Maharashtra Forest Guard Exam Guide 2026
Maharashtra Forest Guard 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Post Name & Classification Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | Maharashtra Forest Department |
| Post Name | Forest Guard (Vanrakshak) |
| Total Vacancies | 12991 (Expected) |
| Notification Release Date | To Be Announced |
| Vanrakshak Bharti 2026 Form Start Date | To Be Announced |
| Vanrakshak Bharti 2026 Last Date | To Be Announced |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Exam Date | To Be Announced |
| Exam Level | State-Level |
| Exam Frequency | Yearly |
| Selection Process | CBT PET Document Verification |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | 0.5 Marks |
| Exam Languages | English and Marathi |
| Official Website | mahaforest.gov.in |
| Help Desk Number | 7303821822 / 1800-1234-275 |
📊 Exam Information 2
| Region | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Nashik | 887 |
| Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | 1,535 |
| Nagpur | 1,852 |
| Chandrapur | 845 |
| Gadchiroli | 1,423 |
| Amravati | 1,118 |
| Yavatmal | 665 |
| Pune | 811 |
| Kolhapur | 1,286 |
| Dhule | 931 |
| Thane | 1,568 |
| Total | 12991 |
📊 Application Fee
- Category
- Fee (Expected)
- Ex-Servicemen
- ₹1000
- Backward Class (BC), Adivasi Domicile of Maharashtra, Orphan
- ₹900
📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 18 to 27 years |
| Educational Qualification | 12th pass or equivalent from a recognized board/university |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Current Affairs Social Reformers Awards Special Days Local Administration |
| Reasoning | Verbal Reasoning Logical Problems Statement Analysis Theme Detection |
| English | Grammar Vocabulary Sentence Structure Error Spotting |
| Marathi | Grammar Synonyms Idioms Antonyms Unseen Passages |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | No. of Question | Mark |
|---|---|---|
| English | 30 | 30 |
| Marathi | 30 | 30 |
| General Knowledge | 30 | 30 |
| Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
📊 Salary & Pay Scale Details
- Post Name
- In-Hand Salary
- Maharashtra Forest Guard
- Rs. 18,000/- to Rs. 56,900
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Recommended Books |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge | General Awareness 2026 by Manohar Pandey, Lucent’s General Awareness by Vinay Karna |
| Reasoning | Logical Reasoning by RS Agarwal, Analytical Reasoning by M K Pandey |
| English | Objective General English by R S Aggarwal, Descriptive English by S P Bakshi |
| Marathi | Paripurn Marathi Vyakaran by Balasaheb Shinde, Deepstambh Marathi Vyakaram by Shrikant Taide |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.When will Maharashtra Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 notification be released?
The official notification is expected to be released soon on the official website @mahaforest.gov.in.
Q2.What is the expected Maharashtra Forest Guard Vacancy 2026?
Around 12991 vacancies are expected to be announced for Forest Guard posts across different regions of Maharashtra.
Q3.What is Van Vibhag Bharti 2026 Online Form Last Date?
The application's last date will be announced along with Maharashtra Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 notification.
Q4.What is the selection process for Maharashtra Forest Department Recruitment?
The selection process includes Computer Based Test, PET & Document Verification.
Q5.What is the educational qualification for Forest Bharti 2026 Maharashtra?
Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board to apply for the recruitment.
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