GPSC ACF & RFO Recruitment 2026 Gujarat Forest Department – 26 Posts

The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has officially released a recruitment notification for 26 vacancies for the posts of Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) Class-II and Range Forest Officer (RFO) Class-II under the Forest and Environment Department of the Government of Gujarat. This is a golden opportunity for science graduates who dream of serving the nation through forest conservation and environmental protection. The GPSC ACF RFO Recruitment 2026 is advertised under Advertisement No. 03/2026-27. Out of the total 26 posts, 1 post is for Assistant Conservator of Forest and 25 posts are for Range Forest Officer. The recruitment covers all major reservation categories including General, EWS, SEBC, SC, and ST, along with dedicated reservations for women and persons with disabilities. Candidates who wish to apply must hold a Bachelor's degree in subjects like Botany, Zoology, Forestry, Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related fields from a recognized university. A special bonus of 10% additional marks in the main written exam is available for candidates who hold a B.Sc. in Forestry as their principal subject — giving forestry graduates a clear edge in the competition. The selection process for Gujarat Forest Department Recruitment 2026 is conducted in three stages — a Preliminary Exam (objective type), a Main Written Exam (descriptive type), and a Personal Interview. The preliminary exam is purely a screening test and its marks are not counted toward the final merit list. The final selection is based on the combined score of the Main Written Exam and the Interview. Successful candidates must also clear a physical standards check and a Walking Test — males need to complete 25 km in 4 hours and females 14 km in 4 hours. These posts demand physical fitness, as the job involves field-level forest management across Gujarat. The application process is entirely online at gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in. The application window opens on 1st April 2026 and closes on 15th April 2026. Candidates from General/Unreserved categories must pay an application fee of ₹100, while SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are fully exempt from the fee. This is a regular, permanent government job with all standard state government benefits including DA, HRA, TA, and pension under the 7th Pay Commission structure. If you are a science graduate looking for a prestigious and rewarding career in Gujarat's forest service, this GPSC ACF RFO 2026 Apply Online opportunity should not be missed. Read the complete notification carefully, verify your eligibility, and submit your application well before the last date.