SFRI Research Officer Forest Syllabus 2027
State Forest Research Institute Research Officer Exam
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forestry Science | 25 | 25 |
| 2 | Ecology & Silviculture | 25 | 25 |
| 3 | Environmental Laws | 25 | 25 |
| 4 | General Studies | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Forestry Science
Key topics covered as per the official SFRI Research Officer Forest syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Forestry Science.
View Forestry Science Syllabus →Ecology & Silviculture
Key topics covered as per the official SFRI Research Officer Forest syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Ecology & Silviculture.
View Ecology & Silviculture Syllabus →Environmental Laws
Key topics covered as per the official SFRI Research Officer Forest syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Environmental Laws.
View Environmental Laws Syllabus →General Studies
Key topics covered as per the official SFRI Research Officer Forest syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Studies.
View General Studies Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
M.Sc. in Forestry / Botany / Ecology or B.Sc. Forestry (4-year program) from a recognized institution with minimum 55% marks. Age limit varies by state (generally 35 years). Preference for candidates with research experience.
ANumber of Attempts
No specified limit; age-bar applies
Exam Schedule
Frequency
As per state vacancy
Next Exam Date
2026-09-30
Registration Opens
2026-07-20
Preparation Tips
- 1Study the complete Champion and Seth classification of India's forest types — including tropical dry deciduous, tropical moist deciduous, tropical semi-evergreen, and montane forests.
- 2Master quantitative ecology methods including diversity index calculations, species area relationship, and forest mensuration statistics, as these appear as numerical problems.
- 3Review the Forest Conservation Act 1980, Wildlife Protection Act 1972, and National Forest Policy 1988 in detail, along with the role of ICFRE and state SFRI networks.
- 4Study the Green India Mission targets and REDD+ framework for forest carbon accounting, as these are core themes in SFRI research objectives and appear in general studies sections.
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