FRI Dehradun Group C Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 2026
This article provides the detailed syllabus and exam pattern for the Forest Research Institute (FRI) Dehradun Group C recruitment 2026.
Short Information
The Forest Research Institute (FRI) Dehradun, operating under ICFRE, has announced the Group C recruitment for 2026 with a total of 91 vacancies across various posts such as MTS, LDC, Forest Guard, Technician, and Technical Assistant. The selection process primarily consists of an objective-type written examination followed by post-specific skill tests. The exam is expected to be conducted in either Computer-Based Test (CBT) or offline OMR mode, with a duration of 2–3 hours and negative marking for incorrect answers.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Science / Relevant Subject (Technical Posts) | 20 | 20 |
| Arithmetic / Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Mental Ability & Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| General English | 20 | 20 |
For non‑technical posts (e.g., Store Keeper, LDC) the pattern is typically 25 questions each in Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Language, totalling 100 marks. Each correct answer carries 1 mark. Negative marking is usually applied, deducting 0.25 or 1/3 of a mark for every wrong answer. The overall exam duration ranges from 2 to 3 hours depending on the post.
Subject-wise Syllabus
General Awareness & Current Affairs
- Indian History, Geography, Polity & Constitution
- Indian Economy, Budget, Banking
- Current Affairs (National & International, last 6‑12 months)
- Awards, Sports, Books & Authors
- Science & Technology, Environmental Issues, Forestry basics
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogies, Classification, Series
- Coding‑Decoding, Blood Relations
- Direction Sense, Ranking
- Syllogism, Statement & Conclusions
- Puzzles, Seating Arrangements
- Non‑Verbal Reasoning (Mirror/Water Images, Paper Folding)
Quantitative Aptitude / Arithmetic
- Number System, Simplification
- Percentage, Ratio & Proportion
- Average, Profit & Loss, SI/CI
- Time & Work, Time & Distance
- Mensuration, Data Interpretation
- Algebra & Geometry Basics
General English
- Reading Comprehension
- Grammar (Tenses, Articles, Prepositions)
- Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, One Word)
- Error Detection, Sentence Correction
- Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles
Technical / Post‑Specific Subjects
- Technician / Technical Assistant: Basic Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Relevant Trade/Field (Lab, Field, Maintenance, Instrumentation, Forestry‑related)
- Forest Guard: Basic Science related to Forestry
- Other posts: Relevant subject knowledge as per qualification (e.g., Library Science for LIA)
High priority topics include Current Affairs (last 6 months), Forestry basics, Reasoning Puzzles, Data Interpretation, and English Grammar & Comprehension.
How to Download Syllabus
- Visit the official website of Forest Research Institute Dehradun: fri.icfre.gov.in
- Navigate to the “Recruitment” or “Careers” section on the homepage.
- Look for the notification titled “FRI Dehradun Group C Recruitment 2026” or similar.
- Open the notification PDF and locate the syllabus section within the document.
- Click the download icon or save the PDF to your device for offline preparation.