JPSC ACF Pre Admit Card 2025 and the Forest Range Officer (FRO) hall ticket are now live for download. This step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to obtain the JPSC ACF Pre Admit Card 2025, check the exam date, understand the syllabus, and view every official link in one convenient place.
JPSC ACF Pre Admit Card 2025 – Quick Overview
- Total Vacancies: 248 (ACF 78 | FRO 170)
- Exam Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
- Admit Card Release: 29 June 2025
- Prelims Exam Date: 13 July 2025 (10 AM – 12 Noon)
- Conducting Body: Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC)
Important Dates – JPSC ACF Pre Admit Card 2025
- Admit Card Available: 29 Jun 2025
- Prelims Exam: 13 Jul 2025 (Sunday)
- Answer Key (tentative): 20 Jul 2025
- Prelims Result (tentative): August 2025
Application Fee (Earlier)
- UR / BC-I / BC-II: ₹600
- SC / ST (Jharkhand): ₹150
- Payment modes: Debit / Credit Card • UPI • Net-Banking
Age Limit (as on 01-08-2024): 21 – 35 years for General. Upper-age relaxations apply for reserved categories as per JPSC rules.
| Vacancy & Eligibility – JPSC ACF & FRO 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Post | Vacancies | Essential Qualification |
| Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) | 78 | Bachelor’s degree in Forestry / Agriculture / Botany / Zoology / Environmental Science or equivalent |
| Forest Range Officer (FRO) | 170 | Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or Science (with one of: Botany, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology) OR B.E./B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering |
Category-wise Vacancy – JPSC ACF Pre Admit Card 2025
| Category | ACF | FRO | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 31 | 68 | 99 |
| EWS | 7 | 15 | 22 |
| BC-I | – | 13 | 13 |
| BC-II | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| SC | 8 | 18 | 26 |
| ST | 20 | 44 | 64 |
| Total | 78 | 170 | 248 |
Selection Process: Prelims → Mains → Interview → Medical → Final Merit
Pay Scale (Level-9): ₹9,300 – 34,800 + Grade Pay ₹5,400 + DA, HRA and Forest allowances
Documents Required – JPSC ACF Pre Admit Card 2025
- Coloured print-out of the admit card
- Original photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID / Passport)
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- Transparent blue or black ball-point pen
- Self-declaration form (if mentioned on admit card)
| Admit Card & Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Download ACF Pre Admit Card | Click Here |
| ACF Admit Card Notice | Download PDF |
| Download FRO Pre Admit Card | Click Here |
| Apply Online (Registration Window) | Apply Here |
| Official Notification – ACF | View PDF |
| Official Notification – FRO | View PDF |
| JPSC Official Website | jpsc.gov.in |
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| More Jharkhand Government Exams | Browse Here |
How to Download – JPSC ACF Pre Admit Card 2025
- Open jpscexam.com.
- Select “Admit Card – ACF / FRO Pre Exam 2025”.
- Enter your Registration Number, Date of Birth and captcha.
- Click Login → Download the PDF → Print 2–3 copies.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus – JPSC ACF Pre Admit Card 2025
Paper I: General Studies (200 marks) – Indian History, Polity, Economy, Geography, Science, Jharkhand GK, Current Affairs.
Paper II: Forestry / Optional Subject (200 marks) – Silviculture, Forest Utilisation, Ecology, Wildlife Management, Agro-forestry, Environmental Acts.
Duration: 2 hours per paper • Negative marking 1/3 per wrong answer. Short-listed candidates proceed to the Mains and Interview stages.
Preparation Tips – Ace the JPSC ACF Pre Exam 2025
- Analyze the last five JPSC prelims papers and map topic weightage.
- Create flashcards for forestry terminology and important Acts.
- Use Jharkhand Yearbook to sharpen state-specific GK.
- Attempt a full-length mock every Sunday; aim for a safe score of 130 +.
- Revise current affairs from the last 10 months, with an environment focus.
Exam Centres – JPSC ACF Pre Admit Card 2025
The prelims examination will be held at major Jharkhand cities such as Ranchi, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Hazaribagh, Bokaro, Deoghar, Dumka and Palamu. Once selected, the centre cannot be changed.
FAQs – JPSC ACF Pre Admit Card 2025
- When was the admit card released? 29 June 2025.
- What is the prelims exam date? 13 July 2025 (10 AM – 12 Noon).
- Which ID proofs are accepted? Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID or Passport.
- Will a separate admit card be issued for the Mains? Yes, a fresh admit card will be released before the Mains exam.
- Helpline numbers? 9431301419 / 9431301636 (JPSC office hours).