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Notice information
- By Arvind Kumar, Government Jobs Editor · Updated 12 Oct 2026 · Editorial policy
- The Karnataka Forest Department is filling 750 Forest Watcher (Aranya Veekshaka) posts by direct recruitment – 700 in the residual (non-HK) cadre and 50 in Kalyana Karnataka – through circle-wise notifications across 13 forest circles. By letter dated 29.09.2026, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Head of Forest Force) has again extended online applications up to 30.10.2026. Apply online at aranya.gov.in (Recruitment section).<img decoding="async" src="https://sarkarijobselection.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/karnataka-forest-watcher-recruitment-2026-thumbnail.png" alt="Karnataka Forest Watcher Recruitment 2026 | 750 Posts | SSLC Pass | Apply by 30 Oct" width="1280" height="720" style="max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px;margin:15px 0;">Official Notification PDF: KFD Forest Watcher Last Date Extension Letter (29.09.2026) – Official PDF
Important Dates – KFD Forest Watcher 2026
Vacancy Details
- Vacancies are notified circle-wise (Bengaluru, Ballari, Belagavi, Chamarajanagar, Chikkamagaluru, Dharwad, Hassan, Canara, Kodagu, Kalaburagi, Mangaluru, Mysuru and Shivamogga). For example, the Bengaluru Circle notification has 80 posts plus 2 backlog posts across seven divisions. Check your circle's notification on aranya.gov.in for division-wise and category-wise reservation (including the Local Forest Dwelling Tribes quota).
Educational Qualification
- SSLC pass conducted by the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board, or an equivalent qualification (CBSE/ICSE Class 10, other state boards, NIOS secondary, or Karnataka open school course) by the last date.
- Must be an Indian citizen, physically and mentally fit for forest duties.
Age Limit
- Minimum 18 years on the notification date.
- Maximum: 30 years (General Merit), 32 years (Cat 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B), 33 years (SC, ST, Category-I) on the opening date of applications.
- One-time extra 5 years relaxation for all categories under Government Order dated 29.01.2026 (for notifications issued up to 31.12.2027).
- Ex-servicemen: service period + 3 years. Forest Preraks with 5 years' service: 40 / 42 / 43 years.
- Check your age on the cut-off date with our free Govt Job Age Calculator.
Physical Standards and Tests
- Endurance test: Men – 1,600 m run in 7 minutes; Women and ex-servicemen – 1,000 m run in 6 minutes.
- Candidates must qualify in at least three of the five efficiency events. Eye-sight (6/6 or 6/9 distant vision), colour vision and hearing tests apply; knock-knees, flat feet, varicose veins and similar defects disqualify.
Salary
- Pay scale ₹29,600-725-32,500-800-35,700-900-39,300-1,000-43,300-1,125-47,800-1,250-52,800 (as given in the circle notification), plus Karnataka state allowances.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting of applicants in the ratio 1:20 (post : candidates) on the basis of SSLC / equivalent marks, category-wise.
- Physical Standard Test, Physical Endurance Test and Physical Efficiency Test – dates published on aranya.gov.in.
- Document verification and medical examination before the final select list.
How to Apply
- Open aranya.gov.in → Recruitment, read your circle's Forest Watcher notification and go to the candidate login portal.
- Register with your own Aadhaar number (duplicate Aadhaar use leads to rejection and a 10-year debar).
- Fill in details, choose circle/division, upload SSLC marks card, caste/rural/Kannada-medium/other certificates as applicable.
- Pay the fee online and submit by 30/10/2026. Keep a printout.
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