Syllabus Released: The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially released the Syllabus for the post of Inspector, Forest Protection Force. The Written Test is an Objective Type examination of 120 Marks to be completed in 2 Hours (120 Minutes).
The exam covers 10 Units – Environment & Ecology, English, Mathematics, General Science, GK with J&K reference, Mental Ability, History, Civics, Geography, and Computer. Download the official syllabus PDF from this page.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuing Board | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Post Name | Inspector, Forest Protection Force |
| Department | Forest, Ecology and Environment Department, J&K |
| Exam Type | Objective Type – OMR Based Written Test |
| Total Marks | 120 Marks |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Number of Units | 10 Units |
| Official Website | www.jkssb.nic.in |
Download JKSSB Inspector FPF Syllabus PDF 2026
JKSSB Inspector FPF Exam Pattern 2026
The JKSSB Inspector FPF Written Test 2026 consists of 10 units as per the official syllabus. The unit-wise marks distribution is as follows:
| S.No. | Unit | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Issues on Environment, Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change | 10 | 8.33% |
| II | General English | 10 | 8.33% |
| III | Mathematics | 20 | 16.67% |
| IV | General Science | 20 | 16.67% |
| V | General Knowledge with Special Reference to J&K and Current Affairs | 10 | 8.33% |
| VI | Mental Ability Test | 10 | 8.33% |
| VII | History | 10 | 8.33% |
| VIII | Civics | 10 | 8.33% |
| IX | Geography | 10 | 8.33% |
| X | Computer | 10 | 8.33% |
| Total | Duration: 2 Hours | 120 | 100% | |
Key Points: Mathematics and General Science carry the highest marks at 20 marks each (33.33% combined). All remaining 8 units carry equal weightage of 10 marks each. The exam is Objective Type (MCQ) on OMR sheets. Unit-I (Environment & Ecology) is unique to this post and requires special preparation. The Computer unit includes Forest Department specific applications like KMZ files and Geo-tagging which are rare in other JKSSB exams.
JKSSB Forest Inspector Syllabus 2026: Unit-Wise
The complete topic-wise syllabus for all 10 units of the JKSSB Inspector FPF Written Test 2026 is given below as per the official syllabus notice issued by JKSSB:
Unit I – General Issues on Environment, Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change
- General issues on Environment.
- Climate Change and its impact on Ecology.
- Mining and its effects, Renewable Energy.
- Concept of Sustainable Development.
- Environmental Impact Assessment.
- Animal and Bird Diversity.
- Wildlife Poaching and Control Measures.
- Land use Classification in J&K.
- Forest Cover in J&K based on FSI Assessment.
- Air, Water and Noise Pollution.
Unit II – General English
- Paragraph Writing / Comprehension.
- Editing / Proof Reading.
- Rearranging of Jumbled Sentences.
- Dialogue.
- Narration.
- Models.
- Articles.
- Paragraph writing with blanks – Phrases, Pronouns, Homonyms / Homophones, Tenses.
- Clauses.
- Punctuation.
- Synonyms and Antonyms.
- Pairs of words and their use in meaningful sentences.
- Idioms and Phrases.
- Uses of Prepositions.
Unit III – Mathematics
- Quadratic Equations.
- Sequences and Series, Straight Lines.
- Triangles, Circles and Coordinate Geometry.
- Mensuration – Surface areas and Volumes of cubes, cuboids, spheres, hemispheres, cylinders / cones.
- Profit and Loss.
- Simple / Compound Interest.
- Linear Equations with Two Variables.
- Progression / BODMAS.
- Probability: Simple problems on Single event.
- Data Handling.
Unit IV – General Science
- Gravitation / Heat / Light / Matter / Acids / Salts / Elements / Cells.
- Conventional sources of energy: Biomass and Wind Energy.
- Non-conventional sources of energy: Solar Energy, Energy from Sea.
- Physical properties of Metals and Non-Metals.
- Chemical properties of metals – action of Water, Air, Acids, Salts; Reactivity series.
- Occurrence of Metals; extraction, enrichment of ores; refining of metals.
- Life processes: Nutrition, Respiration, Transportation in plants, Excretion.
- Environmental Pollution.
- Ecosystem – its components, Food chains and Food webs.
- Ozone layer, its depletion, Green House Effect.
- Mendel’s contribution and experiments on pea plant.
- Types of reproduction in Plants and Animals.
- Classification of Plants and Animals.
Unit V – General Knowledge with Special Reference to J&K and Current Affairs
- Abbreviations, Important Dates.
- Popular Personalities, Geographical Discoveries, Books and Authors.
- Principal Languages of India.
- Capitals and Currencies of Countries.
- United Nations Organization, Members of UNO.
- Organizations and Groups – SAARC, ASEAN, BRICS and G-7.
- Space Programme of India, India’s Atomic Research Programme.
- Awards, Honors and Prizes, Seven Wonders, World of Sports.
- India GDP, Per Capita Income, Thermal / Nuclear / Hydro Power Plants in India.
- Constitution of J&K with reference to Constituent Assembly; Centre-State relationship.
- Weather, Climate, Crops, Means of Transport.
- Important Projects and their impact on State Economy.
- Rivers and Lakes; Important Tourist Destinations.
- History of J&K State; Historical Places and their importance.
- Flora and Fauna of J&K State.
- J&K Reorganisation Act 2019, and Removal of Difficulties / Adaptation Orders issued thereafter.
Unit VI – Mental Ability Test
- Number Series.
- Letter Series.
- Coding / Decoding.
- Direction Sense.
- Blood Relations.
- Mathematical Reasoning.
- Speed, Distance and Time.
- Statements and Conclusions.
- Logical Reasoning.
- Mental Reasoning.
Unit VII – History
- Revolt of 1857 – Causes and Effects.
- Rise of National Movement – Factors.
- Formation of the Indian National Congress in 1885 and Role of Moderates.
- Factors leading to the rise of Extremism in Congress with special reference to Partition of Bengal.
- Important dates and historical events with reference to India.
- Boycott and Swadeshi Movement.
- Rise of Muslim League in 1906 – Cause.
- Khilafat Movement and the Non-Cooperation Movement.
- Quit India Movement.
- Independence and Partition of India.
Unit VIII – Civics
- Fundamental Rights.
- Fundamental Duties.
- Directive Principles.
- Origin of Democracy and its types – Direct and Indirect Democracy, Hindrance to Democracy.
- Public Opinion.
- Representation.
- Franchise.
- Secret Ballot.
- Nomination and Symbol.
- The Campaign.
- Presidential Elections.
- Languages, Cities and Villages.
- The United Nations.
Unit IX – Geography
- Change of Seasons / Planets / Solar System / Longitude – Latitude.
- Types of Forests (with special reference to J&K State).
- Conservation and Protection of Forests.
- National / Zoological Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries (Reference of J&K Sanctuaries and National Parks).
- Water Resources, Sources of Water (with special reference to J&K), Uses and Conservation of Water Resources.
- Rainwater Harvesting.
- Transport.
- Roads (Different routes of J&K State).
Unit X – Computer
- Fundamentals of Computer Science.
- Basic Applications of Computer and its accessories.
- Hardware and Software concept of Computer.
- Knowledge of Operating System, MS Office complete, Email & Internet.
- Role of Computer in IT Field and contribution of Information Technology in daily life.
- Knowledge of surfing websites, downloading / uploading files, online conversion (PDF to JPG and vice versa).
- Knowledge of KMZ files, capturing Geo-tagging photos and their uploading.
- Concept of Computer Viruses and latest Anti-Virus, their installation and online registration.
- Concept of latest Computer Applications (Apps) utilized in Field working in Forest Department.
- Knowledge of e-Office.