# Karnataka Forest Department opens 750 Forest Observer posts 2026-10-23T01:19:19+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Karnataka Forest Department has notified direct recruitment for 750 Forest Observer posts (Forest Watcher, Group D). Of these, 700 are in the original cadre (Non-HK) and 50 in the Kalyana Karnataka (HK) region. The posts are spread across 13 forest circles, with Chamarajanagar having the most at 169. Candidates who have passed SSLC (Class 10) can apply online at aranya.gov.in. The application deadline has been extended to 30 October 2026 following a government notification on 23 September 2026 proposing to include some Scheduled Tribe sub-castes under the Local Forest Dwelling Tribes reservation. Selection will be through physical tests and a merit list based on SSLC marks. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The 750 Forest Observer vacancies are spread across 13 circles, with Chamarajanagar alone accounting for 169 posts, nearly a quarter of the total. The extended deadline to 30 October follows a government notification involving Scheduled Tribe sub-caste reservations under the Local Forest Dwelling Tribes quota, which has prompted a rule amendment. Candidates will be selected through physical tests and a merit list based on SSLC marks, with no written exam mentioned. The last date to apply online is 30 October. ## Coverage - freejobalert.com Straight notification reproduction with no slant This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Aranya Veekshaka, Forest Observer, Karnataka, Karnataka Forest Department Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-forest-department-opens-750-forest-observer-posts/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-forest-department-opens-750-forest-observer-posts/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/