The Karnataka Forest Department has announced the final key answers for the Range Forest Officer (RFO) Group B exam for Kalyana Karnataka, held on 12 July 2026. Final keys are given for General Knowledge & Aptitude Test (Paper-I) and for Forestry, Civil Engineering, Environment Science and Wildlife (Paper-II). The notice carries a digital signature date of 23 September 2026. Keys for all other subjects remain unchanged from the draft published on 14 August 2026.
Important Note: Three things to keep in mind. First, the objection window is closed – the deadline was 23 August 2026, and a Subject Experts Committee has already reviewed the objections, so this final key is the department’s final position for the listed subjects. Second, check only your own question booklet version code (A, B, C or D), since question order differs between versions. Third, some questions show “Grace”, “Invalid” or multiple-answer entries (like A/B) instead of a single option – check these separately, as they affect how your marks are counted.
KFD RFO Final Answer Key 2026 – Quick Overview
| 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, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru |
| 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 | aranya.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Issued | 15.10.2022 |
| Written Examination | 12.07.2026 |
| Draft Key Answers Published | 14.08.2026 |
| Last Date for Objections (by e-mail) | 23.08.2026 |
| Final Key Answer Notice (digital signature date) | 23.09.2026 |
What Has Changed in the Final Key?
After the objection period, a Subject Experts Committee reviewed the objections subject by subject. Final keys were then issued for the subjects and version codes below.
| 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 |
Keys for all other subjects stay unchanged from the draft published on 14.08.2026.
Grace, Invalid and Multiple-Answer Questions in the Final Key
The final key sheets (125 questions per set) show the entries below instead of a single option.
Paper-I: General Knowledge & Aptitude Test
| 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 |
Paper-II: Subject Papers
| 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 |
How to Check the KFD RFO Final Key Answer
- Note your subject code and your question booklet version code (A, B, C or D).
- Open the official Karnataka Forest Department website – Click Here.
- Find the notice for the final key answers of the Kalyana Karnataka RFO Group B recruitment. The exact menu path is not specified in the notice.
- Open the answer key for your subject and version.
- Match each answer with your marked response, and check the grace, invalid and multiple-answer entries separately.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Use the key for your own question booklet version code. Question order differs between versions.
- Objections are closed. The deadline was 23.08.2026, and the Subject Experts Committee has already reviewed them.
- These final key answers are the department’s final position for the listed subjects. The notice does not mention any further objection window.
- Check updates only on the official website, aranya.gov.in.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Final Key Answer PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website (Karnataka Forest Department) | Click Here |
KFD RFO Final Answer Key 2026 – FAQs
Q1. Has the Karnataka Forest Department released the RFO final key answer 2026?
✅ Yes. The final key answers for the Kalyana Karnataka RFO Group B written exam were announced in a notice digitally signed on 23.09.2026.
Q2. When was the RFO written exam held?
✅ The written examination was held on 12.07.2026 at eight centres.
Q3. When was the draft key answer published?
✅ The draft key answers were published on 14.08.2026 on aranya.gov.in.
Q4. What was the last date to raise objections?
✅ Objections were accepted until 23.08.2026 through the e-mail address designated by the department.
Q5. Which subjects have changes in the final key?
✅ General Knowledge & Aptitude Test (Set A, B, C, D), Forestry (Set A), Civil Engineering (Set A, B), Environment Science (Set A, B) and Wildlife (Set A).
Disclaimer
The information above is compiled from the official Karnataka Forest Department final key answer notice for the Range Forest Officer (Group B) recruitment, Kalyana Karnataka cadre. Candidates must verify all details directly on aranya.gov.in. This article is for informational purposes only.
