Karnataka Forest Department Forest Guard Recruitment 2023-Apply Now for 540 posts

Karnataka Forest Department (KFD) is inviting applications from eligible candidates for 540 posts of Beat Forester (Forest Guard). The vacancies are in the Karnataka Forest Department(KFD) on a direct recruitment basis. Interested and eligible candidates may apply Online only through the official website of the Karnataka Forest Department (See URL below). Educational qualification required and other details, in brief, for informational purposes only in the interest of the job-seeker, are given below —

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Karnataka Forest Department Forest Guard Recruitment 2023 Post Details

Beat Forester (Forest Guard) – 540 Nos.

Circle wise Vacancies

Circle Name	Vacancy
Bengaluru	49
Belagavi	12
Bellary	29
Chamarajanagara	83
Chikkamagaluru	52
Dharawada	05
Hassan	18
Kalaburgi	26
Kanara	58
Kodagu	33
Managaluru	62
Mysuru	47
Shivamoga	66

KFD Recruitment 2023 Educational Qualifications:

The applicant must possess sound mental and physical health to effectively discharge forest duties and responsibilities.

Proficiency in the Kannada language is essential.

For applicants belonging to Scheduled Tribes and Local Forest Dwelling Tribes, a pass in the 10th standard is required.

KFD Forest Guard Recruitment 2023 Age Limit:

As per the Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules 1977, applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old as of 01.12.2023.

KFD Beat Forester Recruitment 2023 Application Fees

Application Fees for Karnataka Forest Department (KFD) Forest Gourd Recruitment will —

For General Category, SC/ST Category II(A), II(B), III(A), and III(B) candidates:

For Male Applicants:

• Application Fee: INR 200/-
• Service Charge: INR 20/-

For Female Applicants/Third Gender Applicants:

• Application Fee: INR 100/-
• Service Charge: INR 20/-

For Prishishtaru Jati, Prishishtaru Pungava, and Pravara I Category candidates:

For Male Applicants:

• Application Fee: INR 100/-
• Service Charge: INR 20/-

For Female Applicants/Third Gender Applicants:

• Application Fee: INR 50/-
• Service Charge: INR 20/-

Karnataka Forest Department Beat Forester Recruitment 2023 Physical Standards

The Karnataka Forest Department recruitment process includes a Physical Standard Test (PST) to ensure candidates meet specific physical criteria. The standards vary based on gender and include height, weight, and visual acuity requirements.

For male candidates, the height should be a minimum of 163 cm, and for female candidates, it should be at least 150 cm. The weight requirement is 40 kg for females and 45 kg for males.

Additionally, the PST outlines specific physical defects that may disqualify candidates, such as knock-knees, bow legs, flat feet, varicose veins, and impediments in speech and hearing. Medical examinations assess conditions like hydrocele in men and vision-related issues.

How to Apply for KFD Beat Forester (Forest Guard) Recruitment 2023

To apply for KFD Beat Forester (Forest Guard) Recruitment 2023:

1. Visit the official Karnataka Forest Department website.
2. Navigate to the recruitment section.
3. Check and ensure you meet eligibility criteria.
4. Fill out the online application form with accurate details.
5. Upload required documents and passport-sized photographs.
6. Pay the specified application fee online, if applicable.
7. Review the filled-in form for accuracy.
8. Submit the application online.

Karnataka Forest Department Forest Guard Recruitment 2023 Important Dates

Starting Date for Online Application — 01-12-2023

Last Date for Online Application — 30-12-2023

Last Date for Application Fee Submission — 05-01-2024

The above-given information is in brief. Before applying Online please go through the officially released Advertisement

Official website of Karnataka Forest Department — www.aranya.gov.in

Official Notification for KFD Recruitment 2023 — Forest Guard Recruitment 2023

Apply online — Karnataka Forest Department Forest Guard Recruitment

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