UPPSC ACF/RFO Mains Exam 2026 Schedule and Date Sheet
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) — Forest Department
Executive Summary & Key Facts
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has issued an official recruitment notification for Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) and Range Forest Officer (RFO), announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in Uttar Pradesh. To be eligible, applicants must hold Qualified in UPPSC ACF/RFO Prelims, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises Mains Examination. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
📅 Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) and Range Forest Officer (RFO) - Important Dates & Schedule
| Exam Date | 14 Jul 2026 |
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📝 Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) and Range Forest Officer (RFO) - Detailed Notification Guide
UPPSC ACF/RFO Mains Examination 2026 Overview
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially announced the schedule for the Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) and Range Forest Officer (RFO) Services (Mains) Examination 2025. Per the commission's notification (No. 03/02/E-5/2025-26), the examination is scheduled to take place from 14 July 2026 to 28 July 2026. Only candidates who successfully qualified in the preliminary stage of this recruitment are eligible to participate in the mains examination.
Examination Schedule Details
| Exam Body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | ACF/RFO Services (Mains) 2025 |
| Exam Dates | 14 July 2026 – 28 July 2026 |
| Exam Venue | UPPSC Examination Building, Lucknow |
| Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper) |
Subject-Wise Examination Timetable
| Date | Session 1 (9:30 AM – 12:30 PM) | Session 2 (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | General Studies Paper 1 | General Studies Paper 2 |
| 15 July 2026 | General Hindi & Essay | - |
| 16 July 2026 | Environmental Science Paper 1 | Environmental Science Paper 2 |
| 17 July 2026 | Forestry Paper 1 | Forestry Paper 2 |
| 18 July 2026 | Agriculture Science/Engg/Horticulture Paper 1 | Agriculture Science/Engg/Horticulture Paper 2 |
| 20 July 2026 | Geo-Science Paper 1 | Geo-Science Paper 2 |
| 21 July 2026 | Physics Paper 1 | Physics Paper 2 |
| 22 July 2026 | Mathematics/Statistics Paper 1 | Mathematics/Statistics Paper 2 |
| 23 July 2026 | Zoology Paper 1 | Zoology Paper 2 |
| 24 July 2026 | Animal Husbandry & Vet. Science Paper 1 | Animal Husbandry & Vet. Science Paper 2 |
| 25 July 2026 | Botany Paper 1 | Botany Paper 2 |
| 27 July 2026 | Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Paper 1 | Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Paper 2 |
| 28 July 2026 | Civil/Mechanical Engineering Paper 1 | Civil/Mechanical Engineering Paper 2 |
Note: General Studies papers follow distinct timings. GS Paper 1 is held from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, and GS Paper 2 is held from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. No examinations are scheduled for 19 July and 26 July 2026.
Exam Day Guidelines
Candidates are mandated to report to the UPPSC Examination Building in Lucknow. It is strictly recommended to verify the reporting time mentioned on the individual admit card. All participants must carry a printed copy of the hall ticket and a valid government-issued photo identity proof. Discrepancies in the admit card should be reported to the commission immediately before the exam dates.