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Kerala PSC Forest Previous Year Question Papers
Beat Forest Officer and Range Forest Officer (Forest and Wildlife Department) Examinations
Kerala Public Service CommissionKerala100 papers · 2015–2026Verified 12 Oct 2026
Papers by year
- Kerala PSC Forest 202623 papers
- Kerala PSC Forest 202522 papers
- Kerala PSC Forest 20248 papers
- Kerala PSC Forest 202310 papers
- Kerala PSC Forest 20228 papers
- Kerala PSC Forest 202119 papers
- Kerala PSC Forest 20164 papers
- Kerala PSC Forest 20156 papers
About Kerala PSC Forest
Kerala PSC recruits Beat Forest Officers (plus-two level) and Range Forest Officers (degree level) for the Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department. Beat Forest Officer candidates take an objective OMR main examination after the common preliminary, while Range Forest Officer candidates take a preliminary screening and then main papers in general studies, English and optional subjects such as Forestry, Botany, Zoology, Agriculture and Engineering.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Beat Forest Officer Examination
Objective OMR main examination with special topics on forestry
- 2
Range Forest Officer Examination
Preliminary screening followed by main papers: Paper I general studies, Paper II English and optional subjects
General KnowledgeCurrent AffairsSimple Arithmetic and Mental AbilityGeneral EnglishRegional LanguageForestry and wildlifeRFO optional subjects
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
Beat Forest Officer Examination
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| History | 5 |
| Geography | 5 |
| Economics | 5 |
| Indian Constitution | 8 |
| Kerala governance and administration | 3 |
| Biology and public health | 4 |
| Physics | 3 |
| Chemistry | 3 |
| Arts, sports, literature and culture | 4 |
| Current Affairs | 10 |
| Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability and Observation | 10 |
| General English | 10 |
| Regional Language (Malayalam, Kannada or Tamil) | 10 |
| Special Topics related to the duties of the post | 20 |
Detailed syllabus for Beat Forest Officer, Forest Department (2025) · official source
Range Forest Officer Examination
Paper I (100 marks, 120 minutes)
| Section | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| History | 16 | — |
| Geography | 16 | — |
| Economics | 16 | — |
| Indian Constitution | 16 | — |
| Arts, Sports, Literature and Culture | 16 | — |
| Science and Technology, Current affairs | 20 | — |
| Total | 100 | 120 minutes |
Paper II
| Section | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| English: comprehension, precis writing, essays | 100 | 120 minutes |
Syllabus for Range Forest Officer (Mains) Paper I and II (2025) · official source
Preparing with Kerala PSC Forest papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2026) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: Beat Forest Officer Examination, Range Forest Officer Examination.
- Official answer keys are available for some years. Check your answers against them, not against unofficial solutions.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download Kerala PSC Forest previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 100 Kerala PSC Forest papers from 2015 to 2026, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts Kerala PSC Forest?
Kerala PSC Forest is conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 12 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Kerala Public Service Commission — official website
- Kerala PSC detailed syllabus, Beat Forest Officer
- Kerala PSC syllabus, Range Forest Officer (Mains) Paper I and II
- Kerala PSC Answer Key - OMR Exams (question papers and keys)
- Kerala PSC Question Paper - Descriptive Exam
- Kerala PSC syllabus listing
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