The Gujarat Public Service Commission has released the official notification for Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF), Class-II and Range Forest Officer (RFO), Class-II Recruitment 2026-27.
A total of 26 vacancies have been announced. Eligible candidates can apply online through the GPSC OJAS portal from 01 April 2026 to 15 April 2026.
GPSC ACF & RFO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular |
Details |
| Organization |
Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) |
| Advertisement No. |
03/2026-27 |
| Post Name |
ACF & RFO |
| Total Vacancies |
26 |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Job Location |
Gujarat |
| Category |
Government Job |
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Application Start Date |
01 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
15 April 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Date |
07 June 2026 & 27 June 2026 |
| Main Exam Dates |
13 December to 16 December 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS |
100 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Serviceman |
Exempted |
Age Limit (As on 15 April 2026)
| Criteria |
Age |
| Minimum Age |
20 Years |
| Maximum Age |
35 Years |
Age Relaxation
| Category |
Relaxation |
| SC / ST / SEBC / EWS (Male) |
5 Years |
| Female (General) |
5 Years |
| Female (Reserved) |
10 Years |
| PwD |
10 Years |
Post Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
General |
EWS |
SEBC |
SC |
ST |
Total |
| Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) |
01 |
00 |
00 |
00 |
00 |
01 |
| Range Forest Officer (RFO) |
11 |
02 |
06 |
03 |
03 |
25 |
| Total |
12 |
02 |
06 |
03 |
03 |
26 |
Educational Qualification
| Requirement |
Details |
| Degree |
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subjects |
| Accepted Subjects |
Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Zoology, Agriculture, Forestry, Engineering, Environmental Science etc. |
| Other Requirement |
Basic Computer Knowledge |
| Language |
Gujarati or Hindi |
Physical Standards
| Standard |
Men (General) |
Men (ST) |
Women (General) |
Women (ST) |
| Height |
165 cm |
160 cm |
158 cm |
156 cm |
| Weight |
50 kg |
50 kg |
45 kg |
45 kg |
| Chest (Normal) |
79 cm |
76 cm |
N/A |
N/A |
| Expansion |
5 cm |
5 cm |
N/A |
N/A |
Walking Test Requirement
| Category |
Distance |
Time Limit |
| Male |
25 km |
4 Hours |
| Female |
14 km |
4 Hours |
Selection Process
| Stage |
Details |
| Preliminary Exam |
Objective type (Screening Test) |
| Main Exam |
Descriptive Written Exam (5 Papers) |
| Physical Test |
Standard + Walking Test |
| Interview |
100 Marks |
Salary Details
| Post |
Pay Scale |
| ACF / RFO |
₹53,100 – ₹1,67,800 (Level 9) |
How to Apply
| Step |
Process |
| Step 1 |
Visit GPSC OJAS official website |
| Step 2 |
Click on Online Application |
| Step 3 |
Select Advertisement No. 03/2026-27 |
| Step 4 |
Fill personal and communication details |
| Step 5 |
Upload photo and signature |
| Step 6 |
Submit form and generate application number |
| Step 7 |
Pay fee (if applicable) |
| Step 8 |
Take printout of final form |
Important Instructions
| Instruction |
Details |
| Document Upload |
Photo and Signature in JPG format |
| Certificates |
Required at later stages |
| Apply Mode |
Online only |
| Advice |
Apply before last date to avoid server issues |
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the last date to apply for GPSC ACF & RFO Recruitment 2026
The last date to submit the online application is 15 April 2026
Is physical test required
Yes candidates must qualify physical standards and walking test
What is the salary of GPSC ACF post
The salary is ₹53,100 to ₹1,67,800 under Pay Level 9