Karnataka Forest Department — Government of Karnataka
| Organization / University | Karnataka Forest Department |
|---|---|
| Exam / Course Name | Range Forest Officer (RFO) |
| Update Category | Answer Key & Objections |
| Status | OBJECTION ACTIVE |
| Official Portal | http://www.aranya.gov.in |
The Karnataka Forest Department has published the provisional Answer Key along with the question paper and response sheets for Range Forest Officer (RFO) (Karnataka). Candidates who appeared in the test can cross-check their marked responses with the official key to compute their estimated scores. In case of any discrepancies, candidates may submit online objections within the stipulated challenge window accompanied by prescribed proof. Detailed instructions and direct objection links are available below.
| Exam Date | 12 Jul 2026 |
|---|
The Karnataka Forest Department, Government of Karnataka, has officially released the final answer key for the Range Forest Officer (RFO) recruitment examination under advertisement number B9/ನೇಮಕಾತಿ/ವಿವ-06/2021-22. Candidates who appeared for the written examination held on 12 July 2026 can now access the verified evaluation metrics. This crucial publication follows a thorough review of candidate representations by the Subject Experts Committee, ensuring absolute transparency and academic rigor for the 10 posts designated for the Kalyana Karnataka region.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Karnataka Forest Department, Government of Karnataka |
| Issued by | Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Head of Forest Force), Karnataka and Selection Authority, Aranya Bhavan, 18th Cross, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru-560003 |
| Post | Range Forest Officer (RFO), Group B, direct recruitment |
| Vacancies | 10 posts, Kalyana Karnataka local cadre |
| Recruitment year | 2022-23 |
| Notification No. | B9/ನೇಮಕಾತಿ/ವಿವ-06/2021-22, dated 15.10.2022 |
| Written exam date | 12.07.2026 |
| Exam centres | Eight (8) centres |
| Update | Final key answers (after review of objections) |
| Official website | www.aranya.gov.in |
| Subject Code | Subject | Paper | Version Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Knowledge & Aptitude Test | Paper-I | A, B, C, D |
| 2 | Forestry | Paper-II | A |
| 9 | Civil Engineering | Paper-II | A, B |
| 20 | Environment Science | Paper-II | A, B |
| 22 | Wildlife | Paper-II | A |
| Version | Question No. | Entry in Key |
|---|---|---|
| Set-A | 52 | Grace |
| Set-A | 57 | A/B |
| Set-B | 51 | A/B |
| Set-B | 77 | Grace |
| Set-C | 21 | A/B |
| Set-C | 89 | Grace |
| Set-D | 27 | A/B |
| Set-D | 98 | Grace |
| Subject | Version | Question No. | Entry in Key |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forestry | Set-A | 80 | B/D |
| Forestry | Set-A | 116 | Invalid |
| Civil Engineering | Set-A | 62 | C/D |
| Civil Engineering | Set-B | 74 | C/D |
| Environment Science | Set-A | 32 | Invalid |
| Environment Science | Set-A | 97 | Invalid |
| Environment Science | Set-B | 1 | Invalid |
| Environment Science | Set-B | 3 | Invalid |
| Wildlife | Set-A | 21 | Invalid |
| Wildlife | Set-A | 52 | Invalid |
| Wildlife | Set-A | 93 | Invalid |
Aspirants tracking executive-level state opportunities can also review related administrative updates or Karnataka Forest Department Forest Observer Recruitment 2026 recruitment details to stay informed on concurrent departmental notifications. Candidates aiming to explore all latest Karnataka Government Jobs will find that final key releases mark the penultimate step before individual score normalization and final merit list compilation.
The recruitment test for the Group B Executive post comprised two comprehensive papers tailored to technical and general competencies. The examination structure evaluated candidates across multiple specialized domains:
Candidates must verify their individual response sheets against their respective question booklet version codes to calculate their accurate marks prior to official result declarations.
The selection process for the Range Forest Officer position is governed by strict merit parameters handled directly by the Government of Karnataka. The journey from examination to final placement involves distinct operational milestones:
Candidates must follow a systematic approach to download the official PDF and cross-verify their responses correctly. Direct access is available via the official portal.
Critical Advisory: The objection window officially closed on 23 August 2026. The published final answer key is absolute and binding. Candidates are strongly advised to check updates exclusively through the authorized domain aranya.gov.in and disregard unverified third-party sources.
Ensure that you rely strictly on your assigned question booklet version code when tallying responses. Discrepancies arising from mismatched booklet series cannot be contested at this advanced stage of the recruitment cycle.
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