Karnataka Forest Department (KFD)
KFD Recruitment 2026 – 750 Forest Watcher Posts
Total Posts: 750 | Job Location: Karnataka
KFD Recruitment 2026: Karnataka Forest Department has released an official notification for 750 Forest Watcher vacancies. Eligible SSLC/10th pass candidates can apply online within the given dates. Selection will be based on SSLC marks merit list followed by Physical Test and Medical Test. Below you can find vacancy details, eligibility, selection process, important dates and important links.
KFD Vacancy Notification 2026 – Forest Watcher
Organization Name: Karnataka Forest Department (KFD)
Post Name: Forest Watcher
No of Posts: 750
Job Location: Karnataka
KFD Recruitment 2026: Apply for 750 Forest Watcher vacancies through the official KFD notification. This is a good opportunity for SSLC/10th pass candidates looking for Karnataka Government jobs in the Forest Department.
Vacancy Details – Circle-wise Posts
- Bengaluru: 70 Posts
Belagavi: 42 Posts
Ballari: 62 Posts
Chamarajanagar: 169 Posts
Chikkaballapur: 56 Posts
Dharwad: 12 Posts
Hassan: 30 Posts
Uttara Kannada (Karwar): 60 Posts
Kodagu: 32 Posts
Kalaburagi: 4 Posts
Mangalore: 54 Posts
Mysuru: 120 Posts
Shivamogga: 38 Posts
Eligibility & Age
Educational Qualification: As per KFD official notification candidate should have completed SSLC / 10th from any recognized board.
Age Relaxation: As per Karnataka Forest Department norms.
Application Fee & Selection Process
Application Fee: No Application Fee.
- Selection Process:
• No competitive written exam (ಯಾವುದೇ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧಾತ್ಮಕ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ ಇಲ್ಲ)
• SSLC marks merit-based selection (SSLC ಅಂಕಗಳ ಮೆರಿಟ್ ಆಧಾರದ ಮೇಲೆ ಭರ್ತಿ)
• Physical Test
• Medical Test
Important Dates
- Start Date to Apply Online: 01-08-2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 07th Sep 2026 (Last Date Extended Up to 30-10-2026)
How to Apply
- Visit the official KFD portal: aranya.gov.in
- Navigate to the Recruitment section.
- Click on 'Forest Watcher 2026' application link.
- Fill in personal and academic details correctly.
- Upload required documents (Photo, Signature, SSLC Marks card).
- Submit the application form.