The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the notification for the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination 2025 and Assistant Conservator of Forest (A.C.F.) / Range Forest Officer (R.F.O.) Services Examination 2025 under Advertisement No. A-1/E-1/2025 dated 20/02/2025.
1. Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 20th February 2025
- Last Date for Online Application Submission & Fee Payment: 24th March 2025
- Last Date for Fee Reconciliation & Application Correction: 2nd April 2025
- Preliminary Examination Date: To be announced
2. Application Process
One Time Registration (O.T.R.) Mandatory
- Candidates must first complete One Time Registration (O.T.R.) at otr.pariksha.nic.in at least 72 hours before applying.
- Once registered, candidates can apply online through uppsc.up.nic.in.
Steps for Online Application
- Authenticate with O.T.R. using OTP or password.
- Complete Part-1: Personal details (auto-filled from O.T.R.), select the exam (PCS, ACF/RFO, or both).
- Complete Part-2: Provide permanent and correspondence address, educational details, and preferential qualifications.
- Pay Application Fee through SBI MOPS (Net Banking, Card Payment, or Other Payment Modes).
- Final Submission & Printout: Keep a hard copy for future reference.
3. Application Fee (Category-wise)
| Category | Exam Fee | Online Processing Fee | Total Fee |
|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 | ₹25 | ₹125 |
| SC / ST | ₹40 | ₹25 | ₹65 |
| PWD | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| Ex-Servicemen | ₹40 | ₹25 | ₹65 |
| Dependents of Freedom Fighters / Women / Skilled Players | As per original category | | |
4. Vacancies & Pay Scale
- Total Vacancies (PCS Exam): Approximately 200 (subject to change)
- Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF): 10 vacancies
- Range Forest Officer (RFO): Vacancies to be announced later.
| Post | Pay Scale / Grade Pay |
|---|
| Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Level-10) |
| Range Forest Officer (RFO) | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 (Level-8) |
Other posts under PCS include Deputy Collector, Deputy SP, BDO, Treasury Officer, Commercial Tax Officer, etc..
5. Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (As of 1st July 2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years (born between 02/07/1985 to 01/07/2004)
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST/OBC of UP: 5 years (Up to 45 years)
- PWD: 15 years (Up to 55 years)
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years + service period
Educational Qualification
- For Most PCS Posts: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.
- For Specific Posts: Some require specialized degrees (e.g., Agriculture, Commerce, Law, Engineering, Veterinary Sciences, etc.).
- For ACF/RFO Posts:
- ACF: Bachelor’s Degree in Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geology, Forestry, Agriculture, Statistics, or Engineering.
- RFO: Bachelor’s Degree with at least two of the following subjects: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Forestry, Geology, Agriculture, Statistics, Horticulture, Environment, or Bachelor’s in Agriculture/Engineering/Veterinary Science.
6. Selection Process
Stages of Examination
- Preliminary Examination: Objective-type paper (General Studies I & II).
- Main Examination: Written descriptive paper.
- Interview (Personality Test): Final round for selected candidates.
Prelims Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| Paper I | General Studies (GS-I) | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper II | CSAT (Qualifying) | 200 | 2 hours |
- Paper-II (CSAT) is qualifying in nature (33% required).
Main Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|
| Paper 1 | General Hindi | 150 |
| Paper 2 | Essay | 150 |
| Paper 3 | General Studies-I | 200 |
| Paper 4 | General Studies-II | 200 |
| Paper 5 | General Studies-III | 200 |
| Paper 6 | General Studies-IV | 200 |
| Paper 7 | General Studies-V | 200 |
| Paper 8 | General Studies-VI | 200 |
- Total Marks for Written Exam: 1500
- Interview: 100 Marks
- Final Selection Based on: Main Exam Marks + Interview Marks
7. Physical Standards (For Specific Posts)
For DSP, Jail Superintendent, Excise Inspector, ACF, and RFO, physical standards are required.
For ACF & RFO
| Category | Height (cm) | Chest (Unexpanded) | Chest (Expanded) |
|---|
| Male (General) | 163 cm | 84 cm | 89 cm |
| Female (General) | 150 cm | 79 cm | 84 cm |
| Male (ST & Certain Tribes) | 152.5 cm | 79 cm | 84 cm |
| Female (ST & Certain Tribes) | 145 cm | – | – |
- Walking Test:
- Male: 25 km in 4 hours
- Female: 14 km in 4 hours
- Conducted by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, UP.
8. Other Important Instructions
- Candidates must not send hard copies of applications for Prelims.
- All communications will be sent via SMS & email.
- Modifications allowed till the last correction date.
- False claims will lead to debarment for 5 years.
- Domicile of UP required for reservation benefits.
9. How to Apply
- Complete O.T.R. at otr.pariksha.nic.in.
- Apply online at uppsc.up.nic.in.
- Fill details & upload documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application & take a printout.
10. Official Notification
For detailed information, visit UPPSC Official Website.
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