Karnataka Forest Department Recruitment 2026

Passed SSLC examination conducted by Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board or equivalent (CBSE/ICSE/NIOS/other recognised board) as on the last date of application.

₹29,600–725–32,500–800–35,700–900–39,300–1,000–43,300–1,125–47,800–1,250–52,800

18–30 years (General) as on 20 July 2026 + one-time 5-year relaxation

Forest Watchers form the backbone of day-to-day protection, anti-poaching patrols, fire control and wildlife monitoring at the beat level.

Visit the official portal aranya.gov.in and go to the Recruitment section. Register with a valid mobile number and email ID (use your own Aadhaar-linked details). Fill the online application form carefully — select the correct circle if multiple options appear. Upload a recent passport-size photo, signature and required certificates (SSLC marksheet, caste, domicile if claiming reservation). Pay the application fee online or generate a challan and pay at the bank. Submit the form and download / print the confirmation page for future reference.

Application Fee: ₹200 (Gen Male), ₹100 (Gen Female/TG & SC/ST Male), ₹50 (SC/ST Female/TG), PwBD exempt. Fee can be paid online (UPI, card, net banking) or by cash challan at SBI / Canara Bank / Union Bank / Central Bank of India branches. Fee is non-refundable. Last date for payment is 02 September 2026. Selection: SSLC merit (1:20) → Physical Standard Test → Physical Endurance & Efficiency Tests → Final merit (1:1). Physical Standards (PST) Male Standard General / Other Categories Forest Dwelling ST Height Minimum 163 cm Minimum 152 cm Chest (normal) Minimum 79 cm Minimum 74 cm Chest expansion Minimum 5 cm Minimum 5 cm Female Standard General / Other Categories Forest Dwelling ST Height Minimum 150 cm Minimum 145 cm Weight Minimum 40 kg Minimum 38 kg Third-gender candidates follow the standards of the gender they identify with. Disqualifying defects include knock-knees, bow legs, flat feet, varicose veins, speech/hearing impediments, hydrocele (male), colour blindness and night blindness. Physical Endurance & Efficiency Tests Endurance (qualifying) Male: 1600 metres in 7 minutes Female / Ex-servicemen: 1000 metres in 6 minutes Efficiency Test (must qualify in at least 3 out of 5 events) 100 m race: Male 15 seconds / Female 18.5 seconds High Jump: Male 1.20 m / Female 0.90 m Long Jump: Male 3.80 m / Female 2.50 m Shot Put: Male 5.60 m (16 lb) / Female 3.76 m (8 lb) Additional race: Male 800 m in 2 min 50 sec / Female 200 m in 40 sec. This is a permanent Group D post governed by the Contributory Pension Scheme.

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