Forest Rangers Exams

UP Forest Conservator Exam 2023

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has invited candidates to apply for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) recruitment process at uppsc.up.nic.in. 

The notification issued by UPPSC states, “Candidates applying for Assistant Conservator of Forest / Range Forest Officer Services Examination should note that they are required to appear in the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (General Recruitment / Physically Handicapped – Backlog / Special Recruitment) (Preliminary) Examination and qualify the same for going to the second stage of Assistant Conservator of Forest/ Range Forest Officer Services (Main) Examination (Written) and Interview.”

For the Assistant Conservator of Forest / Range Forest Officer Services Examination the number of vacancies for the post of Assistant conservator of Forest: 16

For the post of Range Forest Officer the number of vacancies: 76

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Examination Pattern and details

Forest Ranger Eligibility Criteria

Age: Candidates between 18 years and 30 years of age are eligible to apply. The age limit varies from state to state.

Qualification: A candidate interested in becoming a forest ranger should possess degree in natural sciences, pure mathematics, geology, statistics, mechanical/civil/chemical engineering or agriculture. 

The competitive exam has compulsory subjects which are general knowledge and English. The candidate also has to select two of the optional subjects from the various subject options given by different states.

The candidates also have to get through some of the physical standards like height of the candidate should be around 163 cms, chest 79 cm normal and expandable upto 5 cms. For the walking test the candidate has to cover 25kms in 4 hours. The parameters may differ from state to state. 

The respective state/union territory governments are responsible for management of the cadre of forest range officers. Selection of forest range officers is done by the state public service commission by conducting a competitive exam. 

Forest Ranger Selection Pattern

Plan of Examination

The Competitive Examination, to be conducted by the Commission, shall comprise the following, namely:-

(1) Written test shall be in two stages as given below, i.e., Preliminary Examination for Compulsory Subjects and Main Examination for Optional Subjects.

Preliminary Examination

Question Paper Duration Marks
General Studies-Ist Paper 2 hours 200
General Studies-IInd Paper 2 hours 200

Paper-II of the General Studies will be a qualifying paper where students must attain at least 33%.

Main (Written) Examination

Question Paper Duration Marks
Paper-I General Hindi and Essay (Conventional Type) 2 hours 200
Paper-II General Studies-Ist Paper (Objective Type) 2 hours 200
Paper-III General Studies-IInd Paper (Objective Type) 2 hours 200
Paper-IV Optional Subject-I (First Question Paper)
(Conventional Type)
3 hours 200
Paper-V Optional Subject-I (Second Question Paper)
(Conventional Type)
3 hours 200
Paper-VI Optional Subject-II (First Question Paper)
(Conventional Type)
3 hours 200
Paper-VII Optional Subject-II (Second Question Paper)
(Conventional Type)
3 hours 200
Total Marks of all the question papers   1400
Personality Test (Interview)   150 Marks
Grand Total – (1400 + 150)   1550 Marks

Instructions to Candidate

  • You will not be allotted a different Roll No. for the Main exam. You will use the roll number issued to you at the time of Preliminary exam Registration
  • The dates and venue for the Main examination shall be informed on the e-Admit cards.
  • Candidates who clear the Main Examination will be called for the further process i.e. interview
  • You will be required to mention the desired post at the time of Interview which will be treated final and no change therein will be worthy of being admitted.
  • No application in this regard to error correction/modification shall be accepted
  • Original certificates will be verified at the time of Interview.
  • Carry four passport size Photographs, two unattested and two attested by Head of Department or Head of the Institution last attended
  • Candidates employed in Central or State Government will produce a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from their employer issued by the competent authority.



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