GPSC Gujarat Forest Service ACF, RFO Application 2026: The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has officially released a notification for the posts of Assistant Conservator of Forest and Range Forest Officer, Class-2. The Online application starts from 1 April 2026. Interested candidates can fill out the GPSC Gujarat Forest Service ACF, RFO online form till 15 April 2026. Interested candidates should check the eligibility criteria, age limit, and selection process before applying.
Quick Overview
Organization
Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)
Post Name
Assistant Conservator of Forest and Range Forest Officer, Class-2
Advertisement No.
03/2026-27
Total Posts
26
Job Location
Gujarat
Salary
Rs. 39,900-1,67,800/-
Application Mode
Online
Last Date
15 April 2026
Important Dates
Application Start Date
1 April 2026
Application Last Date
15 April 2026
Fee Payment Last Date
15 April 2026
Pre-Exam Date Paper I
7 June 2026
Pre-Exam Date Paper II
27 June 2026
Main Exam
13-16 December 2026
Admit Card Date
Before Exam
GPSC Gujarat Forest Service ACF, RFO Application Fee
General, EWS, SEBC: Rs. 100/-
SC, ST, ESM: Nil
Females: Nil
The candidates are required to deposit the requisite examination fees online via internet banking or a debit or credit card.
The fees paid shall be refunded to those candidates who appear for the examination.
Age Relaxation is Applicable as per the GPSC Gujarat Forest Service ACF, RFO Recruitment 2026.
GPSC Gujarat Forest Service ACF, RFO Vacancy Details
Total Posts- 26
Post Name
Total Posts
Assistant Conservator of Forests
1
Range Forest Officer
25
Who Should Apply for the GPSC Gujarat Forest Service ACF, RFO?
Candidates possess Possess a bachelor’s degree obtained from any of the University established or incorporated by or under the Central or a State Act in India; or any other educational institution recognised as such or declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 in one of the following subjects as principal subject, namely: (i)Botany, (ii) Chemistry, (iii)Geology, (iv)Mathematics, (v)Physics, (vi)Statistics, (vii)Zoology, (viii) Microbiology, (ix)Biotechnology, (x)Bio-chemistry, (xi)Environmental science, (xii)Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, (xiii)Agriculture, (xiv)Forestry, (xv)Horticulture, (xvi)Engineering /Technology.
Possess the basic knowledge of Computer Application as prescribed in the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules 1967;
Possess adequate knowledge of Gujarati, Hindi, or both.
Candidates should refer to the official Notification for full details.
GPSC Gujarat Forest Service ACF, RFO Salary Details
Assistant Conservator of Forests: Rs 53,100/- to Rs 1,67,800/- (Level-09)
Range Forest Officer: Rs 39,900/- to Rs 1,26,600/- (Level-07)
GPSC Gujarat Forest Service ACF, RFO Physical Standard Test
Male
Male (ST)
Female
Female (ST)
Height
165 cm
160 cm
158 cm
156 cm
Chest (Unexpended)
79
76
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–
Chest (Expended)
84
81
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–
Weight
50
50
45
45
Walking Test
25 km in 4 hours
25 km in 4 hours
14 km in 4 hours
GPSC Gujarat Forest Service ACF, RFO Selection Process
Pre Exam
Main Exam
PET/PST
Document Verification
Merit List
GPSC Gujarat Forest Service ACF, RFO Exam Pattern
The pre-exam has 2 papers of MCQ types.
Paper I has 200 Marks questions of General Studies-I with an exam duration of 3 hours.
Paper II also has 200 Marks questions of General Studies-I with an exam duration of 3 hours.
The main has a descriptive type.
The main exam has 5 papers. Each paper has 150 marks and 3 hours exam duration
