KFD Forest Observer Sarkari Result 2026 Out – Check Here
Written by Ketan on 23 Oct 2026 · Organisation: Karnataka Forest Department · State: Karnataka
Karnataka Forest Department (KFD) has released the Sarkari Result on its official website for Forest Observer. Candidates can check it with their roll number or registration number.
There are 750 vacancies, and the circle-wise list is given below. Open the direct link in the Important Links table below to see the Sarkari Result.
You can also see more KFD updates on the KFD Recruitment page, all Sarkari Results and the home page.
KFD Forest Observer Sarkari Result 2026: Important Dates & Sarkari Result Details
| Important Dates | Result Details |
|---|---|
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| Age Limit | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 750total posts |
KFD Forest Observer Vacancy 2026: Circle-wise Details
| Circle | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Bengaluru – Bengaluru Urban Division | 12 |
| Bengaluru – Bengaluru Rural Division | 8 |
| Bengaluru – Ramanagara Division | 15 |
| Bengaluru – Kolar Division | 13 |
| Bengaluru – Chikkaballapura Division | 4 |
| Bengaluru – Bannerughatta National Park | 18 |
| Belagavi – Belagavi Division | 22 |
| Belagavi – Gokak Division | 5 |
| Belagavi – Bagalkot Division | 5 |
| Belagavi – Vijayapura Division | 1 |
| Belagavi – Social Forestry Division, Bagalkot | 3 |
| Belagavi – Working Plan, Belagavi | 2 |
| Belagavi – Research Circle, Belagavi | 2 |
| Belagavi – Research Circle, Badami | 2 |
| Ballari – Ballari Division | 20 |
| Ballari – Vijayanagara Division | 22 |
| Ballari – Chitradurga Division | 9 |
| Ballari – Davanagere Division | 5 |
| Ballari – Koppal Division | 1 |
| Ballari – Research Circle, Ballari | 1 |
| Ballari – Working Plan, Ballari | 1 |
| Ballari – Atal Bihari Vajpayee Zoological Park, Kamalapura | 1 |
| Ballari – Research Circle, Chalakere | 2 |
| Ballari – Adumalleshwara Mini Zoo, Chitradurga | 1 |
| Chamarajanagar – BRT Tiger Reserve, Chamarajanagar | 26 |
| Chamarajanagar – Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Division (MM Hills), Kollegal | 24 |
| Chamarajanagar – Bandipur Tiger Reserve, Bandipur | 75 |
| Chamarajanagar – Special Tiger Protection Force, Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserve | 16 |
| Chikkamagaluru – Chikkamagaluru Division | 18 |
| Chikkamagaluru – Koppa Division | 10 |
| Chikkamagaluru – Bhadra Tiger Reserve, Chikkamagaluru | 28 |
| Dharwad – Dharwad Division | 3 |
| Dharwad – Gadag Division | 5 |
| Dharwad – Haveri Division | 4 |
| Hassan – Hassan Division | 20 |
| Hassan – Tumakuru Division | 8 |
| Hassan – Research Circle, Sakaleshpura | 1 |
| Hassan – Research Circle, Tumakuru | 1 |
| Kanara – Wildlife, Dandeli | 30 |
| Kanara – Karwar Division | 6 |
| Kanara – Haliyal Division | 4 |
| Kanara – Yellapur Division | 6 |
| Kanara – Sirsi Division | 7 |
| Kanara – Honnavar Division | 5 |
| Kanara – Forest Training Centre, Tattihalla | 1 |
| Kanara – Research, Sirsi and Dandeli | 1 |
| Kodagu – Conservator of Forests, Research, Madikeri | 3 |
| Kodagu – Madikeri Division | 13 |
| Kodagu – Virajpet Division | 7 |
| Kodagu – Madikeri Wildlife Division | 9 |
| Kalaburagi – Bidar Division | 1 |
| Kalaburagi – Yadgiri Division | 2 |
| Kalaburagi – Raichur Division | 1 |
| Mangaluru – Mangaluru Division | 26 |
| Mangaluru – Kundapura Division | 12 |
| Mangaluru – Kudremukh Wildlife Division, Karkala | 15 |
| Mangaluru – Genetics Circle, Moodbidri | 1 |
| Mysuru – Mysuru Division | 16 |
| Mysuru – Hunsur Division | 2 |
| Mysuru – Mandya Division | 11 |
| Mysuru – Mysuru Wildlife Division | 3 |
| Mysuru – Nagarahole Wildlife | 80 |
| Mysuru – Working Plan, Mysuru | 1 |
| Mysuru – Genetics Circle, Mysuru | 1 |
| Mysuru – STPF, Mysuru | 5 |
| Mysuru – Research, Mandya | 1 |
| Shivamogga – Shivamogga Division | 11 |
| Shivamogga – Bhadravati Division | 13 |
| Shivamogga – Sagar Division | 7 |
| Shivamogga – Shivamogga Wildlife Division | 5 |
| Shivamogga – Research, Shivamogga | 2 |
| Total posts | 750 |
Note: the rows above add up to 722, while the notice gives the total as 750. A small gap like this is common in Sarkari Naukri notices, so please check the official advertisement for the final figures.
After the Sarkari Result: What to Expect
A Sarkari Result is a checkpoint, not always the finish line. Most boards call the shortlisted candidates for document verification, a skill or physical test or a further exam, so keep your papers ready even if your name is on the list.
Forest Observer: Key Details at a Glance
Key Details at a Glance of Forest Observer:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Karnataka Forest Department (KFD), Government of Karnataka |
| Notification Issued By | Office of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Head of Forest Force), Aranya Bhavan, 18th Cross, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru – 03 |
| Notification Reference | No. KFD/HOFF/B9(RCT)/5/2026-PnR, dated 30.06.2026 |
| Post Name | Forest Observer (Forest Watcher – Group D / Aranya Veekshaka) |
| Total Vacancies | 750 (700 Non-HK + 50 HK) |
| Who Can Apply | Indian citizens who have passed SSLC or an equivalent examination and meet the age, physical and other conditions of the notification |
| Application Start Date | 01.08.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30.10.2026 (extended) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Job Location | Karnataka (vacancies are notified across 13 forest circles) |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 27,500 – 46,675 (scale given below) |
| Selection Process | Physical tests, merit list based on SSLC marks, document verification and medical tests |
| Official Website | https://aranya.gov.in/ |
Forest Observer: government job 2026 Important Dates
The table below gives the Sarkari Naukri 2026 important dates of Forest Observer, as it is given in the source.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Date |
| Recruitment letter issued by the PCCF (Head of Forest Force) | 30.06.2026 |
| Date on which circle-level notifications were to be issued, as instructed in the letter | 20.07.2026 (e-Gazette publication on 21.07.2026) |
| Online application start date | 01.08.2026 (from 00:00:01) |
| Original last date to apply online | 31.08.2026 (till 23:59:59) |
| First extension (technical reasons) | 01.09.2026 to 07.09.2026 |
| Second extension (direction in the meeting held on 04.09.2026) | Up to 30.09.2026 |
| Latest last date to apply online (letter dated 29.09.2026) | 30.10.2026 |
| Original last date to pay the application fee | 02.09.2026 |
Forest Observer: Age Limit
The table below gives the age limit of Forest Observer, as it is given in the source.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General candidates | 30 years |
| Category IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB (backward classes) | 32 years |
| Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Category-I | 33 years |
- The minimum age is 18 years.
Forest Observer: Age Relaxation
Check the age relaxation for Forest Observer in the table below.
| Candidate Type | Relaxation or Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Ex-servicemen who served in the armed forces and were released as per rules (demobilisation or retrenchment) | Upper age limit of their category is relaxed by the number of years served in the armed forces plus 3 years |
| Forest Preraks (Aranya Prerakas) with at least 5 years of service in the Forest Department who are currently serving and receiving a fixed honorarium: General | 40 years |
| Forest Preraks: Category IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB | 42 years |
| Forest Preraks: Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Category-I | 43 years |
- The minimum age is 18 years.
Forest Observer: Application Fee
The table below gives the application fee of Forest Observer, as it is given in the source.
The fee can be paid by credit card, debit card.
| Category | Male Candidates | Women and Third Gender Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| General, Category IIA, IIB, IIIA and IIIB | Rs. 200/- | Rs. 100/- |
| Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Category-I | Rs. 100/- | Rs. 50/- |
Forest Observer: Salary
The table below gives the salary of Forest Observer, as it is given in the source.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post | Forest Observer (Forest Watcher – Group D) |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 27,500 – 46,675 (with increments as per the scale above) |
| Pension | Contributory Pension Scheme |
Forest Observer: Physical Standard Test (PST) – Height, Chest and Weight
Physical Standard Test (PST) – Height, Chest and Weight of Forest Observer:
| Candidates | Measurement | All Other Category Candidates | Forest Dwelling Scheduled Tribe Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Height | Minimum 163 cm | Minimum 152 cm |
| Male | Chest (normal) | Minimum 79 cm | Minimum 74 cm |
| Male | Minimum chest expansion | 5 cm | 5 cm |
| Female | Height | Minimum 150 cm | Minimum 145 cm |
| Female | Weight | Minimum 40 kg | Minimum 38 kg |
Forest Observer: Physical Defects That Lead to Rejected
Keep these points in mind for Forest Observer.
- Knock-knees
- Bow legs
- Flat feet
- Varicose veins
- Impediment in speech and hearing
- Hydrocele in men
- Vision defects, colour blindness or night blindness
Forest Observer: Eye Vision Standards
The table below gives the eye vision standards of Forest Observer, as it is given in the source.
| Vision | Better Eye | Worse Eye |
|---|---|---|
| Distant vision | 6/6 metre | 6/9 metre |
| Near vision | 0/6 metre | 0/8 metre |
Forest Observer: Physical Endurance Test (PET)
The table below gives the physical endurance test (pet) of Forest Observer, as it is given in the source.
| Candidates | Event | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Male candidates | 1600 metre run | 7 minutes |
| Female candidates and ex-servicemen candidates | 1000 metre run | 6 minutes |
Forest Observer: Physical Efficiency Test (PEfT)
Check the physical efficiency test (peft) for Forest Observer in the table below.
| S. No. | Event | Male Candidates | Female and Ex-servicemen Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 metre run | 15 seconds | 18.5 seconds |
| 2 | High jump | 1.20 metre | 0.90 metre |
| 3 | Long jump | 3.80 metre | 2.50 metre |
| 4 | Shot put (male: 16 lb; female: 8 lb) | 5.60 metre | 3.76 metre |
| 5(a) | 800 metre run | 2 minutes 50 seconds | – |
| 5(b) | 200 metre run | – | 40 seconds |
Forest Observer: Training, Probation and Posting
The table below gives the training, probation and posting of Forest Observer, as it is given in the source.
| Post | Induction Training | Probation (including training period) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Observer | 6 months | 36 months |
Forest Observer: govt job 2026 Important Links
3 entries are listed for Forest Observer.
- Official Notification (30.06.2026)
- Application Extension Letter (29.09.2026)
- Official Website
How to Check KFD Forest Observer Sarkari Result Online
- 1
Open the official site
Visit aranya.gov.in.
- 2
Go to the Sarkari Result section
Find the Sarkari Result link for Forest Observer.
- 3
Search your record
Enter your roll number or registration number and date of birth.
- 4
Download the scorecard
Save the PDF and take a printout - you may need it at the next stage.
- 5
Watch for the next stage
Follow the official notices for document verification or the next exam.
Checking the KFD Sarkari Result: What You Need and Where to Look
To see your Forest Observer Sarkari Result, go to aranya.gov.in, find the Sarkari Result notice and use the link for this Sarkari Naukri. You will usually need your roll number, registration number or date of birth.
Sarkari Result days bring heavy traffic, so the page may load slowly for an hour or two. Wait a little and try again instead of paying anyone for a shortcut.
Understanding Marks, Rank and Cut-off
Some Sarkari Results are a merit list, some are a list of roll numbers shortlisted for the next stage. The heading and the note at the top of the PDF tell you which one you are looking at.
There is no fixed pass mark in most competitive exams. The cut-off moves with the toughness of the paper, the seats available and how many people compete in your category, so last year's figure can only give you a rough idea.
For exams held in several shifts, the organisation may apply score adjustment. The method, if any, is explained in the exam notice.
What Happens After the Result
Shortlisting in the result is not the end of the process. Read every instruction on the official site before the date.
Be careful with phone calls or WhatsApp messages promising a job for money. Genuine call letters are issued only through the official website, your registered email or by post.
Common Mistakes After a Result
The gap between result and the next stage can be short. Candidates who start early usually cope better with the next step.
Some candidates also forget to save the result PDF. Download it once and keep a copy with your application number.
If Your Name Is Not in the List
A missed result is disappointing, but it is also useful information. Compare your score with the trend, note the sections where you lost marks and plan a fresh preparation cycle. KFD publishes new notices regularly, and other exams of similar level can suit you too.
You can follow all updates of Karnataka Forest Department on the KFD page, and keep an eye on the exam calendar for the next chance.
Earlier KFD Notifications
This is the first KFD notification we have on this site. Earlier notices of the same organisation, if any, are added here as soon as we publish them; see all KFD updates.
What to Do After the Result
- Watch for the document verification schedule; it usually follows within days.
- Keep original certificates and photocopies ready for the next stage.
- Follow only the official site for merit lists; forwarded PDFs often carry errors.
- Prepare for the next stage while waiting; the gap can be short.
- Save the result PDF in two places along with your application number.
KFD Forest Observer Sarkari Result: Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Official notification — PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website — Open | Click Here |
| Application Extension Letter (29.09.2026) | Click Here |
| All KFD updates | Open KFD Recruitment |
| KFD latest jobs | View jobs |
| KFD admit cards | View admit cards |
KFD Forest Observer Sarkari Result: Frequently Asked Questions
For how many posts is this result released?
The government job is for 750 posts. The vacancy table above shows the circle-wise details.
Is the KFD Forest Observer result out?
Yes. The result of KFD Forest Observer has been released on the official website (aranya.gov.in).
How can I check the KFD Forest Observer result?
Open the official website (aranya.gov.in), go to the result section, open the result link and search with your roll number or registration number.
What should I do after the result?
Keep your documents ready and watch the official website for the next step, such as document verification or the interview.
What is the official website for KFD Forest Observer?
The official website is aranya.gov.in.
Where can I check the Forest Observer Sarkari Result?
Open the result link in the Important Links table of this page, or visit SarkariResultHome.com for the latest Sarkari Result updates of KFD. The result itself is always on the official website.
Source and Credit
Credit for the original information goes to Karnataka Forest Department, whose result notice we used on its official website aranya.gov.in (see also the notice here). We have put the information in our own words and layout. The official website is the final word, so please check it before you apply, pay a fee or travel.
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