KFD Forest Watcher Recruitment 2026 – 750 Posts

KARNATAKA FOREST DEPARTMENT GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA FOREST WATCHER RECRUITMENT 2026-27 The Karnataka Forest Department (KFD), Government of Karnataka, has invited applications for direct recruitment to Forest Watcher (Group D) posts for the 2026-27 recruitment year. Post: Forest Watcher (Group D) Total Vacancies: 750 posts Vacancy Distribution: 700 posts – General Recruitment 50 posts – Kalyana Karnataka (HK) region Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed SSLC (10th Standard) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board. Age Limit: Age eligibility is as prescribed in the applicable Karnataka Forest Department recruitment rules and the relevant circle-wise notification. Candidates should verify the exact age limit and category-wise relaxation in the notification applicable to their recruitment circle. Experience: No prior work experience is required. Pay Scale: As prescribed for Forest Watcher / Group D posts under the Karnataka Government pay rules. Application Mode: Online. Application Start Date: 01 August 2026. Application Deadline: Candidates should verify the latest extended deadline displayed on the official KFD recruitment portal and the relevant circle-wise notification before applying. Selection Process: Initial merit list based on SSLC marks, followed by applicable Physical Standard Test, Physical Endurance Test / Physical Efficiency Test and Document Verification. Written Examination: No separate written examination is expected for the Forest Watcher selection process. Job Location: Various Forest Circles and Forest Divisions across Karnataka. Department: Karnataka Forest Department, Government of Karnataka. Official Website: https://aranya.gov.in/ Official Recruitment Portal: https://recruitment.aranya.gov.in/ Important: Forest Watcher notifications are issued circle-wise. Candidates should carefully check the notification for the particular Forest Circle they are applying to, including vacancy count, age requirements, physical standards, fee, dates and other eligibility conditions. Candidates should apply only through the official Karnataka Forest Department recruitment portal and verify the latest notification before submitting the application.

Applications open

01 Aug 2026

Applications close

30 Sept 2026

Exam date

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Age limit

18 – 30 yrs

Age relaxation

OBC/2A/2B/3A/3B – relaxation as per Karnataka Government rules; SC/ST/Category-I – relaxation as prescribed; PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and eligible existing Forest Observers – additional relaxation as applicable under the recruitment rules.

SSLC Merit List → Physical Standard Test (PST) → Physical Endurance / Efficiency Test → Document Verification. No written examination.

• 17 Sept 2026, 06:24 am
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