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The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has issued the detailed advertisement for the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination 2025 and Assistant Conservator of Forest / Range Forest Officer Services Examination 2025. The recruitment process includes Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination and Viva-Voce. Candidates should note that the source notification is a recruitment advertisement and contains the examination schedule, eligibility, fee, syllabus and selection details.

Post Details

Important Dates

Application Fee

Preliminary Examination Fee

Payment is made through SBI MOPS using Net Banking, Card Payment or Other Payment Modes.

Main Examination Fee

Age Limit

Candidates must be aged 21 to 40 years as on 01/07/2025. Candidates must have been born between 02/07/1985 and 01/07/2004.

For candidates with disabilities of Uttar Pradesh, the maximum age limit is 55 years, and the candidate must not have been born before 02/07/1970.

Age Relaxation

• SC, ST and OBC candidates of Uttar Pradesh: 5 years.
• Skilled players of Uttar Pradesh, eligible Uttar Pradesh Government employees, teachers and staff of the Basic Shiksha Parishad, and teachers and staff of Government-aided secondary schools: 5 years.
• Persons with disabilities of Uttar Pradesh: 15 years.
• Emergency Commissioned Officers, Short Service Commissioned Officers and Ex-Army Personnel of Uttar Pradesh: 3 years plus the period of military service.
• Reservation and age relaxation benefits are generally restricted to permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh as specified in the notification.

Vacancy Details

The number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending on departmental requirements. PCS posts may include Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Block Development Officer, Assistant Regional Transport Officer, Assistant Commissioner, District Commandant Home Guards, Treasury Officer, District Cane Officer, Superintendent Jail, Assistant Labour Commissioner, Excise Inspector, Food Safety Officer, Deputy Jailor, Technical Assistant, District Programme Officer, Law Officer and several other administrative and technical posts.

Educational Qualification

General PCS Posts

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university established by law in India by the last date of application. Certain posts require additional or specific educational qualifications.

Important Specific Qualifications

• District Administrative Officer: Postgraduate Degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
• Labour Enforcement Officer: Bachelor's Degree with subjects such as Economics, Sociology or Commerce along with the prescribed postgraduate diploma or postgraduate qualification in Law, Labour Relations, Labour Welfare, Social Work, Business Management or Personnel Management.
• Food Safety Officer: Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Sciences, Biochemistry or Microbiology; alternatively, a Postgraduate Degree in Chemistry or a Degree in Medicine, followed by the prescribed food safety training.
• Assistant Director / District Audit Officer / Senior Lecturer, Local Fund Audit: Bachelor's Degree in Commerce and working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script.
• Sub Registrar: Law Graduate with working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script.
• District Health Education and Information Officer: Bachelor's Degree in Sociology or Social Science and a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Education from a recognised institution.
• Assistant Commissioner and Assistant Registrar, Cooperative: Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Science, Commerce or Agriculture with working knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script.
• Assistant Labour Commissioner: Postgraduate qualification in Economics, Sociology, Commerce, Law, Labour Relations, Labour Welfare, Social Work, Business Management or Personnel Management.
• Assistant Commissioner, Industries (Enforcement): Postgraduate Degree in Arts, Science, Commerce or Technology, or at least a Bachelor's Degree in Textile, with working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.
• Assistant Research Officer: Postgraduate Degree in Chemistry or an equivalent qualification. The notification recognises M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry as equivalent qualifications.
• Assistant Prosecution Officer (Transport): Bachelor of Laws from a recognised university or equivalent qualification with thorough knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script.
• Technical Assistant (Chemistry): Postgraduate Degree in Chemistry with at least 50% marks.

Assistant Conservator of Forest

A Bachelor's Degree with at least one subject among Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geology, Forestry or Statistics, or a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or Engineering from a recognised university. Equivalent qualifications must be supported by the prescribed equivalence certificate where required.

Range Forest Officer

A Bachelor's Degree with at least two subjects among Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Forestry, Geology, Agriculture, Statistics, Horticulture and Environment, or a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Engineering or Veterinary Science.

Preferential qualifications for forest posts include two years of service in the Territorial Army, an NCC “B” Certificate and, for the Range Forest Officer post, representation of the State in any game, subject to other conditions being equal.

Pay Scale

Selection Process

The selection process consists of the following stages:

1. Preliminary Examination — objective type and multiple choice.
2. Main Examination — conventional written examination.
3. Viva-Voce / Personality Test.
4. Medical examination wherever required under the relevant service rules.

Approximately 15 times the number of vacancies may be shortlisted for the Main Examination, and approximately 3 times the number of vacancies may be called for the interview.

The final selection is generally based on marks obtained in the Main Written Examination and Interview. For some posts, selection may be based only on written examination marks according to the relevant service rules.

Preliminary Examination Pattern

Paper I is scheduled from 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM, and Paper II is scheduled from 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM. Paper II requires a minimum of 33% marks. Candidates must appear in both papers, and merit is determined on the basis of Paper I marks.

Negative Marking

One-third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for every wrong answer. Selecting more than one option is treated as a wrong answer and attracts the same penalty. No penalty is imposed for an unanswered question.

The minimum efficiency standard is 35% for SC/ST candidates and 40% for candidates of other categories in the Preliminary/Main Examination, subject to the applicable rules.

Main Examination Pattern

PCS Main Examination

Each written paper is allotted 3 hours. Examination timings are generally 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM. Candidates must obtain the minimum marks prescribed in General Hindi.

ACF / RFO Main Examination

Candidates must select any two optional subjects from Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Botany, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Forestry, Geology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Horticulture and Environmental Science.

The following combinations are not permitted: Agriculture with Agricultural Engineering and Horticulture; Mathematics with Statistics; Chemistry with Chemical Engineering; and more than one engineering subject among Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

Syllabus Details

The Preliminary Examination syllabus covers:

• Current national and international events.
• Indian history and the Indian National Movement.
• Physical, social and economic geography of India and the world.
• Indian Constitution, polity, governance, Panchayati Raj, public policy and rights issues.
• Economic and social development, sustainable development, poverty, inclusion and demographics.
• Environmental ecology, biodiversity and climate change.
• General science.
• Comprehension, communication skills, reasoning, analytical ability, decision-making and problem-solving.
• Class 10 level mathematics, General English and General Hindi.

The PCS Main Examination includes General Hindi, Essay and six General Studies papers covering Indian history and culture, polity, economy, science and technology, environment, ethics, Uttar Pradesh history and governance, Uttar Pradesh economy, geography, agriculture, forests, infrastructure and current affairs.

The ACF/RFO Main Examination includes General Hindi, Essay, General Studies and two optional subjects. Detailed optional syllabi are provided in the notification for Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Botany, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Forestry, Geology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Horticulture and Environmental Science.

Physical Standards and Fitness

Physical standards apply to posts such as Deputy Superintendent of Police, Superintendent of Jail, District Commandant Home Guards, Excise Inspector, Deputy Jailor, District Youth Welfare Officer, Assistant Conservator of Forest and Range Forest Officer.

For Assistant Conservator of Forest and Range Forest Officer posts, the general minimum standards include:

• Male: Height 163 cm, fully expanded chest 84 cm with 5 cm expansion.
• Female: Height 150 cm, fully expanded chest 79 cm with 5 cm expansion.
• Relaxed height standards apply to Scheduled Tribes and specified hill and tribal communities.
• Male candidates must complete a 25 km walking test within 4 hours.
• Female candidates must complete a 14 km walking test within 4 hours.
• Candidates must pass the prescribed Medical Board examination.

Important Examination Instructions

• One Time Registration is mandatory before submitting the online application.
• Candidates without an OTR Number should obtain it from the UPPSC OTR portal at least 72 hours before applying.
• Candidates must preserve records of OTR, fee payment, final submission and correction stages.
• The OMR answer sheet must be completed using a black ballpoint pen only.
• Candidates must not use whitener, blade, pin, eraser or similar materials on the OMR sheet.
• Wrong information, concealed facts, forged documents or malpractice may result in cancellation of candidature and debarment from future examinations.
• Original certificates and self-attested marksheets are required at the Main Examination or interview stage whenever called for.
• Examination centre and venue changes are not permitted.
• Government employees must produce a No Objection Certificate at the interview.
• Date of birth is accepted only as recorded in the High School or equivalent certificate.

Examination and Result Information

The Commission will communicate examination dates, examination centres, roll numbers and admission details through e-Admission Certificates. Candidates qualifying in the Preliminary Examination must submit a separate application and fee for the Main Examination. Candidates qualifying in the Main Examination will be called for the Personality Test. Post preferences submitted at the interview will be treated as final.

Candidates should regularly check the official UPPSC website for examination schedules, admit cards, answer keys, results, cut-offs and further instructions.