The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has released the Pre Revised Answer Key for the post of Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) and Forest Range Officer (FRO) Examination 2024. Candidates who appeared in the examination can now download the answer key from the official portal and check their responses. This release allows applicants to evaluate their performance and calculate their probable scores before the final result is declared.
Application Dates:
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Event |
Date |
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Application Begin |
29/07/2024 |
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Last Date for Registration |
10/08/2024 |
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Complete Form Last Date |
11/08/2024 |
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Result Available |
Before Exam |
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FRO Pre Admit Card |
29 June 2025 |
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ACF Pre Admit Card |
29 June 2025 |
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ACF Pre Exam Date |
13 July 2025 |
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Pre Revised Answer Key |
26 August 2025 |
Application Fees:
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Category |
Amount |
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General / OBC / EWS |
₹600/- |
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SC / ST |
₹150/- |
Note: Pay the Examination Fees Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking Fees Mode Only.
Age Limit (as on 01/08/2024):
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Age Criteria |
Years |
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Minimum Age |
21 Years |
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Maximum Age |
35 Years |
Note: Age Relaxation Extra as per Jharkhand JPSC Assistant Conservator of Forest ACF & Forest Range Officer FRO Recruitment Rules.
Vacancy Details:
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Post Name |
Total Posts |
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Forest Range Officer FRO |
170 |
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Assistant Conservator of Forest ACF |
78 |
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Total |
248 |
Eligibility Criteria:
Forest Range Officer (FRO):
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Criteria |
Details |
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Educational Qualification |
Bachelor Degree with at least one of the subjects: Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Forestry, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Environmental Science or Honours in related subjects or Engineering degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical from any recognized university. |
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Height |
Male: 163 CMS, Female: 152.5 CMS |
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Chest |
Male: 79 CMS without Expand |
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Walking Test |
Male: 25 KM in 4 Hours, Female: 14 KM in 04 Hour |
Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF):
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Criteria |
Details |
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Educational Qualification |
Bachelor Degree with at least one of the subjects: Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Forestry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Environmental Science or Honours in related subjects or Engineering degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical from any recognized university. |
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Height |
Male: 163 CMS, Female: 152.5 CMS |
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Chest |
Male: 79 CMS without Expand |
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Walking Test |
Male: 25 KM in 4 Hours, Female: 14 KM in 04 Hour |
Steps to Download the JPSC ACF/FRO Pre Revised Answer Key 2024
Candidates can easily download the revised answer key from the official JPSC website. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
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Visit the official website of JPSC: jpsc.gov.in.
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Look for the Latest Notifications/Announcements section on the homepage.
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Click on the link mentioning ACF/FRO 2024 Pre Revised Answer Key.
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A PDF file will open containing the revised answers.
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Download the file and match the answers with your response sheet.
It is advisable to keep a printed copy of the answer key for reference while checking scores.
How to Calculate Your Score
To estimate your score using the answer key, follow these steps:
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Compare your attempted answers with the correct answers given in the pre revised key.
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Award yourself the marks assigned for each correct answer.
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Deduct marks if there is negative marking in the exam pattern.
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Add up the total to get an approximate score.
This score will help you understand whether you are likely to qualify for the next stage of the selection process.
Objections Against the Answer Key
If any candidate finds an error in the revised answer key, JPSC usually provides a specific window during which objections can be raised. These objections should be submitted online with proper proof and explanation. The commission will then review all objections and publish the final answer key, which cannot be challenged further.
This mechanism ensures transparency and fairness in the recruitment process. Candidates are therefore advised to carefully check each question and submit objections only if they are confident about the mistake.
JPSC ACF/FRO Recruitment 2024 – Selection Process
The recruitment process for ACF and FRO is conducted in multiple stages. Candidates first appear for the Preliminary Examination, followed by the Mains Examination, and then the Interview/Personality Test. The answer key is released after the preliminary exam to give aspirants clarity on their performance.
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Preliminary Exam: Objective type questions to shortlist candidates.
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Mains Exam: Written exam to test detailed subject knowledge.
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Interview: Final personality test to assess suitability for the role.
The release of the pre revised answer key is part of the preliminary exam stage.