Forest Guard
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FOREST GUARD

About This Course
Overview
Recruiting Body |
Himachal Pradesh Forest Department |
Post |
Forest Guard |
State |
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Qualification |
- The most recent HP Forest Guard exam was held on 7th November 2021.
- Regarding the salary, an HP Forest Guard earns a monthly salary ranging from ₹5,910 to ₹20,200, with an initial start of around ₹7,910 per month. Additionally, guards are eligible for various allowances such as House Rent Allowance (HRA), Dearness Allowance (DA), Medical Allowance, and Travel Allowance.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- The age limit for the Himachal Pradesh Forest Guard position, as per the HP state government guidelines, is generally between 18 to 30 years.
- However, there are age relaxations for candidates from reserved categories, such as SC/ST/OBC, which can extend the upper age limit.
Educational Qualification
12th pass
Physical Standards
- Apart from all other HP Forest Guard Eligibility Requirements, there are certain physical standards also that a candidate needs to meet in order to fill the application form and apply for the post of Forest Guard under the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department.
- These physical standards are different for different categories of aspirants, the details of which are mentioned in the following table:
Category of the Candidates |
Unreserved (UR) |
Reserved |
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Genders |
Male |
Female |
Male |
Female |
Height |
165 cm |
150 cm |
160 cm |
145 cm |
Chest (Non-Expansion) |
79 cm |
74 cm |
75 cm |
70 cm |
Chest (On Expansion) |
84 cm |
79 cm |
80 cm |
75 cm |
Selection Process
- Physical Fitness No Marks (Only Pass)
- Written Exam 85 Marks
- Rating 15 (Break-up by Government)
Exam Pattern
- As per the official notification, the first stage of the HP Forest Guard Recruitment Process will be of a Physical Efficiency Test details of which are mentioned in the following table:
Sr. No. |
Activities |
For Male Candidates |
For Female Candidates |
1. |
100 Metre Race |
14 Seconds |
17 Seconds |
2. |
800 Metre Race |
2 Minutes and 45 Seconds |
4 Minutes and 15 Seconds |
3. |
High Jump |
1.25 Metres |
1 Metre |
4. |
Long Jump |
4 Metres |
3 Metres |
- Similarly, the second stage of the HP Forest Guard Recruitment Process will be of a Written Examination. The written examination will include 85 questions from different subjects which are mentioned in brief in the given table:
Name Of The Subject |
Number Of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Time Allotted |
General Awareness |
85 |
85 |
75 Minutes |
General Science and the forests of Himachal Pradesh |
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Environment and Wildlife |
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General Knowledge |
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Aptitude |
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Logical Reasoning |
- Each question will carry one mark.
- There is no negative marking in the HP Forest Guard Written Examination.
- The questions will be MCQ (Multiple Choice Question) type.
- The questions asked in the written exam will be in both English and Hindi language.
- Candidates will be given a total of 75 minutes to solve the question paper and mark the answers.
- Candidates must also note that the last stage of HP Forest Guard Recruitment, that is, Document Verification and Evaluation will be of 15 marks.
- The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained by the candidates in both the HP Forest Guard Written Examination as well as the Document Verification and Evaluation (85+15 = 100 marks).
Best Books
Books |
Corresponding Links |
General Awareness |
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General Science and the forests of Himachal Pradesh |
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Environment and Wildlife |
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General Knowledge |
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Aptitude |
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Logical Reasoning |
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Why to join us?
- Experienced Faculty: Teachers with in-depth knowledge and teaching experience.
- Comprehensive Study Material: Well researched and regularly updated study resources.
- Structured Course Plan: A well-planned curriculum covering all aspects of the syllabus.
- Regular Classes: Consistent and punctual classes with sufficient time for doubt clearance.
- Practice Tests and Mock Exams: Regular assessments to simulate the actual exam experience.
- Personalized Attention: Small batch sizes or individual focus for better understanding.
- Technology Integration: Utilization of digital tools and resources for enhanced learning.
- Doubt Clearance Sessions: Separate sessions for clarifying doubts and reinforcing concepts.
- Performance Tracking: Regular evaluation and feedback to monitor progress.
- Results-Oriented Approach: A focus on achieving high scores and selection in top institutions.
HP Forest Guard Exam Syllabus
Sr. No. |
Subjects |
Syllabus (Topic Wise) |
1. |
General Knowledge & Awareness |
India and its neighboring countries Indian History Indian Economic Issues World Organizations National and International Current Affairs Indian Geography National and International Issues Scientific Observations Culture of India Environmental Issue and Pollution Wildlife: Flora And Fauna National Parks and Sanctuaries New Inventions Handicrafts Tribes Artists Musical Instruments Political Science Countries & Capitals Science and Innovations National Dance Music and Literature Tourism Spots of Historical Importance Important Dates Sculptures Famous Places in India Books & Authors, etc. |
2. |
Aptitude & Reasoning |
Algebra Differential Geometry Number Series Letter & Symbol Series Verbal Classification Essential Part Analogies Artificial Language Logical Problems Operations Research and Linear Programming Logical Deduction Verbal Reasoning Cause & Effect Statement & Argument Statement and Conclusions Theme Detection Computation of Whole Numbers Matching Definitions Making Judgments Differential Equations Dynamics Analytical Geometry Statistics Calculus Percentage Mensuration Fractions Relationships Between Numbers Basic Mathematics Fundamental Arithmetical Operations Number System, etc. |
3. |
General English |
One Word Substitutions Sentence Improvement Fill In The Blanks Passage Spot the Error Verbal Comprehension Passage Verbs Grammar Adjectives Sentence Structure Clauses Vocabulary Antonyms Synonyms/ Homonyms Spellings Idioms and Phrases Detecting Mis-Spelt Words, etc. |
4. |
Environment & Wildlife |
Biodiversity Water Resource Degradation Climate Change and Environment Environment and Urbanization Mining and Environment Agriculture and Environment Renewable Energy Environmental impact assessment Concept of Sustainable Development Studying birds: Count Techniques Wildlife Poaching control Wildlife-Livestock interactions Conservation and Wildlife Research Bird diversity Mammal identification and social organization |
5. |
General Science and Forests of Himachal Pradesh |
Assessment of Data and Information Sources for Compiling Forestry Accounts for Himachal Pradesh Building Forest Resource Accounts for Himachal Pradesh Land Use Classification in Himachal Pradesh- Pathway for the Physical Asset Accounts for the Selected Assets FSI Classification Scheme Forest Cover in Himachal Pradesh Based on FSI Assessment and etc |
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