Assam Forest Department Syllabus 2020: Know Selection Process, Syllabus & Guide Books

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As you all are aware of that Forest Department, Assam recruits 1081 Forester, Forest Guard, Surveyor and other vacancies; now you should start preparing for Assam Forest Examination 2020. In this article, we elaborate everything regarding Assam Forest Department selection process as well as Syllabus for the above posts.

Name of posts:

1. Forester- I
2. Stenographer (Grade-III)
3. Forest Guard
4. Surveyor
5. Mahut
6. Carpenter
7. Driver

Total No of posts: 1081

Now let’s discuss about the selection procedure as well as syllabus for these posts.

Selection Process & Syllabus:

There will be two tests for recruitment of all the posts

(i) First Phase Test

(ii) Second Phase Test

– Candidates whose applications are found correct in all respects will be called for First phase Test which will be conducted at any convenient venue(s) depending upon the number of candidates
– Before entering the test in the venue (s) for first phase test, biometrics of each candidate will be done.

Now let’s talk about the individual test/s to be conducted for each posts.

* Forester- I & Forest Guard

– On arrival, the Admit Card / Call Letter of the candidates will be verified.
– Next, the candidates will be asked to appear in the Physical Standard Test (PST).
– The PST will carry no marks.
– Measurement of the height, weight and chest (only for Males) of the candidates will be taken after which the candidate will be inspected by a medical officer for preliminary checkup like knocked knee, vision test, colour blindness test, flat foot, varicose vein, physical deformities etc. Varicose vein shall be considered a temporary disqualification.
– Once a candidate clears the PST, he/she will have to appear in the first phase test.

First Phase Test:

– The First Phase Test for Forester-I & Forest Guards will be the Physical Fitness Test comprising of 26 KMs (for Males) and 16 KMs (for Females) walk to be covered within 4 (four) hours .
– Modern technology will be used for recording the time taken by the candidates to complete the walk.

Second Phase Test:

– The Second Phase Test for Forester-I & Forest Guards will be a Written Test.
– After completion of the Physical Fitness Test a merit list will be prepared for each category (Un-reserved, OBC/MOBC,SC,ST(P),ST(H), and EWS ) for both males and females ) on the basis of time taken for completion of the 26 KMs/ 16 KMs walk.
– Candidates will be called for Written Test in order of merit at the rate of 5 (five) times the number of posts allotted in respect of each category.
– The duration of the Written Test will be of 3 (three) hours for the posts of Forester-I and 2 (two) hours for the post of Forest Guards on the subjects as given below.
– For the post of Forester-I, the Test will be of 100 marks with 100 questions and for the post of Forest Guards, the Test will be of 75 marks with 75 questions and both the test are completely OMR based.
– Each question will be of 1 (one) mark.
– There will be negative marking of 1/2 mark for each wrong answer.
– The candidates will use black ball pen to answer the OMR based answer sheet.
– There will be a separate question paper for Forester-I and Forest Guards.

Syllabus:

i) General Mathematics.
ii) English & Vernacular (Grammar & Comprehension & Composition)
iii) Logical Reasoning and Aptitude
iv) Assam’s History, Geography, Polity & Economy
v) General awareness/General knowledge and Current affairs

* Stenographer (Grade-III)

First Phase Test:

– For the posts of Stenographer Grade-III, Written Test will be the First Phase Test.
– A common question paper will be set for Stenographers and Forester-I, the details of which are mentioned above.

Second Phase Test:

– For the posts of Stenographer Grade- III, the Practical Test will be the Second Phase Test.
– After completion of the Written Test, a merit list will be prepared for each category (Un-reserved, OBC/MOBC,SC and EWS ) for both males and females ) on the basis of total marks scored in written test.
– Candidates will be called for Practical Test in order of merit at the rate of 5 (five) times the number of posts allotted in respect of each category (Unreserved, OBC/MOBC,SC,ST(P),ST(H) & EWS) both male and female.

Components of Practical Test for Stenographer (Grade-III):

– Speed Test in shorthand at a speed of 80 words per minute (duration 5 minutes & 400 words dictation): 5 minutes
– Time to be given to the candidates for testing the computer: 3 minutes
– Time for transcription for the dictated portion in computer: 20 minutes
– Maximum 50 marks
– Marks for dictation and transcription: Candidate will have to transcribe the dictated paragraph of 400 words on computer.
– Mark 0.125 for every correct transcribed word will be awarded.

* Surveyor, Driver, Carpenter & Mahut

First Phase Test:

– For the posts of Surveyor, Driver, Carpenter and Mahut, the First Phase will be a common Written Test.
– The duration of the Written Test will be of 2 (two) hours on the subjects as given below.
– The Test will be of 75 marks with 75 questions completely OMR based.
– Each question will be of 1 (one) mark.
– There will be negative marking of 1/2 mark for each wrong answer.
– The candidates will use black ball pen to answer the OMR based answer sheet.

Syllabus:

i) Elementary Arithmetic
ii) Vernacular Language
iii) Basic General Awareness/ General knowledge

Second Phase Test:

– The Second Phase Test for Surveyor, Driver, Carpenter and Mahut will be a Skill /Practical Test in respective field.
– After completion of the Written Test a merit list will be prepared for each category (Unreserved, OBC/MOBC,SC,ST(P),ST(H) and EWS ) for both males and females ) on the basis of total marks scored in Written test.
– Candidates will be called for Practical Test/Skill Test in order of merit at the rate of 5 (five) times the number of posts allotted in respect of each category (Unreserved, OBC/MOBC,SC,ST(P),ST(H) & EWS) both male and female.

a) Second Phase Test for the posts of Surveyor:

– Total 100 Marks.
i) Mensuration:Pt-I
Marks: 40 marks (Objective type)
Time: 1 hr.

ii) Drawing:Pt-II
Marks: 60 marks (Descriptive type)
Time: 2 hrs.

b) Second Phase/Skill Test for the post of Driver, Carpenter & Mahut:

Practical Test: 50 marks

* Extra Curricular Activities:

– Maximum 30 (thirty) marks will be awarded against various Extra Curricular Activities such as computer degrees/ courses, NCC, Home Guards, Sports, experience of work in Forest Department, etc.

* Final Selection:

The Final Merit Lists shall be prepared on the marks scored on following components of recruitment process :-

a) Forester-I:

A) Written Exam: 100 marks
B) Extra-curricular Activities: 30 marks
Total: 130 marks

b) Forest Guard:

A) Written Exam: 75 marks
B)Extra-curricular Activities: 30 marks
Total: 105 marks

c) Stenographer Grade-III:

A) Written Exam: 100 marks
B) Test in Stenography: 50 marks
C)Extra-curricular Activities: 30 marks
Total: 180 marks

d) Surveyor:

A) Written Test: 75 Marks
B) Second Phase Test: 100 Marks
C) Extra Curricular Activities: 30 Marks.
Total: 205 marks

e) Carpenter, Driver and Mahut:

A) Written Test: 75 Marks
B) Second Phase / Skill Test: 50 Marks
C) Extra Curricular Activities: 30 Marks
Total: 155 marks

Guide Books:

We enlist a list of books for the preparation of Assam Forest Recruitment 2020 subject wise. Although you can go for any guide books available in the market, but this will never help you in clearing your concepts to crack future examinations.

So, it is advisable to buy text books, carefully understand the concepts, and then solve question papers from previous years. One can buy these texts online or from any local shop.

1. Objective General English by S P Bakshi

2. Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma

3. Analytical Reasoning by M K Pandey

4. Lucent’s General Knowledge

5. Computer Awareness by Arihant

6. History of Assam by Priyam Goswami

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