Karnataka is a state in the south western region of India. It was formed on 01st November 1956. Karnataka is endowed with some of the most magnificent forests in the country. From the majestic evergreen forests of the Western Ghats to the scrub jungles of the plains, a wide variety of habitats exist with very typical flora and fauna, some of them endemic to the region. The Western Ghats, which covers about 60% of forest area of Karnataka, is recognized as one of the 18-mega bio-diversity hotspots. It has a recorded forest area of 38720 km2 which constitutes 20.19% of the total geographical area of the state.
Karnataka Forest Department (KFD) has released notification for filling up 569 vacancies for the post of Forest Guard (FG) & Deputy Range Forest Officer (DRFO).
Posts Details :- Forest Guard (FG) – 240 Posts & Deputy Range Forest Officer (DRFO) – 329 Posts.
Selection Process will be based on Written Examination (Prelims & Mains) Physical Standard Test (PET) Medical Examination Personal Interview.
All desirous and eligible applicants shall apply ON-LINE after satisfying themselves that they are eligible as per the terms and conditions of this recruitment. Interested candidate may apply and submit the application form before the closing date. The details are given in the official notification.
Category : – Other Sector.
Job Location : – Karnataka
Job Title : – Forest Guard (FG) & Deputy Range Forest Officer (DRFO) Posts.
No. of Post : – 569 Posts.
Salary : –
Forest Guard (FG) – Rs. 11,600/- to 21,000/-
Deputy Range Forest Officer (DRFO) – Rs. 12,500/- to 24,000/- (Read Official Notification)
Eligibility : –
Forest Guard (FG) – 10+2 Pass Or its equivalent from a recognized University.
Deputy Range Forest Officer (DRFO) – Passed B.Sc in Forestry or any other relevant subject from a recognized board or university. For more details Read Official Notification.
Age Limit : – Maximum age limit is 25 to 27 years. (Read Official Notification)
Application Fees : – Application Fee As per Karnataka Forest Department (KFD) Rule. (Read Official Notification)
How to Apply : – Visit http://www.aranya.gov.in/ to Apply Online Application from. Read Official Notification.
Starting Date for Submission Of Online Application – 09/04/2018. (Read Official Notification)
Last Date : – 08th May, 2018
Download Official Notification : – Click Here
Organization Website : – http://www.aranya.gov.in/