Prison Department Jobs 2026: Apply Online for 131+ Warders (Male/Female/Transgender)

Prison Department KPK Jobs 2026: Apply Online for 131+ Warders (Male/Female/Transgender)

The Prisons Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) has announced recruitment opportunities for vacant regular positions of Warder (BPS-07). These vacancies represent leftover posts specifically reserved for Minority (Male & Female) and Transgender candidates who hold a domicile from specified districts within the respective prison regions.

The recruitment process is being conducted via the Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETEA). Prospective candidates can cross-reference the formal advertisement using the file named 307024.jpg.

Regional Office Jurisdiction & Eligible Districts

Candidates must belong to the districts assigned to the following regional prison offices:

• Peshawar Region: Peshawar, Nowshera, Charsadda, Khyber.

• Abbottabad Region: Haripur, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Battagram, Torghar, Upper Kohistan, Lower Kohistan, Kolai-Palas.

• Mardan Region: Mardan, Swabi, Malakand, Mohmand.

• D.I. Khan Region: South Waziristan Upper, South Waziristan Lower, Tank, Dera Ismail Khan, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, North Waziristan, Karak, Kohat, Hangu, Orakzai, Kurram.

Post Details, Eligibility Criteria, and Physical Standards

1. Warder (Minority Male / Transgender) — BPS-07

• Age Limit: 18 to 30 years

• Educational Qualification: Minimum Matric second division, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board.

• Height Standard: Minimum 5 feet 7 inches.

• Chest Standard: Minimum 33 inches (unexpanded) to 34.5 inches (expanded).

2. Female Warder (Minority Female) — BPS-07

• Age Limit: 18 to 30 years

• Educational Qualification: Minimum Matric second division, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board.

• Height Standard: Minimum 5 feet 1 inch.

Important Medical Notes for All Applicants:

• Candidates must be free from any physical disability or impairment.

• Visual acuity must be 6/6 in both eyes without glasses.

Vacancy Distribution by Region

Peshawar Region

• Warder (Minority Male): 02

• Warder (Minority Female): 00

• Warder (Transgender): 03

• Total: 5

Abbottabad Region

• Warder (Minority Male): 37

• Warder (Minority Female): 00

• Warder (Transgender): 04

• Total: 41

Mardan Region

• Warder (Minority Male): 19

• Warder (Minority Female): 00

• Warder (Transgender): 03

• Total: 22

D.I. Khan Region

• Warder (Minority Male): 55

• Warder (Minority Female): 02

• Warder (Transgender): 06

• Total: 63

Important Terms & Conditions

• Regional Allocation: Candidates can only apply according to their specific district domicile. If a region does not have allocated quotas for a particular category, candidates from that region cannot apply for other regions.

• Testing Standards: Physical measurements (height and chest) will be strictly conducted by ETEA. The passing score for the screening test is 40%. Anyone scoring below 40% will be considered failed.

• Age Relaxation: Age relaxation rules will apply as per the current provincial government policies for minorities and upper age limits.

• NOC Requirement: Government employees must apply through the proper channel and submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC).

• Document Verification: Verification of identity via NADRA E-Sahulat kiosk is mandatory using the CNIC number prior to submitting the ETEA application.

How to Apply Online via ETEA

1. Registration Portal: Visit the official website of ETEA at www.etea.edu.pk.

2. Profile Creation: Fill out the online application form accurately with personal, academic, and domicile details.

3. Fee Payment: Deposit the prescribed test fee (non-refundable) at any branch of UBL, or via EasyPaisa/Agent using the auto-generated deposit slip containing a unique project code.

4. Keep Proof: Retain the candidate's copy of the stamped deposit slip. Do not send physical documents or slips to the ETEA office by post.

5. Timeline: The online application submission starts on June 1, 2026, and closes on June 15, 2026.

6. Roll Number Slips: Roll number slips, test dates, timing, and center locations will be communicated via SMS, IVR, and local announcements. Candidates must download their slips directly from the ETEA portal.