Delhi Forest Guard Preparation Guide

Delhi Forest Guard Preparation Guide 2026

Overview

Delhi Forest Guard recruits field-level forest protection staff responsible for patrolling, wildlife protection, and forest conservation duties in Delhi. It is conducted by the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) / Delhi Forest Department.

Exam Pattern

Delhi Forest Guard has 2 stages:

1. Written Examination

Objective paper on General Knowledge, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Hindi/English.

2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Field endurance test (running, and other fitness criteria) given the outdoor, fieldwork nature of the role.

Detailed Syllabus

• General Knowledge
• Reasoning
• Quantitative Aptitude
• General Hindi/English

Eligibility

10th/12th pass from a recognized board, per the specific notification.

Preparation Strategy

1. Learn the Exact Stage Sequence: Delhi Forest Guard has 2 stages (Written Examination → Physical Efficiency Test (PET)) — know what each stage tests before you start preparing so you don't over-invest in the wrong one first.
2. Build the Syllabus Subject by Subject: Work through General Knowledge, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and the remaining topics one at a time rather than jumping between subjects — depth beats breadth in the early weeks.
3. Attempt Every Question: There is no negative marking for the objective stage, so an educated guess never costs you.
4. Practice Under Real Conditions: Take full-length mock tests on YourMockTest for the objective stage(s), simulating the real timer, before attempting the actual Delhi Forest Guard.
5. Review Every Mistake: After each mock, spend more time reviewing wrong answers than attempting new questions — a repeated mistake in practice is a guaranteed mistake in the real exam.