The UPPSC ACF RFO Mains Interview Schedule 2026 has been released on 18 September 2026. Candidates who appeared in the Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) and Range Forest Officer (RFO) Mains Examination can now check the interview-related schedule and prepare for the next stage of the selection process.
The UPPSC ACF/RFO Mains Result 2026 was released on 17 September 2026, followed by the interview schedule on 18 September. This marks the next important stage for candidates who qualified the mains examination.
The recruitment originated from the UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination 2025 process. Candidates should keep their application details, educational certificates and other relevant documents ready for the interview and subsequent formalities.
UPPSC ACF RFO Recruitment 2025: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
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| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Examination | UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services 2025 |
| Posts | ACF / RFO and Other Services |
| Total Vacancies | 210 Posts |
| ACF Vacancies | 10 Posts |
| RFO Vacancies | NA |
| Mains Exam | 14–28 July 2026 |
| Mains Result | 17 September 2026 |
| Interview Schedule | 18 September 2026 |
| Current Status | Interview Schedule Available |
| Job Category | Uttar Pradesh Government Jobs |
UPPSC ACF RFO Interview Schedule 2026
The interview schedule has been made available on 18 September 2026 after the declaration of the ACF/RFO Mains Result.
Candidates who have qualified for the interview should carefully check the schedule for their individual interview date, reporting requirements and other instructions. Interview-related documents should also be arranged well in advance.
The interview is an important stage after the mains examination, so candidates should avoid waiting until the last moment to prepare their certificates and other required records.
How to Check UPPSC ACF RFO Interview Schedule 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to check the interview schedule:
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Visit the UPPSC recruitment section.
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Find the ACF/RFO Mains Interview Schedule 2026 notice.
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Open the relevant schedule or PDF.
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Check your roll number or other candidate details.
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Note your interview date and reporting instructions.
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Save the schedule for future reference.
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Prepare the required documents according to the instructions.
Candidates should carefully compare their roll number with the list provided in the interview schedule.
UPPSC ACF RFO Mains Result 2026
The ACF/RFO Mains Result 2026 was released on 17 September 2026. Candidates who qualified the mains stage have moved forward to the interview stage.
The sequence of recent updates is:
ACF/RFO Mains Examination → Mains Result on 17 September 2026 → Interview Schedule on 18 September 2026
Candidates should therefore check the latest interview information rather than relying only on older mains examination notices.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Application Begin | 20 February 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 02 April 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 02 April 2025 |
| Last Date to Complete Form | 02 April 2025 |
| Correction Last Date | 09 April 2025 |
| UPPSC Prelims Exam | 29 March–01 April 2026 |
| Prelims Admit Card | 20 March 2026 |
| ACF/RFO Mains Examination | 14–28 July 2026 |
| ACF/RFO Mains Result | 17 September 2026 |
| Interview Schedule | 18 September 2026 |
The current stage is the ACF/RFO interview process, following the declaration of the mains result.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
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| General / OBC | ₹125/- |
| SC / ST | ₹65/- |
| PH Candidates | ₹25/- |
The examination fee was payable through the specified online and challan-based payment methods.
Payment Mode
The listed payment options include:
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SBI MOPS
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Debit Card
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Credit Card
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Net Banking
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SBI E-Challan
Age Limit
The age limit for the UPPSC 2025 recruitment is calculated as on 01 July 2025.
| Age Requirement | Limit |
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| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
Applicable age relaxation is available according to the UPPSC recruitment rules for eligible categories.
Total Vacancy
The supplied recruitment details mention 210 total vacancies across the Combined Upper Subordinate Services and ACF posts.
The ACF vacancy is specifically listed as 10 posts. The RFO vacancy count is not specified in the supplied vacancy information.
| Post / Examination | Total Posts |
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| Combined Upper Subordinate Services | 200 |
| Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) | 10 |
| Range Forest Officer (RFO) | NA |
| Total Listed | 210 |
ACF Eligibility
For the Assistant Conservator of Forest position, candidates require a bachelor's degree with at least one of the specified subjects or an applicable agriculture or engineering degree.
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Botany
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Zoology
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Chemistry
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Physics
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Mathematics
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Geology
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Forestry
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Statistics
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Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture
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Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Candidates should match their exact qualification with the post-specific requirements applicable to their recruitment.
RFO Eligibility
The listed RFO qualification includes a bachelor's degree with one of the specified subjects or an applicable degree in agriculture, engineering or veterinary science.
Relevant subjects include:
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Mathematics
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Physics
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Chemistry
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Botany
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Zoology
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Forestry
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Geology
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Agriculture
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Statistics
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Horticulture
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Environment
The listed alternatives also include a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Engineering or Veterinary Science.
UPPSC Combined Upper Subordinate Eligibility
The 2025 recruitment also included various posts under the Combined Upper Subordinate Services. Since the eligibility varies significantly from one post to another, candidates should consider the qualification attached to their specific post rather than assuming that one qualification applies to the entire recruitment.
Some of the supplied post-wise requirements are summarized below.
| Post | Educational Qualification |
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| District Administrative Officer | Master's Degree in Any Subject |
| Labour Enforcement Officer | Relevant Bachelor's Degree with specified postgraduate qualification in law, labour, commerce, sociology, social work or related fields |
| Food Safety Officer | Degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Oil Technology, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry or Medicine as specified |
| Assistant Director / District Audit Officer / Senior Lecturer, Local Fund Audit | B.Com with working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script |
| Sub Registrar | Bachelor's Degree in Law with working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script |
| District Health Education and Information Officer | Bachelor's Degree in Sociology or Social Science with PG Diploma in Health Education |
| Assistant Commissioner / Assistant Registrar (Cooperative) | Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Science, Commerce or Agriculture with working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script |
| District Audit Officer / Assistant Director, Cooperative Societies and Panchayat Audit | B.Com with working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script |
| Assistant Labour Commissioner | Master's Degree in specified subjects such as Economics, Sociology, Commerce, Law, Labour Relations, Labour Welfare, Social Work or Management |
| Assistant Commissioner, Industries (Enforcement) | Master's Degree in Arts, Science, Commerce or Technology, or Bachelor's Degree in Textile as specified |
| Assistant Research Officer | Master's Degree in Chemistry or specified chemistry specializations |
| Assistant Prosecution Officer (Transport) | Bachelor's Degree in Law (3-year or 5-year LLB) with working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script |
| Technical Assistant (Chemistry) | Master's Degree in Chemistry with 50% marks |
This post-wise information is particularly useful for candidates who entered the broader UPPSC recruitment through different educational backgrounds.
What Candidates Should Prepare for the Interview
Candidates who have qualified the ACF/RFO mains stage should now shift their preparation toward the interview.
Review Your Application
Go through the information submitted during the recruitment process. Candidates should be familiar with their educational qualifications, subjects, experience if applicable and other information included in their application.
Revise Subject Knowledge
ACF and RFO candidates should revise important concepts related to their qualifying subjects. A strong understanding of the academic foundation can help candidates respond more confidently to subject-related questions.
Follow Forest and Environment Topics
Candidates should remain familiar with important forest, wildlife, conservation and environmental topics relevant to the responsibilities associated with the posts.
Prepare for General Questions
Interview preparation should also include questions about education, interests, Uttar Pradesh-related topics, general awareness and the responsibilities associated with the position.
Arrange Documents
Keep original documents and required copies ready well before the interview. This can include educational certificates, identity proof, category certificates and other records mentioned in the interview instructions.
Documents for UPPSC ACF RFO Interview
Candidates should follow the exact document requirements provided with the interview notice. Depending on the applicable instructions, candidates may need documents such as:
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Interview-related letter or schedule
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Application details
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Valid photo identity proof
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Educational certificates
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Mark sheets
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Category certificate, where applicable
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Date of birth proof
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Recent photographs
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Other certificates specifically required for the candidate
Candidates should arrange the documents in the order that makes verification easy.
Why the Interview Schedule Matters
The release of the interview schedule means candidates who cleared the mains stage now have a specific next-stage requirement to follow.
The difference between the mains result and interview schedule is also important:
Mains Result: Confirms which candidates have qualified the mains stage.
Interview Schedule: Provides information about when shortlisted candidates are required to appear for the next stage.
Candidates should check both the result and schedule rather than treating the mains result alone as the final recruitment update.
UPPSC ACF RFO Recruitment Timeline
The recruitment has progressed over a longer period because the application was submitted in 2025 and the mains and interview stages are taking place in 2026.
The key journey is:
Online Application → Preliminary Examination → ACF/RFO Mains Examination → Mains Result → Interview → Further Selection / Final Result
The current update concerns the transition from the mains result to the interview stage.
UPPSC ACF RFO Final Result 2026
The final result has not been provided in the current update. Candidates should therefore wait for the next recruitment announcement after completion of the interview process.
The final result should not be confused with the 17 September 2026 mains result, which only relates to the mains stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When was the UPPSC ACF RFO Interview Schedule 2026 released?
The UPPSC ACF/RFO interview schedule was made available on 18 September 2026.
2. When was the ACF/RFO Mains Result released?
The ACF/RFO Mains Result 2026 was released on 17 September 2026.
3. What is the UPPSC ACF RFO Mains Exam Date?
The ACF/RFO Mains Examination was conducted from 14 to 28 July 2026.
4. What should candidates do after the mains result?
Candidates who qualified should check the interview schedule, note their assigned date and prepare the required documents and interview topics.
5. How many ACF vacancies are available?
The supplied recruitment details list 10 Assistant Conservator of Forest vacancies.
6. How many total vacancies are listed in the UPPSC recruitment?
The supplied details list 210 posts, including 200 Combined Upper Subordinate Services posts and 10 ACF posts. The RFO vacancy count is shown as NA in the supplied information.
7. What is the age limit for UPPSC ACF/RFO 2025?
The age limit is 21 to 40 years, calculated as on 01 July 2025, subject to applicable relaxation.
8. What is the ACF educational qualification?
The ACF qualification includes a bachelor's degree with one of the specified subjects such as Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geology, Forestry or Statistics, or a bachelor's degree in Agriculture or Engineering.
9. What is the RFO educational qualification?
The listed RFO qualification includes a bachelor's degree with one of the specified subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Forestry, Geology, Agriculture, Statistics, Horticulture or Environment, with specified agriculture, engineering and veterinary alternatives.
10. What is the application fee for General candidates?
The application fee for General/OBC candidates was ₹125/-.
11. What was the fee for SC/ST candidates?
The application fee for SC/ST candidates was ₹65/-.
12. What was the fee for PH candidates?
The listed fee for PH candidates was ₹25/-.
13. When did the UPPSC ACF RFO application process begin?
The application process began on 20 February 2025.
14. What was the last date to apply?
The last date for online application and fee payment was 02 April 2025.
15. When was the correction window closed?
The correction last date was 09 April 2025.
16. Is the ACF/RFO interview schedule available?
Yes. The interview schedule is available from 18 September 2026.
17. Is the mains result the final result?
No. The 17 September 2026 update is the mains result. Candidates qualifying the mains stage proceed to the interview and subsequent selection formalities.
18. What documents should I prepare for the interview?
Candidates should prepare their educational certificates, mark sheets, identity proof, category certificate where applicable, photographs and any other documents specifically mentioned in the interview instructions.
19. What should ACF/RFO candidates study for the interview?
Candidates can revise their academic subjects, forest and environmental topics, general awareness, Uttar Pradesh-related topics and questions connected with the responsibilities of the post.
20. When will the UPPSC ACF RFO final result be released?
The final result date has not been provided in the current update. Candidates should wait for the recruitment authority's next announcement after completion of the interview process.