Archive · 28 Sep 2026
MPPSC Forest Service Mains Draws 90% Attendance in Indore
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission held a forest service test in Indore.
It took place on Sunday from noon until 3 pm.
There were 692 registered candidates, and 622 took the test.
This means about nine out of every ten registered candidates attended.
Officials said nobody was caught cheating or using unfair methods.
Security included cameras, fingerprint or biometric checks, admit-card scanning and metal detectors.
The test had two papers worth 200 marks each.
One candidate said the forestry questions were easier, but general knowledge and science still required careful preparation.
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission conducted the State Forest Service Main Examination-2026 offline on Sunday.
A total of 622 of 692 registered candidates appeared, producing nearly 90% attendance.
The examination was held from noon to 3 pm at centres at Government Arts and Commerce College and SGSITS in Indore.
MPPSC reported no cases of malpractice or cheating at any examination centre.
The two-paper examination carried 400 marks and covered general knowledge, forestry, environment and general science.
- Who
- The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission and candidates for the State Forest Service Main Examination-2026.
- What
- An offline State Forest Service main examination with two papers totaling 400 marks was conducted.
- When
- Sunday, from noon to 3 pm.
- Where
- Government Arts and Commerce College and SGSITS in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- To conduct the State Forest Service Main Examination-2026 under secure and monitored conditions.
- Registered candidates
- 692
- Candidates present
- 622
- Attendance
- Nearly 90%
- Examination duration
- Noon to 3 pm
- Total papers
- Two
- Total marks
- 400, with 200 marks per paper
- Reported malpractice
- None