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TN Forest Guard Exam Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024: PDF, Marking Scheme, Type of Questions, Topics

Last Updated on Jun 03, 2025

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TN Forest Guard Syllabus 2024

The TN Forest Guard Selection Process involves two stages, that is, online written test and physical standards and endurance test. Candidates who fulfil all the necessary TN Forest Guard Eligibility conditions and clear the recruitment stages, are called for the document verification round. Keep reading the article below to know the subject-wise topics covered under the TN Forest Guard Syllabus.

Subject	Syllabus
General Science	Nature of Universe General Scientific laws Inventions and discoveries National Scientific Laboratories Mechanics and properties of matter Physical quantities, standards and units Force, motion and energy‐Magnetism, electricity and electronics Heat, light and sound Elements and Compounds Acids, bases and salts Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides Main Concepts of life science Classification of a living organism Nutrition and dietetics Respiration Blood and blood circulation Reproductive system Environment, ecology, health, and hygiene Human diseases, prevention, and remedies Animals, plants, and human life
Current Events	Latest diary of events‐ national National symbols Profile of States Eminent persons & places in the news Sports & games Books & authors Awards & honors India and its neighbors Problems in conduct of public elections Political parties and political system in India Public awareness & General administration Welfare-oriented Govt. schemes, their utility Geographical landmarks Current socio‐economic problems Latest inventions in science & technology
Geography	Earth and Universe Solar system Monsoon, rainfall, weather & climate Water resources ‐ rivers in India Soil, minerals & natural resources Forest & wildlife Agricultural pattern Transport & communication Social geography – population density and distribution Natural calamities Disaster Management
History and culture of India and Tamil Nadu	Indus valley civilization Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas Age of Vijayanagaram and the bahmanis South Indian history Culture and Heritage of Tamil people India since independence Characteristics of Indian culture Unity in diversity – race, color, language, custom India as a secular state Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN Political parties and populist schemes
Indian Politics	Constitution of India‐Preamble to the constitution Salient features of the constitution Union, state, and territory Citizenship‐rights amend duties Fundamental rights Fundamental duties Human rights charter Union legislature Parliament State executive State Legislature – assembly Local government – panchayat raj – Tamil Nadu Judiciary in India – Rule of law/Due process of law Elections Official language and Schedule‐VIII Corruption in public life Anti‐corruption measures –CVC, Lok adalats, Ombudsman, CAG Right to information Empowerment of women Consumer protection forms
Indian Economy	Nature of Indian economy Five‐year plan models‐an assessment Land reforms & agriculture Application of science in agriculture Industrial growth Rural welfare oriented programmers Social sector problems – population, education, health, employment, poverty Economic trends in Tamil Nadu
Indian National Movement	National renaissance The emergence of national leaders‐Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore Different modes of agitations Role of Tamil Nadu in the freedom struggle Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & others
Aptitude & Mental Ability Tests	Conversion of information to data Collection, compilation, and presentation of data ‐ Tables, graphs, diagrams Parametric representation of data Analytical interpretation of data Simplification Percentage Highest Common Factor(HCF) Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) Ratio and Proportion Simple interest Compound interest Area Volume Time and Work Logical Reasoning Puzzles Dice Visual Reasoning Alphanumeric Reasoning Number Series

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TN Forest Guard Selection Process 2024

The TN Forest Guard Selection Process will be three-tiered. Candidates will have to undergo three stages of selection in order to get recruited by the Organization.

The first stage of the process will be an Objective Type (OMR Method) Exam.
Candidates who qualify for the first round will then be called for certificate/document verification where all details of the candidates will be verified.
Ones who qualify for the second stage will be selected for the final stage i.e. Physical Standards Verification & Endurance Test.

TN Forest Guard Exam Pattern

One must have in-depth knowledge about the TN Forest Guard Exam Pattern as it will help candidates manage time as well as give a brief overview of the entire examination! A detailed Exam Pattern for all stages of the selection process is mentioned below.

Written Exam Pattern

Below is the written exam pattern of TN Forest Guard Recruitment.

Subject	Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration	Minimum Qualifying Marks for selection
PART A
Tamil Eligibility-cum Scoring Test	100	150	3 hours	90 Marks
PART B
General Studies	75	150
Aptitude and Mental Ability Test	25	150
Total	200	300

Part B of the answer sheets will be evaluated only if the candidate secures minimum qualifying marks of 40% (i.e., 60 Marks) in Part A.
Total marks secured in Part-A and Part-B taken together will be considered for ranking.
The questions in Part-A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test will be set in Tamil only.
The questions in Part B will be set both in Tamil and English.
There will be no negative marking.

How to Prepare for TN Forest Guard Exam?

To clear every competitive exam, the candidates must have an effective strategy while preparing for the exam to cover all the topics in a limited time. Some of the crucial and noteworthy points that one should include in their approach to cover the entire TN Forest Guard Syllabus are discussed below. One should be diligent in following the steady study plan to score more than the TN Forest Guard Cut Off Marks.

Review and go through all the topics listed in the TN Forest Guard Syllabus. Exercise division of the subject matter according to the difficulty level.
Make sure to get on with the difficult topic first. Break the matter into smaller ones and go through them gradually.
Revise all the chapters once you have covered the subtopics.
Solve the previous year’s papers and test series to put your preparation to the test.
If you find that you lack in any topic, then go through it again. You can make flashcards for quick revisions.
Before exams, time yourself as you solve the mock tests. It will build up your speed and will help you avoid stress during the actual exam.

Best Books to Cover TN Forest Guard Syllabus

For the best preparation, candidates must refer to the best books available for the Online Written Examination round conducted under the TN Forest Guard selection process. Here is the list of TN Forest Guard Exam top books for a quick reference.

Sr. No	Book	Author/ Publication
1.	TN Forest Department (TNFUSRC) Forester & Forest Guard Exam Books	V.V.K Subburaj
2.	TNFUSRC Forest Guard and Forest Guard with Driving Licence Examination Study Material & Objective Type Q & A (Tamil)	Editorial Board
3.	TNPSC All Exam TamilNadu History, Culture, Heritage and Thirukkul Books	V.V.K Subburaj and S.Sasikala Devi
4.	General Studies 14000+ Objective	Arihant Publications
5.	Advanced Objective General Knowledge	S.Chand Publications

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Latest TN Forest Guard Updates

Last updated on Jun 8, 2025

TNT Forest Guard Notification 2024 has been released. A total number of 363 Vacancies have been announced for the post of forest guard. Candidates can apply from 30th January 2024 to 28th February 2024. The candidates must be between 21 - 32 years of age and must have passed in Higher Secondary Course with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology or Botany as one of the subjects from a recognized university. The selection process includes MCQ Test, Physical Standards Verification, and Physical Endurance Test. Prepare for the exam with TN Forest Guard Previous Year Papers.

TN Forest Guard Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024 FAQs

Which body manages the syllabus for the TN Forest Guard Recruitment Process?

The TN Forest Guard syllabus is set by the TNFUSRC to test the skills and endurance one should carry to be eligible for the post of Forest Guard.

Can a candidate be shortlisted solely based on his performance in the TN Forest Guard Recruitment Online Written exam?

No, the candidates must also perform well in the Physical Standards Test and Endurance Test compulsorily as a part of the TN Forest Guard Recruitment process

How many written exams does TNFUSRC conduct for the recruitment of the Forest Guard?

There is only one objective exam conducted for the post of TN Forest Guard.

I have some old editions of the TN Forest Guard preparation books. Can I still refer to them?

Yes, you can refer to those books once you make sure that the books follow the updated TN Forest Guard Recruitment syllabus

What is the exam pattern for TN Forest Guard Recruitment?

The TN Forest Guard exam will be for 300 marks and a duration of 3 hours. The questions will be asked from general knowledge and there will be no negative marking.

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