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:

For Female Candidates:

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

Endurance Test

How to download OPSC admit card

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

What to carry for the test

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