Applications are invited from energetic young people (Male and Female) for regular recruitment to vacant posts in the Prisons Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Jail Police officers maintain discipline, safety, and order within prisons.
Application Key Dates & Method
- Application Start Date: 27th October 2025
- Last Date for Online Application: 7th November 2025
- Online Apply Link: www.etea.edu.pk
- Fee Submission: Through EasyPaisa app/agent, UBL Bank, or UBL OMNI agent.
Available Posts and Regional Vacancy Breakdown (Total Posts: 983)
The recruitment is for 3 categories of posts across 5 Regional Prison Offices in KP.
Post Name and BPS
- Warder (BPS-07) – Male
- Female Warder (BPS-07)
- Gatekeeper (BPS-11)
1. DI Khan Region Vacancy Details (305 Total Posts)
- Warder (Male): 215
- Warder (Female): 20
- Warder (Minority Male): 59
- Warder (Minority Female): 02
- Warder (Transgender): 06
- Gate Keeper: 03
2. Abbottabad Region Vacancy Details (290 Total Posts)
- Warder (Male): 245
- Warder (Female): 03
- Warder (Minority Male): 38
- Warder (Minority Female): 00
- Warder (Transgender): 04
- Gate Keeper: 00
3. Mardan Region Vacancy Details (174 Total Posts)
- Warder (Male): 138
- Warder (Female): 10
- Warder (Minority Male): 21
- Warder (Minority Female): 01
- Warder (Transgender): 04
- Gate Keeper: 00
4. Peshawar Region Vacancy Details (141 Total Posts)
- Warder (Male): 109
- Warder (Female): 07
- Warder (Minority Male): 17
- Warder (Minority Female): 02
- Warder (Transgender): 04
- Gate Keeper: 02
5. Swat Region Vacancy Details (73 Total Posts)
- Warder (Male): 45
- Warder (Female): 12
- Warder (Minority Male): 15
- Warder (Minority Female): 01
- Warder (Transgender): 00
- Gate Keeper: 00
Eligibility Criteria
General & Educational Requirements
- Age Limit: 18 to 30 years (Maximum 40 years for Ex-Servicemen).
- Educational Qualification: Minimum Matriculation Second Division or equivalent.
- Ineligibility: Candidates with a 3rd division in SSC are not eligible.
- Domicile: Candidates must apply only for the posts relevant to their domicile district.
Physical Standards
- Height (Male): Minimum 5 feet and 7 inches.
- Chest (Male): 33 inches (without extension) and 34½ inches (with extension).
- Height (Female): Minimum 5 feet and 1 inch.
- Eyesight (All Candidates): 6/6 without glasses.
Physical Endurance Test (ETEA)
- Male Candidates: 1.6 KM in seven (07) minutes.
- Female Candidates: 1 KM in ten (10) minutes.
Special Instructions
Ex-Servicemen (& Gatekeeper)
- Application Method: Apply directly to the concerned Deputy Inspector General Regional Prison Officer (do not apply through ETEA).
- Exemption: They are exempted from the division/percentage rule in SSC and the Physical Endurance Test.
- Preference: Ex-Servicemen will be given preference for Warder posts.
Testing and Selection
- Government Servants: Must apply through the departmental head office with an N.O.C.
- Screening Test: The ETEA Screening Test marks are used only for shortlisting and are not included in the final overall score.
- Interview: Only five (05) shortlisted candidates will be called for interview for each post.
- TA/DA: No TA/DA will be admissible for the test/interview.

