Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced the Mains Written Examination Schedule for the Combined State Upper Subordinate Services (ACF / RFO) Examination 2025. Candidates who successfully qualified the preliminary examination are eligible to appear for the Mains exam, which will be conducted from 14 July 2026 to 28 July 2026. The commission had previously released the recruitment notification under Advertisement Number A-1/E-1/2025 to fill 210 vacancies for various administrative and forest officer positions.
The One-Time Registration (OTR) credentials and Mains registration details are required for candidates to check their exam center details, session timings, and print their official admit cards. The mains examination is a descriptive-type test comprising compulsory general studies papers, Hindi, and essay writing. Below are the comprehensive details regarding the UPPSC ACF / RFO Mains exam dates, schedule download steps, and direct download links.
UPPSC Combined State Upper Subordinate Services Mains 2025: Highlighted Details
A quick summary of the UPPSC Combined State Upper Subordinate Services (ACF / RFO) Mains examination details is provided in the table below. Candidates are advised to download the official examination notice for session-wise schedules.
| Parameter / मापदंड | Information / विवरण |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body / भर्ती संस्था | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Exam Name / परीक्षा का नाम | Combined State Upper Subordinate Services (ACF / RFO) 2025 |
| Advertisement Number / विज्ञापन संख्या | A-1/E-1/2025 |
| Total Vacancies / कुल रिक्तियां | 210 Posts |
| Mains Exam Dates / मुख्य परीक्षा तिथि | 14 – 28 July 2026 |
| Official Website / आधिकारिक वेबसाइट | uppsc.up.nic.in |
UPPSC ACF / RFO Selection Stages
The selection process for the Combined State Upper Subordinate Services and Forest Officer posts consists of the following consecutive stages:
- Preliminary Examination: Screened candidates based on objective-type General Studies papers. (Completed)
- Mains Examination: A comprehensive descriptive written test designed to evaluate depth of knowledge and writing skills. (Current Stage)
- Interview: A personality test and oral interview conducted by the commission board.
- Physical Standard Test (PST): Required specifically for Range Forest Officer (RFO) and Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) posts to verify physical fitness.
Important Instructions for the Mains Examination
Candidates appearing for the Mains exam must carry a printed copy of their admit card along with a valid photo identification card (such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Passport) and two recent passport-size photographs to the exam center. Ensure that you arrive at least one hour before the scheduled start of the exam session to complete the verification process. The examination will be conducted in descriptive format, and candidates must adhere strictly to the guidelines regarding stationery and writing materials specified on their admit cards.
