Karnataka Forest Department Group D Recruitment 2026: 675 Posts
The Karnataka Forest Department, under the Office of the Chief Conservator of Forests, has opened online applications for 675 Forest Observer (Group ‘D’) posts across Karnataka for 2026-27. Applications run 1–31 August 2026.
Quick Overview
Organization
Karnataka Forest Department (KFD)
Post
Forest Observer (Group ‘D’)
Total Vacancies
675
Minimum Qualification
SSLC (10th Standard)
Application Window
1–31 August 2026
Eligibility
Candidates must have passed SSLC (Class 10) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board. Candidates who applied while still awaiting SSLC results are not eligible. Minimum age: 18 years, as on the date of the notification.
Selection Process
Selection is based on SSLC marks, followed by Physical Standard, Endurance, and Efficiency Tests — there is no written examination for this post.
Important Note on Age Relaxation
A one-time 5-year relaxation on the standard maximum age limits has been granted for all category candidates via Government Order No. CiAsuI 262 SoNeNi 2025, applicable to notifications issued up to 31 December 2027.
How to Apply
Visit aranya.gov.in.
Read the official notification and confirm your eligibility.
Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill in the application form and upload scanned documents and a recent photograph.
Submit before 31 August 2026 — applications are online only, with no edits allowed after submission.
No — selection is based on SSLC marks plus Physical Standard, Endurance, and Efficiency Tests.
What is the minimum qualification?
SSLC (10th Standard) from a recognized board.
Since applications cannot be edited after submission, double-check every detail — especially your SSLC marks and personal information — before hitting submit.
