The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has invited applications from eligible graduates towards the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination, 2020, and Assistant Conservator of Forest (A.C.F.) / Range Forest Officer (R.F.O.) Services Examination – 2020. Interested candidates can now apply towards these posts on or before May 18, 2020. The selection process involves two stages of written examinations followed by the personality test or the interview.
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UPPSC Upper Subordinate Services Important Dates
- Application Period: April 21, 2020, to May 18, 2020
- Last Date to Pay Exam Fee: May 18, 2020
- Last Date to Complete the ApplicationForm: May 21, 2020
- Preliminary Examination: Yet to declare.
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UPPSC Combined State Upper Subordinate Services Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit: The candidate’s age shall be between 21 years to 40 years as of July 01, 2020. Age relaxations according to the government norms are applicable.
UPPSC Prelims Education Eligibility Upper Subordinate Service
| SL No | Post Name | Essential Education Qualification |
| 1 | Sub Registrar, Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport) | Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) |
| 2 | District Basik Shiksha Adhikari / Associate DIOS and Other equivalent administrative posts, District Administrative Officer | Master Degree in Any Subject in Any Recognized University in India. |
| 3 | District Audit Officer (Revenue Audit) | Bachelor Degree in Commerce B.Com Degree in Any Recognized University in India. |
| 4 | Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade-I) / Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade-II) | Bachelor Degree in Science (Physics) OR Mechanical Engineer Degree. |
| 5 | Assistant Labour Commissioner | Bachelor Degree in Arts with Sociology or Economics as a subject or Commerce/ Law. |
| 6 | District Programme Officer | Bachelor Degree in Sociology or Social Science or Home Science or Social Work. |
| 7 | Senior Lecturer, DIET | Master Degree in Any Subject with B.Ed Exam Passed in Any Recognized University in India. |
| 8 | District Probation Officer | Master Degree Degree in Psychology or Sociology or Social Work or any qualification equivalent thereto or PG Diploma in any branch of Social Work from any recognized Institute of Social Work. |
| 9 | Designated Officer / Food Safety Officer | Master Degree in Chemistry as one of the subjects OR At least one of qualification prescribed for direct recruitment to the Post of Food Safety Officer given as below Bachelors Degree in Food Technology or Dairy Technology or Biotechnology OR Oil Technology or Agricultural Science OR Veterinary Sciences or Bio-Chemistry OR Microbiology OR Post Graduate Degree in Chemistry OR Degree in Medicine from a recognised University OR any other equivalent/ recognised |
| 10 | Statistical Officer | Master Degree in Mathematics or Mathematical Statistics or Statistics or Agricultural Statistics. |
| 11 | Labour Enforcement Officer | Bachelor Degree with Economics or Sociology or commerce and Post Graduate Diploma or Postgraduate Degree in Law / Labour relation / Labour welfare / Labour Law / Commerce / Sociology / Social work / Social welfare / Trade Management / Personnel Management. |
| 12 | Child Development Project Officer | Bachelor Degree Sociology or Social Work or Home Science or any qualification in Any Recognized University in India. |
| 13 | Assistant Conservator of Forest | Bachelor’s 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 or equivalent |
| 14 | Range Forest Officer | Bachelor’s Degree with two or more of the subjects, namely Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Forestry, Geology, Agriculture, Statistics, Horticulture and Environment or Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science from a University or its equivalent |
- For the Post of Assistant Conservator of Forest: A candidate who has served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or obtained a “B” certificate of N.C.C. shall other things being equal, be given preference.
- For the Post of Range Forest Officer: A candidate who has served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of two years, or Obtained a ‘B’ Certificate of National Cadet Corps (NCC), or Represented the state in any game, shall, other things being equal, be given preference.
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UPPSC Subordinate Service Physical Qualification
- Assistant Conservator of Forest
| Sex | Height | Chest Girth (Fully Expanded) | Expansion |
| Male | 163 cms | 84 cms | 5 cms |
| Female | 150 cms | 79 cms | 5 cms |
For candidates from Scheduled Tribes and to races such as Gorkhas, Nepalese, Assamese, Meghalayan Tribal,
Laddakhese, Sikkimese, Bhutanese, Garhwalies, Kumaunies, Nagas and Arunachal Pradesh the height criteria is as follows:
| Sex | Height |
| Male | 152.5 cms |
| Female | 140.5 cms |
- Range Forest Officer
| Sex | Height | Chest Girth (Fully Expanded) | Expansion |
| Male | 163 cms | 84 cms | 5 cms |
| Female | 150 cms | 79 cms | 5 cms |
For both the posts, the male candidates will be required to qualify in the walking test of 25 km to be completed in 04 hours and female candidates of 14 km. to be completed in 04 hours. The female candidate who is pregnant of Twelve weeks duration or more should be declared temporarily unfit.
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UPPSC Upper Subordinate Services 2020 Selection
The UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services, and Assistant Conservator of Forest / Range Forest Officer Services Examination, 2020 has three successive stages viz:-
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Multiple Choice)
- Main Examination (Conventional Written examination)
- Viva- Voce (Personality Test)
Salary Scale
| Post | Pay Scale | Grade Pay |
| Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination PCS 2019 |
Rs. 9300- Rs. 34800/- | Rs. 4600/- |
| Assistant Conservator of Forest | Rs. 15,600 –Rs. 39,100/- | Rs. 5,400/- |
| Range Forest Officer | Rs.9,300 – Rs.34,800/- | Rs. 4,800/- |
Preliminary Examination
| Paper | Total Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
| Paper-1: General Studies I | 150 | 200 marks | 02 Hours
(9.30 am -11.30 am) |
| Paper-2: General Studies II (CSAT) | 100 | 200 marks | 02 Hours
(2.30am – 4.30 pm) |
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Main Examination
| Paper | Maximum Marks |
| Hindi Language | 150 marks |
| Essay | 150 marks |
| General Studies Paper-1 | 200 marks |
| General Studies Paper-2 | 200 marks |
| General Studies Paper-3 | 200 marks |
| General Studies Paper-4 | 200 marks |
| Optional Paper-1 | 200 marks |
| Optional Paper-2 | 200 marks |
| Total | 1500 marks |
- For each paper, the exam duration is 03 hrs.
Candidates have to select any two optional papers from the following list:
- Agriculture and Veterinary Science,
- Chemistry,
- Geology,
- Management,
- Political Science & International Relations,
- Geography,
- History,
- Mechanical Engineering,
- Law,
- Sanskrit Literature,
- Urdu Literature,
- Hindi Literature,
- Psychology,
- Civil Engineering,
- Medical Science,
- Philosophy,
- Botany,
- English Literature,
- Zoology,
- Statistics,
- Physics,
- Economics,
- Public Administration,
- Sociology,
- Mathematics,
- Commerce and Accountancy,
- Anthropology,
- Electrical Engineering, and
- Animal Husbandry.
Personality Test
The interview is to test the candidate’s aptitude and general suitability for the service. Through this personality test, the interviewer’s will try to relate the candidate’s general interests, academic interest, general awareness, intelligence, character, expression power/ personality, etc. The personality test is for 100 marks.
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Syllabus for UPPSC Prelims for Upper SUbordinate Services
Paper-I: General Studies
- Current Affairs
- History of India and Indian National Movement.
- India and World Geography – Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and the World.
- Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues etc.
- Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
- General Issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change- that do not require subject specialization.
- General Science
Paper-II: General Studies
- Comprehension.
- Interpersonal skills including communication skills.
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability.
- Decision making and problem-solving.
- General mental ability
- Elementary Mathematics: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and Statistics.
- General English up to Class X level.
- General Hindi up to Class X level.
UPPSC Pre 2020 Application Form
- Go to the UP Public Service Commission Official Website, Click Here.
- Under the Important Alerts tab, you can find ” Online Application for Advt. No [ A-1/E-1/2020, 21/04/2020 ], Click on the “Click here to Apply Now” link.
- On the landing page, you can find the “Apply” tab.
- Click on the Registration, tab.
- On the landing page, you have to select the exam for which you are applying.
- Fill up your personal details, upload your latest photograph, and pay the required application fees.
For more details, you can check the official notification. The application window is now open, and candidates can fill up their application until May 18, 2020.
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UPPSC UPPER SUBORDINATE SERVICE 2020
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