Karnataka Forest Guard Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Karnataka Forest Guard Recruitment Overview
| Hiring Organization | Karnataka Forest Department |
|---|---|
| Post | Forest Guard |
| Vacancy | 540 |
| Starting for online applications | 1st December 2023 |
| Deadline for online applications | 30th December 2023 |
| Exam Date | 5th December 2021 |
| State | Government Jobs In Karnataka |
| Qualification | 12th Pass Government Jobs |
📊 Karnataka forest guard vacancy
| Circle | Total Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Bangalore-Bengaluru | 49 |
| Belagavi | 12 |
| Bellary-Bellary | 29 |
| Chamarajanagara-Chamarajanagara | 83 |
| Chikkamagaluru-Chikkamagaluru | 52 |
| Dharawada | 5 |
| Hassan-Hassan | 18 |
| Kalaburgi | 26 |
| Kanara | 58 |
| Kodagu | 33 |
| Mangalore-Managaluru | 62 |
| Mysuru-Mysuru | 47 |
| Shivamoga | 66 |
| Total | 540 |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Category
- Application Fee
- SC/ST/Category-I (Male)
- Rs. 100/-
- SC/ST/ Category-I (Female)
- Rs. 50/-
- General/Category-IIA/IIB/IIIA & III B (Male)
- Rs.200/-
- General/Category-IIA/IIB/IIIA & III B (Female)
- Rs.100/-
📊 Application Fee
- General
- 27 years
- Category
- Upper Age Limit
- 2A/2B/3A/3B
- 30 years
- SC/ST/Category1
- 32 years
📊 Exam Information 5
| Physical Standards | Male Candidates | Male Scheduled Tribe Candidates living in specified forests |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 163 cm | 152 cm |
| Chest Measurement | 79 cm (5cm expansion) | 74 cm (5cm expansion) |
📊 Exam Information 6
| Physical Standards | Female Candidates | Female Scheduled Tribe Candidates living in specified forests |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 150 cm | 145 cm |
| Weight | 40kg | 38kg |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 2nd PUC/ 12th Std Level. Number Systems Boats and Streams Simple Interest & Compound Interest Data Interpretation H.C.F. and L.C.M Problems on Ages Ratio and Proportion Discounts Profit and Loss Percentages Simplification Average Mixture and Alligation Time and Distance Problems on Trains Time and Work |
| General Knowledge | Indian Civilization Indian Independence Movement History Indian Constitution Indian Polity Geography & Natural Resources Indian Economy Science & Technology Art & Culture Infrastructural Development Current Affairs Sports |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Gender | Distance | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Male Candidates | 1600m | 7 mins |
| Female Candidates | 1000m | 6 mins |
📊 Exam Information 9
| Sr. No. | Task | Male Candidates | Female Candidates & Ex-Serviceman |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100m race | 15 sec | 18.5 sec |
| 2 | Height Jump (3 chances) | 1.2m | 0.90m |
| 3 | Long Jump (3 chances) | 3.8m | 2.5m |
| 4 | Shotput (3 chances) Male: 16 lbs Female: 8 lbs | 5.6m | 3.76m |
| 5a | 800m race | 2 mins 50 sec | - |
| 5b | 200m race | - | 40 sec |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 40 | 40 | 2 hours |
| General Knowledge | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.How many vacancies have been released for Karnataka Forest Guard Recruitment 2023?
540 vacancies have been released for Karnataka Forest Guard Recruitment 2023.
Q2.How can I apply for the Karnataka Forest Guard Recruitment 2023?
You may apply for the Karnataka Forest Guard Recruitment 2023 through the official website once the notice is released.
Q3.What is the qualification required for Karnataka Forest Guard?
The qualification required for Karnataka Forest Guard is Class 12th/2nd PUC.
Q4.What is the age limit required for Karnataka Forest Guard?
The age limit required for Karnataka Forest Guard is 18 years to 27 years.
Q5.What is the Karnataka Forest Guard selection process?
The Karnataka Forest Guard selection process comprises physical endurance and fitness tests, aptitude and medical fitness tests.
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