Karnataka Forest Department Recruitment 2026 – Forest Watcher and other Posts – 707 Vacancies

Karnataka Forest Department (Office of the Chief Conservator of Forests & Selection Authority) (Karnataka Forest Department) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Forest Watcher and other Posts. According to the notification, a total of 707 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification can submit their application through the online process.

Online applications for the vacancies of Forest Watcher and other Posts are open. The last date to apply is 31 August 2026. Candidates are advised to submit their application well before the deadline.

Before filling out the application form, we strongly recommend that every interested candidate should carefully go through the complete details of this recruitment, including the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection process, and other important requirements for Forest Watcher and other Posts vacancies. All the important details are provided below in a simple and easy-to-understand format.

Karnataka Forest Department – Vacancy Details

Post Name Vacancies Salary Location
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ 44 Rs.29600-52800/- Shimoga Circle, Karnataka
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ 82 Rs.29600-52800/- Bangalore Circle, Karnataka
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ 159 Rs.29600-52800/- Chamarajanagar Circle, Karnataka
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ 64 Rs.29600-52800/- Bellary Circle, Karnataka
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ 121 Rs.29600-52800/- Mysore Circle, Karnataka
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ 42 Rs.29600-52800/- Belgaum Circle, Karnataka
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ 6 Rs.29600-52800/- Kalaburgi Circle, Karnataka
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ 60 Rs.29600-52800/- Chikkamagaluru Circle, Karnataka
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ 31 Rs.29600-52800/- Hassan Circle, Karnataka
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ 54 Rs.29600-52800/- Mangalore Circle, Karnataka
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ 12 Rs.29600-52800/- Dharwad Circle, Karnataka
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ 32 Rs.29600-52800/- Kodagu Circle, Karnataka
Total Vacancies: 707

Karnataka Forest Department Recruitment – Important Eligibility / Requirements

To be eligible for Karnataka Forest Department Forest Watcher and other Posts, candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as prescribed by Karnataka Forest Department (Office of the Chief Conservator of Forests & Selection Authority). The minimum qualification, experience requirements, and other eligibility details for each post are mentioned in the table below. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before applying.

Eligibility Details

Post Name Eligibility
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ SSLC (Class 10) or equivalent
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ SSLC (Class 10) or equivalent
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ SSLC (Class 10) or equivalent
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ SSLC (Class 10) or equivalent
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ SSLC (Class 10) or equivalent
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ SSLC (Class 10) or equivalent
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ SSLC (Class 10) or equivalent
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ SSLC (Class 10) or equivalent
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ SSLC (Class 10) or equivalent
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ SSLC (Class 10) or equivalent
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ SSLC (Class 10) or equivalent
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ SSLC (Class 10) or equivalent

Apart from educational qualifications, candidates must also satisfy the age criteria as specified by Karnataka Forest Department (Office of the Chief Conservator of Forests & Selection Authority) for Forest Watcher and other Posts. The minimum and maximum age limits applicable for each post, along with any age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories, are given below.

Age Limit Details

Post Name Age Limit
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ Min 18 to Max 33 years
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ Min 18 to Max 33 years
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ Min 18 to Max 33 years
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ Min 18 to Max 33 years
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ Min 18 to Max 33 years
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ Min 18 to Max 33 years
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ Min 18 to Max 33 years
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ Min 18 to Max 33 years
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ Min 18 to Max 33 years
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ Min 18 to Max 33 years
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ Min 18 to Max 33 years
Forest Watcher Group ‘D’ Min 18 to Max 33 years

Physical Requirements

Physical Male Female
Height Min. 163 cm (Gen), 152 cm (Forest ST) Min. 150 cm (Gen), 145 cm (Forest ST)
Chest Min. 79 cm (Gen), 74 cm (Forest ST) Not Applicable
Chest expansion Min. 5 cm Not Applicable
Weight Not Applicable Min. 40 kg (Gen), 38 kg (Forest ST)

The application fee details for this recruitment will be updated in the official notification. Candidates are advised to check the official website for the latest fee structure before applying.

The selection of candidates for Forest Watcher and other Posts will be carried out through Merit List, Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Endurance Test (PET), Physical Efficiency Test. The final selection will be subject to document verification and medical examination as per the rules and regulations of Karnataka Forest Department (Office of the Chief Conservator of Forests & Selection Authority). Candidates are advised to prepare accordingly.

How to Apply for Karnataka Forest Department Recruitment [ Complete Guide ]

Type of Application Form
Online Application

The application for this recruitment of Karnataka Forest Department (Office of the Chief Conservator of Forests & Selection Authority) is online. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment online from aranya.gov.in before 31 August 2026.

Important Links

Official Notification / PDF Download Notification
Official Website aranya.gov.in

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