The UPPSC Combined State Upper Subordinate Services Exam, ACF, RFO Exam 2025 is now open for online applications for a total of 210 posts. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the official notification for the Combined State Upper Subordinate Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025, including posts for Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) and Range Forest Officer (RFO). Interested candidates can apply online from 20th February 2025 to 24th March 2025. Below are the key details:
UPPSC Combined State Upper Subordinate Services Exam 2025
- Total Posts: 210
- Combined State Upper Subordinate Services: 200 posts
- Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF): 10 posts
- Range Forest Officer (RFO): As per notification
- Application Dates: 20th February 2025 to 24th March 2025
- Exam Date: 12th October 2025
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Website: https://uppsc.up.nic.in
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 20th February 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 24th March 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 24th March 2025
- Form Correction Window: Until 2nd April 2025
- Preliminary Exam Date: 12th October 2025
- Admit Card Release: Before the exam
Application Fee
- General/OBC: ₹125/-
- SC/ST: ₹65/-
- PH Candidates: ₹25/-
- Payment Mode: Online via SBI MOPS (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking) or SBI e-Challan
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as of 1st July 2025):
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
- Age Relaxation: As per UPPSC rules for reserved categories
Educational Qualification:
- Combined State Upper Subordinate Services:
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF):
- Bachelor’s degree in Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geology, Forestry, Statistics, Agriculture, or Engineering.
- Range Forest Officer (RFO):
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Forestry, Geology, Agriculture, Statistics, Horticulture, or Veterinary Science.
How to Apply for UPPSC Combined State Upper Subordinate Services Exam 2025
- One-Time Registration (OTR):
- Candidates must first complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the UPPSC portal.
- Online Application:
- Visit the official UPPSC website: https://uppsc.up.nic.in.
- Click on the link for “Combined State Upper Subordinate Services Exam 2025.”
- Fill in the required details and upload scanned documents (photo, signature, ID proof).
- Pay the application fee online.
- Form Submission:
- Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Exam: Objective-type questions (General Studies and CSAT).
- Main Exam: Descriptive-type questions for qualified candidates.
- Interview: For candidates who clear the Main Exam.
Exam Pattern (Preliminary)
- Paper 1: General Studies (150 marks)
- Paper 2: CSAT (100 marks)
- Total Marks: 250
- Negative Marking: Yes (1/3 marks deducted for wrong answers)
Important Links
| Official Notification | Download Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| One-Time Registration (OTR) | Register Here |
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