What is UPPSC Forest Service 2027 exam pattern?

UPPSC Forest Service Prelims has 150 objective questions in 150 minutes with General Studies (75Q) and Forestry/Agriculture/Science (75Q). Mains has 6 papers including Essay, General Studies I & II, and three Optional papers. Interview carries 100 marks.

What posts are filled through UPPSC Forest Service?

UPPSC Forest Service fills posts of Range Forest Officer (RFO), Forest Conservator Assistant, Wildlife Warden Subordinate, and other Grade A and B forestry posts in Uttar Pradesh Forest Department and related environmental bodies.

What is the eligibility for UPPSC Forest Service 2027?

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Forestry, Agriculture, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geology, or Statistics from a recognized university. The age limit is 21 to 32 years for general category with standard relaxation for reserved categories.

What is the salary for UPPSC Forest Service RFO?

UPPSC RFO salary is in Pay Band-3 (Rs. 15,600-39,100) with Grade Pay of Rs. 5,400. Basic pay starts at approximately Rs. 56,100 per month. Including various allowances like Uniform Allowance and Remote Area Allowance, total package can reach Rs. 80,000-1,00,000 per month.

What optional subjects are available in UPPSC Forest Service?

Optional subjects include Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Forestry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, and Zoology. Candidates should choose the optional closest to their graduation subject for maximum scoring advantage.

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UPPSC Forest Service Preparation Guide

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission

Your Complete Preparation Guide for UPPSC Forest Service 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyHard

Total Marks150

Duration150 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Offline (OMR)

Frequency

As per notification

Next Exam Date

August 2027

EEligibility Criteria

B.Sc. in Forestry/Botany/Zoology/Agriculture or equivalent, age 21-32 years

ANumber of Attempts

4 for General, 7 for OBC, Unlimited for SC/ST

Study Plan by Subject

Forestry & Environment

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

General Studies

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Optional Subject

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Study silviculture principles — plantation techniques, seed collection, nursery management, and natural regeneration methods specific to UP forest types

Cover wildlife management, Project Tiger, Project Elephant, and UP's protected area network including Dudhwa Tiger Reserve and Pilibhit Tiger Reserve

Revise forest laws: Indian Forest Act 1927, Wildlife Protection Act 1972, Forest Conservation Act 1980, and UP Private Forests Act for the law-related GS questions

For the optional, master your graduation subject thoroughly — previous papers show 60% questions come directly from standard BSc-level textbooks

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
Forestry & Environment	50	50	50 min
General Studies	50	50	50 min
Optional Subject	50	50	50 min
Total	150	150	150 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

May 2027

Next Exam Date

August 2027

Conducted By

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission

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