Chhattisgarh Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) - Pattern, Syllabus & Mocks
Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) is a Forest and Climate Change Department post in Chhattisgarh. The department runs the physical measurement and efficiency tests (the efficiency test is scored out of 100), and the written exam is conducted by the Chhattisgarh Karmachari Chayan Mandal (CGSSB, formerly CG Vyapam). A walking test (25 km in 4 hours for men, 14 km in 4 hours for women) must also be passed. The most recent large recruitment advertised 1,484 posts. The educational requirement is Class 12 pass and candidates must meet the department's physical standards.
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Chhattisgarh Forest Guard at a glance
| Conducting body | Office of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Chhattisgarh (Forest and Climate Change Department) recruits and runs the physical tests. The written exam is conducted by the Chhattisgarh Karmachari Chayan Mandal (formerly CG Vyapam). |
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| Education | Higher Secondary (10+2) pass from a recognised board. |
| Age limit | 18 to 40 years for Chhattisgarh natives in the current advertisement, which includes a 5-year state relaxation. SC, ST and OBC (non-creamy layer) get up to 5 more years and women up to 10. See the notification for the reference date. |
| Stages | Three stages: physical measurement and physical efficiency test (100 marks) by the department, a written exam, then a walking test (25 km in 4 hours for men, 14 km in 4 hours for women) that carries no marks but must be passed. Up to 15 times the number of posts are called to the written exam. |
| Written exam format | OMR-based objective paper: 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours. Chhattisgarh General Knowledge 20, Language (Hindi, English and Chhattisgarhi) 20, General Knowledge and Current Affairs 30, Mathematics and General Science 30 marks. |
| Marking | 1 mark per question; one-quarter mark deducted for a wrong answer or for marking more than one option. |
| Merit | The selection list is based on the physical efficiency test (100), the written exam (100) and up to 10 bonus marks (NCC 'C' certificate, national-level sports). |
| Pay level | Pay Matrix Level 4 (Chhattisgarh state pay matrix). |
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What is the Chhattisgarh Forest Guard exam pattern?
The written paper has 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks in 2 hours, marked on an OMR sheet. The official sections (2026 exam instructions) are Chhattisgarh GK (20), language: Hindi, English and Chhattisgarhi (20), general knowledge and current affairs (30), and maths and general science (30). One-quarter mark is deducted for each wrong answer or for marking more than one option. The selection list adds the physical efficiency test (100 marks), the written exam (100 marks) and up to 10 bonus marks. The Pareeksha mocks use the same 0.25 deduction.
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| Chhattisgarh GK | 20 |
| Language (Hindi / English) | 20 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 30 |
| Maths & Science (up to Class 10) | 30 |
What is the Chhattisgarh Forest Guard syllabus?
Chhattisgarh GK covers history, geography, polity, economy, schemes and folk arts. Language covers Hindi, English and Chhattisgarhi grammar and usage. General knowledge covers Indian polity, history, geography, science and current affairs. Maths and science are at Class 10 level: arithmetic, algebra and geometry basics, plus physics, chemistry and biology fundamentals.
What is a good Chhattisgarh Forest Guard cut-off?
Cut-off marks are not published reliably by secondary sources. The physical measurement and efficiency tests act as the main filter, so check the department's notice for the qualifying standards and the written-exam merit list for your cycle.
How should I prepare for Chhattisgarh Forest Guard?
The written paper is usually described as basic to moderate. Start with Class 6 to 10 maths and science, keep Chhattisgarh GK as the highest-priority subject, and add daily current affairs. Because the physical tests come first, plan your running and measurement preparation alongside the written syllabus, and use full-length mocks to practise finishing 100 questions in 2 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Is the physical test qualifying?
It counts. The physical efficiency test is scored out of 100 and added to the written marks (plus up to 10 bonus marks) for the selection list. The walking test must also be passed but carries no marks.
Who conducts the written exam?
The Chhattisgarh Karmachari Chayan Mandal (CGSSB, formerly CG Vyapam). The recruitment itself is by the Forest Department.
What is the educational qualification?
Class 12 pass in the 2023 advertisement. Check the current notification for any change.
What is the educational qualification for Chhattisgarh Forest Guard?
Higher Secondary (10+2) pass from a recognised board. (Source: Forest and Climate Change Department, Chhattisgarh; written exam notice by Chhattisgarh Karmachari Chayan Mandal (CGSSB); as of 2026-10-06.)
What is the age limit for Chhattisgarh Forest Guard?
18 to 40 years for Chhattisgarh natives in the current advertisement, which includes a 5-year state relaxation. SC, ST and OBC (non-creamy layer) get up to 5 more years and women up to 10. See the notification for the reference date. (Source: Forest and Climate Change Department, Chhattisgarh; written exam notice by Chhattisgarh Karmachari Chayan Mandal (CGSSB); as of 2026-10-06.)
What are the stages of the Chhattisgarh Forest Guard exam?
Three stages: physical measurement and physical efficiency test (100 marks) by the department, a written exam, then a walking test (25 km in 4 hours for men, 14 km in 4 hours for women) that carries no marks but must be passed. Up to 15 times the number of posts are called to the written exam. (Source: Forest and Climate Change Department, Chhattisgarh; written exam notice by Chhattisgarh Karmachari Chayan Mandal (CGSSB); as of 2026-10-06.)
What is the pay level for Chhattisgarh Forest Guard?
Pay Matrix Level 4 (Chhattisgarh state pay matrix). (Source: Forest and Climate Change Department, Chhattisgarh; written exam notice by Chhattisgarh Karmachari Chayan Mandal (CGSSB); as of 2026-10-06.)
What is the marking scheme and negative marking in Chhattisgarh Forest Guard?
1 mark per question; one-quarter mark deducted for a wrong answer or for marking more than one option. (Source: Forest and Climate Change Department, Chhattisgarh; written exam notice by Chhattisgarh Karmachari Chayan Mandal (CGSSB); as of 2026-10-06.)