KFD Belagavi Forest Watcher Recruitment 2026 — 42 Vacancies
Karnataka Forest Department (KFD), Belagavi Circle - Karnataka Forest Department
Published Source: Official Notification Report an error
Vacancies
42
Salary
₹29,600 - ₹52,800
Job Type
Permanent
Full time
Apply By
30 Oct 2026
About This Job
Apply for 42 Forest Watcher posts in KFD Belagavi. SSLC eligible. Salary: Rs 29,600-52,800. Last date: 30 Oct 2026. Apply online at aranya.gov.in.
KFD Belagavi Forest Watcher Recruitment 2026: Overview
Karnataka Forest Department (KFD), Belagavi Circle is recruiting Forest Watchers in the Group D cadre through direct recruitment. The circle’s openings are spread across Belagavi, Gokak, Bagalkote and Vijayapura divisions. The notice places these openings in the Non-HK allocation and provides separate reservation tables for each division.
Service Conditions and Caveats
- Division-specific reservations: Belagavi, Ghataprabha at Gokak, Bagalkote and Vijayapura have separate tables. Check the relevant division and reservation entry before making a claim in your form.
- Backlog position: The notice states that no unfilled backlog posts remain from the earlier recruitment mentioned in it. This drive uses the current division-wise allocation.
- Changes to allocation: The selection authority can change the classification of openings when needed. Any revision will appear in the department’s recruitment announcements.
- Final entries: The notice does not allow corrections after submission. Review the details you enter before confirming the online form.
- Identity: You must use your own Aadhaar details. Use of another person’s identity can lead to rejection and a ban from departmental recruitment.
- Scrutiny: Incomplete or unclear information can cause rejection at the initial stage. Being allowed to take part does not establish a right to appointment if a claim is later found unsupported.
- Updates: The department publishes further recruitment information through its website. Check the circle’s announcements yourself because the notice does not promise individual correspondence about the tests.
- Medical review: The notice provides an appeal route if you are declared medically unfit. The medical board’s decision on that appeal is final.
Application Submission Notes
Use the Recruitment section on aranya.gov.in as directed in the official notification. Keep your application printout for reference; the notice says it need not be posted or delivered to the department.
Corrigenda and Notices
- Extended application window: The department’s official news page carries an extension for the Forest Watcher recruitment across circles. The date fields reflect that revised deadline.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
SSLC or equivalent: Class 10 from CBSE, CISCE or another recognised state board, or the secondary-level NIOS/Karnataka open-school qualification specified in the notice. You must hold the qualification by the application closing date.
Age Limit
18 - 30 years
Age Relaxation:
- Categories 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B: Upper age limit 32 years.
- SC, ST and Category I: Upper age limit 33 years.
- One-time relaxation: The notice cites a one-time 5-year relaxation under the government order dated 29 January 2026 alongside its category-wise age table. Follow the notice's applicable age calculation.
- Ex-servicemen: Service in the armed forces plus 3 years, as specified in the notice.
- Serving forest motivators: With at least 5 years of continuous service and the stated conditions: upper limits of 40 years for General, 42 for Categories 2A/2B/3A/3B and 43 for SC/ST/Category I.
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Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹200.00 |
| SC | ₹100.00 |
| ST | ₹100.00 |
* Fee payment may be subject to additional bank charges
Salary & Compensation
Pay Scale
Rs. 29,600-725-32,500-800-35,700-900-39,300-1,000-43,300-1,125-47,800-1,250-52,800
Selection Process
- 1 Merit Based
- 2 Physical Test
- 3 Medical Exam
- 4 Document Verification
How to Apply
Application Mode: Online
Click the "Apply Now" button to visit the official application portal.
Required Documents:
- Own Aadhaar number
- Date-of-birth proof
- SSLC/equivalent educational certificates and marks records
- Reservation/category certificates supporting claims, where applicable
- Disability, ex-servicemen, rural, Kannada-medium or other reservation certificates, where applicable
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply until 30 October 2026, following the department-wide extension.
You need SSLC or a recognised equivalent qualification by the closing date. The notice also sets age, reservation and physical-fitness conditions.
Use the Recruitment section of aranya.gov.in and complete the online application as directed in the official notice. Keep your printout; do not post it to the department.
The notified pay scale is Rs. 29,600 to Rs. 52,800 per month. You can check the increment stages in the salary details.
Your SSLC or equivalent marks determine shortlisting for physical tests. Physical standards, endurance, efficiency, medical fitness and supporting records are checked under the notice.
Important Dates
Notification
20 Jul 2026
Application Start
01 Aug 2026
Last Date to Apply
30 Oct 2026
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