In this guide
The Tripura Forest Department is recruiting 104 Foresters (Group-C, non-gazetted) at Level-7. The exam date is not announced yet. Forester is a step above Forest Guard: it needs Higher Secondary and adds a Science section. This guide covers the marks, syllabus and physical test, using the department's advertisement.
The short version
- 104 posts: 39 UR, 21 SC, 44 ST. 35 posts are reserved for women.
- Written exam: 170 marks. Maths 20, English 20, General Knowledge 100, Science 30. Class 10 level.
- Bengali or Kokborok paper: 100 marks, qualifying only. You need 40%.
- Physical standards and walking test: 25 km for men, 16 km for women, within 4 hours.
- Interview: 30 marks. Final merit is out of 200.
Eligibility at a glance
- Higher Secondary (+2) or equivalent.
- A Permanent Resident Certificate of Tripura (PRTC) is mandatory.
- Age 18 to 40 on 1 May 2026. SC, ST and government employees get 5 more years.
- Persons with disabilities are not eligible for this field post.
- Pay is Level-7 of the Tripura State Pay Matrix 2018: Rs. 5,700–24,000 with Grade Pay Rs. 2,200.
Exam pattern
| Section | Marks | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | Class 10 |
| English | 20 | Class 10 |
| General Knowledge | 100 | Tripura, North-East, India, nature and law |
| Science | 30 | Class 10 |
| Bengali or Kokborok | 100 (qualifying) | 40% to pass, not added to merit |
| Interview | 30 | After the physical test |
NoteGeneral Knowledge and Science together are 130 of 170 marks. Both overlap with nature, plants, animals and soil, so one round of study helps two sections.
General Knowledge syllabus (100 marks)
The department lists: Tripura, North-East, India, flora, fauna, climate, plant nutrition, plant diseases, soil, river system, life science, physical science, zoology, law and information technology. Plant diseases, zoology and information technology are extra compared with the Forest Guard syllabus.
Physical standards and walking test
| Candidate | Min. height | Chest (normal) | Chest expansion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male, General and SC | 163 cm | 79 cm | 5 cm |
| Male, ST | 152 cm | 79 cm | 5 cm |
| Female, UR and SC | 150 cm | 74 cm | 5 cm |
| Female, ST | 145 cm | 74 cm | 5 cm |
Men walk 25 km and women walk 16 km within 4 hours. This stage only starts after you clear the written cut-off. If you applied for both Forester and Forest Guard, the physical test is taken once.
A simple study plan
- Weeks 1–3: Tripura and North-East GK. Notes on history, rivers, climate, districts and tribes.
- Weeks 4–6: Science and nature together: plants, plant diseases, soil, animals and basic physics and chemistry.
- Weeks 7–8: Maths and English at Class 10 level, one hour each every day.
- Throughout: Bengali or Kokborok revision once a week, and a daily walk that grows slowly.
- Last 2 weeks: full mocks. Check the accuracy of GK and Science first.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Tripura Forester exam?
The date is not announced. No call letter is sent by post, so watch forestrecruitment.tripura.gov.in.
Can I apply for both Forester and Forest Guard?
If you meet the eligibility of both, yes. The two exams have different section marks, and the physical test is taken once if you applied for both.
Is the Bengali or Kokborok paper added to my score?
No. It is qualifying only. You need 40%, and the marks are not added to the 170 written marks.
Where can I practise?
MockBlast has free Tripura Forester practice sets with solutions. Start with one set, then fix your weakest section.