Overview
The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has announced recruitment for 26 posts of Assistant Conservator of Forests and Range Forest Officer for the year 2026. Applications open from 1 April 2026 to 15 April 2026. Eligibility requires a bachelor’s degree in specified subjects, age between 20 and 35 years, and an application fee of Rs 100 for general categories (free for reserved categories). The selection process comprises a preliminary screening exam, a main written exam, and an interview, with a final merit score of 850 marks. Salary ranges from Rs 39,900 to Rs 1,67,800 depending on the post.
Key Details
- Organization
- Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)
- Qualification
- 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
- Vacancies
- 26
Important Dates
| application_start | 01-04-2026 (13:00 hrs) |
| application_end | 15-04-2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| preliminary_exam_paper1 | 07-06-2026 |
| preliminary_exam_paper2 | 27-06-2026 |
| main_written_exam_tentative | 13-12-2026 to 16-12-2026 |
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Vacancy Details
Assistant Conservator of Forests (Class-II): 1; Range Forest Officer (Class-II): 25
Selection Process
Stage I: Preliminary (Screening) Examination (Objective Type) – Paper‑1: General Studies‑I (200 Marks, 3 hrs), Paper‑2: General Studies‑II (200 Marks, 3 hrs) – Total 400 Marks (screening only). Stage II: Main Written Examination (Descriptive Type) – Paper‑1: Gujarati Language (150 Marks, 3 hrs), Paper‑2: English Language (150 Marks, 3 hrs), Paper‑3: General Studies‑I (150 Marks, 3 hrs), Paper‑4: General Studies‑II (150 Marks, 3 hrs), Paper‑5: General Studies‑III (150 Marks, 3 hrs) – Total 750 Marks. Stage III: Interview (Personality Test) – 100 Marks. Final Merit: Main Written (750) + Interview (100) = 850 Marks.
How to Apply
Apply online only on https://gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in, Fill in personal details, upload photo & signature, Pay application fee (if applicable) and submit, Print the application confirmation, Application is editable until the last date & time, Only one application per advertisement is allowed; the latest confirmed application will be considered valid, PwD candidates must upload a valid Disability Certificate, No individual letters will be sent; any false information leads to disqualification
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for GPSC ACF RFO Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Forest Service Posts?
application start: 01-04-2026 (13:00 hrs); application end: 15-04-2026 (23:59 hrs); preliminary exam paper1: 07-06-2026; preliminary exam paper2: 27-06-2026; main written exam tentative: 13-12-2026 to 16-12-2026
What is the application fee?
General/EWS/SEBC: Rs 100/- + Postal/Bank Charges; SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Female: Nil
What is the age limit?
Minimum Age Limit: 20 Years; Maximum Age Limit: 35 Years; Age relaxation as per rules
What is the selection process?
Stage I: Preliminary (Screening) Examination (Objective Type) – Paper‑1: General Studies‑I (200 Marks, 3 hrs), Paper‑2: General Studies‑II (200 Marks, 3 hrs) – Total 400 Marks (screening only). Stage II: Main Written Examination (Descriptive Type) – Paper‑1: Gujarati Language (150 Marks, 3 hrs), Paper‑2: English Language (150 Marks, 3 hrs), Paper‑3: General Studies‑I (150 Marks, 3 hrs), Paper‑4: General Studies‑II (150 Marks, 3 hrs), Paper‑5: General Studies‑III (150 Marks, 3 hrs) – Total 750 Marks. Stage III: Interview (Personality Test) – 100 Marks. Final Merit: Main Written (750) + Interview (100) = 850 Marks.