KFD Hassan Forest Watcher Recruitment 2026 — 31 Vacancies
Karnataka Forest Department (KFD), Hassan Circle - Karnataka Forest Department
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Vacancies
31
Salary
₹29,600 - ₹52,800
Job Type
Permanent
Full time
Apply By
30 Oct 2026
About This Job
Apply for 31 Forest Watcher posts in KFD Hassan. SSLC eligible. Salary: Rs 29,600-52,800. Last date: 30 Oct 2026. Apply online at aranya.gov.in.
KFD Hassan Forest Watcher Recruitment 2026: Overview
Karnataka Forest Department (KFD), Hassan Circle is recruiting Forest Watchers in the Group D cadre through direct recruitment. The notice covers the Hassan and Tumakuru forest divisions, including a backlog opening in Tumakuru. You should read the circle notice together with the department’s later extension notice when planning your application.
Service Conditions and Caveats
- Division allocation: The notice separates Hassan and Tumakuru openings. Its reservation tables apply to the respective divisions, so check the entry relevant to your claim.
- Backlog reservation: The Tumakuru backlog opening is identified for the general-category disability reservation. Check the notice’s reservation conditions before choosing that entry.
- Reservation changes: The selection authority can revise the vacancy classification when needed. The department publishes these changes through its recruitment announcements.
- Final application details: You cannot change the application details after submission. Check your entries carefully before confirming the form.
- Identity: Use your own Aadhaar details. Using another person’s identity can lead to rejection and exclusion from departmental recruitment.
- Acceptance of applications: Filling the form does not establish your entitlement to appointment. Incomplete information or unsupported claims can result in rejection during scrutiny.
- Physical-test participation: You take part at your own responsibility. The notice advises checking your fitness beforehand and states that the department does not accept responsibility for accidents during the tests.
- Missed attendance: The notice does not provide another opportunity if you miss the scheduled physical tests or leave them incomplete.
Application Submission Notes
The notice directs you to the Recruitment section on aranya.gov.in for the online application. Keep the application printout for your records; you do not need to send it by post or deliver it to the department.
Corrigenda and Notices
- Department-wide extension: The official news page announces an extended application window for the Forest Watcher drive across circles. The revised deadline is recorded in the date fields above.
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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Backlog Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General category disability reservation, Tumakuru division | 1 |
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
- Hall ticket, application copy and an accepted photo identity document with a self-attested copy for physical tests
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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