UPPSC PCS Exam Notification 2025 | UPPSC PCS/ACF/RFO Exam 2025

UPPSC PCS Exam Notification 2025: The UTTAR PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPPSC) has invited Online Applications to fill 210 Assistant Conservator of Forest (A.C.F.)/ Range Forest Officer (R.F.O.) under the Forest Department. Eligible and interested candidates can Apply Online from the 20th of February 2025 to the 24th of March 2025 at the Official website https://uppsc.up.nic.in/

UPPSC PCS Exam Notification 2025: Candidates applying for the Post of UPPSC ACF/RFO must have attained the age of 21 years and not have crossed the age of 40 years on July 01, 2025. However, upper-age relaxation applies to different categories.

UPPSC PCS Exam Notification 2025: The Selection Process for the UPPSC ACF/RFO Services Examination 2025 comprises three successive stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination & Personality Test (Interview).

UPPSC PCS Exam Notification 2025 – Overview

Interested Candidates should be well informed about the UPPSC PCS Exam Notification 2025. To ensure your successful candidature please look at the details below:

Name of the Organization	The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
Name of the Examination	Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination, 2025
Name of the Posts	(i) Assistant Conservator of Forest (A.C.F.) (ii) Range Forest Officer (R.F.O.)
Number of Vacancies	210
Release Date of Notification	20/02/2025
Start Date of Online Registration	20/02/2025
Last Date of Online Registration	24/03/2025
Last Date to Pay Application Fee	24/03/2025
Mode of Submitting Application Form	Online
Selection Process	(I) Preliminary Examination (II) Main Examination (III) Personality Test (Interview)
Official websites	https://uppsc.up.nic.in/ https://otr.pariksha.nic.in/
Advertisement Number	A-1/E-1/2025
Classification of Post	Group "B", Gazetted

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UPPSC PCS Exam Notification 2025 – Important Dates

Aspiring candidates are requested to know all the Important Dates regarding the UPPSC PCS Exam Notification 2025. Some of the Important Dates include the Start date of Online registration, the Last date of Online Registration etc. Please check out the table below so that you can complete your tasks before the deadline.

Events	Dates
Release Date of Notification	20/02/2025
Start Date of Online Registration	20/02/2025
Last Date of Online Registration	24/03/2025
Last Date to Pay Application Fee	24/03/2025
Last Date for Fee Reconciliation & Correction/Modification in submitted On-line Application	02/04/2025

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UPPSC PCS Exam Notification 2025 – Application Fee

As per the UPPSC ACF/RFO Advertisement candidates are required to pay a certain amount as an Application Fee:

Category	Application Fee	Processing Fee	Total Amount	Mode of Payment
UR/EWS/OBC	Rs. 100/-	Rs. 25/-	Rs. 125/-	Online
SC/ST	Rs. 40/-	Rs. 25/-	Rs. 65/-
PwD	Nil	Rs. 25/-	Rs. 25/-
Ex-Servicemen	Rs. 40/-	Rs. 25/-	Rs. 65/-
Dependents of the Freedom Fighters/ Women/Skilled Players	According to their original Category

How do I apply for the UPPSC PCS Exam 2025?

Steps to Apply for the UPPSC PCS Exam 2025:

• Step 1: Visit the Official Website of The UTTAR PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPPSC) https://uppsc.up.nic.in/
• Step 2: Click on the ‘One Time Registration (OTR) for Applicants’ button on the menu bar of the homepage.
• Step 3: Click on the ‘Register Now’ button.

• Step 4: Fill in the basic details to complete the Registration Process.

• Step 5: Follow the Steps mentioned and fill in the basic information to complete the Registration Process.

• Step 6: Log in using your credentials.
• Step 7: Fill in the Application Form as required.
• Step 8: Upload the necessary documents.
• Step 9: Recheck the Application Form before submission.
• Step 10: Complete the Online Payment Process & take a printout of the Application Form for future reference.

UPPSC ACF/RFO Eligibility Criteria

UPPSC ACF/RFO Age Limit

• Candidates applying for the Post of UPPSC ACF/RFO must have attained the age of 21 years and not have crossed the age of 40 years on July 01, 2025. However, upper-age relaxation applies to different categories.

Upper Age Relaxation

Category	Upper Age Relaxation
SC of U.P.	05 Years
ST of U.P.	05 Years
OBC of U.P.	05 Years
Skilled players of U.P. of Classified Games	05 Years
State Govt. Employees of U.P. including Teachers/Staff of the Basic Shiksha Parishad of U.P. and teachers/staff of the Government Aided Madhyamik Vidyalayas of U.P.	05 Years
Physically Handicapped (PH) of U.P.	15 Years
Upper age limit shall also be greater by three years + Period of service rendered in Army for the Emergency Commissioned Officers/Short Service Commissioned Officers/ Ex-Army Perssonels of U.P.

UPPSC ACF/RFO Educational Qualification

To confirm their position as UPPSC ACF/RFO in THE UTTAR PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPPSC) Aspiring Candidates are requested to fulfil these Educational Qualifications:

• The candidates must possess a bachelor’s Degree from any recognised University.

Name of the Posts	Educational Qualifications	Preferential Qualifications
Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF)	A Bachelor's degree with at least one of the subject namely Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geology, Forestry, Statistics or a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a University established by Law in India or a Foreign University approved by the Central Government from time to time, or a qualification recognised by the Government as equivalent thereto.	A candidate who has (1) served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (2) obtained a "B" certificate of N.C.C. shall other things being equal, be given preference in the matter of direct recruitment.
Range Forest Officer (RFO)	A Bachelor's Degree with two or more of the subjects, namely Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Forestry, Geology, Agriculture, Statistics, Horticulture and Environment or Bechelor's Degree in Agriculture or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Science from a University established by Law in India or possess a qualification recognized by the Government as equivalent thereto.	A candidate who has: (1) Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or (II) Obtained a 'B' Certificate of National Cadet Corps, or (III) Represented the state in any game, shall, other things being equal, be given preference in the matter of direct recruitment.

UPPSC ACF/RFO Selection Process

The Selection Process for the UPPSC ACF/RFO Post consists of three stages:

(I) Preliminary Examination

(II) Main Examination

(III) Personality Test (Interview)

UPPSC ACF/RFO EXAM PATTERN

UPPSC ACF/RFO Preliminary Exam Pattern

Papers	Name of the Subjects	Type of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration	Negative Marking
Paper - I	General Studies-I	Objective/Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)	200	02 hours	1/3
Paper - II	General Studies-II		200	02 hours	1/3

UPPSC ACF/RFO Main Exam Pattern

Papers	Name of the Subjects	Type of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Paper - I	General Hindi & Essay	Conventional	200	03 hours
Paper - II	General Studies-I	Objective	200	02 hours
Paper - III	General Studies-II	Objective	200	02 hours
Paper - IV	Optional Subject-I (1st Question Paper)	Conventional	200	03 hours
Paper -V	Optional Subject-I (2nd Question Paper)	Conventional	200	03 hours
Paper -VI	Optional Subject-II (1st Question Paper)	Conventional	200	03 hours
Paper -VII	Optional Subject-II (2nd Question Paper)	Conventional	200	03 hours
Total			1400
Personality Test (Interview)			150
Grand Total			1550

UPPSC PCS Exam Notification 2025 – Physical Standard Test

Name of the Post	Gender	Height in cm (GEN)	Height in cm (ST, Gorkhas, Nepali, Assamese, Meghalaya Tribal, Ladakhi, Sikkimiese, Bhutanese, Garhwalies, Kumaunies, Nagas and Arunachal Pradesh candidates,)	Chest	Chest Expanded
Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF)/Range Forest Officer (RFO)	Male	163 cm	152.5 cm	84 cm	89 cm
	Female	150 cm	145 cm	N/A	N/A

UPPSC PCS Exam Notification 2025 – Physical Efficiency Test

Name of the Posts	Gender	Distance/run	Duration
Assistant Conservator of Forest (A.C.F.)/ Range Forest Officer (R.F.O.)	Male	25 Kms. run	04 hours
	Female	14 Kms. run	04 hours

UPPSC ACF/RFO SALARY

Name of the Posts	Pay Scale	Grade Pay	Pay Matrix Level
Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF)	Rs. 15,600/- to 39,100/-	Rs. 5400/-	10 (in the pay matrix 56,000-1,77,500/-)
Range Forest Officer (RFO)	Rs. 9300/- to 34,800/-	Rs. 4800/-	08 (in the pay matrix 47,600-1,51,100/-)

UPPSC ACF/RFO Important Links

Official website	Click Here
Apply Online	Click Here
Notification PDF	Click Here

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Disclaimer

The information provided here is based on publicly available sources and is intended for general guidance only. While we strive to ensure accuracy, we recommend that candidates PLEASE VERIFY DETAILS DIRECTLY WITH “THE UTTAR PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPPSC)” OFFICIAL WEBSITE. The Selection Process, Eligibility Criteria, and other aspects may be subject to updates or changes. Candidates are advised to carefully review official notifications and guidelines before applying. We do not take responsibility for any discrepancies or omissions in the information provided.

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