Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released the Maharashtra Forest Guard Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern on its official website. Interested candidates should review the detailed syllabus as it outlines the topics to focus on while preparing for the exam. Candidates should also check the exam pattern for effective preparation. Maharashtra Forest Guard The examination is designed to assess the knowledge of the candidates in various subjects.
The exam consists of four sections: Marathi Language, English Language, General Knowledge and Reasoning. Understanding the syllabus can help candidates maximize their chances of selection in the Maharashtra Forest Guard exam.
Maharashtra Forest Guard Selection Process
The selection process for Maharashtra Forest Guard consists of three different stages:
- Computer Based Testing (CBT): This is the first round where the knowledge of the candidate is tested.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates who qualify for CBT proceed for the Physical Efficiency Test, where their physical fitness is assessed through tasks such as running, long jump and high jump.
- Document Verification: After clearing the PET round, candidates will have to undergo document verification to confirm their eligibility and authenticity.
Also read- WBPSC Miscellaneous Exam Pattern 2024
Maha Forest Guard Syllabus 2024
Candidates should be familiar with the Maharashtra Forest Guard Syllabus to understand the topics they need to study and make a study plan accordingly. Maharashtra Forest Guard Syllabus 2024 can be downloaded from the official website. Given below is the syllabus of each subject:
general knowledge course This section covers a wide range of topics, particularly focusing on Maharashtra-specific information to assess candidates’ awareness and understanding of both local and national affairs. Topics include:
- maharashtra general knowledge
- National and International Events
- social reforms in maharashtra
- Awards and Honors
- days of importance
- historical events
- state geography
- social history
- forest, environment, climate
- civics
- general Science
- major personalities
- game
- Panchayat Raj and Local Administration
reasoning syllabus This section assesses the logical thinking and problem-solving abilities of the candidates. Topics include:
- artificial language
- verbal reasoning
- cause and effect
- number series
- analysis of arguments
- Statements and Assumptions
- course of action
- decision making
- matching definitions
- logical problems
- logical game
- letter and symbol series
- verbal classification
- essential parts
- simile
- theme detection
- statement and conclusion
english course This section assesses candidates’ ability to understand and use English effectively. Topics include:
- clause
- actions
- vocabulary
- fill in the blanks
- Idioms and Phrases
- Adjective
- detecting misspelled words
- grammar
- find error
- Improvement
- antonyms
- synonym/synonym
- sentence structure
- spelling
- one-word replacement
- way
- verbal comprehension
marathi syllabus This section evaluates the proficiency of the candidates in Marathi language. Topics include:
- Synonyms
- Understanding
- undiscovered path
- vocabulary
- grammar
- sentence rearrangement
- Idioms and Phrases
- antonyms
- error correction
- fill in the blanks
Maharashtra Forest Guard Exam Pattern
Candidates should be aware of the exam pattern to prepare effectively. The examination will be conducted online (computer-based test) in objective multiple choice format. The exam pattern is as follows:
- total marks: 120
- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Minimum passing marks: 45%
| Subject | number of questions | Mark |
|---|---|---|
| english language | 15 | 30 |
| Marathi language | 15 | 30 |
| general knowledge | 15 | 30 |
| logic | 15 | 30 |
| Total | 60 | 120 |
Maharashtra Forest Guard PET and DV Test
Candidates who qualify the Computer Based Examination will be called for Physical Efficiency Test. In this round, the physical fitness of the candidates will be assessed through tasks like running, long jump and high jump. Those who qualify PET will proceed to the document verification round. Document verification is the last part of the selection process. Candidates must bring the necessary documents as specified by the examination conducting body. Candidates who complete the document verification round will be selected as Forest Guard in Maharashtra.
