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Karnataka Forest Department Group D Recruitment 2026 (Forest Observer 675 Posts)
Overview

The Karnataka Forest Department, under the Office of the Chief Conservator of Forests and Selection Authority, has released the Karnataka Forest Department Group D Recruitment 2026 notification for the direct recruitment of 675 Forest Observer (Group 'D') posts across Karnataka for the 2026–27 recruitment year. Eligible candidates who have passed SSLC (Class 10) or an equivalent examination can apply online through the official website from 01 August 2026 to 31 August 2026.

The selection process is based on SSLC marks, followed by the Physical Standard Test (PST), Endurance Test, and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). No written examination will be conducted for this recruitment. This article provides complete details on eligibility, vacancies, age limit, salary, selection process, important dates, and the online application process as per the official notification.

Important Dates
  • Notification release date : 20-07-2026
  • Online application start date : 01.08.2026 (00:00:01)
  • Online application last date : 31.08.2026 (23:59:59)
  • Last date to pay application fee : 02.09.2026
  • Admit card release date : Not specified in the notification
  • Exam/Test date : Not specified in the notification; will be announced on the official website
Application Fee
  • General, Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B - Male :    Rs. 200/-
  • General, Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B - Female : Rs. 100/-
  • SC, ST, Category-I - Male : Rs. 100/-
  • SC, ST, Category-I - Female : Rs. 50/-
  • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) - All : Nil (Exempted)

Age Limit
  • Minimum age: Candidates must have completed 18 years as on the date of the notification.

Maximum Age Limit -

  • General/unreserved category : 30 years
  • Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B (backward classes) : 32 years
  • SC, ST and Category-I : 33 years

Vacancy Details
Post Name Total Post Eligibility
Forest Observer, Group 'D' 675

Candidates must have passed the SSLC examination conducted by the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board, or an equivalent Class 10 qualification, as on the last date fixed for submission of application. The following qualifications are recognised as equivalent to SSLC:

  • Class 10 examination conducted by CBSE or ICSE boards
  • Class 10 examination conducted by the education boards of other State Governments
  • Secondary-level course conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
  • Secondary-level course (KOS) conducted by the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board.
Post Name Salary
Forest Observer, Group 'D' 52,800/-

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