Overview
The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has released the Combined State Forest Service Examination 2025 notification for recruitment to 46 vacancies. The drive covers Assistant Conservator of Forest, Logging Officer and Forest Range Officer posts, with applications accepted through the online recruitment portal.
Candidates seeking forest service positions in Uttarakhand should review the post-wise educational, physical and age requirements before submitting the form. Applications must be completed within the prescribed schedule, as late submissions will not be accepted.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Conservator of Forest, Logging Officer and Forest Range Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 46 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
The vacancy distribution includes 31 Forest Range Officer posts, 12 Logging Officer posts and three Assistant Conservator of Forest posts. Category-wise reservation will be applied under Uttarakhand government rules.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | January 30, 2025 |
| Last Date | February 19, 2025 |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Applicants should submit the form and pay the examination fee before the deadline. Any correction facility, examination schedule or admit card update will be announced separately by UKPSC.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or institution.
- The degree should be in an eligible subject such as Agriculture, Botany, Chemistry, Forestry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology or another science discipline specified for the relevant post.
- Certain engineering qualifications may also be accepted, subject to the post-wise provisions contained in the detailed notification.
- Applicants must possess the required qualification by the eligibility cut-off date.
- Candidates should carefully check the subject combination prescribed separately for Assistant Conservator of Forest, Logging Officer and Forest Range Officer posts.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 21 years.
- Maximum age: 42 years.
- The crucial date for calculating age will be the date specified in the detailed recruitment rules.
- Upper-age relaxation will apply to eligible Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class, former servicemen and other reserved-category candidates under Uttarakhand government norms.
- Applicants may also be required to meet post-specific physical standards and walking-test requirements.
Fees
- General, OBC and EWS candidates: ₹172.30.
- Uttarakhand SC and ST candidates: ₹82.30.
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: ₹22.30.
- Eligible orphan candidates of Uttarakhand may receive fee exemption under applicable rules.
- Payment should be made online using the available debit card, credit card, net banking or other electronic payment options.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination: Eligible applicants will first appear in an objective-type screening examination. The preliminary stage is generally used to shortlist candidates for the main examination.
- Main Examination: Candidates qualifying in the preliminary examination will be called for the written main examination, which will assess subject knowledge and suitability for forest service duties.
- Interview and Physical Assessment: Shortlisted candidates may undergo an interview, physical standards verification, walking test, document verification and medical examination before the final merit list is prepared.
Final appointment will depend on merit, vacancy availability, eligibility verification and fulfilment of all physical and medical standards prescribed for the post.
How to Apply
- Visit the UKPSC website at psc.uk.gov.in and open the recruitment or examination section.
- Locate the Combined State Forest Service Examination 2025 advertisement and download the detailed notification.
- Read the post-wise eligibility criteria, reservation conditions, physical standards and document requirements carefully.
- Open the online application portal and complete the registration process using an active mobile number and email address.
- Enter personal, academic, category and communication details exactly as recorded in official documents.
- Select the eligible post preference and upload scanned copies of the photograph, signature and other required documents in the specified format.
- Pay the applicable application fee online and verify the payment status before final submission.
- Preview the completed form, correct any errors and submit it before February 19, 2025.
- Download and retain a printout of the submitted application form and fee receipt for future reference.
Candidates should not send a hard copy unless specifically instructed. Multiple or incomplete applications may be rejected under the recruitment conditions.
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FAQs
1. How many vacancies are available under UKPSC Forest Service Recruitment 2025?
The recruitment notification covers 46 vacancies across Assistant Conservator of Forest, Logging Officer and Forest Range Officer posts.
2. What is the last date to apply online?
The online application deadline is February 19, 2025. Candidates should complete both form submission and fee payment by the closing date.
3. Is a graduation degree required for these posts?
Yes. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in an eligible science, agriculture, forestry or engineering discipline, depending on the post selected.
