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SFRI Research Officer Forest Syllabus 2027

State Forest Research Institute Research Officer Exam

State Forest Research Institutes (SFRI) across IndiaWritten Test followed by InterviewAs per state vacancy
Total Questions100
Duration120 min
Total Marks100
Marking Scheme1 mark per correct answer, 0.25 negative marking

Exam Pattern

#Subject / SectionQuestionsMarks
1Forestry Science2525
2Ecology & Silviculture2525
3Environmental Laws2525
4General Studies2525
Total100100

Syllabus by Subject

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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