MPPSC State Forest Service Mains Answer Key 2026 Out: Raise Objections Within 5 Days
Latest Update (29 September 2026): MPPSC has released the provisional answer key for the State Forest Service Main Exam 2026, held on 27 September 2026 in one session. One combined key covers Sets A, B, C and D. If you think an answer is wrong, raise an objection online on the MPPSC website within 5 days of the objection link going live. The notice gives no calendar dates, so check the website every day. Download SFS Mains Provisional Answer Key 2026 PDF | Open the MPPSC website for the objection link
What Does the MPPSC SFS Mains Answer Key 2026 Notice Say?
The answer key notice was issued from Indore and signed by the Exam Controller. Here is everything it says, in one place:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Notice | No. 1305/69/2011/P-9, dated 29 September 2026 |
| Exam | State Forest Service Main Exam 2026 (Advt. No. 30/2025) |
| Mains Exam Date | 27 September 2026 (one session) |
| Paper | Part A General Studies + Part B Forestry and General Science |
| Sets Covered | A, B, C and D (one combined key, 150 questions) |
| Objection Mode | Online only, through the link on the MPPSC website |
| Objection Window | 5 days from the date the link goes live (dates not given in the notice) |
| Objection Fee | ₹150 per question (non-refundable) + ₹40 portal fee per session |
The combined key lists each question number for all four sets side by side, so first find your set’s column, then match your answers.
How to Raise an Objection Against the MPPSC SFS Mains Answer Key 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the provisional answer key PDF (see Essential Links) and check your set’s answers |
| 2 | Open the MPPSC website and find the objection link once it is live |
| 3 | Enter each disputed question with proof: book name, author, page, year and edition |
| 4 | Attach the reference document — this is mandatory |
| 5 | Pay ₹150 per question + ₹40 portal fee per session through the link |
| 6 | Submit within 5 days of the link going live and save a copy |
These conditions come straight from the notice and the original advertisement. Please read them before you pay:
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| After 5 days | Objections will not be accepted |
| Any other mode (post, e-mail, letter) | Not considered; no correspondence entertained |
| Objection fee | Not refunded under any circumstances |
| Proof | References and a document are compulsory with every objection |
| Re-evaluation / re-totalling | No provision — requests get no action |
What Happens After the MPPSC SFS Mains Objection Window Closes?
A subject expert committee will check every objection. Its decision is final. The advertisement lays down these rules:
| Situation | What MPPSC does |
|---|---|
| Key is wrong and another option is right | Answer key is corrected |
| Hindi and English versions differ | Hindi version is treated as correct |
| More than one option is right | All correct options are accepted |
| No option is right | Question is deleted; marks given equally to all candidates present |
| Final answer key | Published on the MPPSC website; no objection accepted after that |
| Interview call | 3 times the vacancies per category, plus tied candidates, on Mains merit |
So check the key calmly, question by question. Raise an objection only where you have solid book proof, because every question costs ₹150 and the money does not come back. You can track other answer key releases here. The full recruitment details below stay the same.
What is the MP State Forest Service Exam 2026 Notification?
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) released Advt. No. 30/2025, dated 31 December 2025, for the State Forest Service Exam 2026. It covers 36 vacancies of Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) and Forest Ranger (Van Kshetrapal) in the MP Forest Department. Both are Class-II Gazetted, permanent posts. The Prelims were held jointly with the State Service Exam 2026, and the Mains was held on 27 September 2026.
The online application window closed on 09 February 2026, with late-fee applications accepted until 01 April 2026. This page keeps the full notification details for candidates now waiting for the Mains result and interview. For more Madhya Pradesh government jobs, keep following GovtJobsAlert.in.
What are the Key Highlights of MPPSC State Forest Service Exam 2026?
MPPSC is the state body that selects officers for Madhya Pradesh’s civil and forest services. This exam fills forest officer posts in the state Forest Department.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) |
| Department | Forest Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh |
| Exam | State Forest Service Exam 2026 (Advt. No. 30/2025) |
| Posts | Assistant Conservator of Forest, Forest Ranger |
| Total Vacancies | 36 |
| Current Stage | Mains provisional answer key (29 September 2026) |
| Job Location | Madhya Pradesh |
| Last Date to Apply | 09 February 2026 (closed) |
How Many Vacancies are in MPPSC State Forest Service Exam 2026?
The category split is different for each post, so read the row for your post:
| Post | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Conservator of Forest | UR 1, SC 1, ST 1, OBC 2, EWS 1 | 6 |
| Forest Ranger | SC 10, ST 20 (no UR, OBC or EWS seat) | 30 |
| Total | — | 36 |
For ACF, 5 posts fall in the main part (87%) and 1 in the provisional part (13%). Two ACF posts are reserved for MP-domicile PwBD candidates (OH 1, HH 1). Forest Ranger posts are open only to MP-domicile SC and ST candidates. Women’s reservation does not apply to the Forest Department. Posts can go up only before the Prelims result, but can be reduced at any stage.
What is the Eligibility for MPPSC State Forest Service Exam 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Both posts | Graduate degree in any branch of Science, Engineering or Technology |
| Training | 2 years at Forest College Dehradun or an equivalent institution, plus the departmental exam |
| Cut-off | Qualification must be held by 09 February 2026 |
This is a graduate-level government job, but only for Science, Engineering and Technology streams.
Age Limit
| Post | Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026) |
|---|---|
| Assistant Conservator of Forest | 21 to 40 years |
| Forest Ranger | 21 to 33 years |
Age relaxation follows Appendix-1 of the MPPSC State Service Prelims Exam 2026 advertisement, which is not reproduced in this notification.
Physical Standards
| Standard | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height (UR / SC / OBC) | 163 cm | 150 cm |
| Height (ST) | 152 cm | 145 cm |
| Chest (normal / expanded) | 79 / 84 cm | 74 / 79 cm |
| Minimum chest expansion | 5 cm | 5 cm |
| Walking test (4 hours) | 25 km | 14 km (ACF) |
Conditions That Can Cancel Your Candidature
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Reserved category benefit | Only for MP-domicile SC, ST and OBC; others count as Unreserved |
| More than two living children | Not eligible if one was born on or after 26 January 2001 |
| Missing qualification | Candidature cancelled and you can be debarred from MPPSC exams |
| Convicted of an offence against women | Not eligible for appointment to any post |
| Failing physical or medical test | Your selection can be cancelled by the Government |
| Wrong or false information | Candidature cancelled at any stage |
What is the Salary for MPPSC ACF and Forest Ranger 2026?
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Assistant Conservator of Forest | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Forest Ranger | ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 + Grade Pay ₹3,600 |
Forest Rangers also get Dearness Allowance and other allowances as per State Government orders. ACF officers serve a probation of 2 years. There is also a bond: a trainee who leaves training midway must repay all training costs, and an ACF must serve the department for 5 years after appointment.
What is the Selection Process for MPPSC State Forest Service 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1. Prelims | Joint with State Service Prelims 2026; 2 objective papers; negative marking |
| 2. Mains | One objective paper (Part A + Part B); negative marking; held 27 September 2026 |
| 3. Interview | Taken by MPPSC; 3 times the vacancies (plus ties) called on Mains merit |
| 4. Physical Test | Physical standards and walking test, conducted by the State Government |
| 5. Medical | By the Madhya Pradesh Government Medical Board |
For the Forest Service, the Prelims merit adds up the marks of both papers. You need at least 40% (UR) or 30% (SC, ST, OBC, EWS) in each paper, and 20 times the vacancies move to the Mains. The final result also depends on the pending OBC reservation cases before the courts.
How to Apply Online for MP State Forest Service Exam 2026?
The application window is closed now. These steps are kept only for reference:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the official MPPSC portal (link in Essential Links) |
| 2 | Register with a valid mobile number and email |
| 3 | Fill the form for the State Forest Service Exam 2026 |
| 4 | Pay the fee by card, net banking or an MP Online kiosk |
| 5 | Submit and keep the confirmation page |
Remember that you also had to apply for and clear the State Service Prelims 2026, since the Prelims was common.
What are the Important Dates for MPPSC State Forest Service Exam 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 31 December 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 10 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 09 February 2026 |
| Late Fee Window (₹3,000) | 10 – 16 February 2026 |
| Late Fee Window (₹25,000) | 17 February – 01 April 2026 |
| Correction Window | 15 January – 11 February 2026 |
| Prelims Admit Card | 16 April 2026 |
| Prelims Exam | 26 April 2026 |
| Mains Exam | 27 September 2026 |
| Mains Provisional Answer Key | 29 September 2026 |
| Objection Window | 5 days from link going live |
What is the Application Fee for MPPSC State Forest Service Exam 2026?
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Base application fee | As per Appendix-3 of the State Service Exam 2026 advertisement |
| Late fee (10 – 16 February 2026) | ₹3,000 |
| Late fee (17 February – 01 April 2026) | ₹25,000 |
| Error correction | ₹50 per correction, per session |
| Answer key objection | ₹150 per question + ₹40 portal fee |
Payment was by credit card, debit card, net banking or cash at an authorised MP Online kiosk. Demand drafts and cheques were not accepted.
Essential Links — MPPSC State Forest Service Exam 2026
- Download SFS Mains 2026 Provisional Answer Key PDF (29 Sep 2026, Sets A–D)
- Download MP State Forest Service Exam 2026 Notification PDF
- Visit MPPSC State Forest Service Mains Official Website
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The SFS Mains answer key is your chance to spot a wrong answer before the result. Check it carefully, object only with proof, and do it within the 5-day window. After that, get ready for the interview stage. For more exam results and updates, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.