Merit stage
Written Examination
Forester and Forest Guard each carry a 170-mark written examination. Their English and General Knowledge weights are different.
- 170 marks
- Post-specific weights
- MCQ syllabus
Syllabus-aligned guide Built for focused preparation
Forester and Forest Guard preparation
Tripura Forest Recruitment
Compare the published Forester and Forest Guard schemes, including the 170-mark written syllabus, qualifying language paper, physical test, and interview.
Exam structure
Know the route before you practise.
Treat every paper and qualifying stage according to its notified role, format, and marks weight.
Qualifying requirements
Language & Physical Tests
Bengali or Kokborok carries 100 qualifying marks with a 40% minimum. Candidates must also meet the minimum measurements and complete the qualifying walk.
- Men: 25 km
- Women: 16 km
- Within 4 hours
Final merit stage
Interview
Candidates reaching the final stage are assessed through an interview carrying 30 marks under the published rules.
- 30 marks
- Final merit
Physical eligibility
Minimum standards and qualifying tests.
The 2021 recruitment rules specify the same minimum physical measurements and walking test for both posts.
Minimum measurementsForester & Forest Guard
| Category | Gender | Height | Normal chest | Expansion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / SC | Male | 163 cm | 79 cm | 5 cm |
| General / SC | Female | 150 cm | 74 cm | 5 cm |
| Scheduled Tribe | Male | 152 cm | 79 cm | 5 cm |
| Scheduled Tribe | Female | 145 cm | 74 cm | 5 cm |
The 2021 rules describe these as forestry field posts requiring good physique, sound health, and fitness for field work; they also state that persons with disabilities are not eligible. Use the current recruitment notice and applicable law to confirm how this condition and every standard are applied.
Detailed syllabus
Open only the paper or part you need.
Marks and formats remain visible when collapsed, making the syllabus easier to scan and plan.
Forester syllabus
The merit-bearing written paper is followed by a separate Bengali or Kokborok qualifying paper.
MathematicsMathematics at Class X standard.20 marks
EnglishEnglish at Class X standard.20 marks
General KnowledgeTripura, North-East and India; flora, fauna, climate, plant nutrition, plant diseases, soil and river systems; life science, physical science, zoology, law, and information technology.100 marks
ScienceScience at Class X standard.30 marks
Bengali or KokborokClass X-standard syllabus. A minimum of 40% is required to qualify; these marks are not included in the 200-mark merit total.100 marks
Forest Guard syllabus
The same broad route applies, but Forest Guard gives more weight to English and General Knowledge.
MathematicsMathematics at Class X standard.20 marks
EnglishEnglish at Class X standard.30 marks
General KnowledgeTripura, North-East and India; flora, fauna, climate, plant nutrition, soil and river systems; life science, physical science, and law.120 marks
Bengali or KokborokClass X-standard syllabus. A minimum of 40% is required to qualify; these marks are not included in the 200-mark merit total.100 marks
Structured for readability
Use the expandable papers and topics to build a focused preparation plan.
Preparation approach
Turn the syllabus into repeatable practice.
Cover, practise, review errors, and repeat under the actual paper format.
01Start with the correct post
Forester allocates 20 marks to English, 100 to General Knowledge, and 30 to Science. Forest Guard allocates 30 to English and 120 to General Knowledge.
02Build the high-weight GK core
Prepare Tripura and North-East knowledge together with India, environment, flora, fauna, climate, soil, rivers, science, and the other topics named for your post.
03Secure the qualifying language paper
Choose Bengali or Kokborok early and practise at Class X standard until 40% is comfortably repeatable.
04Train separately for physical qualification
The published rules require 25 km for men or 16 km for women within four hours. Follow a safe, gradual fitness plan and confirm current standards.
Common questions
Important points at a glance.
Concise answers to help organise your preparation.
Yes. Each published scheme has a 170-mark merit-bearing written examination, but the subject distribution differs.
No. It is a separate 100-mark qualifying paper. The published rules require at least 40%.
The 2021 rules specify 25 km for men or 16 km for women, to be covered on foot within four hours. Confirm any current-cycle amendment before applying.
Yes, in the supplied 2021 rules. General and SC candidates require minimum heights of 163 cm for males and 150 cm for females; Scheduled Tribe candidates require 152 cm for males and 145 cm for females. Normal chest girth is 79 cm for males and 74 cm for females, with 5 cm expansion.
Forester includes Mathematics 20, English 20, General Knowledge 100, and Science 30. Forest Guard includes Mathematics 20, English 30, and General Knowledge 120.
Tripura Forest preparation