Karnataka Forest Department Recruitment 2026 for 750 Forest Watcher – Apply Online @ aranya.gov.in

Golden Opportunity! The Karnataka Forest Department (KFD) has officially released the KFD Forest Watcher Recruitment 2026 notification for 750 posts of Forest Watcher (Group ‘D’). This is a latest Sarkari Naukri 2026 for candidates seeking government jobs in Karnataka with a stable career, attractive pay scale under 7th CPC, and no written exam. Interested candidates who have passed SSLC (10th standard) can apply online from 1st August to 31st August 2026. Read the full article for official notification PDF, vacancy breakup, eligibility, salary, and application process.

Why Apply for KFD Forest Watcher Recruitment 2026?

• Job Security: Permanent Group ‘D’ position under the Karnataka Government.
• Attractive Salary: Pay scale Rs. 27,500 – 46,675 plus DA, HRA, and other allowances.
• No Written Exam: Selection based on SSLC merit, physical tests, and document verification.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for promotion within the Forest Department.
• Wide Availability: 750 vacancies across 13 forest circles in Karnataka.

KFD Forest Watcher Vacancy 2026 – Circle-wise Breakup

Note: 700 vacancies are under general recruitment, and 50 are reserved for the Kalyana Karnataka (HK) region.

KFD Forest Watcher Eligibility Criteria 2026

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed SSLC (10th standard) or its equivalent from the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board, NIOS/Open Schooling, or any other recognised board.

Age Limit

Minimum age: 18 years as on the date of the respective circle notification. Maximum age (with one-time 5-year relaxation) is as follows:

Nationality & Marital Status

Candidate must be an Indian citizen. Male candidates with more than one living spouse, or female candidates married to a man with a living spouse, are not eligible unless exempted by the government.

Application Fee

KFD Forest Watcher Selection Process 2026

No written examination. The selection is based on:

1. Provisional Merit List – prepared from SSLC marks (ratio 1:1).
2. Physical Standard Test (PST) – height, chest, weight, vision, hearing.
3. Physical Endurance Test (PET) – timed running (1600m in 7 min for men; 1000m in 6 min for women/ex-servicemen).
4. Physical Efficiency Test – 5 events (100m race, high jump, long jump, shot put, 800m/200m race); must qualify in at least 3.
5. Document Verification.
6. Final Select List – based on overall performance.

Physical Standards

How to Apply for KFD Forest Watcher Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to apply online:

1. Visit the official website: aranya.gov.in
2. Click on the “ನೇಮಕಾತಿ” (Recruitment) link.
3. Register using your Aadhaar number (one Aadhaar per application).
4. Fill in personal, educational, and category details. Upload scanned copies of photograph, SSLC marks card, caste certificate (if applicable), and other documents.
5. Pay the application fee online or via bank challan.
6. Submit the form and save/print the acknowledgment for future reference.

Applications are accepted only online. No offline or postal applications. After submission, no edits are allowed.

📅 Important Dates

Karnataka Forest Department Forest Watcher Salary Structure 2026

Pay Scale: Rs. 27,500 – 46,675 (Level 7 of Karnataka Pay Matrix). In addition, selected candidates receive Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and other benefits as per government rules.

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