Are you preparing for the JPSC Forest Range Officer (FRO) Exam 2025? Understanding the syllabus and exam pattern is crucial for effective preparation. The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) conducts this exam to recruit eligible candidates for the Forest Range Officer post.
In this article, we will cover the JPSC Forest Range Officer Syllabus 2025, exam pattern, preparation tips, and frequently asked questions (FAQs).
JPSC Forest Range Officer Exam Pattern 2025
The JPSC FRO selection process consists of three stages:
Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
Main Examination (Descriptive Type)
Physical Test & Interview
1. Preliminary Exam Pattern
Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper)
Type: Objective (MCQs)
Duration: 2 hours
Total Marks: 200
Negative Marking: Yes (0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 100 | 100 |
| Subject-specific (Forestry & Environment) | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
2. Main Exam Pattern
Mode: Offline (Descriptive)
Duration: 3 hours per paper
Total Marks: 600
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Hindi & General English | 100 |
| Paper II | General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 100 |
| Paper III | Forestry & Environment | 200 |
| Paper IV | Optional Subject (Zoology/Botany/Agriculture/Chemistry/Physics/Geology/Mathematics) | 200 |
| Total | 600 |
3. Physical Test & Interview
Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Running, High Jump, Long Jump (Qualifying Only)
Interview: 50 Marks
JPSC Forest beat Officer Vacancy 2025
JPSC Forest Range Officer Syllabus 2025
Preliminary Exam Syllabus
A. General Studies
Indian Polity & Governance
History of India & Jharkhand
Geography (India & Jharkhand)
Indian Economy
Science & Technology
Environmental Studies
Current Affairs (National & International)
B. Forestry & Environment
Basics of Forestry
Forest Ecology & Biodiversity
Wildlife Conservation
Environmental Laws & Policies
Climate Change & Sustainable Development
Forest Management & Conservation
Main Exam Syllabus
Paper I: General Hindi & General English
Essay Writing
Grammar & Comprehension
Translation (Hindi to English & Vice Versa)
Paper II: General Knowledge & Current Affairs
Jharkhand-specific GK
National & International Events
Government Schemes
Paper III: Forestry & Environment
Forest Resource Management
Wildlife Protection Act
Forest Policies in India
Soil & Water Conservation
Paper IV: Optional Subject
Candidates can choose one subject from:
Zoology
Botany
Agriculture
Chemistry
Physics
Geology
Mathematics
Preparation Tips for JPSC FRO Exam 2025
✔ Understand the Syllabus & Exam Pattern
✔ Focus on Forestry & Environment Topics
✔ Practice Previous Year Papers
✔ Take Mock Tests Regularly
✔ Stay Updated with Current Affairs