Next, if Prisons and Correctional Services requires an application fee, make the payment as per the notification mode. Otherwise, go to the next step.
• Take a printout of it and keep it safe
• Finally, send the application form to the postal address given in the notification before 16.07.2026. Envelope must be superscribed with APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF …………

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the post being recruited for under this Kerala Prisons notification?

• The recruitment is for the post of Counsellor / Social Worker on a temporary contract basis.

2. How many vacancies are available and where will the selected candidates be posted?

• There are a total of 4 vacancies. The selected candidates will be posted at the District Prisons in Kollam, Ernakulam, Palakkad, and Kozhikode.

3. What is the required educational qualification for this job?

• Candidates must possess an MSW or MA (Psychology) degree with a specialization in Psychiatric Social Work from a recognized university.

4. Is any work experience mandatory for applying?

• Yes, a minimum of 2 years of counseling experience after securing the specified educational qualification is required.

5. Who will get special preference in the selection process?

• Candidates with experience in counseling criminals, working in criminology, or those who have previously worked in similar roles within the Prisons Department or Social Justice Department will receive preference.

6. What is the monthly salary offered for the post?

• The consolidated monthly salary/remuneration is Rs.32,580/-.

7. What is the age limit and is there any age relaxation?

• The upper age limit is 40 years. No age relaxations under KSSR rules are allowed for this notification.

8. What is the contract duration and can it become permanent?

• The appointment is purely on a monthly contract basis for a period of 12 months. It is a temporary arrangement and does not give any right to claim permanent regularisation in the future.

9. What are the application modes and where can I download the application form?

• The prescribed application form can be downloaded from www.keralaprisons.gov.in. Completed applications along with documents can be submitted directly, by post, or by emailing them to [email protected].

10. What is the last date to apply for this post?

• The last date to submit applications is 16-07-2026 until 5:15 PM.