GPSC ACF & RFO Recruitment 2026 – 26 Posts | Assistant Conservator of Forest & Range Forest Officer Class-2 | Apply Online

1. Post Name & Vacancy Details

Women Reserved Posts (out of above):

*ACF PwD reserved post: Disability Category C only – Leprosy Cured (LC) and Acid Attack Victim (AAV). This is counted as 2nd recruitment event under special PwD campaign.

2. Educational Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in any one of the following subjects as principal subject from a recognised University/Institution: Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Bio-chemistry, Environmental Science, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Engineering/Technology

Important conditions:

• Candidates with B.Sc. (Agriculture) / B.Sc. (Horticulture) / B.Sc. (Forestry) must have degree from an Agriculture/Horticulture University established under Central or State Agriculture/Horticulture Universities Act
• Special Benefit: Candidates with B.Sc. Forestry as principal subject are eligible for additional 10% marks of total marks obtained in Main Written Exam and Interview
• Basic Computer Knowledge as prescribed in Gujarat Civil Services Rules 1967 is mandatory
• Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both is required
• Candidates appearing in final exam but result not yet declared may apply for Preliminary Exam

3. Minimum Physical Standards (Mandatory)

Disqualifying Physical Conditions: Knock knee, Squint eye, Flat feet, Varicose Veins, Hammer toes, Fractured limb, Communicable/skin disease, Colour blindness, History of psychiatric ailments.

Walking Test (after GPSC recommendation):

• Male candidates: 25 km within 4 hours
• Female candidates: 14 km within 4 hours
• One additional chance given if failed in first attempt; no appointment if failed second time

4. Age Limit (as on 15.04.2026)

• Minimum Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Age: 35 Years

Age Relaxation:

5. Salary / Pay Scale

Additional allowances as per government rules. No increment during the 2-year probation period (however increment approved by competent authority on satisfactory completion). Promotion opportunities to higher posts as per recruitment rules.

6. Selection Process

Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination (Objective / MCQ type)

• Medium: Gujarati and English
• Standard: Graduate level (MCQ)
• This is a screening test only — marks NOT counted in final selection
• Approx. 15× the number of vacancies will be called for Main Exam
• Attendance in all papers is mandatory — absence in any paper leads to cancellation

Stage 2 – Main (Written) Examination (Descriptive Type)

Stage 3 – Viva Voce (Personal Interview): 100 Marks

• Approx. 3× the number of vacancies called
• Physical measurements taken on Viva day by Government Medical Officer
• Candidates not meeting physical standards will not be allowed for Viva

Final Selection: Based on total of Main Written Exam marks + Viva Voce marks

Exam centres: Preliminary – Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar (additional centres if needed) | Main Exam – Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar | Viva – Gandhinagar

7. Application Fee

• Separate fees for Preliminary and Main Exam
• Fee once paid is non-refundable
• Candidates outside Gujarat can only pay online

8. Important Dates

9. Required Documents (at Viva Stage)

• SSC (10th) Certificate & Marksheet (Date of Birth proof)
• Graduation Degree and all semester/year marksheets
• Category Certificate – SC/ST/SEBC/EWS (as per valid format and within validity period)
• Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for SEBC (valid for 3 financial years)
• EWS Certificate in prescribed format (valid for 3 financial years)
• PwD Disability Certificate – Form V/VI/VII as per RPwD Rules 2017 (min 40% disability)
• Ex-Servicemen Discharge Book copy
• NOC from present employer (if working in Govt./PSU/Co-operative body)
• Widow Certificate + Affidavit of non-remarriage (if applicable)
• Computer Knowledge (CCC) Certificate
• Bar-coded application form printout

• B.Sc. Forestry candidates get 10% additional marks in Main Written Exam and Interview — a significant advantage
• Walking Test is mandatory after GPSC recommendation — prepare physically
• PwD Disability Certificate must be in Form V/VI/VII as per RPwD Rules 2017 — old formats are not accepted
• Physical measurement will be taken on the Viva day — candidates not meeting standards will not be allowed in the interview
• Candidates working in Govt./PSU must inform their department within 7 days of applying
• Candidates working in Central/other State Govt./Local Bodies/Co-operative Bodies must attach NOC from appointing authority
• Widow candidates get 5% bonus marks — affidavit of non-remarriage is mandatory
• No mobile phones or calculators allowed in the exam hall
• This website is not affiliated with GPSC — always verify from the official website at gpsc.gujarat.gov.in