Gujarat Forest Guard Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
Gujarat Forest Guard (Vanrakshak) recruitment examination conducted by GSSSB / Gujarat Forest & Environment Department. 100 MCQs covering Environment, Ecology & Forestry (50%), General Knowledge (25%), Mathematics (12.5%) and Gujarati (12.5%) with -0.25 negative marking. Each correct answer carries 2 marks for a total of 200 marks in 120 minutes.
Below is the complete topic-wise syllabus (અભ્યાસક્રમ) with 4 subjects and 11 topic groups, the format of the GoMock mock tests, and the previous year papers available for practice.
Exam pattern (GoMock mock test format)
| Questions per mock test | 100 MCQs |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Marking scheme | +2 for each correct answer |
| Negative marking | −0.25 for each wrong answer |
| Language | Gujarati & English (bilingual) |
| Mock tests on GoMock | 10 full-length tests (1 free) |
The mock tests are designed to follow the pattern of this exam. Always confirm the final syllabus, marks and dates in the official notification published by the recruiting board.
Complete syllabus (અભ્યાસક્રમ)
Environment, Ecology & Forestry (પર્યાવરણ અને વનીકરણ)
Ecology & Biodiversity
- Ecosystems & Food Chains (નિવસનતંત્ર અને આહારશૃંખલા)
- Biogeochemical Cycles (જૈવ-ભૂરાસાયણિક ચક્રો)
- Biodiversity Hotspots & Biomes
- Endangered & Endemic Species of Gujarat
- Ramsar Wetland Sites in Gujarat (નળ સરોવર, થોળ, ખીજડિયા, વઢવાણા)
- Mangrove Ecosystems & Coral Reefs of Gulf of Kutch
Wildlife & Forest Conservation
- Wildlife Protection Act 1972 & Forest Conservation Act 1980
- National Parks of Gujarat (Gir, Velavadar, Vansda, Marine NP)
- Sanctuaries of Gujarat (Wild Ass, Jessore, Shoolpaneshwar, Barda)
- Project Tiger, Project Lion & Project Elephant
- IUCN Red List & CITES Regulations
- Joint Forest Management (JFM) & Social Forestry
Flora, Trees & Medicinal Plants of Gujarat
- Medicinal Plants (લીમડો, આમળાં, અશ્વગંધા, ગૂગળ, હરડે, બહેડા, અરડૂસી)
- Timber & Forest Products (સાગ, સાદડ, વાંસ, ટીમરુ પાન)
- Soil Types, Soil Erosion & Watershed Conservation
- Forest Fire Management & Desertification Control
- Afforestation Initiatives & CAMPA Regulations
Climate Change & Environmental Issues
- Global Warming & Greenhouse Effect (ગ્રીનહાઉસ અસર)
- Ozone Layer Depletion & Montreal Protocol
- Pollution Control: Air, Water, Soil & Noise
- Renewable Energy & Solar Parks in Gujarat
- Climate Change Policies & Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
General Knowledge & Current Affairs (સામાન્ય જ્ઞાન)
Gujarat History & Heritage
- Solanki Era, Sultanate & Maratha Period in Gujarat
- 1857 Revolt in Gujarat & Freedom Struggle
- Mahagujarat Movement & Formation of Gujarat State
- Folk Dances, Garba, Bhavai & Famous Fairs (તરણેતર, વૌઠા, શામળાજી)
- World Heritage Sites (રાણકી વાવ, મોઢેરા સૂર્ય મંદિર, ચાંપાનેર)
Gujarat & Indian Geography
- Physical Geography, Mountain Ranges (ગિરનાર, પાવાગઢ, સાતપુડા)
- Rivers of Gujarat (નર્મદા, તાપી, સાબરમતી, મહી)
- Ports, Mineral Resources & Industries
- Census, Demographics & Tribal Districts (ડાંગ, પંચમહાલ, દાહોદ)
Polity, Science & Current Events
- Indian Constitution: Fundamental Rights, Duties & DPSPs
- Panchayati Raj & Local Self-Government
- General Science: Human Anatomy, Diseases, Nutrition & Vitamins
- Gujarat State Government Schemes & Welfare Programs
- National & Gujarat Current Affairs, Awards & Sports
General Mathematics (સામાન્ય ગણિત)
Arithmetic Operations
- Number System & Divisibility Rules (સંખ્યા પદ્ધતિ)
- LCM & HCF (લ.સા.અ. અને ગુ.સા.અ.)
- Percentages, Profit & Loss, Discounts (ટકાવારી, નફો અને ખોટ)
- Simple Interest & Compound Interest (સાદું અને ચક્રવૃદ્ધિ વ્યાજ)
- Ratio, Proportion & Partnership (ગુણોત્તર અને પ્રમાણ)
Commercial & Applied Maths
- Averages & Problems on Ages (સરેરાશ અને ઉંમર આધારિત પ્રશ્નો)
- Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns (કામ અને સમય)
- Speed, Time & Distance, Trains (ઝડપ અને અંતર)
- Basic Mensuration: 2D Area & 3D Volume (ક્ષેત્રફળ અને ઘનફળ)
General Gujarati (સામાન્ય ગુજરાતી ભાષા અને વ્યાકરણ)
ગુજરાતી વ્યાકરણ
- જોડણીના નિયમો (Spelling rules)
- સંધિ અને સમાસ (Sandhi & Samas)
- છંદ અને અલંકાર (Chhand & Alankar)
- નિપાત અને કૃદંત (Nipat & Kridant)
- વિભક્તિ અને વાક્ય પરિવર્તન (Voice & Syntax)
શબ્દભંડોળ અને સાહિત્ય
- સમાનાર્થી અને વિરોધી શબ્દો (Synonyms & Antonyms)
- રૂઢિપ્રયોગો અને કહેવતો (Idioms & Proverbs)
- શબ્દસમૂહ માટે એક શબ્દ (One Word Substitutions)
- લેખન શુદ્ધિ અને ભાષા શુદ્ધિ (Sentence Correction)
- મુખ્ય ગુજરાતી સાહિત્યકારો, ઉપનામો અને મહત્વની કૃતિઓ
Previous year papers & practice
After reading the papers, test yourself with the full-length Gujarat Forest Guard mock tests and check the detailed explanations for every question.
Frequently asked questions
What is the syllabus for Gujarat Forest Guard?
The Gujarat Forest Guard syllabus on GoMock covers 4 subjects: Environment, Ecology & Forestry (પર્યાવરણ અને વનીકરણ), General Knowledge & Current Affairs (સામાન્ય જ્ઞાન), General Mathematics (સામાન્ય ગણિત), General Gujarati (સામાન્ય ગુજરાતી ભાષા અને વ્યાકરણ). The full topic-wise breakdown is listed on this page.
What is the negative marking in Gujarat Forest Guard mock tests?
Each correct answer earns 2 mark and each wrong answer deducts 0.25 mark. Questions you leave unattempted are not penalised.
How many questions and how much time is there in each Gujarat Forest Guard mock test?
Each GoMock mock test has 100 questions to be solved in 120 minutes, in a computer-based test format.
Is there a free mock test for Gujarat Forest Guard?
Yes. Mock Test 1 is free with full answers and explanations. The remaining 9 mock tests are included in the GoMock Annual Pass (₹49 for one year).