Overview
The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has released a notification for the recruitment of Assistant Conservator of Forests and Range Forest Officer.
Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fields such as Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Engineering or Technology can apply online until April 15, 2026.
Important Dates
Notification Release: April 01, 2026
Application Start Date: April 01, 2026 (13:00 hrs)
Last Date to Apply: April 15, 2026 (23:59 hrs)
Exam Date:
- Preliminary Exam (Paper-1): June 07, 2026
- Preliminary Exam (Paper-2): June 27, 2026
- Main Written Exam (Tentative): December 13, 2026 to December 16, 2026
Salary / Pay Scale
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)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Botany / Chemistry / Geology / Mathematics / Physics / Statistics / Zoology / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Environmental Science / Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science / Agriculture / Forestry / Horticulture / Engineering or Technology
Age Limit:
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 26
Post Name: Assistant Conservator of Forests (Class-II) & Range Forest Officer (Class-II)
Organization: Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)
Job Location: Various locations in Gujarat
| Post Name | Total |
|---|
| Assistant Conservator of Forests (Class-II) | 1 |
| Range Forest Officer (Class-II) | 25 |
Application Fee
General / EWS / SEBC: ₹ 100/- + Postal / Bank Charges
SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen / Female: Nil
Payment Mode: Online/Offline with details as per the official notification.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- 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.)
- 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
- Stage – III: Interview (Personality Test) – 100 Marks
Final Merit: Main Written (750) + Interview (100) = 850 Marks.
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Official Notification
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