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About MPPSC SFS Exam 2023
MPPSC 2022 - Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission will release the MPPSC SFS application form for mains exam on October 4. Candidates will be able to fill the application form of MPPSC SFS till October 24. The MPPSC SFS application form correction window will be available from October 7 to 26 in online mode. The commission will release the MPPSC SFS mains admit card on December 1, 2023. MPPSC conducts Madhya Pradesh Forest Service exam. There are five different exams for MP Forest Services viz., 1) Preliminary Exam, 2) Main Exam, 3) Physical Efficiency Test, 4) Physical Measurement Test and 5) Interview. Candidates are required to clear all the stages.
MP Forest Services exams is held in both Hindi and English. Preliminary and Main question papers will further have 2 papers each. MP Forest Services Prelims exam will only be a qualifying exam and marks will only be taken from the Main exam and Interview, which will weigh 400 and 50, respectively.
MPPSC SFS Exam 2023 Highlights
| Full Exam Name | Madhya Pradesh Forest Service Exam |
| Short Exam Name | MPPSC SFS Exam |
| Conducting Body | Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
| Exam Level | State Level Exam |
| Languages | English, Hindi |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fee (General) | 250 Rs [Online] |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 4 Hours |
| Number of Seats | 63 Seats |
MPPSC SFS Exam 2023 Important Dates
MPPSC SFS Exam Prelims Exam (Session 2023)
Upcoming Dates and Events
08 Dec, 2023
Admit Card | Mode: Online Today
17 Dec, 2023
Exam | Mode: Online
Past Dates and Events
29 Oct, 2023 - 10 Nov, 2023
Application Correction | Mode: Online
27 Oct, 2023 - 08 Nov, 2023
Application | Mode: Online
06 Oct, 2023
Advertisement | Mode: Online
MPPSC SFS Exam Mains Exam (Session 2022)
Upcoming Dates and Events
10 Dec, 2023
(Target 2022) - Exam | Mode: Online
MPPSC SFS Exam 2023 Eligibility Criteria
MPPSC issues the minimum requirements an applicant needs to fulfil to be eligible for the MP Forest Services exam. Eligibility criteria for the exam is given below:
Educational qualifications for Assistant Conservator of Forest:
Graduation or equivalent in Science or Engineering from a recognised college or university. For applicants who pursued studies abroad, they must have had one of the following subjects, viz., Life Sciences, Geography or Chemistry during their graduation or equivalent course from a recognised college/university.
Training for Assistant Conservator of Forest:
Two years of Diploma from Forest Research Institute, Dehradun or other equivalent govt. recognised institute.
Educational qualifications for Forest Ranger:
Candidate must have graduation in Science, Technology, Agriculture or Forestry or equivalent to graduation from a recognised college or university. For applicants who pursued their studies from recognised foreign universities/colleges, need to have at least have one of the following subjects: Geography, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Botany, Geology, Mathematics, Statistics, Forestry, Agriculture, Horticulture or Technology (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Chemistry or Computer).
Training for Forest Ranger:
One and a half years from Forest Ranger Training Institute anywhere in India.
Physical Qualifications for both posts:
Particulars | Men | Women |
Height (General/OBC) | 163 cms | 150 cms |
Height (SC/ST) | 152 cms | 145 cms |
Chest size (normal) | 79 cms | 74 cms |
Chest size (expanded) | 84 cms | 79 cms |
Age: Candidates should be between 21 years to 28 years of age
Other criteria:
Applicant must not have committed any crimes against women and if charged with such allegation, should have been proven in right by the court of law.
An applicant who has more than 2 children out of which one was born on January 26, 2002, or after that will not be eligible for the post.
An applicant who has one living child born before January 26, 2002 and another one on the way are also not eligible for the post.
MPPSC SFS Exam 2023 Application Process
Mode of Application : Online
Applications for the exam were released online. To apply for MP Forest Services, follow the steps given below for reference purposes only:
Step 1: Visit the link provided on this page.
Step 2: Click on apply online.
Step 3: When the new page opens, search for MP Forest Services and click on ‘Click here to register’.
Step 4: Enter your details such as basic information, mandatory educational details, personal details and such.
Step 5: Upload all the necessary documents such as SSC certificate, UG certificate etc.
Step 6: Click on submit.
Step 7: To pay the fees, click on ‘Pay unpaid fees’ right under ‘click here to apply online’.
Step 8: Pay the fees using an appropriate payment gateway.
Step 9: Download and save the application for future uses.
Application Fees
| Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBC, General, ST, SC | Online | Male, Transgender, Female | ₹ 250 | |
| OBC, General, ST, SC | PWD | Online | Male, Transgender, Female | ₹ 250 |
MPPSC SFS Exam 2023 Syllabus
MPPSC SFS Exam Prelims Syllabus
General studies
General science and environment |
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| Environmental ecology, biodiversity, and climate change |
Current events of national and international importance |
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History of India and independent India |
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| General knowledge related to social, economic, and political aspects |
| Indian national movement and development of independent India |
Geography of India |
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| General knowledge relating to physical, social, and economic geography |
| Indian agriculture and natural resources |
| Demography and census of India |
General geographical awareness of world |
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Indian polity and economy |
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| Political system and constitution of the country, panchayati raj, social system, economic development, elections, political parties, plans, industrial development, foreign trade, and economic and financial institutions |
Sports |
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| Important games and sports tournaments, awards and personalities for Madhya Pradesh, India, Asia, and World |
Geography, history, and culture of Madhya Pradesh |
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| Development of mountains, rivers, climate, flora and fauna, minerals transportation in the geography of Madhya Pradesh |
| Important dynasties of Madhya Pradesh, contribution of important dynasties in the history and culture of Madhya Pradesh, tribals, arts, architecture, fine arts, and historical personalities of Madhya Pradesh |
Polity and economy of Madhya pradesh |
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| Political system, political parties and elections, pachayati raj, social system and economic development of Madhya Pradesh |
| Industry, plans, economic programmes, business, demography, and census of Madhya Pradesh |
Information and communication technology |
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| Characteristics, uses, and terminologies such as website, online, search engine, e-mail, video mail, chatting, video conferencing, hacking, cracking, virus, and cyber crime |
Scheduled caste and scheduled tribe (prevention of atrocities ) 1989 (no.33 to 1989) and the protection of civil rights act, 1955 (no.22 to 1955 ) |
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The protection of human rights act, 1993 |
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General aptitude test
Comprehension |
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Interpersonal skill including communication skill |
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Logical reasoning and analytical ability |
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Decision making and problem solving |
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General mental ability |
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Basic numeracy |
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| Numbers and their relations, order of magnitude etc (class-X level) |
Data interpretation |
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| Charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc (class-X level) |
Hindi language |
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| Comprehension skills (class-X level) |
MPPSC SFS Exam Mains Syllabus
General studies
General science and environment |
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Current events of national and international importance |
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History of India and independent India |
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| General knowledge related to social, economic, and political aspects |
| Indian national movement and development of independent India |
Geography of India |
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| General knowledge relating to physical, social, and economic geography |
| Indian agriculture and natural resources |
| Demography and census of India |
General geographical awareness of world |
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Indian polity and economy |
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| Political system and constitution of the country, panchayati raj, social system, economic development, elections, political parties, plans, industrial development, foreign trade, and economic and financial institutions |
Sports |
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| Important games and sports tournaments, awards and personalities for Madhya Pradesh, India, Asia, and World |
Geography, history, and culture of Madhya Pradesh |
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| Development of mountains, rivers, climate, flora and fauna, minerals transportation in the geography of Madhya Pradesh |
| Important dynasties of Madhya Pradesh, contribution of important dynasties in the history and culture of Madhya Pradesh, tribals, arts, architecture, fine arts, and historical personalities of Madhya Pradesh |
Polity and economy of Madhya pradesh |
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| Political system, political parties and elections, pachayati raj, social system and economic development of Madhya Pradesh |
| Industry, plans, economic programmes, business, demography, and census of Madhya Pradesh |
General mental ability |
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| Numerical ability, reasoning, coding, data analysis, and interpretation and analogy |
Information and communication technology |
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| Characteristics, uses, and terminologies such as website, online, search engine, e-mail, video mail, chatting, video conferencing, hacking, cracking, virus, and cyber crime |
General introduction of Madhya Pradesh
Geography |
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| General introduction of Madhya Pradesh, area, topography and structure, physical and geographic areas, and climate |
Natural resources of Madhya Pradesh |
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| Mineral wealth |
| Forest wealth and wildlife |
| Agriculture and live stock, regional distribution of crops, planned development of agriculture, green revolution, development of live stock |
| Water resources-development of irrigation and irrigation projects |
Human resources |
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| Population, population density, urban and rural population, literacy and labours |
Energy resources |
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| Conventional and non-conventional sources of energy and their uses In human life |
Industries |
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| Types and size of industries, and their impact on state economy |
Environment |
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| Environment and its protection, pollution, natural climates, and their impact on quality of human life |
Planning and evaluation |
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| Different aspect of five year plans till date, various programmes of urban and rural development, economic planning and its evaluation, and status of Madhya Pradesh in the context of country |
Administrative structure of Madhya Pradesh |
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| Administrative units-division, district, tehsil, and development blocks; their relationship and administrative structure |
Rural and urban administrative structure |
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| Organization and administrative structure of pachayati raj, municipality, and municipal corporation |
Games and sports |
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| Organization, management, and facilities for different games and sports |
| Different state awards and personalities, and contribution of government and non-government agencies |
Culture, literature, music, dance, arts, and history of Madhya Pradesh
Culture |
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| Nature, types, their salient features, and impact on human life |
Literature |
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| Ancient-Kalidas, Bhartharl, Bhavbhuti, Vanabhatta |
| Medieval-Keshav, Padmakar, Bhushan |
| Modern-Pandit Makhanlal Chaturvedi, Subhadra Kumari Chauhan, Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh, Balkrishna Sharma 'Navin', Bhavani Prasad Mishra, Harishankar Parsai, Sharad Joshi, Mulla Ramoozi, Shiv-Mangal Singh, Suman, and Nanddulare Vajpai |
| Folk literature/dialects of Madhya Pradesh |
| Isuri, Singaji |
Music and dance tradition |
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| Music tradition-Tansen, Ustad Allauddin Khan, Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan, Pandit Krishna Rao, Shankar Pandit, Rajabhaiya Poonchwale, Ustad Amir Khan, Kumar Gandharva, Maharaj Chakradhar Singh, Pandit Kartik Ram |
| Dance tradition-major styles of folk music, major folk dances |
Arts |
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| Characteristics of rock painting, folk panting, modern painting school, and important painters |
| Major folk and other theatres |
Major scheduled tribes |
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| Names, characteristics, habitats, major fairs and festivals, and cultural structure of major scheduled tribes |
| Different programmes of state government for the upliftment of scheduled tribes |
Programmes of state government in the field of culture |
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| General knowledge of literacy academics and institutions |
| Different music and fine arts schools, and cultural festivals |
| Awards given by the state for the significant contribution in the filed of literature, music, and fine arts |
Archaeological heritage |
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| Significance and characteristics of major historical, archaeological, and tourist places |
Historical perspective of Madhya Pradesh |
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| Creation of Madhya Pradesh and important dynasties and rules of Madhya Pradesh, contribution of Madhya Pradesh in freedom movement |
General English
Applied grammar |
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| Parts of speech vocabulary, active passive, direct and indirect speech, transformation of sentence |
| Sentence completion (fill in the blanks) |
| Reading Comprehension |
General Hindi
Elementary mathematics
Arithmetic |
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| Average profit and loss, simple and compound interest, area time, work and labour, time and distance; square root |
| Percentage, ratio and proportion, use of log table |
| Volumes of rectangular surface and solids |
Algebra |
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| Fundamental laws and first four rules additions, subtraction, multiplication, division, simple formula and their use factors, H.C.F., L.C.M. by factors, fractions, simple equations, factors of easy trinomial expressions of second degree |
Geometry |
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| Line and angles, parallels, triangles, congruence inequalities, parallelograms, applications of parallels, bisectors, perpendiculars etc |
| Construction of angles, construction of triangles, construction of quadrilaterals, theorems of areas of triangles and parallelograms, areas of quadrilaterals, theorem of Pythagoras and its converse, reduction of quadrilaterals to an equivalent triangle |
| Reduction of a rectilinear figure to a triangle or rectangle of equal areas, construction of a rectangle of given area and having one side of given length, miscellaneous construction, loci, Intersection of loci, exercises on loci |
Trigonometry |
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| Circular measure, definitions of trigonometric ratios, simple problems on heights and distance |
Science, technology, and environment
Chemistry |
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| Rate of chemical reaction and chemical equilibrium-preliminary knowledge of rate of chemical reaction |
| Fast and slow chemical reactions |
| Reversible and irreversible chemical reaction |
| Reversible reaction and dynamic nature of equilibrium |
| Acids and bases |
| pH scale (simple numerical questions) |
| Exothermic and endothermic reactions |
| Some important chemical compounds-properties and uses |
| Method of production manufacture(water, washing soda, baking soda bleaching powder, and piaster of Paris) |
| Preparation of building material-lime cement glass and steel |
| Metals-position of metals in the periodic table and general properties |
| Metal, mineral ore |
| Difference between mineral and ore |
| Metallurgy-concentration, roasting, smelting, refining of ores |
| Metallurgy of copper and iron, corrosion of metals |
| Alloys |
| Non-metals-position of non-metals in the periodic table |
| Preparation, properties, and uses of hydrogen oxygen and nitrogen |
| Some important organic compounds-laboratory method of preparing alcohol and acetic acid, properties and uses some general artificial polymers, polythene, polyvinyl chloride |
| Teflon soap and detergents |
Physics |
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| Source of energy-conventional and new sources of energy, source of solar energy, causes of origin of energy in the sun, solar heating devices, solar cooker solar cell, wind energy, biogas, fossil fuels, ideal fuel properties of ideal fuel |
| Nuclear energy, nuclear fission, fusion, chain reaction, nuclear reactor, uses and harms of nuclear energy |
| General information about CREDA |
| Light-nature of light reflection of light, laws of reflection, reflection from plane and curved surface, image formation by plane convex and concave mirror, relation between focal length and radius of curvature |
| Light-determination of focal length of concave mirror by single pin method |
| Relation between u-v-f (numerical examples) |
| Refraction of light-laws of refraction, refraction by glass slab, critical angle, total internal reflection, use of total internal reflection in daily life |
| Lens (converging and diverging lens) |
| Definition focal length optical centre image formation by lens |
| Human eye-its defects and remedies |
| Comparison between photographic camera and human eye |
| Simple telescope and astronomical telescope |
| Construction working, uses, ray diagram (no formula derivation) |
| Electricity and its effects-electric intensity, potential, potential difference, electric current, Ohm's law |
| Resistance specific resistance, influencing factors, combination of resistance and related numerical examples thermal effect of current it's use, calculation of power and electrical energy spent, (numerical) precautions observed in electrical experiments |
| Chemical effects of electric current |
| Primary and secondary cells their properties and drawback |
| Leclanche cell, dry cell, lead accumulator cell, construction |
| Magnetic effect of current |
| Oersted experiment, electromagnetic induction, electric motor, working principle and use of generator, general studies of alternating current and direct current, electric discharge in gases, discharge tube, cathode rays |
| X-rays and their properties |
| Magnetism-magnet and its types, artificial magnet, molecular theory of magnetism, demagnetization, magnetic keepers, magnetic lines of force and their properties |
| Plotting the lines of force terrestrial magnetism, magnetic storm, magnetic meridian geographical meridian |
Biology |
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| Animal nutrition-types of nutrition |
| Autotrophic nutrition, heterotrophic nutrition |
| Holozoic, parasitic saprophytic, symbiotic |
| Insectivorous |
| Important terms of nutrition process |
| Digestion in unicellular cell animal (amoeba) and multi cellular animal grass hopper |
| Human digestive system and digestive process |
| Photosynthesis, main steps of the process light reaction and dark reaction |
| Factors influencing photosynthesis |
| Experiments related to photosynthesis |
| Respiration-definition, respiratory organs of animals breathing and respiration |
| Types of respiration |
| Aerobic and anaerobic respiration, respiratory system of human being and mechanism of respiration (general information), respiratory quotient (RQ) of carbohydrate, fat, and protein |
| Transport of mineral and water in plants and animals (in context of human being) |
| Composition and function of blood, structure and working of heart, structure and function of blood vessels (preliminary knowledge), coagulation of blood, blood group, blood transfusion, blood bank, function of lymph system, diseases related to heart |
| Excretion-excretion in plants and excretory product |
| Excretion in animal and excretory organs, excretion system of man and excretion process (general information), artificial kidney dialysis |
| Osmo regulation |
| Diseases related to kidney control and coordination, coordination in plants and animal phytoharmones |
| Nervous system of human being |
| Structure and function of human brain and spinal cord, reflex action, endocrine glands hormone and their function |
| Reproduction and growth-type of reproduction, asexual reproduction fission, budding, regeneration, vegetative reproduction, layering, cutting, grafting, parthenogenesis, sexual reproduction in plants |
| Structure of flower and reproduction process (general information), pollination fertilization |
| Human reproductive system and reproduction process |
| Heredity and evolution-heredity and variation, basis of heredity chromosome and DNA (preliminary information), gene sex determination, preliminary knowledge of organic evolution (Oparin's theory only) |
Technology |
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| National policy of science and technology and changes in the policy from time to time, purpose of technology |
| Space programme in India and its applications with special reference to industrial, agricultural, and other rural developmental activities, INSAT and IRS systems |
| Role of information technology in rural India, basic knowledge of computers, computers in communication and broadcasting, software development for economic growth |
| Broad applications of IT |
| Energy resources: Energy demands, renewable and non-renewable energy resources, nuclear energy |
| The development and Its utilization in the country |
| Current science and technology developments in India, origin of agriculture |
| Progress of agricultural science and its impacts |
| Crop science in India, fertilizer |
| Control of pests and disease scenario in India |
Environment |
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| Biodiversity and its conservation-general introduction, definition |
| Species and genetic diversity |
| Biogeographic classification of India |
| Importance of biodiversity-constructive and destructive application |
| Importance of social, moral, and alternative vision |
| Global, national, and local level biodiversity |
| India as a wide diversity nation, hotspots of biodiversity, threats to biodiversity, residential damage, damage to wildlife, humans and wild animals struggle |
| India's threatened (endangered) and local species, conservation of biodiversity |
| Topological and non topological conservation |
| Environmental pollution-reason, effect, and conservation, air pollution, water pollution, sea pollution, soil pollution, sound/noise pollution, thermal pollution, nuclear pollution |
| Solid waste management-urban and industrial solid waste management: Reason, effect, and control |
| Human role in pollution control |
| Disaster management |
| Floods, earthquake |
| Cyclones and landslide |
| Human population and environment, population growth |
| Variation in the population in various countries |
| Population explosion and family welfare programme |
| Environment and human health |
MPPSC SFS Exam 2023 Preparation Tips
To ace the MP Public Service Commission Forest Services exam, candidates will need to prepare mentally and physically. They can follow the tips and tricks given below help to prepare for the exam:
1) Read all about the exam: Knowing all about the exam before preparing for it will help you strategise how to study for it. Divide subjects/topics corresponding to their weightage so that you can prepare accordingly.
2) Look at the division of exams: Applicants mustn’t forget that they need both physical as well as mental preparation to be clear this exam. Plan your day's schedule so that you can prepare both.
3) Make notes from the syllabus: Applicants should be familiar with the complete syllabus for MP Forest Service exam as it will help them segregate their plan better and give them a realistic view on how to make a study plan.
4) Physical Efficiency Test: Train yourself so that you meet all the minimum requirements of the physical exam. Keep yourself pushing once you achieve the minimum requirements and try to work your way upwards.
5) Eat well and take rest between physical and mental: This exam encompasses both physical and mental preparation. Thus, applicants must take enough rest and eat well to restore their strength in between practising.
MPPSC SFS Exam 2023 Exam Pattern
MPPSC SFS Exam Prelims Exam Pattern
Exam pattern for MP Forest Services Prelims exam releases the marking scheme, weightage, typology of questions and much more. This will help to better your preparation in the exam. The exam will have objective based, multiple choice questions and the qualifying marks for this exam will be 40% for general and 30% for OBC/SC/ST. There will be no negative marking for this paper. Here is the MPPSC Forest Services Prelims exam pattern.
Paper | Name of the paper | Time duration | Total marks |
Paper - I | General Knowledge | 2 hours | 200 marks |
Paper - II | General Aptitude Test | 2 hours | 200 marks |
MPPSC SFS Exam Mains Exam Pattern
MP Forest Services Main exam will have two papers. Both the papers will weigh 200 marks each and will contain 100 questions each. All the questions will be objective based, multiple choice questions. Applicants will need to score at least 40% (General) to qualify for later stages of MP Forest Services. Here is the complete exam pattern for the Main exam:
Paper | Name of the paper | Time duration | Total marks |
Paper - I | General Knowledge, Introduction to Madhya Pradesh, Basic Mathematics, Basic Hindi, Basic English etc. | 2 hours | 200 marks |
Paper - II | General Aptitude Test | 2 hours | 200 marks |
MPPSC SFS Exam 2023 Mock Test
MP Public Service Commission has provided the facility of online mock tests that applicants can use to test their preparations for the exam. To access the free online mock tests, follow the steps given below:
Step 1: Click on the link below this page.
Step 2: Enter your phone number, email ID and name.
Step 3: Click on continue.
Step 4: Follow the instruction given on the screen to test your preparations using MP Forest Services mock test.
MPPSC SFS Exam 2023 Admit Card
MPPSC SFS Exam Prelims Admit Card
MP Forest Services admit card is available online. To access their admit card, applicants can follow the steps given below:
Step 1: Go to the link provided on this page.
Step 2: Select a particular exam.
Step 3: Enter your application number, gender, date of birth, Captcha and submit.
Step 4: Your MP Forest Services admit card will load.
Step 5: Download and save the admit card as you will require it in the exam hall.
MPPSC SFS Exam Mains Admit Card
Hall ticket for MP Forest Services main exam will be available to download online. To download their admit card, candidates may look at the steps given below:
Step 1: Click on the hall ticket link provided below.
Step 2: Select the MP Forest Services main exam.
Step 3: Enter your application number, gender, date of birth, Captcha and submit.
Step 4: MP Forest Services main exam admit card will load on the screen.
Step 5: Save and print out the hall ticket for future uses.
Documents Required at Exam
- Admit card
- Aadhaar card
- Passport
- Pan card
MPPSC SFS Exam 2023 Result
MPPSC SFS Exam Prelims Result
Candidates will be able to download their scorecard and OMR sheet of MP Forest Services exam online on the official website. Here’s a step-by-step guide to accessing your MP Forest Services Prelims scorecard.
Step 1: Click on the link provided below.
Step 2: Click on the particular link for result of MP Forest Services.
Step 3: Enter roll no and date of birth and click on the login button.
Step 4: Download and save for future references.
MPPSC SFS Exam Mains Result
Applicants can access their result for the MP Forest Services exam online on the link provided on this page. Here are instructions to access your MP Forest Services Main Result.
Step 1: Click on the link provided below.
Step 2: Click on the appropriate link for the result of MP Forest Services.
Step 3: A new window will open, download the PDF and check for your name or roll no.
Step 4: Download and save for future references.
MPPSC SFS Exam 2023 Selection Process
The rigorous selection process of the MP Forest Services exam will contain the following five steps:
1) MP Forest Services prelims exam, an OMR sheet based exam which acts as a screening test. Only 15% of the total aspirants move further from this step.
2) MP Forest Services main exam, applicants must have qualified prelims to be eligible for this stage. This exam is for 400 marks.
3) Physical Efficiency Test.
4) Physical Measurement Test and medical inspection.
5) Interview for 50 marks. Aspirants are given marks for the Main and Interview exam, out of a total score of 450 only.
