The Academy of Prisons & Correctional Administration, Vellore (APCA), Tamil Nadu, has announced a recruitment notification for the post of Director. There is a total of 1 vacancy available, and the last date to apply is 15 November 2026.
Academy of Prisons Director Recruitment 2026: 1 Post, Apply Offline: Overview
| Organization | Academy of Prisons & Correctional Administration, Vellore (APCA), Tamil Nadu |
| Post Name | Director |
| Advt No | E/Filling up the post of Director/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Job Location | Vellore, Tamil Nadu |
| Official Website | apca.org.in |
Important Dates
This section outlines the crucial dates related to the recruitment process.
| Event | Date |
| Board of Management 113th meeting (resolution to fill the post) | 7 August 2026 |
| Date of letter | 14 October 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of applications by Director, APCA | 15 November 2026 |
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
| Category | Application Fee |
| All Categories | Not specified |
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
Candidates must have qualifications as Inspector General / Additional Inspector General of Prisons, or Deputy Inspector General of Prisons with 5 years of experience, either by deputation (serving) or re-employment (retired). Retired IG / Addl. IG from non-participating States are also considered. Both serving and retired prison officers are eligible to apply.
| Qualification | Inspector General / Additional Inspector General of Prisons, or Deputy Inspector General of Prisons with 5 years of experience |
| Experience | 5 years of experience for Deputy Inspector General of Prisons |
Salary and Pay Scale
The pay structure for the post is as follows:
| Category | Salary Details |
| Serving Officers | Parent scale of pay plus Special Compensatory Allowance of 15% of basic pay |
| Retired Officers | Pay fixed as per the order of the respective State Government |
Selection Process
The selection process will involve scrutiny of applications after the cut-off date. Eligible applicants will be placed before the Board of Management of APCA, and personal appearances may be required if necessary.
- Scrutiny of applications after the cut-off date.
- Eligible applicants placed before the Board of Management of APCA.
- Personal appearance if necessary.
- Selection by the Board from among the applicants.
How to Apply
Candidates should prepare their application along with Bio Data and Service Register. The application must be submitted to the Director General of Prisons of the respective State.
- Prepare the application with Bio Data and Service Register.
- Hand over the application in the office of the Director General of Prisons of the respective State.
- The Head of the Department forwards it with the Service Register to the Director, APCA.
- Ensure applications reach Director, APCA by 15.11.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are freshers eligible?
No, freshers are not eligible as the post requires a minimum of 5 years of experience for the Deputy Inspector General of Prisons.
What documents are needed at verification?
Candidates must provide Bio Data, Service Register, and any other relevant certificates as specified in the notification.
Documents Required
- Bio Data
- Service Register
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not including the Service Register with the application.
- Submitting the application after the deadline of 15 November 2026.
- Failing to forward the application through the proper channels.
முக்கிய தகவல்கள் தமிழில்
- நிறுவனம்: அகாடமி ஆஃப் பிரிசன்ஸ் & காரிகை நிர்வாகம், வேலூர்
- பதவி: இயக்குநர்
- மொத்த பணியிடங்கள்: 1
- கல்வி: ஐன்ஸ்பெக்டர் ஜெனரல் / கூடுதல் ஐன்ஸ்பெக்டர் ஜெனரல் அல்லது 5 ஆண்டுகள் அனுபவம் உடைய துணை ஐன்ஸ்பெக்டர் ஜெனரல்
- கடைசி தேதி: 15 நவம்பர் 2026
- எப்படி விண்ணப்பிக்க: ஆஃப்லைன்
मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में
- संस्थान: अकादमी ऑफ प्रिजन्स एंड करेक्शनल एडमिनिस्ट्रेशन, वेल्लोर
- पद: निदेशक
- कुल पद: 1
- योग्यता: इंस्पेक्टर जनरल / अतिरिक्त इंस्पेक्टर जनरल या 5 साल का अनुभव रखने वाले उप इंस्पेक्टर जनरल
- अंतिम तिथि: 15 नवंबर 2026
- आवेदन कैसे करें: ऑफलाइन
| Download APCA notification PDF | Download |
| Application form for APCA Recruitment 2026 | Open |
| Source 1 | keralaprisons.gov.in |
| Source 2 | portal-psc.ap.gov.in |
| Source 3 | keralaprisons.gov.in |
| Source 4 | psc.ap.gov.in |
