When will the State Forest Service Preliminary Examination 2026 be conducted?

The preliminary examination for the State Forest Service 2026 will be conducted on April 26, 2026 (Sunday).

What are the timings for the papers in the preliminary examination?

The First Paper (General Studies) will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and the Second Paper (General Aptitude Test) will be held from 02:15 PM to 04:15 PM.

What are the accepted methods for paying the application fee?

The examination fee can be paid using credit/debit cards, internet banking, or in cash through authorized MP Online kiosks.

What is the duration for correcting errors in the online application form?

Online application form corrections can be made from January 15, 2026, to February 11, 2026. For applications submitted with a late fee, corrections can be made up to 15 days before the admit card is issued for the preliminary examination. A correction fee of ₹50 per session applies.

What is the educational qualification required for the State Forest Service Examination 2026?

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or any technical branch for the State Forest Service Examination 2026.

Will there be negative marking in the State Forest Service Preliminary Examination?

Yes, negative marking will be applied in the preliminary examination. Candidates should carefully review the examination scheme.

MPPSC Pre Admit Card 2026 Released

Updated: 15 Apr 2026

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released the admit card for the State Services Examination (SSE) & State Forest Services (SFSE) Examination 2026. The examination is scheduled for April 26, 2026. Candidates who applied for the 191 posts can download their admit cards.

📅 Important Dates - Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) Examination 2026

Application Start Date : 10 January 2026
Last Date : 09 February 2026
Fee Payment Last Date : 09 February 2026
Correction Date : 11 February 2026
Pre Admit Card : 16 April 2026
Pre Exam Date : 26 April 2026

👤 Age Limit - Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) Examination 2026

General

Age Limit As On 01 January 2026
Age Relaxation as per MPPSC Pre Recruitment Rules.

SSE - Uniformed Post

21-33 Years

SSE - Other Post

21-40 Years

SFSE - ACF

21-40 Years

SFSE - Forest Ranger

21-33 Years

💰 Application Fee - Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) Examination 2026

General, Other State : Rs. 540/-
MP Reserve Category : Rs. 290/-
Portal Charges : Rs. 40/- (Included)
Correction Charges : Rs. 50/- (Extra)
Candidates have to pay their Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI and Other Fee Payment Mode Only.

📌 Vacancies - Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) Examination 2026

Total Vacancies: 191

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Post	vacancy
State Services Examination SSE 2026	155
State Forest Services Examination SFSE 2026	36
Deputy Collector	57
Assistant Commissioner Tribal Development	37
Block Development Officer	1
District Employment Officer	1
Police Sub Inspector	1
Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies	30
Labour Officer	5
Inspector Employees State Insurance	1
Planning Officer	2
Assistant Conservator	6
Forest Ranger	30
Various Other Posts	20

🎓 Post Qualifications - Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) Examination 2026

Post	Qualifications
SSE	Candidates who have Bachelor Degree in Any Stream From Any Recognized University in India will be eligible for this recruitment.
SFSE	Candidates who have Bachelor Degree in Science / Engineering / Technical From A Recognized University in India will be eligible for this recruitment.