Karnataka Forest Department Recruitment for Group D 2026: Check Notification, Eligibility and Direct Link to Apply

The Karnataka Forest Department, under the office of the Chief Conservator of Forests and Selection Authority, has released the notification for direct recruitment to 675 Forest Observer Group D posts across Karnataka for 2026-27. Those candidates who are interested in applying for this recruitment should have passed the class 10th or an equivalent exam and are eligible to apply online at the official website, i.e., aranya.gov.in. The registrations will start from August 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026. The selection process will be based on the marks obtained by the candidates in the SSLC, which will then be followed by the next stage of the selection process, Physical Standard, Endurance, and Efficiency Test. There will be no written exam for this post.

Key Highlights of Karnataka Forest Observer Recruitment 2026

Given below are the key highlights of the Karnataka Forest Observer recruitment process 2026:-

Karnataka Forest Observer Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF

The post of the Karnataka Forest Observer is available across various circles of Karnataka. There are a total of 675 vacancies for Group D available for the eligible candidates. Given below is the breakdown of the number of vacancies and their official notification for the Karnataka Forest Observer Posts 2026:-

Eligibility Criteria for Karnataka Forest Observer Recruitment 2026

The official authority of the Karnataka Forest Observer has set some eligibility criteria, which the candidate should follow. These are as follows:-

• Candidate must be an Indian Citizen.
• The candidates must be physically fit, mentally fit, and free from any physical deficiencies to be eligible.
• Candidates must have qualified for Class 10th conducted by the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board, or any other equivalent exam from a recognised board.
• The age limit prescribed by the authority is as follows:-

The minimum age is prescribed as 18 years of age. The salary range for the Karnataka Forest Observer will be as per the Karnataka Civil Services pay scale and will range from Rs. 29,600 to Rs. 52,800.