Six sanitary worker posts spread across five sub-jails under Coimbatore Central Prison
The Central Prison, Coimbatore has invited applications for 06 Sanitary Worker posts placed at sub-jails under its control, through a notice numbered 95 and dated 24.09.2026. The posts are on a rotational (cyclic) basis, meaning the worker moves through the roster rather than holding one fixed station. Applications must reach the prison office by post no later than 05.10.2026.
Where the six vacancies sit and which category each one is reserved for
| Sl. No. | Vacant post at | Vacancies | Category | Age limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sub-jail, Pollachi | 01 | SC | 35 |
| 2 | Sub-jail, Palladam | 01 | SC | 35 |
| 3 | Sub-jail, Dharapuram | 01 | BC (OBCM) | 32 |
| 4 | Sub-jail, Udumalaipettai | 01 | BCM | 32 |
| 5 | Sub-jail, Perundurai | 01 | MBC (DNC) | 32 |
| 6 | Sub-jail, Udhagamandalam | 01 | GT | 30 |
Each post carries its own reserved category and its own age ceiling, so an applicant from Pollachi's SC quota can go up to 35, while the GT-quota post at Udhagamandalam closes at 30. There is no combined age band across the six posts.
The only qualification this Coimbatore prison posting asks for
The notice sets a single academic bar: the candidate must know how to read and write. No further educational qualification, trade certificate or prior work experience is mentioned in the notification for these sanitary worker posts.
Posting your application to the Superintendent of Prison, Coimbatore-18
There is no online form for this recruitment. Applications, along with attested xerox copies of the relevant certificates, must be sent by post addressed to the Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison, Coimbatore-18, so that they are received at the Central Prison, Coimbatore by 5.45 pm on 05.10.2026. Applications reaching the office after that date and time will not be taken up for consideration.
What happens after the postal deadline for the sub-jail sanitary worker posts
The date and time of the oral interview for filling these posts will be communicated later, by post, only to the candidates who are found eligible. Candidates who do not hear back through this postal intimation should treat that as not having cleared the eligibility check, since the notice does not describe any other mode of communication.
Questions specific to the Central Prison Coimbatore sanitary worker posts
Which sub-jails have a vacancy in this notice?
Pollachi, Palladam, Dharapuram, Udumalaipettai, Perundurai and Udhagamandalam, one post each, all under Central Prison, Coimbatore's administrative control.
Is there a written exam for these posts?
The notice mentions only an oral interview for shortlisted, eligible candidates; it does not describe a written test.
Can I submit my application online or by email?
No. The notice asks for the application and attested xerox copies of certificates to be sent by post to the Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison, Coimbatore-18.
What if my application reaches after 05.10.2026?
The notice states such applications will not be taken up for consideration, so posting well before the 5.45 pm cut-off matters more than the postmark date.
How will I know if I am called for interview?
Only eligible candidates will be informed of the interview date and time, and that intimation will come by post, not by phone, SMS or email.