Syllabus for Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission Assistant Forest Conservator

Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission Assistant Forest Conservator Syllabus

The comprehensive syllabus for the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) Assistant Forest Conservator examination typically includes the following subjects:

1. General Knowledge

Current Events of National and International Importance

• Important Days and Dates
• National and International Organizations
• Sports, Awards, and Honors

Indian History and National Movement

• Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History
• Indian National Movement and its leaders

Geography of India and the World

• Physical, Social, and Economic Geography
• Indian Agriculture, Natural Resources

Polity and Governance

• Constitution of India, Political System
• Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues

Economic and Social Development

• Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion
• Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives

General Science

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology
• Environmental Science

General Knowledge of Chhattisgarh

• History, Geography, Culture
• Economy, Polity, and Administrative Structure

2. Forestry and Environment

Forest Ecology and Bio-diversity

• Forest Types in India and Chhattisgarh
• Biodiversity and its Conservation

Forest Management

• Silviculture, Afforestation Techniques
• Social Forestry, Farm Forestry

Forest Utilization

• Forest Products and their Uses
• Wood-based Industries, Non-Wood Forest Products (NWFP)

Forest Protection

• Pests, Diseases, and Forest Fires
• Wildlife Protection and Conservation

Environmental Conservation

• Environmental Pollution and Control Measures
• National and International Environmental Policies

3. Agriculture

Agronomy

• Principles of Crop Production
• Soil Science, Irrigation, and Water Management

Horticulture

• Fruits, Vegetables, and Floriculture
• Post-Harvest Technology

Animal Husbandry

• Livestock Management, Poultry
• Dairy and Fisheries

4. General Aptitude

Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability

• Coding-Decoding, Puzzles
• Syllogism, Analogies, Blood Relations

Numerical Ability

• Number Series, Arithmetic Problems
• Data Interpretation, Time and Work

English Comprehension

• Reading Comprehension
• Grammar, Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms

5. Technical Forestry Paper

Forest Laws and Policies

• Indian Forest Act, Wildlife Protection Act
• Forest Conservation Act, Policies related to Forestry

Forest Economics

• Forest Valuation, Economic Principles in Forestry
• Forest Finance and Marketing of Forest Products

Surveying and Forest Engineering

• Principles of Surveying, Cartography
• Forest Roads, Bridges, and Buildings

Forest Statistics

• Collection, Classification, and Tabulation of Data
• Statistical Methods used in Forestry

6. Interview/Personality Test

• The interview will assess the candidate’s knowledge, general awareness, communication skills, and suitability for a career in forestry services.