Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has invited online applications for Combined State/Upper Subordinate Service (PCS), Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF), and Range Forest Officer (RFO) recruitment 2021 on its official website. Eligible and interested candidates can apply at uppsc.up.nic.in till March 5, 2021.

The PCS ACF/RFO recruitment drive 2021 is being conducted to fill a total of 416 vacancies, of which, 400 posts are for PCS, 1 for ACF, and 15 for RFO. The last day to pay the examination fee is March 2, 2021.

Steps to apply for UPPSC PCS ACF/RFO recruitment 2021:

  1. Visit UPPSC’s official website at uppsc.up.nic.in
  2. On the homepage, click on “APPLY FOR COMBINED STATE / UPPER SUBORDINATE SERVICES AND ASSISTANT CONSERVATOR OF FOREST - RANGE FOREST OFFICER SERVICES EXAM. - 2021”
  3. Click on “Apply”
  4. Now register, pay the applicable fee, fill in the required details and submit the application
  5. Take a print of the application form for future reference

Eligibility Criteria:

Age Limit:

The candidates must not be below 21 years or above 40 years with relaxation for candidates from reserved categories.

Educational Qualification:

For PCS: Candidates must possess Bachelors degree from any recognised University or equivalent qualification up to the last date for receipt of application.

For ACF: Candidates must hold a Bachelors degree with at least one of the subject namely Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geology, Forestry, Statistics or a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a University established by Law in India or a Foreign University approved by the Central Government.

For RFO: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree with two or more of the subjects, namely Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Forestry, Geology, Agriculture, Statistics, Horticulture and Environment or Bechelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science from a University established by Law in India or possess a qualification recognized by the Government as equivalent.

Selection Process:

Candidates will have to go through three stages of selection process - Preliminary, Main, and Personality Test. The preliminary exam will consist of two compulsory MCQ papers. Candidates who clear this stage will appear for the Main exam which will be a written exam after which a Viva-Voce/Personality test round will be conducted.

For more details, candidates are advised to visit UPPSC’s official website here.