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Apply for 10 Range Forest Officer (RFO) vacancies. Karnataka Forest Department invited applications from eligible and interested candidates to fill up Range Forest Officer (RFO) Posts through KFD official notification October 2022. Job seekers who are looking for a career in Karnataka Government can make use of this opportunity. Interested candidates can Apply Online on or before 19-Nov-2022.
Forest Ranger Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: As per KFD official notification candidate should have completed Degree, B.Sc, B.E or B.Tech from any of the recognized boards or Universities.
Age Limit: As per the Karnataka Forest Department Recruitment Notification, Candidate should have a minimum age of 18 years and Maximum of 28 years, as on 15-Oct-2022.
Age Relaxation:
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SC/ST/Cat-I Candidates: 05 years
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Cat-2A/2B/3A & 3B Candidates: 03 years
Application Fee:
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SC/ST/Cat-I Candidates: Rs.100/- + Rs.20/- Service Charge
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General, Cat-2A/2B/3A & 3B Candidates:: Rs.200/- + Rs.20/- Service Charge
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Mode of Payment: Online
Selection Process:
Competitive Exam, Physical Fitness, Physical Endurance Test, Physical Efficiency Test, Medical Exam.
Karnataka Range Forest Officer Prelims Exam Pattern
| S.No | Subject | Marks | Duration |
| 1. | General Knowledge | 100 | 2 Hours |
| 2. | Aptitude Test | 100 | 2 Hours |
In the Prelims Exam Candidates will have two subjects General Knowledge Paper for 100 Marks and Time Duration 2 Hours. and Aptitude Test for 100 Marks and Time Duration 2 Hours.
Karnataka Range Forest Officer Mains Exam Pattern
| S.No | Subject | Marks | Duration |
| 1. | Kannada | 100 | 3 Hours |
| 2. | English | 100 | 3 Hours |
In the Mains Exam Candidates will have two subjects Kannada Paper for 100 Marks and Time Duration 3 Hours. And English Paper for 100 Marks and Time Duration 3 Hours.
Forestry Subject (Optional) For B.Sc (Forestry)
| S.No | Subject | Marks | Duration |
| 1. | Forestry – Part I | 100 | 3 Hours |
| 2. | Forestry – Part II | 100 | 3 Hours |
Optional Subjects for Others
| S.No | Subject | Marks | Duration |
| 1. | Botany | 100 | 3 Hours |
| 2. | Zoology | 100 | 3 Hours |
| 3. | Mathematics | 100 | 3 Hours |
| 4. | Chemistry | 100 | 3 Hours |
| 5. | Physics | 100 | 3 Hours |
| 6. | Agriculture | 100 | 3 Hours |
| 7. | Civil Engineering | 100 | 3 Hours |
Pattern of the question paper
PART-A Objective type questions
Twenty questions (without internal choice) which includes filling in the blanks or choosing
the correct answer from a multiple choice or giving one sentence answers. Twenty questions
from the entire syllabus for one mark each – 20 marks
PART-B : Descriptive type questions
Section-1
Five short notes questions (with internal choice) covering the entire syllabus for four marks each – 20 marks
Section-2
Five questions (with internal choice) from the entire syllabus for twelve marks each – 60 Marks.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Preliminary Exam -Two hours duration, 100 marks
The question paper would be of hundred multiple choice questions divided into six sections.
- Current events – 30 marks
- History of India – 20 marks
- Indian and World geography – 15 marks
- Indian polity – 10 marks
- Indian Economy – 10 marks
- General Science – 15 marks.
Scope and coverage
Current events
Significant national and international events, personalities (both Indian and International) in news, including sports events and personalities.
History of India
Ancient, medieval and recent history including the Indian national movement, its social, economic and political aspects including the nature and character of the 19th century resurgence, growth of nationalism and attainment of independence.
Geography
The earth, its shape and size, latitudes and longitudes, ocean currents and tides, atmosphere and its composition including physical, social and economic geography of India, its climate, vegetation, natural resources, location and distribution of agricultural and industrial activities.
Indian Polity
The country’s political system and Constitution of India, covering broadly its framework, main features, different organs of Government and their functioning at the Centre, State and local levels including Panchayath Raj institutions. Fundamental rights, Fundamental duties and Directive principles of state policy, Functioning of Indian democracy and elections.
Indian Economy
Economic developments in India, basic foundation of the economy, features and sectors of Indian economy, process of planning and five year plans, markets and State controls, process of liberalization and globalisation, inflation, poverty and unemployment.
General Science
General appreciation and understanding of science including matters of every day observation and experience, as may be expected of a well-educated person who may not have made a special study of any particular scientific discipline.
APTITUDE TEST
Preliminary Exam -Two hours, 100 marks
The aptitude test shall measure the candidate’s comprehension, memory, reasoning, speed, analysis, evaluation of facts, data, events and judgement. The question paper would be of hundred multiple choice questions divided into six sections.
- Numerical ability – 30 marks
- Verbal and non-verbal ability -15 marks
- Logical and analytical reasoning -20 marks
- Statistics-15 marks
- Science aptitude- 20 marks
Scope and coverage
Numerical ability
Candidates would be tested on their understanding of basic arithmetic and speed of calculation, number systems, averages, percentages, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, sequences, indices, ratio and proportion, partnership, time and work, speed and distance, algebra, trigonometry , heights and distances, mensuration, geometry.
Verbal and non-verbal ability
Letters and words as symbols, analysis relationship between groups of letters or words, completing series or order of letters or word analogy, finding odd man out, coding and decoding based on illustrated principles. Shapes and patterns, arranging shapes or designs into associated groups and finding out the odd man and completing the sequence.
Logical and analytical reasoning
Application of logic and making judgments in given situations. General reasoning and determination of the validity of an inference from a statement based on some given parameters.
Statistics
Elementary statistics such as mean, median, mode, making deductions from pie and bar charts, graphs, figures and tables.
Science aptitude
Fundamentals of physics, chemistry, botany, zoology, environment and their application in day to day life.
Karnataka Forest RFO Syllabus for Kannada Language
Karnataka Forest Range Officer Syllabus for the English Language
II – English
Duration – 3 hours, 100 Marks
Section-1 – Comprehension
From a given passage (prose or poem) comprehend and identify the central theme and answer
questions based thereon. The candidate would not be asked to evaluate or assess the
argument, its tone or style.
Section-2 – Use of verbs, articles and prepositions
Use of verbs, articles and prepositions in a different context, Construction of sentences.
Detecting common mistakes in the usage of verbs, articles and prepositions.
Section-3 – Vocabulary
Knowledge of words, phrases and idiomatic expressions in common English usage to
describe different activities, situation and context. Differentiate between the usage and
meaning of words having similar vocalization (example: flora / fauna: efficiency / efficacy
/effectiveness; price / prize; affect / effect, etiquette / attitude etc,) and detect the commonly
committed mistakes. Construction of sentences.
Section–4 – Letter writing
Writing letters on following themes:
a) seeking leave of absence from duty to attend to a personal work from the employer /
official superior.
b) writing a letter to the editor of a leading newspaper or magazine expressing
candidate’s views on a topic of general or local importance.
c) writing a letter of condolence to a friend or a colleague on the demise of a close
relative or friend
d) writing a letter congratulating a friend on his promotion or election to an office
of prestige or influence or on his passing a public exam or on a happy event like
wedding or birth in the friend’s family.
e) writing a letter to a close friend or family member informing him or her about the
candidate’s travel to an existing place and witnessing an unusual event
Section- 5 – Precis writing
Read and understand a given passage, shifting the essential from the non-essential
information and prepare a cohesive summary not exceeding 1/3rd the size of the given
passage and to give a suitable eye-catching title.
Section-6 – Essay writing
Write an essay of 250 to 300 words on a matter of topical interest (political, economic
religious, cultural, environmental, social, socio-economic etc.)
A pattern of the question paper
Part-A Objective type
Fill in the blanks, choosing the correct answer from a multiple choice or giving one
sentence/word answer, stating true or false- twenty five questions for one mark each -25
marks
Part -B: Descriptive type
Comprehension – 5 marks
Vocabulary – 5 marks
Letter writing -15 marks
Precis writing -25 marks.
Essay writing -25 marks.
