CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021
CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021: Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) has released 178 vacancies for the post of Forest Ranger and Assistant Forest Guard on 4th October 2021. Online applications for CG Forest Service Exam (CGFSE) 2021 start from 11th October to 30th October 2021. CGFSE 2021 is scheduled to be held on 5th December 2021. Interested candidates must bookmark our website for more details about vacancy, online application link, eligibility criteria and selection process.
CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021 – Overview
CGPSC has released 178 vacancies for the post of Forest Ranger and Assistant Forest Guard for Forest Services Exam. Online applications will start from 11th October 2021. Interested candidates applying for CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021 can refer to the table below for more details:
| Name of Organization | Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) |
| Number of Vacancies | 178 |
| Name of Post | Forest Ranger and Assistant Forest Guard |
| Name of Exam | CG Forest Services Exam 2021 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Advertisement Release Date | 4th October 2021 |
| Advertisement No. | 2735/80/Advertisement/2019 |
| Official Website | @psc.cg.gov.in. |
CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment Notification PDF
Candidates applying for CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021 must ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria to appear in the CGFSE 2021. All the essential details are mentioned in the recruitment notification which is available on the official website. Candidates can also download the notification from the link provided below:
CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021 – Important Dates
CGPSC has released 178 vacancies for the post of Forest Ranger and Assistant Forest Guard for conducting CG Forest Services Exam 2021. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on 5th December 2021. Admit card will be available for download 10 -15 days before the date of exam on the official website. Interested candidates can refer to the table illustrated below to stay updated about the upcoming events:
| Events | Dates |
| Advertisement Release Date | 4th October 2021 |
| Opening Date of Online Applications | 11th October 2021 [12:00 Noon] |
| Closing Date of Online Applications | 30th October 2021 [23:59 hours] |
| Correction Window for Online Applications | 31st October 2021 [12:00 Noon] – 4th November 2021 [23:59] |
| Correction Window with Correction Fees | 5th November [12:00 Noon] – 9th November 2021 [23:59] |
| Admit Card Release Date | 26th November 2021 |
| CG Forest Services Exam Date | 5th December 2021 |
| Result Declaration | To Be Notified Soon |
CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021 – Vacancy Details
CGPSC has released 178 vacancies for the post of Forest Ranger and Assistant Forest Guard on 4th October 2021. Interested candidates can apply online from 11th October 2021 to appear for the CGFSE 2021 which will be conducted on 5th December 2021. The vacancy details for the post of Forest Ranger and Assistant Forest Guard/Assistant Conservator of Forest are as follows:
| S No. | Post | Vacancies |
| 1. | Assistant Conservator of Forest/Assistant Forest Guard | 21 |
| 2. | Forest Ranger | 157 |
| Total | 178 | |
CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021 – Eligibility Criteria
Interested candidates applying online for the post of Forest Ranger and Assistant Forest Guard/Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) must ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria for the post they are applying for. The eligibility criteria is as follows:
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021 must have the following classifications:
- Candidate should have passed 12th Grade in Biology/Physics/Chemistry from a recognized Board.
- Candidate must be a Graduate in any discipline such as Agriculture, Botany, Computer Applications/Service, Environmental Science, Forestry, Geology from a recognized University/Institute.
- Candidate must be a Graduate in any discipline in Medical Education/Ayush from a recognized University/Institute.
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2020)
- Minimum Age: 21 years.
- Maximum Age: 35 years.
CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021 – Apply Online
CGPSC has released 178 vacancies for the post of Forest Ranger and Assistant Forest Guard on 4th October as per the recruitment notification. Online applications will start from 11th October 2021. CG Forest Services Exam will be conducted on 5th December 2021. Interested and eligible candidates can visit the official website or click on the link below to apply online for CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021:
Steps Apply for CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021
It is important to notes that candidates who have previously applied online from 16th June 2020 to 15th July 2020 do not need to re-register again for CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021 and CGFSE 2021. CGPSC has re-opened vacancies for the post of Forest Ranger and Assistant Forest Guard from 11th October 2021 to 30th October 2021 on 4th October 2021. Interested candidates can apply online by following the steps given below:
- Visit the official website @psc.cg.gov.in or click on the link provided above.
- New candidates must complete the registration process by clicking on New Registration.
- Enter all the necessary details carefully along with the Mobile Number and Email ID.
- Candidates will receive an OTP and Registration No. on the registered mobile number and email ID.
- After successful registration, candidates should click on Login (For Already Registered Candidates).
- Enter Registration No. and Password.
- Click on Login.
- A new window will appear displaying the online application form.
- Enter all the details carefully, upload documents as per the prescribed format.
- Pay the Applicable Fee through credit/debit card, net banking, mobile e-wallets etc.
- Click on Submit.
- Download the application form and take a printout for future reference.
Correction window will remain opened for editing from 31st October 2021 to 4th November 2021. However, if a candidate forgets to edit the correction form, he/she can edit the application form from 5th November 2021 to 9th November 2021 by paying 100 Rs. as correction fee. Correction in application form can only be done once.
Application Fees
Interested and eligible candidates applying for CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021 can pay the application fees from 11th October 2021 to 30th October 2021.The application fee for the post of Forest Ranger and Assistant Forest Guard is as follows:
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC candidates | 400 Rs. |
| SC/ST/PH | 300 Rs. |
| Other State candidates | 400 Rs. |
CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021 – Selection Procedure
Candidates applying for the post of Forest Ranger and Assistant Forest Guard will go through the following selection process for the CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021 :
- Candidates have to appear for CG Forest Services Exam.
- Candidates who qualify in the CGFSE will undergo Physical Test.
- Selected candidates will be shortlisted in the merit list and called for interview.
- Shortlisted candidates will be placed under Probation Period of 3 years.
CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021 – Exam Pattern
Candidates applying for the post of Forest Ranger and Assistant Forest Guard will be appearing for CG Forest Services Exam on 5th December 2021. The test pattern for CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021 is as follows:
| Paper 1 | ||||
| S No. | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| 1. | General Studies | 50 | 100 | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| 2. | Language (Hindi, English, Chhattisgarhi) | 50 | 100 | |
| 3. | Intelligence Test. Analytical and Logical Ability | 50 | 100 | |
| Total | 150 | 300 | ||
| Paper 2 | ||||
| S No. | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| 1. | General Studies | 30 | 60 | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| 2. | Technology | 30 | 60 | |
| 3. | Environment | 30 | 60 | |
| 4. | Agriculture | 30 | 60 | |
| 5. | Forestry | 30 | 60 | |
| Total | 150 | 300 | ||
Physical Standard and Efficiency Test
After clearing Paper 1 and Paper 2, candidates will be called for Fitness Test. The criteria for Physical Standard and Efficiency Test is given in the table below:
| Test | Men | Women |
| Chest | 79 cm | —– |
| Minimum Expansion | 5 cm | —– |
| Height (Unreserved) | 163 cm | 150 cm |
| Height (SC/ST) | 152 cm | 145 cm |
| Walking in 4 hour | 26 km | 16 km |
CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021 – Syllabus
Candidates who are going to appear in the CGFSE 2021 must be be familiar with the exam pattern and syllabus for preparing for the exam. The syllabus for Forest Ranger and Assistant Forest Guard is as follows:
General Studies
Following topics will be covered under this section:
- History of Chhattisgarh and Role of Chhattisgarh In the Independence Movement.
- Geography, Environment.
- Physical Directions, Census.
- Archaeology and places of tourist interest in Chhattisgarh.
- Proverbs, local proverbs of Chhattisgarh.
- Tribal, Special, Traditions, Festivals of Chhattisgarh.
- Economy, forest, and .Agriculture of Chhattisgarh.
- Administrative Setup, local administration, and Panchayati Raj in Chhattisgarh.
- Energy, Water, and Mineral Resources of Chhattisgarh .
- Current Affairs of Chhattisgarh.
Language (Hindi, English, Chhattisgarhi)
Following topics will be covered under this section:
- General Hindi Language.
- Prefix and Suffixes.
- General English.
- Chattisgarhi Language .
Intelligence Test, Analytical and Logical Ability
Following topics will be covered under this section:
- Communication Skills and Mutual Skills.
- Logical reasoning and ability to analyze.
- Decision making (Development and Problem Solving).
- General Mental Ability .
- Basic Statistical Works (General Mathematics Ability).
Basic Knowledge
Following topics will be covered under this section:
- Chemistry.
- Physics.
- Biology.
- Technology.
- Agriculture.
- Environment.
Reasoning
Following topics will be covered under this section:
- Coding-Decoding.
- Direction Test.
- Syllogism.
- Logical and Venn diagram.
- Series completion.
- Blood relation .
CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021 – Salary Details
Candidates applying online for CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021 for the post of Forest Ranger and Assistant Forest Guard will undergo training for a Probationary Period of 3 years. The salary details are illustrated in the table given below:
| Post | Salary |
| Assistant Forest Guard | Pay Matrix Level-12 (Rs. 56,100) |
| Forest Ranger | Pay Matrix Level-9 (Rs. 38,100) |
CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021 – FAQ’S
Q1. How many vacancies are released for CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021?
Ans. CGPSC has released 178 vacancies for the post of Forest Ranger and Assistant Forest Guard.
Q2. What is the opening date of applying online for CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021?
Ans. The opening date of applying online for CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021 is 11th October 2021.
Q3. What is the closing date of submitting online applications for CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021?Â
Ans. The closing date of submitting online applications for CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021 is 30th October.
Q4. How to apply online for CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021?
Ans. Visit the official website or click on the link to apply online and follow the steps mentioned in this article.
Q5. I have previously applied online for CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment in the year 2020. Do I have to apply again?
Ans. No. Candidates who have previously applied online from 16th June 2020 to 15th July 2020 do not have to re-register again for CGPSC Forest Guard Recruitment 2021 and CGFSE 2021
