HP Forest Gaurd-2021 Examination, Important Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Selection Procedure, Exam Pattern and Syllabus
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| HP - Forest Guard Exam Important Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, Exam Syllabus |
The
HP Forest Guard Examination, Recruitment Notification 2021 has been released by
the HP Forest Department. Candidates who intend to apply should be aware of the
important dates, eligibility requirements, selection procedure, and pay
information. Forest Guard applications are accepted from both men and women.
Candidates must be physically and mentally capable of doing the job. According
to the official HP Forest Guard Recruitment Notification, the Himachal Pradesh
Forest Department has asked all qualified individuals to apply for a total of
311 positions in 12 districts. Candidates that are chosen for the HP
Forest Guard Recruitment Process will be hired on a contract basis.
HP Forest Gaurd-2021 Examination, Important Dates
| Exam Event | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Date of online Application | 06th July 2021-19th August 2021 |
| Scrutiny of Forms | 20th August 2021 - 08th September 2021 |
| Admit Card for Physical Test | 6th September 2021 |
| Dates for carrying out Physical Test | 21st September 2021 - 20th October 2021 |
| Admit Card for Written Test | 21st October 2021 - 25th October 2021 |
| Date of Written Test | 31st October 2021 |
| Compilation of Merit List and declaration of Final Result | 04th December 2021 - 06th December 2021 |
HP Forest Gaurd-2021 Examination, Eligibility Criteria
The
most key things that an applicant should know before appearing for the
recruitment examination are the Eligibility Criteria for HP Forest Guard
examination,2021. The concerned authorities of the Himachal Pradesh Forest
Department determine the HP Forest Guard Eligibility Criteria.
Nationality: Candidates
applying for the exam must be a citizen of India.
Age Limit
According
to the official notification, applicants for the HP Forest Guard Recruitment
must be aged between 18 and 30. Aspirants' age will be considered as of
January 1, 2021.
For
applicants from the reserved categories, there will be some age relaxation,
which will be determined according to the official announcement of the exam
authorities.
Education Qualification
According
to the official announcement, candidates seeking for the HP Forest Guard
position must have completed Class 12th (10+2) from a government approved
institution or board. As a result, anyone who has completed Class
12th can easily apply for the Forest Guard position. There are no restrictions
on the percentage of marks required in Class 12th. Simply passing 10+2 is
sufficient.
Physical Standard
Apart
from the aforementioned HP Forest Guard Eligibility Requirements, a candidate
must also meet specific physical standards in order to fill out an application
form and apply for a position as a Forest Guard with the Himachal Pradesh
Forest Department. These physical standards differ for different categories of
candidates, as shown in the table below:
| Category/ Gender | Height | Chest (Non Expansion) | Chest (On Expansion) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved Male | 165 cm | 79 cm | 84 cm |
| Unreserved Female | 150 cm | 74 cm | 79 cm |
| Reserved Male | 160 cm | 75 cm | 80 cm |
| Reserved Female | 145 cm | 70 cm | 75 cm |
HP Forest Gaurd-2021 Examination, Selection Procedure
The
HP Forest Guard Selection Process is divided into three stages:
Physical
Efficiency Test (PET)
Written
examination
Document
verification
HP Forest Gaurd-2021 Examination, Examination Pattern
Mode of Written Examination: Pen-Paper Based
Language: Hindi and English
Type of Questions: Objective
Marking scheme:
Each Question will carry one mark and there is no negative marking for any
wrong attempted question.
Exam Duration: 75 minutes
The
first stage of the HP Forest Guard Recruitment Process will be a Physical
Efficiency Test, the details of which are listed in the table below:
| Activities | For Male Candidates | For Femal Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| 100 meter Race | 14 Seconds | 17 Seconds |
| 800 meter Race | 2 Minutes and 45 Seconds | 4 Minutes and 15 Seconds |
| High Jump | 1.25 Metres | 1 Metre |
| Long Jump | 4 Metres | 3 Meters |
Likewise,
the second stage of the HP Forest Guard Recruitment Process will consist of a
written examination. The written examination will consist of 85 questions from
various subjects, which are summarised in the table below:
| Subjects | Maximum Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 85 | 85 | 75 minutes |
| General Science and the forests of Himachal Pradesh | |||
| Environment and Wildlife | |||
| General Knowledge | |||
| Aptitude and Logical Reasoning |
HP Forest Gaurd-2021 Examination, Admit Card
The
Himachal Pradesh Forest Department has issued the HP Forest Guard Admit Card
2021 for the Physical Exam. The official HP Forest Guard Admit Card 2021 has
been released for the most recent notification of 311 Forest Guard positions
under the Forest Department of Himachal Pradesh. Candidates will be able to
download their HP Forest Guard Admit Card from the HP Forest Department's
official website. [http://forp.hp.gov.in/]
HP Forest Gaurd-2021 Examination, Syllabus
General
Knowledge & Awareness
India and its surrounding countries
Indian Economic Issues Indian History
International Organizations
Current Events at the National and
International Levels
Geography of India
Issues at the National and
International Level
Scientific Findings
India's Culture
Pollution and Environmental Issues
Flora and Fauna are examples of
wildlife.
National Parks and Wildlife Refuges
Inventions that are novel
Handicrafts \ Tribes \ Artists
Instruments of Music
Countries and Capitals in Political
Science
Science and Technology
Literature and Dance Music from Around
the World
Tourist Attractions of Historical
Importance
Dates to Remember
Famous Places in India for Sculptures
Books and Authors, and so on.
Aptitude & Reasoning
Algebra
Differential Geometry
Number Series
Letter & Symbol Series
Verbal Classification
Essential Part
Analogies
Artificial Language
Logical Problems
Operations Research and Linear
Programming
Logical Deduction
Verbal Reasoning
Cause & Effect
Statement & Argument
Statement and Conclusions
Theme Detection
Computation of Whole Numbers
Matching Definitions
Making Judgments
Differential Equations
Dynamics
Analytical Geometry
Statistics
Calculus
Percentage
Mensuration
Fractions
Relationships Between Numbers
Basic Mathematics
Fundamental Arithmetical Operations
Number System, etc.
General English
One Word
Substitutions
Sentence
Improvement
Fill In the
Blanks
Passage
Spot the Error
Verbal
Comprehension Passage
Verbs
Grammar
Adjectives
Sentence
Structure
Clauses
Vocabulary
Antonyms
Synonyms/ Homonyms
Spellings
Idioms and
Phrases
Detecting
Mis-Spelt Words, etc.
Environment
& Wildlife
Biodiversity
Water Resource
Degradation
Climate Change
and Environment
Environment and
Urbanization
Mining and
Environment
Agriculture and
Environment
Renewable Energy
Environmental
impact assessment
Concept of
Sustainable Development
Studying birds:
Count Techniques
Wildlife Poaching
control
Wildlife-Livestock
interactions
Conservation and
Wildlife Research
Bird diversity
Mammal
identification and social organization
General Science
and Forests of Himachal Pradesh
Assessment
of Data and Information Sources for Compiling Forestry Accounts for Himachal
Pradesh
Building
Forest Resource Accounts for Himachal Pradesh
Land
Use Classification in Himachal Pradesh
Pathway
for the Physical Asset Accounts for the Selected Assets
FSI
Classification Scheme
Forest
Cover in Himachal Pradesh Based on FSI Assessment and etc
HP Forest Gaurd-2021 Examination, Cut off Marks
Candidates
will be granted marks out of 15 depending on the document verification and
evaluation process in addition to the written examination. Out of a total of
100 marks (85 + 15), the final HP Forest Guard Cut Off Marks will be announced.
Based on the previous year's final HP Forest Guard results, the following is
the expected cut off by category:
| Category of the Candidates | HP Forest Guard Expected Cut Off Marks (Out of 100 marks) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 72 |
| OBC | 68 |
| SC | 65 |
| ST | 62 |
HP Forest Gaurd-2021 Examination, Vacancy
For
the HP Forest Guard Recruitment 2021, a total of 311 posts have been announced.
The details of various forest circles' vacancies are listed below.
| Name of Circles | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Bilaspur | 30 |
| Chamba | 15 |
| Dharamshala | 57 |
| Hamirpur | 37 |
| Kullu | 30 |
| Mandi | 35 |
| Nahan | 20 |
| Rampur | 23 |
| Shimla | 24 |
| Solan | 17 |
| WL Shimla | 15 |
| WL D/Shala | 03 |
| GHNP Shamshi | 05 |
| Total Vacancies | 311 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is the HP Forest Guard Recruitment 2021?
Ans: The
notification for the HP Forest Guard Recruitment 2021 has released on June
18th, 2021.
Q: What are the eligibility criteria
for HP Forest Guard Recruitment 2021?
Ans: Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a
government-recognized institution. The candidates' heights should be 165 cm for
men and 150 cm for women. Male chest measurements should be 84cm and female
chest measurements should be 79cm. There is some leeway for candidates from the
reserved categories.
Q: What is the
selection procedure for HP Forest Guard Recruitment 2021?
Ans: The HP Forest Guard recruitment procedure consists of a Physical
Efficiency Test (PET) followed by a written test.
Q: What is the age limit for HP
Forest Guard Recruitment 2021?
Ans: The candidate must be between the ages of 18 and
30.
Q: What is the application fee for HP
Forest Guard Recruitment 2021?
Ans: The application fee for the HP Forest Guard
recruitment is Rs.400 for UR/OBC candidates and Rs.100 for SC/ST/PWD
candidates.
Q: What is the exam pattern for HP
Forest Guard Recruitment 2021?
Ans: The HP Forest Guard exam will be worth 85 points
and will consist of 85 questions, each carries one mark. The questions will
cover general awareness, general science and Himachal Pradesh's forests,
environment and wildlife, aptitude, and reasoning.
Q: How many vacancies have been released
for the HP Forest Guard Recruitment 2021?
Ans: A total of 311 job vacancies have been announced.
Q: What is the salary for the HP
Forest Guard?
Ans: The HP Forest Guard salary details for the 2021
recruitment have not yet been released. However, the expected salary range is
Rs.5910-20200/- with a grade pay of Rs.2000/-. The candidates will be eligible
for additional benefits under the government's current rules.
Q: What is the cut off for HP Forest
Guard Recruitment 2021?
Ans: The HP Forest Guard cut off is the lowest score a
candidate must achieve in the written exam in order to be considered for the
selection process.
Q: What is the
selection procedure for the physical test of HP Forest Guard Recruitment 2021?
Ans: The physical test criteria are as follows:
100 m run in 14 seconds for males, 17 seconds for females;
800 m run in 2 minutes 45 seconds for males, 4 minutes 15 seconds for females;
high jump of 1.25 metres for males, 1 metre for females; long jump of 4 metres
for males, 3 metres for females.
