NTCA Wildlife Warden Syllabus 2027
National Tiger Conservation Authority Wildlife Warden Exam
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wildlife Science | 25 | 25 |
| 2 | Ecology | 25 | 25 |
| 3 | Forest Science | 25 | 25 |
| 4 | General Studies | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Wildlife Science
Key topics covered as per the official NTCA Wildlife Warden syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Wildlife Science.
View Wildlife Science Syllabus →Ecology
Key topics covered as per the official NTCA Wildlife Warden syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Ecology.
View Ecology Syllabus →Forest Science
Key topics covered as per the official NTCA Wildlife Warden syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Forest Science.
View Forest Science Syllabus →General Studies
Key topics covered as per the official NTCA Wildlife Warden syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Studies.
View General Studies Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
Science/Forestry/Zoology/Botany degree required; Male: height 163 cm, chest 79-84 cm; Female: height 150 cm; age 21-35 years; Indian national
ANumber of Attempts
No restriction (subject to age limit)
Exam Schedule
Frequency
As per central government vacancy notification
Next Exam Date
2026-07-30
Registration Opens
2026-06-01
Preparation Tips
- 1Study Project Tiger history in detail: from its launch in 1973 under Mrs. Indira Gandhi to current status with 54 reserves; know all major milestones, policy changes, and current tiger population figures.
- 2Master advanced ecology topics: food web dynamics, trophic levels, keystone species, ecosystem services, biodiversity indices (Shannon, Simpson), and conservation biology fundamentals from university-level textbooks.
- 3Study all major Indian and international conservation laws: Wildlife Protection Act 1972 (all schedules), CITES appendices, CBD, Ramsar Convention, UNESCO World Heritage criteria, and Project Tiger/Elephant guidelines.
- 4Prepare General Studies broadly covering India's environmental policies, international climate agreements (Paris Agreement, Kunming-Montreal framework), and current conservation issues like cheetah reintroduction, snow leopard protection, and elephant corridor notification.
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