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ICAR AIEEA (PG) JRF - Forestry / Agroforestry & Silviculture Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Prepare for your exam with the latest official syllabus, detailed topic-wise breakdown, and mark distribution.

Comprehensive syllabus for the ICAR JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) entrance exam for the Major Subject Group \'Forestry/Agroforestry & Silviculture\' (Code 11). This exam covers all aspects of forest science, including Silviculture, Agroforestry, Forest Management, Products, and Tree Improvement. It is the primary gateway for M.Sc. admissions in Forestry colleges across India.

Exam Overview

Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Frequency Annual
Major Subject Group Forestry/Agroforestry & Silviculture (Code 11)
Eligibility B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. (Hons) Forestry
Total Marks 480 (120 Questions x 4 Marks)

Exam Pattern

Exam Structure
Section Content Questions Marks
Part A General Knowledge / General Agriculture / Forestry Basics 20 MCQs 80
Part B Core Subject Group (Forestry, Agroforestry, Silviculture) 100 MCQs 400
Total 120 MCQs 480

Marking Scheme: +4 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer.

Subject-wise Syllabus

Silviculture
Agroforestry
Management & Mensuration
Products & Ecology
Tree Improvement
Core Unit: Silviculture (General & Systemic) +
  • • General Silviculture Very High
    Definition and scope; Site factors (Climatic, Edaphic, Physiographic, Biotic); Ecological succession and Climax theories; Regeneration: Natural (Seed, Coppice, Root sucker) and Artificial (Sowing vs Planting); Nursery technology (Bed preparation, Containerized nursery); Tending operations (Weeding, Cleaning, Thinning types and theories, Pruning).
  • • Silvicultural Systems High
    Classification; Clear felling system; Shelterwood system (Uniform, Group, Irregular); Selection system; Coppice systems (Simple coppice, Coppice with standards); Accessory systems; Conversion.
  • • Silviculture of Indian Trees High
    Phenology, silvicultural characters, regeneration and management of: Teak (*Tectona grandis*), Sal (*Shorea robusta*), Chir Pine (*Pinus roxburghii*), Deodar (*Cedrus deodara*), Sissoo (*Dalbergia sissoo*), Eucalyptus, Poplar, Bamboo, Sandalwood, Casuarina.
  • • Plantation Forestry Medium
    Afforestation of difficult sites (Saline-alkali soils, Ravines, Sand dunes, Waterlogged areas, Mine dumps); Energy plantations; Industrial plantations.
Core Unit: Agroforestry & Social Forestry +
  • • Fundamentals of Agroforestry Very High
    Definition, scope, and potential; Classification of systems (Structural, Functional, Socio-economic, Ecological); Diagnosis and Design (D&D) methodology; Components of Agroforestry (Trees, Crops, Animals).
  • • Agroforestry Systems High
    Agrisilviculture (Alley cropping, Home gardens, Shifting cultivation); Silvipasture; Agrosilvipasture; Windbreaks and Shelterbelts (Design and aerodynamics); Apiculture and Sericulture in forestry.
  • • Tree-Crop Interaction Medium-High
    Positive (Complementarity, Facilitation) and Negative (Competition, Allelopathy) interactions; Nutrient cycling; Microclimate modification; Nitrogen fixing trees (NFTs); Multipurpose Tree Species (MPTS) selection.
  • • Social Forestry Medium
    History and objectives; JFM (Joint Forest Management); Community forestry; Farm forestry; Extension forestry; National Agroforestry Policy (2014).
Core Unit: Forest Management & Mensuration +
  • • Forest Mensuration High
    Measurement of Diameter (Girth, DBH rules) and Height (Principles, Hypsometers - Abney's level, Haga altimeter); Form factor and Taper; Bark thickness; Volume estimation (Tree and Log rules - Quarter girth formula); Increment (CAI, MAI); Yield tables and Stand tables.
  • • Forest Management High
    Principles of Sustained Yield; Normal Forest concept; Rotation (Types: Physical, Silvicultural, Technical, Financial); Yield regulation methods (Area, Volume, Increment); Working Plan (Objectives, Structure, Preparation).
  • • Remote Sensing & GIS Medium
    Basics of Remote Sensing; Aerial photography; Satellite imagery; GPS applications in forestry; Forest cover assessment (FSI reports).
Core Unit: Forest Products & Ecology +
  • • Wood Science & Technology Medium
    Wood anatomy (Softwood vs Hardwood); Physical and mechanical properties; Wood seasoning (Defects); Wood preservation (Preservatives, Methods); Composite wood (Plywood, Particle board); Pulp and Paper technology.
  • • Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) Low-Medium
    Resins and Oleoresins; Gums; Tannins; Dyes; Medicinal plants; Tendu leaves; Cane and Bamboo utilization.
  • • Forest Ecology & Biodiversity High
    Forest Types of India (Champion & Seth Classification - 16 Groups); Ecosystem structure and function; Biodiversity conservation (In-situ vs Ex-situ); Protected Area Network (National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves).
  • • Forest Protection Medium
    Forest Fire (Types, Prevention, Control); Forest Pathology (Major diseases of nursery and plantations - Ganoderma, Rusts); Forest Entomology (Major pests - Sal borer, Teak defoliator); Grazing management.
Core Unit: Tree Improvement +
  • • Forest Genetics Medium
    Basic genetics concepts; Provenance testing; Seed Orchard (CSO, SSO); Plus tree selection; Vegetative propagation (Cuttings, Grafting, Tissue culture); Hybridization in trees.

Recommended Books

Book NameAuthor/PublisherImportance
Indian Forestry: A Breakthrough K. Manikandan & S. Prabhu Essential (Bible for JRF Forestry)
Principles and Practice of Silviculture L.S. Khanna Essential (Concept clearing)
Agroforestry: Principles and Practices A.P. Dwivedi High (For Agroforestry)
Forest Management Ram Parkash Medium (For Management)
Forest Mensuration L.S. Khanna and Chaturvedi High (For Mensuration)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can B.Sc. Agriculture students apply for Forestry JRF? +

Generally, No. The eligibility is usually restricted to B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. (Hons) Forestry graduates. Check the latest ICAR Information Bulletin to confirm if any relaxation exists for specific years, but historically it is restricted.

Which section carries the most weight? +

Silviculture (General + Systems + Species) and Agroforestry usually make up 40-50% of the paper. Forest Mensuration and Management are the next biggest chunk.

Are there numerical questions? +

Yes, specifically in Forest Mensuration (calculating volume, height, form factor) and sometimes in Forest Management (yield regulation formulas).

Do I need to memorize the Forest Types of India? +

Yes. You must know the 5 Major Groups and 16 Type Groups as per Champion & Seth (1968), along with characteristic species for each type.