The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducted the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination 2025 along with the Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) / Range Forest Officer (RFO) Examination 2025.

The latest update provided for this recruitment states that the UPPSC ACF/RFO Mains Result was released on 17 September 2026, while the Interview Schedule is available from 18 September 2026.
Candidates who appeared in the respective mains examination can check the result and interview schedule through the official UPPSC website. This page contains important information about the UPPSC PCS 2025 recruitment, ACF/RFO examination, eligibility, important dates and useful links.
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UPPSC PCS ACF RFO 2025 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 20 February 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 2 April 2025 |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 2 April 2025 |
| Last Date to Complete Form | 2 April 2025 |
| Correction Last Date | 9 April 2025 |
| UPPSC PCS Mains Exam | 29 March 2026 to 1 April 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card | 20 March 2026 |
| ACF / RFO Mains Exam | 14 July to 28 July 2026 |
| Mains Result | 17 September 2026 |
| Interview Schedule | 18 September 2026 |
UPPSC PCS ACF RFO 2025 – Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹125/- |
| SC / ST | ₹65/- |
| PH Candidates | ₹25/- |
The examination fee was payable through the prescribed online payment methods, including SBI MOPS, Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or SBI E‑Challan, as applicable.
UPPSC PCS 2025 – Age Limit
The age limit was calculated as of 1 July 2025.
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Age Relaxation: Applicable as per UPPSC recruitment rules.
Candidates should refer to the official notification for category-wise age relaxation and other age-related conditions.
UPPSC PCS 2025 – Vacancy Details
The recruitment notification included vacancies for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services, Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) and Range Forest Officer (RFO) posts.
| Post / Examination | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services | 200 |
| Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) | 10 |
| Range Forest Officer (RFO) | As per notification |
| Total PCS/ACF Vacancies Mentioned | 210+ |
Note: The provided source lists the RFO vacancy as “NA”. Candidates should check the official notification for the exact RFO vacancy position.
UPPSC PCS 2025 – Basic Eligibility
Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services
Candidates generally required:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India.
- Post-specific qualifications may apply to certain services.
Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF)
The provided eligibility includes a Bachelor’s Degree with at least one of the following subjects:
- Botany
- Zoology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Geology
- Forestry
- Statistics
A Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Engineering was also included among the stated qualifications.
Range Forest Officer (RFO)
The provided eligibility includes a Bachelor’s Degree with one or more of the following subjects:
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Botany
- Zoology
- Forestry
- Geology
- Agriculture
- Statistics
- Horticulture
- Environment
A Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Engineering or Veterinary Science was also included in the stated eligibility.
Candidates should read the official notification for complete and post-specific eligibility conditions.
UPPSC PCS 2025 – Post-Wise Eligibility
The recruitment covered several posts with different educational requirements.
| Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| District Administrative Officer | Master’s Degree in any subject |
| Labour Enforcement Officer | Bachelor’s Degree with specified subjects plus prescribed postgraduate qualification/diploma |
| Food Safety Officer | Degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology or specified related qualifications |
| Assistant Director / District Audit Officer / Senior Lecturer, Local Fund Audit | B.Com. and working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script |
| Sub Registrar | Bachelor’s Degree in Law and working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script |
| District Health Education and Information Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology/Social Science and PG Diploma in Health Education |
| Assistant Commissioner & Assistant Registrar (Cooperative) | Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Science, Commerce or Agriculture |
| District Audit Officer / Assistant Director, Cooperative Societies & Panchayat Audit | B.Com. and working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script |
| Assistant Labour Commissioner | Master’s Degree in specified subjects such as Economics, Sociology, Commerce, Law, Labour Relations, Social Work or related fields |
| Assistant Commissioner, Industries (Enforcement) | Master’s Degree in Arts, Science, Commerce or Technology, or Bachelor’s Degree in Textile |
| Assistant Research Officer | Master’s Degree in Chemistry or specified Chemistry specializations |
| Assistant Prosecution Officer (Transport) | Bachelor’s Degree in Law (3‑year/5‑year LLB) and working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script |
| Technical Assistant (Chemistry) | Master’s Degree in Chemistry with 50% marks |
Important: Eligibility requirements can vary by post. Candidates should verify the exact qualification from the official UPPSC notification before relying on this summary.
UPPSC ACF / RFO Mains Result 2026
The provided update states that the UPPSC ACF / RFO Mains Result 2026 was released on 17 September 2026.
Candidates who appeared in the ACF/RFO Mains Examination can check the result through the official UPPSC result/document links.
UPPSC ACF / RFO Interview Schedule 2026
The UPPSC ACF/RFO Interview Schedule 2026 is stated to be available from 18 September 2026.
Candidates shortlisted for the interview should download and carefully read the interview schedule and follow the instructions provided by UPPSC.
How to Check UPPSC Mains Result / Interview Schedule 2026
Candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official UPPSC website.
- Open the relevant result or interview schedule section.
- Find the link for the ACF/RFO Mains Result 2026 or Interview Schedule 2026.
- Open the required PDF/document.
- Search for your roll number or candidate details.
- Download and save the document for future reference.
UPPSC PCS 2025 Application Process
The original application process was conducted through the UPPSC One Time Registration (OTR) system.
Candidates were required to:
- Complete UPPSC OTR registration.
- Log in to the UPPSC candidate portal.
- Select the relevant examination.
- Enter the required personal and educational details.
- Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
- Pay the applicable examination fee.
- Check the application form carefully.
- Submit the form.
- Save a copy of the final submitted application for future use.
UPPSC PCS ACF RFO 2025 – Important Links
| Information | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Interview Schedule | UPPSC Interview Schedule 2026 |
| Download Mains Result | UPPSC Mains Result 2026 |
| ACF / RFO Mains Admit Card | UPPSC Admit Card Portal |
| ACF / RFO Admit Card Notice | UPPSC ACF/RFO Notice |
| UPPSC ACF/RFO Main Exam Schedule | UPPSC Official Website |
| UPPSC Online Application / Notifications | UPPSC Candidate Portal |
| UPPSC OTR Login | UPPSC OTR Dashboard |
| UPPSC Official Website | UPPSC Official Website |
