MPPSC Forest Service eligibility has set different age limits for different posts such as Assistant Conservator of Forest, Forest Ranger and Project Manager. The Commission has granted some
relaxation for the prerequisite age limit to the backward classes. Check the table below for more details:
| Name of the Post |
Maximum Age Limit |
Minimum Age Limit |
| Assistant Conservator of Forest |
40 |
21 |
| Forest Ranger & Project Manager (2nd & 3rd grade) |
33 |
21 |
The upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for the female candidates, SC/ST, OBC, EWS, State Govt employees, etc.
The MPPSC Forest Service eligibility criteria state different educational qualifications for different posts available. The details have been stated below: For the Assistant Conservator of
Forest posts:
- But in the case of graduation with pure Mathematics or Statistics, he must have taken any one of the following subjects in Higher Secondary Matriculation or equivalent examination.
-
The candidate should be a graduate (or equivalent) in Science or Engineering from a recognized university with at least one of the following subjects: - Natural Science (Physics,
Chemistry, Botany, Biology) Mathematics, Statistics, Geosciences, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Ecology, Veterinary Science (Veterinary Science), Computer Application
Science/Engineering (Agricultural, Chemistry, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Electronics Mechanical)
1. Biology
2. Physics
3. Chemistry
For the Forest Ranger and Project Manager (2nd, 3rd Grade) posts:
- The candidate should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent foreign qualification in science/mechanics/agroforestry from a recognized university in India.
-
The candidate must have taken at least one of the following subjects in undergraduate degree: Physics / Chemistry / Zoology / Botany / Geology / Mathematics / Statistics / Forestry /
Agriculture / Horticulture / Mechanics (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical / Electronics / Computer)
MPPSC Forest Service eligibility states physical measurement that needs to be followed by all the aspirants applying for the posts under State Forest Services. Relaxation is granted by the
Commission to candidates from certain categories and service backgrounds. All the details have been discussed in the table below:
For Men:-
The physical measurements that need to be followed by all the male candidates along with the relaxations offered for different categories as per the MPPSC Forest Service eligibility criteria
have been stated below -
|
Sr. No
|
Category
|
Height (cm)
|
Chest (cm)
|
Physical Efficiency Test (4 hours walk)
|
|
1.
|
General
|
163
|
79 cm (minimum expansion 5 cm)
|
25 km
|
|
2.
|
OBC
|
163
|
79 cm (minimum expansion 5 cm)
|
25 km
|
|
3.
|
SC
|
163
|
79 cm (minimum expansion 5 cm)
|
25 km
|
|
4.
|
ST
|
152
|
79 cm (minimum expansion 5 cm)
|
25 km
|
For Women:-
MPPSC Forest Service eligibility criteria have certain physical measurements that need to be followed by all the female candidates along with the relaxations offered for different categories.
Details have been discussed in the table below -
|
Sr. No
|
Category
|
Height (cm)
|
Chest (cm)
|
Physical Efficiency Test (4 hours walk)
|
|
1.
|
General
|
150
|
74 cm (minimum expansion 5 cm)
|
ACF: 14 km
FR & PM: 16 km
|
|
2.
|
OBC
|
150
|
74 cm (minimum expansion 5 cm)
|
ACF: 14 km
FR & PM: 16 km
|
|
3.
|
SC
|
150
|
74 cm (minimum expansion 5 cm)
|
ACF: 14 km
FR & PM: 16 km
|
|
4.
|
ST
|
145
|
74 cm (minimum expansion 5 cm)
|
ACF: 14 km
FR & PM: 16 km
|
MPPSC Forest Service Eligibility Criteria – Nationality
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) categorically states that only the citizens of India can apply for the various posts under MP Forest Service in accordance with the
eligibility for the MPPSC Forest Service. Though candidates from all over the country are eligible to apply for the Forest services exam, they need to be a domicile of Madhya Pradesh.
Candidates who fail to show proof of the above two conditions will not be entertained during the recruitment process.
MPPSC Forest Service Eligibility Criteria – Number of Attempts
MPPSC Forest Service eligibility states no specific number for how many times the candidates can apply for the vacant posts. Aspirants are allowed to take as many attempts as they want to
after reaching the minimum age limit for MPPSC Forest Service. The candidates are free to apply till he/she reaches the maximum age limit, according to the eligibility for the MPPSC Forest
Service.
