GPSC ACF RFO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 26 Forest Service Posts

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🌳 GPSC ACF RFO Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Forest Service Posts

GPSC ACF RFO Recruitment 2026: Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has released the official notification for Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) & Range Forest Officer (RFO) Class-II Recruitment 2026. A total of 26 vacancies have been announced in the Forest & Environment Department of Gujarat.

Eligible candidates can apply online through OJAS portal from 01 April 2026 to 15 April 2026.

📊 Recruitment Overview

Organization	Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)
Post Name	ACF & RFO (Class-II)
Total Vacancies	26
Advertisement No.	03/2026-27
Application Mode	Online (OJAS)
Job Location	Gujarat
Official Website	gpsc.gujarat.gov.in

📌 Vacancy Details

Post	Vacancies
Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF)	01
Range Forest Officer (RFO)	25
Total	26

🎓 Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following subjects:

Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics
Microbiology / Biotechnology / Bio-chemistry
Mathematics, Statistics
Geology, Environmental Science
Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture
Engineering / Technology
✔ Basic Computer Knowledge required
✔ Knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi

🎂 Age Limit

Criteria	Age
Minimum Age	20 Years
Maximum Age	35 Years

✔ Age relaxation applicable as per Gujarat Govt rules
✔ Maximum age up to 45 years with relaxation

📌 Age calculated as on 15 April 2026.

💰 Application Fees

Category	Fee
General Category	₹100 + Charges
Reserved Categories	No Fee

💲 Reserved categories (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/PH/Ex-Servicemen) are exempted.

🧪 Selection Process

Stage	Details
Preliminary Exam	Objective Type
Main Exam	Descriptive
Interview	100 Marks

🏆 Final selection based on Main Exam + Interview.

📝 Exam Pattern

🔹 Preliminary Exam

Paper	Marks	Duration
General Studies-I	200	3 Hours
General Studies-II	200	3 Hours

✔ Objective (MCQ)
✔ Screening Test

🔹 Main Exam

Paper	Marks
Gujarati	150
English	150
General Studies I	150
General Studies II	150
General Studies III	150
Total	750

Interview: 100 Marks

🏃 Physical Standards

Category	Height	Chest	Weight
Male	165 cm	79-84 cm	50 kg
Female	158 cm	–	45 kg

✔ Walking Test: 25 km (Male) / 14 km (Female)
✔ Must complete within 4 hours

🏋️ Physical criteria mandatory for selection.

💵 Salary & Benefits

Post	Pay Level	Salary
ACF	Level-9	₹53,100 – ₹1,67,800
RFO	Level-7	₹39,900 – ₹1,26,600

✔ DA, HRA, TA
✔ Pension & Government Benefits
✔ Promotion Opportunities

💰 Salary as per 7th Pay Commission.

📅 Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start	01 April 2026
Last Date	15 April 2026
Prelims Exam	07 June & 26 June 2026
Main Exam	13–16 December 2026

📝 How to Apply

Visit OJAS website (gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in)
Click on ACF/RFO Recruitment 2026
Register & fill form
Upload documents
Pay application fee
Submit form & print

Apply before last date to avoid last minute rush.

🔗 Important Links

Link	Details
Apply Online	Click to Apply
Official Notification	Download PDF

❓ FAQs: GPSC ACF RFO Recruitment 2026

1. How many vacancies are available in GPSC ACF RFO Recruitment 2026?

A total of 26 vacancies have been announced, including 01 post for ACF and 25 posts for RFO.

2. What is the last date to apply for GPSC Forest Service Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply online is 15 April 2026 through the OJAS portal.

3. What is the selection process for GPSC ACF & RFO 2026?

The selection process includes Preliminary Exam, Main Written Exam, and Interview. Final merit is based on Main Exam and Interview marks.

4. What are the physical requirements for ACF/RFO posts?

Male candidates must have 165 cm height and complete a 25 km walking test, while female candidates require 158 cm height and 14 km walking test within 4 hours.

5. What is the salary of GPSC ACF and RFO officers?

ACF salary is ₹53,100 – ₹1,67,800 (Level-9) and RFO salary is ₹39,900 – ₹1,26,600 (Level-7) along with allowances.

Makwana Nikunj