The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the much-awaited Mains examination schedule for the Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) and Range Forest Officer (RFO) Services Examination 2025. As per the official notice (No. 03/02/E-5/2025-26) issued on 29 June 2026, the Mains exam will be conducted from 14 July to 28 July 2026, exclusively in Lucknow. Candidates who cleared the preliminary examination under Advertisement No. A-1/E-1/2025 are now eligible to appear for this stage.
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UPPSC ACF/RFO Mains Exam 2026 - Key Highlights
This section gives a quick snapshot of the most important details candidates need to know about the exam before diving into the full schedule.
The Mains examination follows the preliminary stage of the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) and ACF/RFO Services Examination 2025, originally advertised on 20 February 2025. Only candidates declared successful in the prelims for the ACF and RFO posts have been called for this exam.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Exam Name | ACF/RFO Services (Mains) Exam-2025 |
| Notice Number | 03/02/E-5/2025-26 |
| Notice Date | 29 June 2026 |
| Exam Duration | 14 July 2026 to 28 July 2026 |
| Exam Venue | UPPSC Examination Building, Lucknow only |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper) |
| Official Website | uppsc.up.nic.in |
UPPSC ACF/RFO Mains Exam Date 2026: When Will the Exam Be Held?
Candidates often search for the exact start and end date of this exam. Here is the direct answer along with the reporting timings for each session.
The UPPSC ACF/RFO Mains Exam 2026 will be held over multiple days between 14 July and 28 July 2026. The exam will run in two sessions on most days:
- First Session: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Second Session: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
However, for the General Studies papers specifically, the timing is slightly different:
- General Studies Paper 1: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- General Studies Paper 2: 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Candidates should always refer to their individual admit cards for the exact reporting time, since gate-closing instructions are usually issued separately.
UPPSC ACF/RFO Mains Exam 2026: Subject-Wise Date Sheet
This is the most important section for candidates, as it lists the day-by-day, subject-wise schedule exactly as released by UPPSC. Use this table to plan your preparation timeline.
| Date | Day | Session | Subject (Code) | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | Tuesday | 1st | General Studies/Objective (52) | Paper 1 |
| 14 July 2026 | Tuesday | 2nd | General Studies/Objective (53) | Paper 2 |
| 15 July 2026 | Wednesday | 1st | General Hindi & Essay/Traditional (51) | - |
| 16 July 2026 | Thursday | 1st | Environmental Science (17) | Paper 1 |
| 16 July 2026 | Thursday | 2nd | Environmental Science (17) | Paper 2 |
| 17 July 2026 | Friday | 1st | Forestry (07) | Paper 1 |
| 17 July 2026 | Friday | 2nd | Forestry (07) | Paper 2 |
| 18 July 2026 | Saturday | 1st | Agriculture Science (01)/Agriculture Engineering (02)/Horticulture (16) | Paper 1 |
| 18 July 2026 | Saturday | 2nd | Agriculture Science (01)/Agriculture Engineering (02)/Horticulture (16) | Paper 2 |
| 20 July 2026 | Monday | 1st | Geo-Science (08) | Paper 1 |
| 20 July 2026 | Monday | 2nd | Geo-Science (08) | Paper 2 |
| 21 July 2026 | Tuesday | 1st | Physics (11) | Paper 1 |
| 21 July 2026 | Tuesday | 2nd | Physics (11) | Paper 2 |
| 22 July 2026 | Wednesday | 1st | Mathematics (09)/Statistics (12) | Paper 1 |
| 22 July 2026 | Wednesday | 2nd | Mathematics (09)/Statistics (12) | Paper 2 |
| 23 July 2026 | Thursday | 1st | Zoology (13) | Paper 1 |
| 23 July 2026 | Thursday | 2nd | Zoology (13) | Paper 2 |
| 24 July 2026 | Friday | 1st | Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science (15) | Paper 1 |
| 24 July 2026 | Friday | 2nd | Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science (15) | Paper 2 |
| 25 July 2026 | Saturday | 1st | Botany (03) | Paper 1 |
| 25 July 2026 | Saturday | 2nd | Botany (03) | Paper 2 |
| 27 July 2026 | Monday | 1st | Chemistry (04)/Chemical Engineering (05) | Paper 1 |
| 27 July 2026 | Monday | 2nd | Chemistry (04)/Chemical Engineering (05) | Paper 2 |
| 28 July 2026 | Tuesday | 1st | Civil Engineering (06)/Mechanical Engineering (10) | Paper 1 |
| 28 July 2026 | Tuesday | 2nd | Civil Engineering (06)/Mechanical Engineering (10) | Paper 2 |
Note: No exams are scheduled on 19 and 26 July 2026, which fall on Sundays.
UPPSC ACF/RFO Mains Exam Venue: Where Will It Be Held?
Candidates frequently ask whether their exam will be in their home district or a fixed center. Here's the official clarification.
As per the notice, the entire ACF/RFO Mains Examination 2026 will be conducted only at the UPPSC Examination Building in Lucknow district. No other district or city has been designated as an exam center for this particular stage, unlike the prelims, which are typically held across multiple cities.
How to Download the UPPSC ACF/RFO Mains Admit Card 2026
This section explains the process candidates need to follow to access their hall ticket once it is released.
UPPSC typically releases admit cards a few days before the exam date through its official website. To download it, candidates should visit uppsc.up.nic.in, navigate to the candidate login or download section, enter their registration/OTR number along with the required credentials, and download the admit card. It is advisable to carry both a printed copy of the admit card and a valid photo ID to the exam center.
