The Karnataka Forest Department has once again given great good news to thousands of job seekers who are looking forward to government jobs in Karnataka. Yes, in the current year, with the aim of strengthening the environment conservation and wildlife protection system, the Karnataka Forest Department has issued a recruitment notification for the filling of the vacant posts of Forest Inspector (Group D).
Forest Job Recruitment 2026
A total of 675 Forest Watcher posts are vacant and these posts have been distributed in Shivamogga Zone, Bangalore Zone, Mysore Zone and other zones. Indian citizens who are mentally and physically fit with SSLC or equivalent educational qualification are allowed to apply for this post online and the application process will start from August 1, 2026 and end on August 31, 2026.
There is no written examination for this post. The merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained by the candidates in SSLC and the eligible candidates will be selected by conducting a physical fitness and efficiency test. The selected candidates will be given an attractive salary of up to Rs. 52,800/- per month.
Descriptive view of the post:
| Recruitment agency name | Karnataka Forest Department (Office of the Chief Conservator of Forests and Selection Authority) |
| Post Name | Forest Inspector Posts |
| Number of posts | Total 675 vacancies |
| Place of employment | Karnataka |
| How to apply | Online |
| Last date for submission of application | 31-08-2026 |
Complete information about the position:
The Karnataka Forest Department, which comes under the Chief Conservator of Forests and Selection Authority, has issued a recruitment notification for the filling of 675 vacant posts of Forest Observer (Group D). These posts have been distributed in various zones of Karnataka. Candidates between the ages of 18 to 33 years who have passed SSLC from a recognized board or have equivalent educational qualification are eligible to apply for this post.
Job Description:
The brief details of the vacant Forest Observer posts in the Karnataka Forest Department are as follows.
| Zone-wise details of the units | Number of posts |
| Chamarajanagar Zone | 159 vacancies |
| Mysore Zone | 121 vacancies |
| Bangalore Zone | 82 vacancies |
| Bellary Zone | 64 vacancies |
| Chikmagalur zone | 60 vacancies |
| Mangalore Zone | 54 vacancies |
| Shimoga Zone | 44 posts |
| Belgaum Zone | 42 vacancies |
| Hassan Zone | 31 vacancies |
| Dharwad Zone | 12 posts |
| Kalaburagi Zone | 6 positions |
Educational Qualification:
Candidates applying for the Karnataka Forest Inspector posts must have passed SSLC or equivalent educational qualification from a recognized CBSE or ICSE board. Candidates must also be physically and mentally fit.
Age limit details:
As per the current recruitment notification, the minimum age limit for applying for the posts of Forest Inspector is 18 years. The maximum age limit is as follows.
- General category candidates should have a maximum age limit of 30 years.
- Candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) should have a maximum age limit of 32 years.
- Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and Category-I should have a maximum age limit of 33 years.
Age relaxation details:
As per government regulations, candidates of all categories are given a relaxation of 5 years in the maximum age limit.
Application fee:
- For male candidates of General, Other Backward Classes (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B): ₹200/-
- For General, Other Backward Classes (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B), Women and Third Gender candidates: ₹100/-
- For Category-I, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe male candidates: ₹100/-
- For Category-I, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe female and third gender candidates: ₹50/-
Candidates have to pay the application fee related to their category online through debit card, credit card, internet banking.
Salary Range:
The candidates selected for the posts of Forest Inspector in the Karnataka Forest Department will be given a monthly salary as per the Karnataka Civil Services Pay Scale. Accordingly, the candidates are eligible to get a salary ranging from ₹29,600/- to ₹52,800/- per month.
How to apply:
- Candidates should visit the official website of Karnataka Forest Department.
- Open the Recruitment section found on the home page.
- Please read the Karnataka Forest Department Services Rules completely before applying.
- Fill in all the personal details, contact details, educational details and other required details correctly as asked in the online application form.
- Upload proof of age, educational certificate, passport size photograph, academic mark sheet and other necessary documents.
- Make sure that all the details filled are correct, pay the application fee related to your category and click on the submit button to submit the application.
Selection Process:
- Merit List:
A merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained by the candidates in SSLC and the candidates selected in the merit list are called for the next stage in the ratio of 1:20.
- Physical parameter test:
At this stage, the candidates’ height, chest circumference, and weight are measured.
Male candidates:
| Physical criteria | Candidates from forest-dwelling Scheduled Tribes | Candidates from all other categories |
| Minimum height | 152 cm. m | 163 cm. m |
| Chest circumference | 74 cm. m | 79 cm. m |
| Minimal chest expansion | 5 cm. m | 5 cm. m |
Female candidates:
| Physical criteria | Candidates from forest-dwelling Scheduled Tribes | Candidates from all other categories |
| Minimum height | 145 cm. | 150 cm. m. |
| Minimum weight | 38 kg. | 40 kg. |
- Physical endurance and performance test:
Candidates who qualify the physical standards test will be called for the physical endurance and performance test.
- Final selection list:
Eligible candidates will be selected in a 1:1 ratio based on the performance of the qualified candidates in all the above stages.
Important dates:
| Major event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of publication of recruitment notification | 20-07-2026 |
| Starting date for applying online | 01-08-2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 31-08-2026 |
| Last date for payment of application fee | 02-09-2026 |
Other important links:
| Official website link | Click here |
| Official Notification PDF Link | Click here |
| Link to apply online | Click here |
Final conclusion:
Applications are invited online from eligible and interested candidates for the vacant posts of Forest Observer in the Karnataka Forest Department under the Chief Conservator of Forests and Selection Authority. This is a good opportunity for SSLC pass candidates who are physically and mentally fit. Interested candidates should make the most of this opportunity by applying online before the last date specified.
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