Prayagraj, Oct. 1 -- The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced that the Preliminary Examination for the combined state/upper subordinate services (PCS) and assistant conservator of forest (ACF)/range forest officer (RFO) services 2025 will take place on October 12. The exam will be held in two shifts: the first from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and the second from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Candidates can now download their admit cards from the UPPSC official website, [https://uppsc.up.nic.in](https://uppsc.up.nic.in), using their One-Time Registration (OTR) number, said Harshdev Pandey, the controller of exams. The exam will be conducted at 1,435 centres across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh. About 626,000 candidates are expected to appear for the test. The recruitment drive aims to fill 210 posts. In Prayagraj alone, 67 centres have been set up for 28,000 registered candidates. The Commission has given strict instructions for exam day. Candidates must arrive at the centre at least 90 minutes before the exam starts. Entry will close 45 minutes before the exam begins. Candidates must bring two recent passport-sized photographs and both the original and photocopy of a valid photo ID. The UPPSC has warned that any cheating or use of unfair means during the exam is a criminal offence under the Uttar Pradesh Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. Those found guilty could face a fine of up to Rs.1 crore and life imprisonment....