The J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released the official syllabus for the post of Guard, Forest Protection Force. The selection is based on an OMR-based Written Test of 120 marks to be completed in 120 minutes (2 hours). The exam has four units – Mathematics, Reasoning, English and General Awareness and Science – each carrying equal weightage of 28 marks, with the remaining marks in the General Awareness section. Candidates preparing for this post should go through the complete unit-wise syllabus below.
| Organisation | J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Post Name | Guard, Forest Protection Force |
| Exam Type | OMR-based Written Test (Objective Type) |
| Total Marks | 120 Marks |
| Duration | 120 Minutes (2 Hours) |
| Number of Units | 4 |
| Official Website | jkssb.nic.in |
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JKSSB Forest Guard Exam Pattern 2026
| Unit | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Unit I | Mathematics | 28 |
| Unit II | Reasoning | 28 |
| Unit III | English | 28 |
| Unit IV | General Awareness and Science | 36 |
| Total | 120 Marks |
The exam is OMR-based with objective type (MCQ) questions. Duration is 120 minutes. Candidates should carefully check for any negative marking details in the official notification before appearing for the exam.
JKSSB Forest Guard Syllabus 2026: Unit-wise
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Percentage Average Time Work and Distance Ratio and Proportions Problems on Ages Probability LCM and HCF Mensuration |
| Reasoning | Analogies Relationship Concepts Figure Odd One Out Direct Sense Figure Series Completion Venn Diagram Number Series Coding/Decoding |
| English | Articles Synonyms Antonyms Preposition Verbs Reading Comprehension Determiners Spellings Sentences |
| General Awareness and Science | General Current Events (National Level) Sports Indian Culture Indian History Indian Geography States and their Capitals General Science Health Hygiene and Sanitation Geography of Jammu and Kashmir Culture of Jammu and Kashmir History of Jammu and Kashmir |
J&K Specific Topics: The General Awareness section includes dedicated topics on Geography, Culture and History of Jammu and Kashmir. These are high-scoring and unique to J&K recruitment exams – give them extra attention during preparation.