Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) Recruitment 2026

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Assistant Conservator of Forest, Forest Ranger. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Location

Indore, Madhya Pradesh

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Deadline

9th February

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Published

11th January 2026

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Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) – State Forest Service Examination 2026

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released the official notification for the State Forest Service Examination 2026 (Advertisement No. 30/2025 dated 31.12.2025). The recruitment includes positions for Assistant Conservator of Forest and Forest Ranger under the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department. The examination aims to fill multiple vacancies for these posts through a multi-stage selection process including preliminary, mains, interview, and physical tests.

Organization Details

Organization Name: Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)
Exam Name: State Forest Service Examination 2026
Advertisement Number: 30/2025
Advertisement Date: 31.12.2025

Vacancy and Post Details

Post Name	Total Posts	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Pay Scale
Assistant Conservator of Forest	6	1	1	1	2	1	₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
Forest Ranger	30	As per category-wise allocation					₹9,300 – ₹34,800 + ₹3,600 Grade Pay

Important Dates

Online Application Start	10.01.2026
Last Date to Apply Online	09.02.2026
Correction Window	15.01.2026 – 11.02.2026
Admit Card Availability	16.04.2026
Preliminary Examination Date	26.04.2026 (Sunday)
Exam Timings	Paper 1: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Paper 2: 02:15 PM – 04:15 PM

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, or Technology from a recognized University in any branch.
Employment Exchange Registration: Candidates must be registered with the Madhya Pradesh Employment Exchange before applying.

Physical Standards

Measurement	Male	Female
Height	163 cm	150 cm
Chest (Unexpanded)	79 cm	74 cm
Chest Expansion	5 cm	5 cm
Walking Test	25 km in 4 hours	14 km in 4 hours

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)

Assistant Conservator of Forest: 21 – 40 years
Forest Ranger: 21 – 33 years

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / Other State	₹500/-
SC / ST / OBC / EWS (MP Domicile)	₹250/-
Correction (Per Edit)	₹50/-
Portal Fee	₹40/- extra

Mode of Payment: Online only (Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking)

Selection Process

Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
Main Examination (Written)
Interview / Personality Test
Physical Fitness Test
Medical Examination by the State Medical Board

Note: Negative marking is applicable in the preliminary exam.

Application Process

Apply online through mponline.gov.in or mppsc.mp.gov.in.
Ensure full payment is marked as “Payment Done” to confirm application submission.
Keep printed copies of the application and payment receipt for reference.
No offline or manual forms will be accepted.

Reservation and Relaxation Details

The reservation will be as per Madhya Pradesh Government norms (87% general + 13% special categories). Category-wise and sub-category reservations including Divyang candidates (OH/VH/HH/MD) are applicable as per rules.