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HPPSC ACF Previous Year Question Papers
Himachal Pradesh Forest Service (Assistant Conservator of Forests) Examination
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, ShimlaHimachal Pradesh3 papers · 2017–2025Verified 13 Oct 2026
Papers by year
About HPPSC ACF
HPPSC recruits Assistant Conservators of Forests (Class-I Gazetted) for the Himachal Pradesh Forest Service through an objective screening test, a main written examination of three compulsory and two optional papers, a physical standard test and an interview. HPPSC posts past ACF question papers in its Previous Question Papers section.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Screening Test (Objective)
100 objective questions on Himachal Pradesh, current events and Indian history, polity, economy and geography
- 2
Main Written Examination
General Knowledge, General English, Hindi and two optional subjects
- 3
Physical Standard Test and Interview
Physical standard test and interview/personality test
General KnowledgeGeneral EnglishHindiAgricultureBotanyForestryHorticultureVeterinary ScienceZoologyEnvironmental Science
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
Screening Test (Objective)
| Section | QsQuestions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| History, Geography and Socio Economic development of Himachal Pradesh | — | 30 | — |
| Current events and everyday science | — | 30 | — |
| Modern Indian History, Culture, Polity, Economy, Geography, Disaster Management, Environment, Gender Issues, Gandhi | — | 40 | — |
| Total | 100 | 100 | two hours |
- One third (0.33) of the marks of a question deducted for each wrong answer
HPFS (Assistant Conservator of Forests) syllabus · official source
Main Written Examination
| Section | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 100 | three hours |
| General English | 100 | three hours |
| Hindi | 100 | three hours |
| First optional subject | 200 | three hours |
| Second optional subject | 200 | three hours |
- Interview/personality test 100 marks
HPFS (Assistant Conservator of Forests) syllabus · official source
Preparing with HPPSC ACF papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2025) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: Screening Test (Objective), Main Written Examination, Physical Standard Test and Interview.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download HPPSC ACF previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 3 HPPSC ACF papers from 2017 to 2025, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts HPPSC ACF?
HPPSC ACF is conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, Shimla. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 13 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, Shimla — official website
- HPPSC syllabus for HPFS (Assistant Conservator of Forests)
- HPPSC Previous Question Papers: Assistant Conservator of Forests
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