Karnataka Forest Observer (Group D) Recruitment 2026 – 675 Posts | Apply by 31 Aug

Karnataka Forest Department Forest Observer (Group D) Recruitment 2026 – 675 Posts Karnataka Forest Department (Office of the Chief Conservator of Forests & Selection Authority) invites online applications for direct recruitment to 675 posts of Forest Observer (Group D) across various forest circles of Karnataka for 2026-27. Applications can be submitted online only through the official website aranya.gov.in from 01.08.2026 to 31.08.2026 (fee payment till 02.09.2026). Circle-wise Vacancies Forest Circle Vacancies Forest Circle Vacancies Chamarajanagar 159 Shimoga 44 Mysore 121 Belgaum 42 Bangalore 82 Hassan 31 Bellary 64 Dharwad 12 Chikkamagaluru 60 Kalaburgi 06 Mangalore 54 Kanara / Kodagu 67 + 32 Eligibility Educational Qualification: Passed SSLC (Class 10) or equivalent from a recognized board. Candidates awaiting Class 10 results are not eligible. Age Limit: Maximum 30 years (General), 32 years (Category 2A/2B/3A/3B), 33 years (SC/ST/Category-I), as on the notification date, with relaxations as applicable. Must be an Indian citizen, physically and mentally fit and free from physical deficiencies. Selection Process No written examination. Selection is based on the merit list of SSLC marks , followed by Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Endurance Test (PET) and Physical Efficiency Test . Application Fee General / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B – Male: Rs. 200; Female/Third Gender: Rs. 100. SC / ST / Category-I – Male: Rs. 100; Female/Third Gender: Rs. 50. PwD candidates are exempt

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