MP State Forest Service Exam 2026

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) ne State Forest Service Examination 2026 ke liye official notification (Advt. No. 30/2025) release kar diya hai. Ye exam un candidates ke liye ek badi opportunity hai jo Science, Engineering ya Technology background se hain aur MP Forest Department me ek prestigious Gazetted Officer banna chahte hain.

Is recruitment ke through total 36 posts bhari jayengi, jisme Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) aur Forest Ranger shamil hain. Selection process kaafi competitive hoga jisme Prelims (26 April 2026), Mains, Interview aur Physical Test shamil hai. Interested candidates ko last date se pehle online apply karna hoga.

Recruitment ka Overview

• Recruiting Body: Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)
• Exam Name: State Forest Service Exam 2026
• Posts: ACF & Forest Ranger
• Total Vacancies: 36
• Job Location: Madhya Pradesh
• Application Mode: Online
• Last Date to Apply: 09 February 2026

Vacancy Details

Post Name  -       Vacancies 

Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) - 06        

Forest Ranger - 30        

Total    -           36

> Note: Vacancies reservation rules ke according change ho sakti hain.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Candidate ke paas Science / Engineering / Technology me Bachelor’s Degree honi chahiye.
• Jaise: Agriculture, Forestry, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering etc.

Age Limit (01 Jan 2026 ke hisaab se)

• ACF: 21 se 40 saal
• Forest Ranger: 21 se 33 saal
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC/Women/Govt Employees (MP domicile) ko rules ke according relaxation milegi.

Physical Standards

Height

• Male: 163 cm (ST: 152 cm)
• Female: 150 cm (ST: 145 cm)

Chest (Male/Female)

• Male: 79 cm (5 cm expansion compulsory)
• Female: 74 cm (5 cm expansion compulsory)

Walking Test

• Male: 25 km – 4 hours
• Female:
•   ACF: 14 km – 4 hours
•   Ranger: 16 km – 4 hours

Salary & Benefits

Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF)

• Pay Scale: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Level 12)
• Post Type: Class-II Gazetted
• Benefits: Govt accommodation, vehicle, high social status

Forest Ranger

• Pay Scale: ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 + Grade Pay ₹3,600
• Benefits: DA, HRA, Medical facilities, NPS pension

Selection Process

Stage 1: Preliminary Exam

• Date: 26 April 2026
• Type: Objective (OMR Based)

Important: Paper-I + Paper-II dono ka score Mains ke merit me count hoga.

Stage 2: Mains Exam

• Objective based test
• Part A: MP GK, Economy, Polity
• Part B: Forestry & General Science
• Negative marking applicable

Stage 3: Interview

• Personality Test

Stage 4: Physical & Medical Test

•  Walking test aur medical fitness mandatory

Online Apply Karne ka Tarika

1. MPPSC / MPOnline portal par jaayein

2. “State Forest Service Exam 2026” select karein

3. Registration details sahi-sahi bharein

4. Photo & Signature upload karein

5. Application fee online ya MPOnline Kiosk se pay karein

6. Payment confirmation ke baad form ka print out zaroor lein

Important Dates               

Notification Release  - 31 Dec 2025          

Online Apply Start  -  10 Jan 2026          

Last Date  -  09 Feb 2026          

Correction Window - 15 Jan – 11 Feb 2026 

Admit Card  - 16 April 2026        

Prelims Exam  - 26 April 2026        

Application Fees (Approx.)

• MP SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD: ₹250
• General / Other State: ₹500
• Portal Charges: ₹40 extra

Important Links

Official Notification: MPPSC Website

Apply Online: MPOnline Portal