The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has announced recruitment for 50 Forest Ranger posts for 2026. Candidates intending to apply should review the detailed APSC Forest Ranger Syllabus 2026 to prepare effectively.
The selection process includes a written examination comprising a descriptive Essay paper, General Knowledge, and objective-type optional subjects. Understanding the complete exam pattern and syllabus is essential for focused preparation and improving selection chances.
APSC Forest Ranger Syllabus 2026
The Assam Forest Ranger selection process includes a written examination, walking test, medical examination, and interview. Understanding the detailed syllabus and planning your preparation accordingly is essential for success. Candidates should choose optional subjects carefully, practice essay writing regularly, and stay updated with current affairs to perform well in the General Knowledge section.
| APSC Forest Ranger Syllabus 2026 | |
| Recruiting Organisation |
Assam Public Service Commission
|
| Post Name | Forest Ranger |
| Exam Type |
Conventional and Objective
|
| Exam Papers |
Paper- IV
|
| Total Marks | 600 |
| Duration |
Essay: 3 Hours
GK, Optional Subjects I & II: 2 hours each |
| Selection Process |
Written Exam, Walking, DV, and Interview
|
| Official website | www.apscrecruitment.in |
APSC Forest Ranger Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
The APSC Forest Ranger Exam includes four papers i.e English, GK, Optional Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates should check the APSC Forest Ranger Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 shared below.
English
The duration of this paper is 3 hours and conducted fo 100 marks. The exam will be a conventional essay type and candidates should prepare the below topics:
- Essay
- Report
- Letter
- Precis writing
- Grammar
- Vocabulary, etc.
General Knowledge
This paper is of OMR type the duration is 2 hours and subjects involved are:
- Indian History and Culture
- Indian National Movement with special reference to assam
- Planning Process in India
- Culture and Literature of India and Assam
- General and Mental Ability
- Geography (India and Assam)
- Political System in India
- Indian Economy
- Current Events of National and International
- Environmental Issues
Candidates have to choose any two of the following optional subjects (One paper each
- Agriculture
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Computer Applications/Computer Science
- Engineering (Agricultural/Chemical/Civil/Computer/Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical)
- Environmental Science
- Forestry
- Geology
- Horticulture
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
- Veterinary Science
- Zoology (The standard of these subjects shall be that of a Bachelor’s Degree)
APSC Forest Ranger Exam Pattern 2026
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released the detailed exam pattern for the Forest Ranger Recruitment 2026. The exam consists of 4 papers, one of the paper is descriptive and the other three are OMR type.
| Subject | Type of Examination | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English (Essay, Precis, etc.) | Conventional Essay Type | 100 | 3 Hours |
| General Knowledge | OMR Based (Objective Type) | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Optional Subject – I | OMR | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Optional Subject – II | OMR | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Total | 600 |
Note: No candidate shall be allowed to take more than one subject from the following group as the optional papers:
- Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering & Veterinary Science.
- Chemical Engineering & Chemistry.
- Computer Applications/Computer Science & Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering & Electronics Engineering.
- Mathematics & Statistics.
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