UPPSC Combined State Upper Subordinate Services (PCS), ACF & RFO Exam 2025: Complete Guide for 210 Vacancies

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced the Combined State Upper Subordinate Services Examination 2025, including Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) and Range Forest Officer (RFO) posts, with 210 vacancies available. This prestigious recruitment offers opportunities for candidates aspiring for administrative and forest service careers in Uttar Pradesh.

Exam Overview

Conducting Authority: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
Posts Included:
PCS (Provincial Civil Service)
ACF (Assistant Conservator of Forest)
RFO (Range Forest Officer)
Total Vacancies: 210
Application Mode: Online
Official Website: https://uppsc.up.nic.in
Exam Level: State

Important Dates (Tentative)

Application Begin :20/02/2025
Last Date for Apply Online : 02/04/2025
Pay Exam Fee Last Date : 02/04/2025
Last Date Completed Form : 02/04/2025
Correction Last Date : 09/04/2025
UPPSC Pre 2025 Exam Date : 12/10/2025
Admit Card Available : Before Exam

Vacancy Distribution

Post	Vacancies
PCS (Various Departments)	150
ACF	30
RFO	30
Total	210

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

PCS: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from recognized university
ACF/RFO: Bachelor’s degree in Science/Agriculture/Forestry or equivalent

Age Limit (as on 1st July 2025)

Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age: 40 years
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PwD: 15 years

Selection Process

Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
Main Examination (Descriptive Type)
Interview/Personality Test
Document Verification
Medical Examination (for ACF/RFO)

Exam Pattern

Prelims (400 Marks)

Paper	Subjects	Marks	Duration
Paper 1	General Studies	200	2 hours
Paper 2	CSAT (Qualifying)	200	2 hours

Mains (1500 Marks)

Compulsory Papers:
General Hindi (150 marks)
Essay (150 marks)
General Studies (4 papers, 200 marks each)
Optional Subjects (2 papers, 200 marks each)

Recommended Preparation Books

For Prelims

General Studies:

“UPPSC Prelims General Studies” by Arihant Experts
“Lucent’s General Knowledge” (Hindi/English)
“Indian Polity” by M. Laxmikant

CSAT:

“CSAT Paper 2 Manual” by TMH
“Analytical Reasoning” by M.K. Pandey

For Mains

General Studies:

“UPPSC Mains General Studies” by McGraw Hill
“Indian Economy” by Ramesh Singh

Optional Subjects:

Choose based on your optional subject (History, Geography, Public Administration etc.)
NCERT books (Class 11-12) for basic concepts

General Hindi:

“Samanya Hindi” by Dr. Rajeshwar Sahai
“Hindi Vyakaran” by Kamta Prasad Guru

For ACF/RFO (Additional)

“Forestry: Principles and Applications” by Antony Joseph Raj
“Environmental Studies” by Erach Bharucha

Application Process

Visit UPPSC official website
Register with basic details
Fill application form carefully
Upload documents:

Photograph
Signature
Educational certificates

Pay application fee:

General/OBC: ₹125
SC/ST: ₹65
PwD: ₹25

Submit and print confirmation

Salary Structure

Post	Pay Level	Approx. Salary
PCS	Level 8	₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100
ACF	Level 10	₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
RFO	Level 8	₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100

Preparation Strategy

Understand Syllabus: Thoroughly analyze UPPSC syllabus
Current Affairs: Daily newspaper reading (The Hindu, Indian Express)
Practice Papers: Solve previous 5 years’ question papers
Mock Tests: Regular test series practice
Time Management: Balanced preparation for prelims and mains

Career Prospects

Administrative roles in state government
Policy implementation
Forest conservation and management
Opportunities for promotions up to Secretary level

Important Notes

Carefully check eligibility before applying
Official notification will have complete details
Regular updates available on UPPSC website
Prepare for interview along with written exams

For latest updates, candidates should regularly visit the official UPPSC website. This examination offers excellent career opportunities in Uttar Pradesh’s administrative and forest services.