KFD Elephant Kavadiga Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Offline for 57 Posts

📋 Overview

Karnataka Forest Department (KFD) has released the official notification for KFD Elephant Kavadiga Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Offline for 57 Posts. A total of 57 Posts vacancies have been announced. Interested and eligible candidates can apply before 2026-09-03. Read below for complete details on eligibility, salary, age limit, and how to apply.

📊 Key Details

✅ Eligibility

Nationality and Domicile Candidates must hold Indian citizenship (or fall under specific categories of persons of Indian origin who migrated with the intention of permanently settling in India, as defined in the notification). Candidates must be residing within a notified forest area under the jurisdiction of the Karnataka Forest Department, within Karnataka state. Language Candidates must be able to speak and understand Kannada. Experience (Qualification) Experience in elephant management/handling is mandatory for this post. The notifications do not specify a separate minimum educational qualification; the application form itself only asks candidates to declare their number of years of experience in handling elephants - it does not require submission of educational certificates. Marital Status A male candidate who has a living spouse and marries again without obtaining prior permission from the Government is not eligible for appointment. Medical and Character Standards Candidates must be mentally and physically healthy, and their physical condition must not come in the way of efficiently discharging the duties of the post. Candidates against whom a complete inquiry into a criminal case is pending, or who have been convicted, are not eligible for appointment, per the process outlined in the notification.

📅 Important Dates

📝 How to Apply

Visit the official website of Karnataka Forest Department (KFD) to apply online for KFD Elephant Kavadiga Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Offline for 57 Posts.

ℹ️ About This Job

The Karnataka Forest Department (KFD) has released separate notifications for KFD Elephant Kavadiga Recruitment 2026, inviting applications for Group 'D' Elephant Kavadiga (Ane Kavadiga) posts across five forest circles: Kanara (Shirsi), Kodagu (Madikeri), Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, and Shivamoga. All five notifications share the same application window and pay scale, and are being treated here as one combined recruitment drive. Below is a quick summary, followed by full details on vacancies, eligibility, salary, and how to apply.