Karnataka Forest Department Recruitment 2026: The Karnataka Forest, Ecology and Environment Department has announced a recruitment for 1 Elephant Kavadi (Mahout) vacancy under the Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, Nagarahole. Eligible candidates can apply through the prescribed application process before the last date.
| Karnataka Forest Department Jobs 2026 Notification | |
| Job Location: Mysuru, Karnataka | |
| Organization Name | Karnataka Forest, Ecology and Environment Department |
| Post Name | Elephant Kavadi (Mahout) |
| No. of Vacancies | 1 |
| Qualification | Experience in handling elephants |
| Official Website | aranya.gov.in |
| Mode | Offline |
Post Details
Post Name:
- Elephant Kavadi (Mahout)
Total Vacancies: 1 Post
The notification mentions 1 vacancy for Elephant Kavadi under Category-I (Others).
Qualification
Applicants must satisfy the eligibility conditions mentioned in the official notification.
The prescribed application form requires candidates to mention their number of years of experience in handling elephants. Candidates should carefully verify the complete eligibility conditions before applying.
Salary Details
Salary: Rs. 29,600 – Rs. 52,800/-
Age Limit
Age Limit: 18 to 40 years, subject to the applicable category and recruitment rules.
Candidates are advised to check the official notification for the detailed age-related eligibility conditions and relaxations.
Application Fee
Application Fee: No Application Fee
The prescribed application form clearly states that there is no application fee for this recruitment.
Selection Process
The selection will be carried out as per the procedure prescribed by the Karnataka Forest Department and the applicable recruitment rules.
Candidates should check the official notification carefully for the detailed selection and eligibility procedure.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should download the prescribed application form from the official Karnataka Forest Department website https://aranya.gov.in/.
The application form should be filled legibly in English capital letters or Kannada letters. Candidates must attach the required documents and a recent passport-size photograph along with the application.
The application form also requires candidates to provide details regarding their experience in handling elephants.
Application Address:
Office of the concerned Forest Department authority,
Aranya Bhavan,
Ashokapuram,
Mysuru – 570008, Karnataka.
Important Dates
- Start Date to Apply: 5th August 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 3rd September 2026, 5:30 PM
Important Links
| Notification Link | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |