OPSC recruitment 2025: Schedule for ACF and Forest Ranger PST released at opsc.gov.in, check dates here

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the schedule for the Physical Standard and Endurance Test (PST) for recruitment to the posts of Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) and Forest Ranger. The test will be conducted from July 14 to July 20, 2025.

The admit cards will be available from July 9, 2025, on the official website, opsc.gov.in. This test is only for candidates who have cleared the written exam held in August 2024.

A total of 176 candidates have qualified – 45 for ACF and 131 for Forest Ranger posts. The PST is an important step in the selection process and includes height, chest, and walking tests to check the candidates’ physical fitness for forest-related duties.
What is the OPSC physical test?The Physical Standard and Endurance Test (PST) checks whether candidates are physically fit for working in forests. It includes:
Physical Measurements For Male Candidates:

• Minimum Height: 163 cm
  
• Chest: 79 cm (unexpanded), 84 cm (expanded)
  
• Chest Expansion: At least 5 cm

For Female Candidates:

• Minimum Height: 150 cm
  
• Chest: 74 cm (unexpanded), 79 cm (expanded)
  
• Chest Expansion: At least 5 cm

Note: Height and chest standards may be relaxed for candidates from certain categories as per government rules.
Endurance Test

• Male candidates must walk 25 km in 4 hours
  
• Female candidates must walk 16 km in 4 hours

How to download OPSC admit cardCandidates appearing for the test will have to download their OPSC admit cards by following the steps below:

Go to the official OPSC website: www.opsc.gov.in

Find the link for “ACF/Forest Ranger PST Admit Card 2025”

Enter your registration number and date of birth

Download and print your admit card

Read all instructions on the card carefully

What to carry for the testOn the day of physical and endurance test, candidates will have to carry the following documents along with them:

• Printed admit card
  
• A valid photo ID (like Aadhar, Voter ID, PAN)
  
• Two passport-sized photos
  
• Fitness certificate (if required)