Maharashtra Forest Guard Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024

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The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) is expected to release the Maharashtra Forest Guard Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern on its official website soon. For candidates preparing for the exam, the syllabus is crucial as it outlines the specific topics they need to focus on. Understanding the exam pattern and marking scheme is also important as it helps candidates plan their study time effectively. This comprehensive guide ensures that candidates are well-equipped to tackle the Maharashtra Forest Guard examination effectively and maximize their chances of success.

Maharashtra Forest Guard Syllabus 2024

The Maharashtra Forest Guard Syllabus 2024 is a structured outline detailing the specific subjects and topics that candidates must prepare for the upcoming exam. The topics include:

General Knowledge: This section includes a wide range of topics such as Maharashtra-specific information like history, geography, socio-economic developments, notable personalities, awards and honors, current events, and environmental issues. It aims to assess candidates’ awareness and understanding of both local and national affairs relevant to the forest department.
Reasoning: The reasoning section evaluates candidates’ logical thinking and problem-solving abilities. It covers topics like verbal reasoning, logical problems, analyzing arguments, statements and assumptions, cause and effect, number series, classification, analogies, and decision-making. This section is crucial for assessing candidates’ ability to apply logic and solve problems efficiently.
English: In the English section, candidates are tested on their language proficiency and comprehension skills. It includes grammar, vocabulary, comprehension passages, sentence structure, spotting errors, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, one-word substitutions, and sentence rearrangement. This section assesses candidates’ ability to understand and use English effectively, essential for communication in the forest guard role.
Marathi: The Marathi section evaluates candidates’ proficiency in the Marathi language. It covers topics such as grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, sentence rearrangement, fill-in-the-blanks, synonyms, antonyms, and error correction. Proficiency in Marathi is essential for effective communication with local communities and stakeholders in Maharashtra’s forest areas.

Maharashtra Forest Guard Selection Process

The selection process for the Maharashtra Forest Guard position involves three different stages designed to assess the suitability of candidates for the role:

Computer-Based Test (CBT): This initial stage consists of 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) to be completed within 90 minutes. Each correct answer scores 1 mark, and there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates who qualify for the CBT move on to the Physical Efficiency Test. This test evaluates candidates’ physical fitness through tasks such as running, long jump, and high jump.
Document Verification: Once candidates clear the PET, they undergo document verification to confirm their eligibility based on educational qualifications, age, caste, and other criteria as per the Maharashtra Forest Guard Notification.

Maharashtra Forest Guard Exam Pattern

Candidates preparing for the Maharashtra Forest Guard exam must familiarize themselves with the exam pattern to plan their study approach effectively.

Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Marks: 120 marks
Negative Marking: 0.50 marks deducted for each wrong answer
Duration of Exam: 90 minutes

Check the table below for more information:

S.No.	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
1	English	15	30
2	Marathi	15	30
3	General Knowledge	15	30
4	Intellectual Test (Quant & Reasoning Ability)	15	30
	Total	60	120

Maharashtra Forest Guard Syllabus

Candidates preparing for the Maharashtra Forest Guard exam should familiarize themselves with the Maharashtra Forest Guard Syllabus specified in the Maharashtra Forest Guard Notification 2024. Knowing the syllabus helps candidates understand which topics they need to study and how extensively they should cover each one. Check the table below for a detailed syllabus:

Subject	Syllabus
General Knowledge	Maharashtrian Universal Information Covenant, Bharatachi Universal Information Covenant, Maharashtrian Social Reformer Covenant, Award-Honoring Covenant, Day Special Covenant, Chronicles Covenant, Panchayat Raj and Local Administration Covenant, Civics Covenant, General Science Covenant, Highest Persons Covenant, Sports Interesting Covenant, Full Running Gear, Maharashtra General Knowledge
Reasoning	Verbal Reasoning, Logical Problems, Logical Games, Analyzing Arguments, Statement and Assumption, The Course of Action, Statement and Conclusion, Theme Detection, Cause and Effect, Number Series, Letter and Symbol Series, Verbal Classification, Essential Part, Analogies, Artificial Language, Matching Definitions, Making Judgments
English	Clauses, Vocabulary, Fill in the Blanks, Grammar, Spot the Error, Antonyms, Synonyms/ Homonyms, Sentence Structure, Spellings, Detecting Mis-spelt Words, One-word Substitutions, Idioms and Phrases, Improvement, Passage, Verbal Comprehension Passage etc., Verbs, Adjectives
Marathi	Synonyms, Fill in the Blanks, Unseen Passages, Grammar, Idioms & Phrases, Antonyms, Error Correction, Comprehension, Sentence Rearrangement, Vocabulary