Forest Department Assam Syllabus 2020: Syllabus/ Selection Process for Forester, Forest Guard & Others

Forest Department Assam Syllabus 2020: The syllabus & selection process of 1081 posts of Forest Department, Assam under SLPRB of Assam Police has been released along with the advertisement. It is very essential to know the syllabus & selection process to prepare for the competitive examinations of Forest Department Assam Recruitment 2020.

Name of Posts:

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

Selection Process for All Posts:

There will be two tests for recruitment of all the posts:

(i) First Phase Test
(ii) Second Phase Test

Before entering the test in the venue (s) for first phase test, biometrics of each candidate will be done.



1. Syllabus/ Selection Process for Forester-I & Forest Guards:

1. First Phase Test:

- The First Phase Test for Forester-I & Forest Guards will be the Physical Fitness Test (PFT).
- 26 km (for Males)
- 16 km (for Females)
- walk to be covered within 4 (four) hours.


2. Seconda Phase Test:

After completion of the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) a merit list will be prepared for each category (Unreserved, OBC/MOBC, SC, ST(P), ST(H), and EWS) for both males and females). 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. 

For Forester-I Posts:

-  OMR based written test

- 3 (three) hours duration

- Test will be of 100 marks with 100 questions

- Each question will be of 1 (one) mark

- There will be negative marking of 1/2 mark for each wrong answer

For Forest Guards Posts:

-  OMR based written test

- 2 (two) hours duration

- Test will be of 75 marks with 75 questions

- Each question will be of 1 (one) mark

- There will be negative marking of 1/2 mark for each wrong answer

Syllabus for both the posts:

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

2. Syllabus/ Selection Process for Stenographers Grade-III:

1. First Phase Test: The first phase test for the posts of Stenographer Grade-III is Written Test. A common question paper will be set for Stenographers and Forester-I, as given below:

-  OMR based written test

- 3 (three) hours duration

- Test will be of 100 marks with 100 questions

- Each question will be of 1 (one) mark

- There will be negative marking of 1/2 mark for each wrong answer

Syllabus for written test:

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

2. Second Phase Test:

In the second phase test candidates are required to appear Practical Test (Stenography test) of 50 Marks as given below:

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.

Note: After completion of the Written Test, a merit list will be prepared for each category (Unreserved, OBC/MOBC, SC, and EWS) for both males and females. Candidates will be called for Practical Test (Stenography test) in order of merit at the rate of 5 (five) times the number of posts allotted in respect of each category.

3. Syllabus & Selection Process for Surveyor, Driver, Carpenter & Mahut:

1. First Phase Test:

- A common written test (OMR based) will be conducted for the posts of Surveyor, Driver, Carpenter and Mahut.

- The duration of the Written Test: 2 (two) hours
- There will be 75 marks with 75 questions
- Each question will be of 1 (one) mark.
- There will be negative marking of 1/2 mark for each wrong answer.

Syllabus of the written test:

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


2. Second Phase Test:

The Second Phase Test for Surveyor, Driver, Carpenter and Mahut will be a Skill / Practical Test in the respective field as given below:

(a) Second Phase Test for Surveyor posts of 100 marks are as under:

i) Mensuration (Pt-I)- 40 marks (Objective type): 1 hr.
ii) Drawing (Pt-II)- 60 marks (Descriptive type): 2 hrs

Total Marks: 100


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

i) Practical Test 50 marks

Total marks: 50



Final Selection:

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

1. Forester-I:
A) Written Exam - 100 marks
B) Extra-curricular Activities - 30 marks

Total - 130 marks.


2. Forest Guards:
A) Written Exam - 75 marks
B)Extra-curricular Activities - 30 marks

Total - 105 marks


3. Stenographer Grade-III:
A) Written Exam - 100 marks
B) Test in Stenography - 50 marks
C)Extra-curricular Activities - 30 marks

Total - 180 marks.


4. Surveyor:
A) Written Test - 75 Marks
B) Second Phase Test - 100 Marks
C) Extra-Curricular Activities - 30 Marks

Total - 205 marks


5. 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



NOTE:

* There will be only ONE merit list for each cadre of posts category wise i.e. Unreserved/SC/ST(P)/ ST(H)/OBC/MOBC/ EWS separately for male and female as per vacancies for different posts for the entire State. 

* In case of a tie in marks, the candidate older in age will be placed higher in the merit list. Further, candidates having same date of birth and have obtained equal marks, the candidate scoring higher marks in the minimum essential qualification for the post will be placed higher in the merit list. 

* However, in case of candidates for the posts of Mahut, candidate scoring higher marks in practical test will be placed higher in the merit list. 

Related: Assam Police, Forest Department Assam Recruitment 2020