GPSC ACF RFO Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Forest Service Posts

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• Updated April 01, 2026 05:04 PM
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GPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Overview

• The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has officially released a recruitment notification for Assistant Conservator of Forests and Range Forest Officer. For all details regarding the recruitment process, eligibility, and application procedure, refer to the official notification. Eligible candidates can download it from the link below.
• Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)
• Advt No GPSC/202627/2
• Assistant Conservator of Forests and Range Forest Officer Vacancy 2026
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Application Fee For General / EWS / SEBC Candidates: Rs 100/- + Postal / Bank Charges For SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen / Female Candidates: Nil

• Application Fee
• For General / EWS / SEBC Candidates: Rs 100/- + Postal / Bank Charges
• For SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen / Female Candidates: Nil

GPSC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

• Starting Date for Apply Online: 01-04-2026 (13:00 hrs)
• Last Date for Apply Online: 15-04-2026 (23:59 hrs)
• Preliminary Exam (Paper-1): 07-06-2026
• Preliminary Exam (Paper-2): 27-06-2026
• Main Written Exam (Tentative): 13-12-2026 to 16-12-2026

GPSC Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

• Minimum Age Limit: 20 Years
• Maximum Age limit: 35 Years
• Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.
• Qualification
• Candidates Should Possess Bachelor’s Degree in Botany / Chemistry / Geology / Mathematics / Physics / Statistics / Zoology / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Bio-chemistry / Environmental Science / Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science / Agriculture / Forestry / Horticulture / Engineering or Technology
• Salary
• Assistant Conservator of Forests (Class-II): Rs 53,100/- to Rs 1,67,800/- (Level-09)
• Range Forest Officer (Class-II): Rs 39,900/- to Rs 1,26,600/- (Level-07)

GPSC Assistant Conservator of Forests and Range Forest Officer Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

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Selection Process

• The selection will be made through a Competitive Examination in three stages:
• (A) Stage – I: Preliminary (Screening) Examination (Objective Type)
• Paper-1: General Studies-I – 200 Marks (3 Hours)
• Paper-2: General Studies-II – 200 Marks (3 Hours) Total: 400 Marks (This is only a screening test. Marks not counted for final merit.)
• (B) Stage – II: Main Written Examination (Descriptive Type)
• Paper-1: Gujarati Language – 150 Marks (3 Hours)
• Paper-2: English Language – 150 Marks (3 Hours)
• Paper-3: General Studies-I – 150 Marks (3 Hours)
• Paper-4: General Studies-II – 150 Marks (3 Hours)
• Paper-5: General Studies-III – 150 Marks (3 Hours) Total: 750 Marks
• (C) Stage – III: Interview (Personality Test) – 100 Marks
• Final Merit: Main Written (750) + Interview (100) = 850 Marks.
• Physical Standards & Walking Test (qualifying)
• Male: Height 165 cm (160 cm for ST), Chest 79 cm unexpanded / 84 cm expanded.
• Female: Height 158 cm (156 cm for ST), Weight 45 kg.
• Walking Test: Male – 25 km in 4 hours; Female – 14 km in 4 hours.

How to Apply

• Apply online only on https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in
• Application Period: 01-04-2026 (13:00 hrs) to 15-04-2026 (23:59 hrs)
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• Only Gujarat-origin candidates get reservation benefits.
• PwD candidates must upload valid Disability Certificate.
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Q2. How many vacancies are there in GPSC Assistant Conservator of Forests and Range Forest Officer Recruitment 2026?

• There are 26 vacancies in total, including 1 post of Assistant Conservator of Forests (Class‑II) and 25 posts of Range Forest Officer (Class‑II) as mentioned in the notification.

Q4. What educational qualification is required for GPSC Assistant Conservator of Forests and Range Forest Officer 2026?

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any one of the subjects such as Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification.

Q5. What is the age limit for GPSC Assistant Conservator of Forests and Range Forest Officer Recruitment 2026?

• The minimum age limit is 20 years and the maximum age limit is 35 years for GPSC Forest Class‑II posts, and relaxation in upper age is applicable for reserved categories as per Gujarat Government rules.

Q6. What is the salary for GPSC Assistant Conservator of Forests and Range Forest Officer posts?

• Assistant Conservator of Forests (Class‑II) carries a pay scale of Rs 53,100 to Rs 1,67,800 in Level‑09, while Range Forest Officer (Class‑II) carries a pay scale of Rs 39,900 to Rs 1,26,600 in Level‑07 along with other admissible allowances as per rules.

Q7. What is the exam pattern for GPSC Forest Services Preliminary Examination 2026?

• The Preliminary exam is an objective-type screening test with two papers: General Studies‑I for 200 marks of 3 hours and General Studies‑II for 200 marks of 3 hours, making a total of 400 marks, and the marks of the Prelims are not counted in the final merit.

Q10. What are the physical standards and walking test requirements for GPSC Forest posts?

• For male candidates, the required height is 165 cm (160 cm for ST), chest 79 cm unexpanded and 84 cm expanded, and they must complete a 25 km walking test in 4 hours; for female candidates, the height requirement is 158 cm (156 cm for ST), minimum weight is 45 kg, and they must complete a 14 km walking test in 4 hours, and these physical tests are qualifying in nature.