Download FRI Dehradun Group C Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 PDF for Technician, Technical Assistant, LDC, Forest Guard, MTS and other posts. Check latest CBT pattern, subjects, marks, and negative marking for effective exam preparation.

Overview :

The Forest Research Institute (FRI) Dehradun (ICFRE-FRI) has officially released the notification for Group C recruitment 2026. Candidates preparing for posts like MTS, LDC, Forest Guard, Technician, Technical Assistant, etc., can refer to this page for the exam pattern, indicative syllabus topics, and preparation guidance

Exam Name	FRI Dehradun Group C Exam 2026
Conducting Body	Forest Research Institute (FRI) Dehradun, ICFRE
Post Name	Various Group C Posts (MTS, LDC, Forest Guard, Technician, Technical Assistant, etc.)
Total Vacancies	91 Posts
Exam Mode	Likely Computer-Based Test (CBT) / Offline OMR (Objective MCQs)
Exam Type	Objective (MCQ)
Total Questions/Marks	Typically 100 (Post-wise variation)
Exam Duration	2–3 Hours (Post-wise)
Negative Marking	Yes (Usually 1/3 or as per notification)
Selection Process	Written Exam + Skill Test / Typing Test / Physical Test / Document Verification (Post-specific)
Exam Language	English / Hindi
Official Website	fri.icfre.gov.in

Download Syllabus PDF :

Download FRI Dehradun Group C Syllabus 2026 PDF & Notification

Exam Pattern :

Example for Technician (Field/Lab/Research):

• Basic Science / Relevant Subject: 20 Questions
• Arithmetic / Quantitative Aptitude: 20
• Mental Ability & Reasoning: 20
• General Awareness: 20
• General English: 20 Total: 100 Questions/Marks | Duration: 3 Hours (or as specified)

For Non-Technical Posts (e.g., Store Keeper, LDC):

• Quantitative Aptitude / Arithmetic: 25 Marks
• General Intelligence & Reasoning: 25 Marks
• General Awareness: 25 Marks
• English Language: 25 Marks Total: 100 Marks | Duration: 2 Hours

Key Highlights:

• Each correct answer usually carries 1 mark.
• Negative marking applies (typically 0.25 or 1/3 marks deducted for wrong answers).
• Skill tests (Typing/Stenography/Trade/Physical) for qualifying posts like LDC, Steno, Forest Guard, Technicians.
• Question paper in English/Hindi.

Selection Process :

Written Exam + Skill Test / Typing Test / Physical Test / Document Verification (Post-specific)

Subject Wise Syllabus :

1. 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

2. 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)

3. Quantitative Aptitude / Arithmetic

• Number System, Simplification
• Percentage, Ratio & Proportion
• Average, Profit & Loss, SI/CI
• Time & Work, Time & Distance
• Mensuration, Data Interpretation
• Algebra & Geometry Basics

4. 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

5. 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.
• Others: Relevant subject knowledge as per qualification (e.g., Library Science for LIA).

Important Topics for Exam :

Current Affairs (last 6 months), Forestry basics, Reasoning Puzzles, Data Interpretation, English Grammar & Comprehension.

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