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MPPSC Forest Service Last Date Extended! The application process was started on 10th January 2023 and the last date is 16th February 2023. 15 vacancies have been released for the MPPSC Forest Service 2023 exam. Earlier, the MPPSC Forest Service Exam Calendar 2023-24 was released! Read this article further to know more important details of the MPPSC Forest Services Recruitment such as the selection process, exam pattern, and steps to download your admit card for the exam.
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MPPSC Forest Service Last Date Extended. The application process is started on 10th January 2023 and will end on 16th February 2023. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on 21st May 2023. The notification has been released for a total of 15 vacancies. The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released the result, cut off for the MPPSC Forest Service Prelims Exam 2021 on 20th October 2022. For the 2019 cycle, the Prelims revised result was out. Check out MPPSC Forest Service Result here. For the 2020 cycle, the final answer key for mains was released. The candidates who will clear the mains exam will go through the Interview, and Physical Efficiency Test. A total of 63 vacancies were released for various posts under the recruitment process of MPPSC Forest Services. The candidates can have a look at the MPPSC Cut-Off of previous years and be aware of their positions to make it to the final list.
MPPSC Forest Services Last Date to Apply Extended. Earlier, the MPPSC Forest Service 2023 Exam Notification was out on 30th December 2022. Candidates can fill out the application form from 10th January 2023 till 16th February 2023. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on 21st May 2023. The notification has been released for a total of 15 vacancies for the post of project manager. MPPSC Forest Services Prelims Result, Cut Off was out on 20th October 2022 for the 2021 cycle. The MPPSC Forest Service Recruitment was held for the post of Assistant Conservator of Forest, Forest Ranger, and Project Manager in 2022. For the 2023 cycle, the same is expected. An official notification by the authorities will specify the details further for the MPPSC Forest Service Recruitment 2023. Read further to know all the details regarding the vacancies, eligibility, application process, application fee, exam pattern, exam dates, etc. for the MPPSC Forest Services Recruitment 2023.
MPPSC Forest Service Recruitment 2023 Overview |
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Exam Conducting Body |
MPPSC |
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MPPSC Full form |
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission |
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Posts |
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Year |
2022 |
2023 |
Vacancies |
63 |
15 (Project Manager) |
Starting for online applications |
10th January 2022 23rd May 2022 (Re-Opened) |
10th January 2023 |
Deadline for online applications |
9th February 2022 27th May 2022 (Re-Opened) |
16th February 2023 |
Prelims Admit Card Release |
10th June 2022 |
14th May 2023 |
Exam Date |
19th June 2022 (Prelims) |
21st May 2023 |
Mains Admit Card Release Date |
21st July 2022 |
To be announced |
Mains Exam Date |
24th July 2022 |
To be announced |
Result Date |
15th January 2022 (Preliminary Result, 2020 cycle) 20th October 2022 (Prelims Result, 2021 cycle) |
To be announced |
Official Website |
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State |
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Qualification |
The MPPSC Forest Services Application Last Date has been extended to 16th February 2023. Earlier, the last date of application was 9th Feb 2023. Check the notice for the same below.
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the mains exam date for Forest Services Mains Exam of the 2019 cycle. The exam is scheduled to take place on 19th March 2023. Check the notice given below for more details.
The MPPSC Forest Services Main Examination 2019 Special Examination will be conducted on 19th March 2023, the MPPSC Forest Services 2022 Prelims Examination will be taking place on 21st May 2023 and the Mains examination will be taking place on 10th December 2023, MPPSC Forest Services Mains Exam 2021 will be conducted on 20th August 2023. Also, the MPPSC 2019 Prelims Second Revised Results have been released.
MPPSC has released the official notification for the recruitment of candidates for the post of Forest Services. The notification has been released for 15 vacancices and application process will begin on 10th January 2023. Candidates can read the article below for details regarding this MPPSC Recruitment.
The MPPSC has released the result and cut off for the MPPSC Forest Services Prelims Exam. This is with reference to the 2021 cycle. Candidates can download the PDFs attached below.
The MPPSC has released the revised result and cut off for the Forest Services Prelims Exam. This is with reference to the 2019 cycle. Candidates can download the same using the link given below.
The MPPSC has released the final answer key for the Forest Services Mains Exam 2020. Candidates can download the same using the link given below.
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission has officially released the scorecard for the Prelims Exam 2021 that was conducted on 19th June 2022. Candidates can download their scorecards from the direct link provided below and calculate their scores for the exam.
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the provisional answer key for the Mains Exam 2020. Candidates can check the answers to each question asked in the examination and calculate their marks. Download the answer key for the exam through the PDF provided below:
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the Mains Admit card for the Forest Service Prelims exam on 21st July 2022. The mains exam will be conducted on 24th July 2022. Candidates can check out the direct link to download the admit cards.
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the final answer key for the Forest Service Prelims exam on 18th July 2022. The Prelims exam was conducted on 19th June 2022. Candidates can check out the answers to each question asked in the examination. Check out the answer key PDF provided below and calculate your score:
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the Mains examination date for the 2020 cycle. The Mains exam will be conducted on 24th July 2022. Candidates can check out the Mains exam date on the official website of the MPPSC in the Upcoming Exam/Interview section.
15 vacancies have been released for the post of project manager for 2023 cycle.As of now, the commission has not released vacancies for the post of forest ranger and assistant conserver of forest. To get an idea candidates can check out the previous year vacancies given in the table below. You can find the category-wise distribution of vacancies for the posts in the table below as per the previous year exam cycle. The same will be updated as per the 2023 notification once it is released.
Sr. No. |
Post |
Total |
UR |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
1 |
Assistant Conservator of Forest |
8 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Forest Ranger |
40 |
5 |
14 |
14 |
5 |
2 |
3 |
Project Manager (2nd + 3rd Grade) |
15 |
5 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
1 |
Total |
63 |
13 |
17 |
19 |
11 |
3 |
The candidates can follow the steps given further in order to apply whenever the application process begins.
Step 1- Visit the MPPSC Official Website.
Step 2- Proceed to the “Apply Online” tab.
Step 3- Select the link for MPPSC Forest Service Exam.
Step 4- Fill up all the required details & upload all the required documents as mentioned in the application form. The candidates can use the Testbook Resize Tool to resize photographs accordingly.
Step 5- Cross-check once and verify all the entered details before submitting.
Step 6- Pay the application fees as per the category.
Step 7- After submission of the form, note down the registration/application/roll number or take a printout of the form for future reference.
Candidates applying for the MPPSC Forest Service Recruitment 2023 can submit their fees online i.e via Debit card, Internet Banking, etc. MPPSC Forest Service Recruitment 2023 fee structure will be released soon. Check the table to know detailed category-wise application fees for the year 2022 and get an idea about the expected fees for the upcoming recruitment cycle.
Category |
Application Fees |
Portal Fees |
SC/ST, OBC (NCL), PWD residents of Madhya Pradesh |
Rs 250/- |
Rs 40/- |
Others |
Rs 500/- |
Rs 40/- |
If there is any mistake in your MPPSC Forest Service recruitment 2023 application form, you can edit it during the editing window. In the 2023 exam cycle, the edit window will be open from 10th January 2023 till 9th February 2023. The same provision is expected for the 2023 cycle.
Candidates have to pay Rs 50 to edit the application form. In case candidates want to change their category then RS 250 will be paid.
Candidates can expect the editing of the application form for the 2023 cycle to be along the same lines.
The eligibility criteria for the MPPSC Forest Service 2023 have not yet been announced. The eligibility for both the notified posts has been defined in terms of education, age limit, and physical standards. The table below shows the eligibility criteria for MPPSC AE Recruitment 2022 for your reference. The candidates must be aware of the MPPSC Forest Service eligibility criteria before applying for the exam so that the candidate application is not rejected.
The table below shows the MPPSC Forest Service Education Eligibility Criteria 2022 for your reference. The Educational Qualification criteria for the upcoming cycle are expected to be similar to those of the bygone cycle.
Post |
Education Qualification |
Assistant Conservator of Forest post: |
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Forest Ranger and Project Manager (2nd, 3rd Grade) |
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The age limit criteria of MPPSC Forest Service 2023 are still not released. An official notification for the 2023 cycle is expected to be released by the authorities mentioning the age limit. Any changes will be notified much prior to the exam. Till the release of the MPPSC AE 2023 notification, candidates can follow and have a look at the previous year's cycle’s age limit i.e. 2022.
MPPSC Forest Service post-Age Limit |
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Post |
Minimum Age |
Maximum Age |
Assistant Conservator of Forest Age Limit |
21 years |
40 years |
Forest Ranger Age Limit |
21 years |
33 years |
Project Manager Age Limit |
21 years |
33 years |
An official notification for the 2023 cycle is expected to be released by the authorities mentioning the age relaxation details for the MPPSC Forest Service 2023 recruitment. Any changes will be notified much prior to the exam. Check the table below to know about the previous year exam cycle Age relaxation for the Non- creamy layer. The same can be expected for 2023.
Post |
Category |
Age Relaxation |
Maximum Age |
Forest Ranger and Project Manager |
Female Candidates (General Category)SC, ST, OBC, |
5 years |
38 |
Assistant Conservator of Forest post |
Female Candidates (General Category)SC, ST, OBC |
5 years |
45 |
All Posts |
Ex-Serviceman |
3 Years |
45 (Assistant Conservator of Forest) 38 (Forest Ranger and Project Manager) |
All Posts |
Candidates with an inter-caste marriage |
5 years |
45 (Assistant Conservator of Forest) 38 (Forest Ranger and Project Manager) |
All Posts |
Candidates who have been awarded Vikram Award |
5 years |
45 (Assistant Conservator of Forest) 38 (Forest Ranger and Project Manager) |
The physical eligibility criteria for the MPPSC Forest Service 2023 have not yet been announced. The table below shows the important Physical Eligibility Criteria applicable to both posts that are Assistant Conservator of Forest and Forest Ranger for MPPSC Forest Service 2022 for your reference. Candidates can expect the physical eligibility criteria for the 2023 cycle to be along the same lines.
Parameters |
Male |
Female |
Height (UR,OBC,SC candidate) |
163 cm |
150 cm |
Height (ST candidates) |
152 cm |
145 cm |
Chest Measurement |
79 cm (minimum expansion 5 cm, full expansion 84 cm) |
74 cm (minimum expansion 5 cm, full expansion 84 cm) |
Have a look at the MPPSC Forest Service Selection Process for the Forest Ranger and Assistant Conservator of Forest post: The candidates will have to first appear for the preliminary exam. The successful candidates equal to 15 times the total vacancies will later appear for the mains exam. Successful candidates equal to 3 times the total vacancies will be called for an interview. The candidates will also be tested for physical fitness. In case of any change in the selection process for the 2023 cycle will be updated in the official notification.
The expected order of selection stages is as follows:
After the mains exam interview dates will be released by the board. Along with the result, forms will be released in which candidates have to fill their eligibility, personal information, etc. along with the below-mentioned documents and must post them on or before Madhya Pradesh Lok Seva Ayog Residency Area, Indore Madhya Pradesh.
The exam will consist of prelims and main exams. Both of these exams will consist of multiple-choice questions. The MPPSC has not specified the exam pattern for the 2023 exam. The 2023 pattern is expected to be the same as the previous exam cycle patterns. Any change in the exam pattern will be updated in this section. Till the release of the 2023 exam pattern, candidates can follow the detailed prelims and mains pattern of the previous year's exam cycle, then strategies their preparation schedule.
MPPSC Forest Service Prelims is the first stage of the selection process, in this test a total of two papers will be asked. Questions will be asked from paper 1 and paper 2. Paper 1 consists of subjects like General Studies and General Aptitude Test. The exam will be conducted for a total of 400 marks. Check the table below to get detailed information about the exam.
Paper |
Subject |
Total Questions |
Total Marks |
Duration (hour) |
Paper 1 |
General Studies |
100 |
200 |
2 |
Paper 2 |
General Aptitude Test |
100 |
200 |
2 |
The MPPSC Forest Service Mains Exam pattern comprises two Parts i.e Part A and Part B. In Part, A questions will be asked from the subjects like General Knowledge of M.P, Politics, and Economy of M.P. whereas in Part B questions will be asked from Forestry and General Science
Paper No. |
Subjects |
No. of Questions |
Max. Marks |
Time |
Paper A |
General Study, General Knowledge of MP, Elementary Mathematics, General Hindi & General English |
50 |
150 |
3 hours |
Paper B |
Forestry and General Science |
100 |
300 |
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Total Marks of Online Examination |
450 |
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Interview |
50 |
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Total Marks |
500 |
To check candidates’ fitness for the post, the Commission will conduct a Physical Efficiency Test. In this test, candidates will be asked to perform tasks. Check the table below to get detailed information about the test.
PST Test |
Male candidates |
Female candidates |
Physical Efficiency Test (4 hours walk) |
25 km |
Assistant Conservator of Forest post:: 14 km Forest Ranger: 16 km |
The MPPSC Forest Service has not specified the exam syllabus for the 2023 exam. The 2023 syllabus is expected to be the same as the previous exam cycle syllabus. Any change in the exam syllabus will be updated in this section. Till the release of the 2023 exam syllabus, candidates can follow the detailed prelims and mains syllabus applicable for both posts which are Assistant Conservator of Forest and Forest Ranger posts of the previous year's exam cycle, then strategies for their preparation schedule.
Check the table below to know about the MPPSC Forest Service Prelims examination. The exam will be conducted in two papers. Check the detailed syllabus below
Paper 1 |
Paper 2 |
General Studies
Geography, History, and Culture of M.P.
Polity and Economy of M.P.
Information and Communication Technology
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General Aptitude
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The MPSPC Forest Service Syllabus for the Mains exam will be conducted in two papers i.e Paper A and Paper B. Check the table below to know subjects which will come in the mains exam
Paper A |
Paper B |
1.General Knowledge of Madhya Pradesh
2. Geography of Madhya Pradesh
3. Politics and Economy of M.P.
4. Current Events of Nations, International, and M.P
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Forestry and General Science
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MPPSC Forest Service application process and official notification regarding the exam dates have not been released yet. The preliminary exam was conducted on 19th June 2022 for the cycle of 2021. The candidates can have a look at the expected application deadlines for the 2023 cycle. The schedule for the mains exam will be out soon.
Event |
Date |
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Year |
2022 |
2023 |
Starting for online applications |
10-01-2022 23rd May 2022 |
10th January 2023 |
Deadline for online applications |
09-02-2022 27th May 2022 |
16th February 2023 |
Preliminary Exam |
19th June 2022 |
21st May 2023 |
Mains Exam |
24th July 2022( 2020 cycle) |
To be announced |
Interview |
To be announced |
To be announced |
The MPPSC Forest Services 2023 admit card is not released for the examination. The authority is expected to upload the MPPSC Forest Services admit card of each candidate on the official website of the authority once the application process is done for 2023. The MPPSC Forest Services Prelims Admit Card (2021 cycle) was released on 10th June 2022. The applicants would need to get the official hall tickets i.e., the MPPSC Forest Service Admit Card before the exam stages commence. Candidates can either follow the steps given below or get the direct link to download the admit card from the update section above:
Step 1: First, you must pay a visit to the website of MPPSC.
Step 2: On the Home Page, proceed with the Recruitment tab, followed by Career links.
Step 3: Then, click on the Admit Card link for the Forest Service section.
Step 4: Put the details of your application id, password, etc correctly.
Step 5: Then, press the Submit option. The document will show up on the screen in PDF format. You can check the details on it and take a printout to use it in the further processes.
The candidates who take the respective stages of the exam will need to score the prescribed cutoffs, to be eligible to go further in the selection process. In case they are unable to score the same, they will automatically stand disqualified. It is expected that the exam conducting authority will soon disclose the official cut-off date for the exam.
The MPPSC Forest Services Answer Key for the Mains 2023 is expected to be released on the commission's website after the exam for the upcoming cycle is conducted. Candidates can download the same by following the steps given below.
Step 1: Visit the MPPSC website.
Step 2: Under the What's New section click the link to download the MPPSC Forest Services Answer Key.
Step 3: Download and save the answer key for reference to estimate your exam score.
You need to stay calm and composed and continue with the hard work to be able to crack this challenging recruitment. You must set up a full proof study plan and follow the same regularly, on a very strict note.
The below table has the names of some top-quality books that you can seek guidance from while preparing for this examination.
Book Name |
Author |
Publisher |
A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning |
RS Aggarwal |
S Chand |
Quantitative Aptitude |
Abhijit Guha |
S Chand |
General Knowledge |
General Knowledge 2020 |
Arihant |
The MPPSC Forest Service Result for the written exam 2023 will be uploaded on the official website after the exams are conducted. To download the result, you will have to click on the link which is available on the homepage of the official website and follow the steps mentioned below for it.
Check out the below steps to download your result.
Step 1: Candidates have to first go to the official website of the MPPSC.
Step 2: On the home page, from the notification section, you can see the notification of the MPPSC Forest Services Prelims 2021 Scorecard.
Step 3: Click on it and a new page will appear on your screen.
Step 4: Fill out your roll number, date of birth, and security key for a successful login.
Step 5: Download your MPPSC Scorecard and keep a print copy of it for future reference.
Board will announce the Merit List on the official website once all the stages of the selection process are over. The merit list will be announced and the board will entertain no further. As the exam date is yet to be announced we will update information regarding the merit list on the portal in due course.
Once selected for the post candidates have to go through the training as prescribed in the table below to get selected for the post.
Post |
Training |
Forest Ranger and Project Manager |
18 Months |
Assistant Conservator of Forest |
2 Years |
The salary range for the posts of MPPSC Forest service is handsome and usually starts from 56100/- for Assistant conservator of Forest and 36200/- for Forest Ranger. This salary structure is expected for the 2023 recruitment too. Any changes in the salary structure for 2023 are expected to be notified via an official notification. Details can be read below:
Post Name |
Salary Per Month |
Assistant Conservator of Forest |
Rs. 56,100/- to Rs. 1,77,500/- |
Forest Ranger |
Rs. 36,200/- to Rs. 1,14,800/ |
Project Manager | Rs 9300-34800 + 3600/- |
In case you have any problem with regards to the MPPSC Forest Service Recruitment then candidates can contact the helpline number mentioned below. It contains the contact details of the authorities for the 2022 cycle. It is expected that these details would be the same for the 2023 cycle as well.
Helpline Number - 07554019400
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission or commonly known as MPPSC is a state government-led agency of Madhya Pradesh state. The MPPSC from time to time conducts civil services examinations and competitive examinations to hire deserving candidates for the various MPPSC posts under the heads of various ministries.
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