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Forest Guard, Patwari & Lekhpal Exam Preparation

These posts are filled by states, so eligibility, domicile rules and the exam pattern are state-specific. Read your state's notification first.

Who can usually apply

  • Forest guard: usually class 12 pass; forester and ranger need higher education as per the notice
  • Patwari, Lekhpal and revenue assistant: usually class 12 pass or graduate, often with computer knowledge
  • Anganwadi and panchayat posts: usually class 10 or 12 pass, often for local residents

How selection usually works

  1. Written test: general knowledge, reasoning and local-state knowledge
  2. Physical standard test for forest guard (height, chest, walking or running)
  3. Document verification

Subjects to cover

  • General knowledge and local state facts
  • Reasoning and Maths
  • Hindi or the state language
  • Environment and forest basics (forest posts)
  • Land records basics (Patwari)

How to prepare

  1. Read the state notification carefully: eligibility and domicile rules are state-specific
  2. Begin physical preparation for forest posts
  3. Study your state's geography, history and government schemes
  4. Practise reasoning and arithmetic sets
  5. Keep your local-resident, caste and education certificates ready

Exam patterns, age limits and dates change from year to year. Treat this page as a starting point and always read the official notification before you apply.

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