## Policy Analysis Report: Indian Forest Service Pay Amendment Rules, 2025
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes the Indian Forest Service Pay Amendment Rules, 2025, as published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Subsection i. This amendment focuses on revising the pay matrix levels for various posts within the Indian Forest Service under the State Government of Uttar Pradesh. The key finding is a restructuring of pay scales for specific positions, aiming to potentially reflect updated responsibilities or internal re-organization within the Uttar Pradesh forest service.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the Indian Forest Service Pay Amendment Rules, 2025, based solely on the information provided in the official gazette notification. The analysis focuses on understanding the objectives, changes implemented, affected stakeholders, and potential impacts of this amendment.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is an *amendment* to the Indian Forest Service Pay Rules, 2016.
* **Core Objective(s) (Inferred):** The primary objective, as inferred from the text, is to revise and update the pay structure for specific positions within the Indian Forest Service under the Uttar Pradesh State Government. This likely aims to ensure appropriate compensation levels relative to job responsibilities and organizational structure.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **(Amendment Rationale):** The amendment appears to be driven by the need to adjust the pay matrix levels for specific Indian Forest Service positions in Uttar Pradesh. The precise reasons for these adjustments are not explicitly stated but may include internal organizational changes, changes in responsibilities for different roles, the need to attract and retain qualified personnel, or to align with broader pay scale revisions. The changes exclusively focus on positions within Uttar Pradesh, suggesting a specific review or restructuring of the forest service within that state.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This section focuses on the *specific changes* introduced by the amendment.
* **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** The amendment directly modifies *Schedule II A* (Posts carrying pay above the Time Scale in the Indian Forest Service under the State Governments) and *Schedule II B* (Posts carrying pay in the Senior Scale of the Indian Forest Service under the State Governments including posts carrying special pay in addition to pay in the Time Scale).
* **New Rule/Provision:**
* *Schedule II A:* The amendment substitutes the previous entry for Uttar Pradesh with a detailed table specifying the pay matrix levels for various positions. This includes positions such as Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (various regions and specializations), Chief Conservator of Forests (various divisions and specializations), and Conservator of Forests (various divisions and specializations). A new Level 13A classification appears for Conservator of Forests. Specific position titles are listed with corresponding "Level" (e.g., Level 17, Level 16, Level 15, Level 14, Level 13A).
* *Schedule II B:* The amendment substitutes the previous entry for Uttar Pradesh with the designation 'DCF to Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Lucknow' and a very long list of Deputy Conservator of Forests Territorial positions, along with other categories such as Wildlife.
* **Difference/Effect of Change:** The amendment *replaces* the existing pay scales for these listed positions in Uttar Pradesh with the *newly specified pay matrix levels*. This will directly impact the salaries of individuals holding those positions. The newly defined positions and the level reassignment likely reflect a reorganization of the department.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Indian Forest Service officers currently serving in Uttar Pradesh, *specifically* those holding positions listed in Schedule II A and Schedule II B as amended.
* The Government of Uttar Pradesh, responsible for implementing these pay revisions.
* The Central Government, specifically the Department of Personnel and Training, which oversees All India Services.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Department of Personnel and Training (Central Government) is responsible for enacting the amendment. The Government of Uttar Pradesh is responsible for implementing the revised pay scales.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The rules come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette (May 23, 2025). The Government of Uttar Pradesh will need to adjust its payroll systems to reflect the new pay matrix levels for the affected positions.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **(Likely Intended Outcome of Changes):** The likely intended outcomes of these changes include:
* Adjusted compensation levels for IFS officers in Uttar Pradesh, potentially to better reflect their responsibilities.
* Potentially a realignment of roles and responsibilities within the Uttar Pradesh forest service, suggested by the position title and pay level adjustments.
* Improved morale and potentially better retention of experienced officers if the pay revision is seen as equitable and fair.
* Streamlining and updating the pay structure to reflect organizational changes within the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Indian Forest Service Pay Amendment Rules, 2025, represent a significant update to the pay structure for Indian Forest Service officers in Uttar Pradesh. The amendment revises the pay matrix levels for numerous positions, potentially reflecting changes in job responsibilities or internal reorganization. This analysis highlights the key provisions of the amendment, identifies the affected stakeholders, and infers the likely intended outcomes. The amendment is significant for those IFS officers in Uttar Pradesh who hold positions mentioned in the updated schedules, as it directly impacts their compensation.
Key Entities Referenced
REGD. No. D. L.3300499: Registration number of the document
MAY 23, 2025: Date of publication of the Gazette notification
JYAISTHA 2, 1947: Corresponding date in the Hindu calendar
THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: The official government gazette of India where the notification is published
PART IISEC. 3i: Section of the Gazette of India
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS: The Indian government ministry responsible for personnel matters
DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING: Department within the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
New Delhi: Location of the notification's issuance
G.S.R. 338 E: Gazette notification number
All India Services Act, 1951: The law that provides the legal basis for the rules being amended
Central Government: The Government of India
Government of Uttar Pradesh: The state government of Uttar Pradesh, consulted in the rule-making process
Indian Forest Service Pay Rules, 2016: The rules being amended by this notification
Indian Forest Service Pay Amendment Rules, 2025: The name of the new rules
Official Gazette: The official publication where government rules are published
Schedule II: Schedule within the Indian Forest Service Pay Rules, 2016 being modified.
Pay Matrix: The system used to determine the salaries of government employees
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests: A high-ranking position in the Indian Forest Service in Uttar Pradesh
Level 17: A specific level in the Pay Matrix
Chief Wildlife Warden: A position related to wildlife management within the forest service.
Level 16: A specific level in the Pay Matrix
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests: A high-ranking position in the Indian Forest Service
Level 15: A specific level in the Pay Matrix
Prayagraj: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Bundelkhand Region: A region in Uttar Pradesh, India
Jhansi: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Western Region: A region in Uttar Pradesh, India
Meerut: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Rohilkhand Region: A region in Uttar Pradesh, India
Bareilly: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Central Region: A region in Uttar Pradesh, India
Lucknow: The capital city of Uttar Pradesh, India
Agra Region: A region in Uttar Pradesh, India
Agra: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Eastern Region: A region in Uttar Pradesh, India
Gorakhpur: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Forest Conservation Act 1980: An Indian law related to forest conservation
UP: Abbreviation for Uttar Pradesh
CAMPA: Likely refers to Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority
Chief Conservator of Forests: A position in the Indian Forest Service
Level 14: A specific level in the Pay Matrix
Kanpur: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Mirzapur: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Director Forests Training Institute: Position title, likely in Kanpur
Director Forests Research Institute: Position title, likely in Kanpur
Dudhwa National Park: A national park in Uttar Pradesh, India
Field Director: Position title
Wildlife Eastern Gonda: A wildlife division/area in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh
Wildlife Western Kanpur: A wildlife division/area in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve: A tiger reserve in Uttar Pradesh, India
Conservator Of Forests: A position in the Indian Forest Service
Level 13A: A specific level in the Pay Matrix
Varanasi: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
National Zoological Park: A zoological park in India
Territorial Alllahabad: A territorial forest division in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Azamgarh: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Basti: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Chitrakutdhum Banda: A territorial forest division in Chitrakutdhum Banda, Uttar Pradesh
Devipattan Gonda: A territorial forest division in Devipattan Gonda, Uttar Pradesh
Moradabad: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Saharanpur: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Aligarh Circle: A forest circle in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Vindhya Varanasi: A forest division in Vindhya Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Terai Bareilly: A forest division in Terai Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
Ayodhya: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Itawa, Safari Park: A safari park in Itawa, Uttar Pradesh
Shaheed Ashfaq Ullah Khan Zoological Park, Gorakhpur: A zoological park in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
Senior Scale of the Indian Forest Service: Pay scale for certain positions
DCF: Deputy Conservator of Forests
Aligarh: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Ambedkarnagar: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Badaun: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Beharaich: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Balia: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Banda: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Barabanki: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Bijnore: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Bulandshaher: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Chitrakoot: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Deoria: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Etah: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Etawah: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Faizabad: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Farrukhabad: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Fatehpur: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Firozabad: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Gaziabad: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Gazipur: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Hamirpur: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Hardoi: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Jaunpur: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Lalitpur: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Mainpuri: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Mathura: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Mohaba: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
North Kheri: A district in Uttar Pradesh, India
South Kheri: A district in Uttar Pradesh, India
Obra: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Social Forestry Division: A division related to forestry
Padrauna Kushinagar: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Pratapgarh: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Raibareilly: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Rampur: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Renukoot: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Shahjahanpur: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Oria Jalaun: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Sitapur: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Sonbhadra: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Sultanpur: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Shivalik: A region in Uttar Pradesh, India
Unnao: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Kashi Wildlife: A wildlife area in Kashi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Katarniaghat: A wildlife sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh, India
Sohelwa Wildlife: A wildlife area in Uttar Pradesh, India
Sohagibarwa Wildlife: A wildlife area in Uttar Pradesh, India
Shrawasti: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Sidharthanagar Gautambudha Nagar Noida: Cities in Uttar Pradesh, India
F. No.16016032017 AISII B: File number for the notification
KAVITA CHAUHAN: Name of the Under Secretary
Under Secy.: Title of Kavita Chauhan
GSR 924 E: Original Gazette notification number for the Principal Rules
28th September, 2016: Date of the original Gazette notification
Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi110064: Details of the printing authority
Controller of Publications, Delhi110054: Details of the publisher
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प्रधान मुख्य िनसंरक्षक एिं एच.ओ.एफ.एफ. िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 17
प्रधान मुख्य िन संरक्षक (िन्द्यिीि)//मुख्य िन्द्यिीि िाडिन िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 16
अपर प्रधान मुख्य िन संरक्षक (कायि योिना, अनुसंधान और प्रजिक्षण) िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 16
अपर प्रधान मुख्य िन संरक्षक (पट्ररयोिना, आयोिना और कृजि-िाजनकी) िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 15
अपर प्रधान मुख्य िन संरक्षक, िजक्षणी क्षेत्र, प्रयागराि िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 15
अपर प्रधान मुख्य िन संरक्षक, बुंिेलखंड क्षत्रे , झांसी िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 15
अपर प्रधान मुख्य िन संरक्षक, पजिमी क्षेत्र, मेरठ िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 15
अपर प्रधान मुख्य िन संरक्षक, रोजहलखंड क्षेत्र, बरेली िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 15
अपर प्रधान मुख्य िन संरक्षक, मध्य क्षेत्र, लखनऊ िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 15
अपर प्रधान मुख्य िन संरक्षक, आगरा क्षेत्र, आगरा िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 15
अपर प्रधान मुख्य िन संरक्षक, पूिी क्षेत्र, गोरखपरु िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 15
अपर प्रधान मख्ु य िन संरक्षक/नोडल अजधकारी िन संरक्षण अजधजनयम 1980, िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 15
उप्र, लखनऊ
अपर प्रधान मुख्य िन संरक्षक, कैम्पा िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 15
मुख्य िन सरं क्षक, न्द्यायालय मामले, लखनऊ िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 14
मुख्य िन सरं क्षक (मंडलीय) लखनऊ िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 14
मुख्य िन सरं क्षक (मंडलीय), कानपुर िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 14
मुख्य िन सरं क्षक पूिी क्षेत्र, गोरखपुर िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 14
मुख्य िनसंरक्षक (मडं लीय), जमिािपुर िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 14
मुख्य िन सरं क्षक, प्रिासन (रािपजत्रत) िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 14
मुख्य िन सरं क्षक, प्रिासन (गैर-रािपजत्रत) िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 14
मुख्य िन सरं क्षक, कायि योिना, लखनऊ िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 14
मुख्य िन सरं क्षक, नीजत जिश्लेिण और समन्द्िय िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 14
मुख्य िन सरं क्षक, जनगरानी और मल्ू यांकन िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 14
मुख्य िन सरं क्षक, पट्ररयोिना िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 14
मुख्य िन सरं क्षक/जनििे क िन प्रजिक्षण सस्ट्ं थान, कानपरु िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 14
मुख्य िन सरं क्षक/जनििे क, िन अनुसंधान सस्ट्ं थान, कानपरु िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 14
मुख्य िन सरं क्षक/क्षेत्र जनिेिक, िधु िा राष्ट्रीय उद्यान िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 14
मुख्य िन सरं क्षक, मानि संसाधन जिकास िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 14
मुख्य िन सरं क्षक, जिस्ट्तार और प्रचार िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 14[भाग II—खण्ड 3(i)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
मुख्य िन सरं क्षक, भूजम अजभलखे और बंिोबस्ट्त िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 14
मुख्य िन सरं क्षक, िन्द्यिीि (पिू ी) गोंडा िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 14
मुख्य िन सरं क्षक, िन्द्यिीि (पजिमी) कानपुर िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 14
मुख्य िन सरं क्षक, आयोिना और संयुि िन प्रबंधन िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 14
मुख्य िन सरं क्षक, िन्द्यिीि और पाट्ररजस्ट्थजतकीय िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 14
मुख्य िन सरं क्षक, जित्त एिं लखे ा, लेखा परीक्षा और गैर-आयोिना िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 14
मुख्य िन सरं क्षक, सुरक्षा और सतकिता िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 14
मुख्य िन सरं क्षक, सूचना प्रौद्योजगकी िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 14
मुख्य िन सरं क्षक, आरिभूजम और लुप्तप्राय प्रिाजतयां िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 14
मुख्य िन संरक्षक, प्राणी उद्यान और सफारी और सिस्ट्य सजचि, प्राणी उद्यान िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 14
प्राजधकरण
मुख्य िन सरं क्षक/क्षेत्र जनिेिक, पीलीभीत बाघ ट्ररिि ि िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 14
िनसंरक्षक, जसजल्िक्यूट्रिस्ट्ि-कानपुर िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 13क
िनसंरक्षक, जसजल्िक्यूट्रिस्ट्ि-बरेली िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 13क
िनसंरक्षक, जसजल्िक्यूट्रिस्ट्ि-िाराणसी िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 13क
िन संरक्षक/जनिेिक, राष्ट्रीय प्राणी उद्यान, कानपुर िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 13क
िन संरक्षक (प्रािेजिक) इलाहाबाि िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 13क
िनसंरक्षक (प्रािेजिक) आिमगढ़ िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 13क
िन संरक्षक (प्रािेजिक) बस्ट्ती िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 13क
िन संरक्षक (प्रािेजिक) जचत्रकूि धाम बांिा िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 13क
िन संरक्षक (प्रािेजिक) िेिीपाट्टन गोंडा िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 13क
िन संरक्षक (प्रािेजिक) मुरािाबाि िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 13क
िन संरक्षक (प्रािेजिक) मेरठ िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 13क
िन संरक्षक (प्रािेजिक) सहारनपुर िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 13क
िन संरक्षक (प्रािेजिक) िाराणसी िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 13क
िन संरक्षक (प्रािेजिक) झांसी िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 13क
िन संरक्षक (प्रािेजिक) बरेली िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 13क
िन संरक्षक (प्रािेजिक) आगरा िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 13क
िन संरक्षक, अलीगढ़ िृत्त िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 13क
िन संरक्षक, जनगरानी, विंध्य िाराणसी िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 13क
िन संरक्षक, जनगरानी, तराई बरेली िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 13क
िन संरक्षक/काय ियोिना अजधकारी िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 13क
िन संरक्षक, जनगरानी, लखनऊ िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 13क
िनसंरक्षक, (प्रािेजिक), अयोध्या िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 13क
िन संरक्षक / जनिेिक, इिािा, सफारी उद्यान िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 13क4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
िहीि अिफाक उल्ला खान प्राजण उद्यान, गोरखपुर के जनििे क/संरक्षक िेतन मैट्ररक्स में स्ट्तर 13क”
(ख) अनुसूची-II ख म,ें उत्तर प्रििे प्रजिजि के जलए समयमान म ेंिेतन के अजतट्ररि जििेि िते न िाले पिों सजहत राज्य सरकारों के
अधीन भारतीय िन सेिा के िट्ररि िेतनमान में िेतन िाल ेपिों के जलए जनम्नजलजखत को प्रजतस्ट्थाजपत दकया िाएगा, नामत:
"प्रधान मुख्य िन संरक्षक के डीसीएफ, लखनऊ
उप िन संरक्षक (प्रािेजिक) - आगरा, अलीगढ़, इलाहाबाि, लखनऊ, आिमगढ़, अंबडे करनगर, बिाय,ूं बहराइच,
बजलया, बांिा, बाराबंकी, बरेली, बस्ट्ती, जबिनौर, बुलंििहर, झांसी, जचत्रकूि, िेिट्ररया, एिा, इिािा, फैिाबाि,
फर्रिखाबाि, फतेहपुर, दफरोिाबाि, गाजियाबाि, गािीपुर, गोंडा, गोरखपरु , हमीरपुर, हरिोई, िौनपरु , कानपुर,
लजलतपुर, मैनपरु ी, मथरु ा, मेरठ, जमिािपुर, मरु ािाबाि, मुिफ्फरनगर, मोहाबा, उत्तरी खीरी, िजक्षणी खीरी,
ओबरा, सामाजिक िाजनकी प्रभाग, पीलीभीत, पडरौना (कुिीनगर), प्रतापगढ़, रायबरेली, रामपुर, रेणुकूि,
सहारनपुर, िाहिहांपुर, औट्ररया (िालौन), सीतापुर, सोनभर, पीलीभीत, सुल्तानपुर, जििाजलक, उन्नाि,
िाराणसी, कािी िन्द्यिीि, कतर्नियाघाि, िन्द्यिीि बहराइच, सोहले िा िन्द्यिीि, सोहागीबरिा िन्द्यिीि,
श्रािस्ट्ती, जसद्धाथिनगर गौतमबुद्ध नगर (नोएडा)”
[फा. स.ं 16016/03/2017 - एआईएस-II (ख)]
कविता चौहान, अिर सजचि
नोि: प्रधान जनयम भारत के रािपत्र, असाधारण म ें दिनांक 28 जसतंबर, 2016 के सा.का.जन. सं. 924 (अ) के माध्यम स े
प्रकाजित और बाि म ेंजनम्नजलजखत सा.का.जन.स.ं एिं दिनांक द्वारा संिोजधत दकए गए थे।
क्र.स.ं सा.का.जन.स.ं दिनाकं
1. 1105 अ 30.11.2016
2. 1107 30.11.2016
3. 172 अ 27.02.2017
4. 180 अ 28.02.2017
5. 206 अ 08.03.2017
6. 262 अ 17.03.2017
7. 1003 (अ) 08.08.2017
8. 1036(अ) 18.08.2017
9. 1452(अ) 27.11.2017
10. 1537(अ) 21.12.2017
11. 1587(अ) 27.12.2017
12. 511(अ) 29.05.2018
13. 289(अ) 04.04.2019[भाग II—खण्ड 3(i)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 23rd May, 2025
G.S.R. 338 (E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3 of the All
India Services Act, 1951 (61 of 1951) the Central Government, in consultation with the Government of Uttar
Pradesh hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Indian Forest Service (Pay) Rules, 2016 namely:-
1. (i) These rules shall be called the Indian Forest Service (Pay) Amendment Rules, 2025.
(ii) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette
2. In the Indian Forest Service (Pay) Rules, 2016:-
(a) In Schedule II- A Posts carrying pay above the Time Scale in the Indian Forest Service under the
State Governments, in the Table, for the entry “Uttar Pradesh” appearing in the first column and the
corresponding entry in the second column, the following shall be substituted, namely:-
“Uttar pradesh
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & HoFF Level 17 in the Pay Matrix
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife)/ Chief Wildlife Level 16 in the Pay Matrix
warden
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Working Plan, Level 16 in the Pay Matrix
Research & Training)
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Project, Level 15 in the Pay Matrix
Planning & Agro-forestry)
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Southern Level 15 in the Pay Matrix
Region, Prayagraj
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Bundelkhand Level 15 in the Pay Matrix
Region, Jhansi
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Western Level 15 in the Pay Matrix
Region, Meerut
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Rohilkhand Level 15 in the Pay Matrix
Region, Bareilly
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Central Level 15 in the Pay Matrix
Region, Lucknow
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Agra Region, Level 15 in the Pay Matrix
Agra
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Eastern Level 15 in the Pay Matrix
Region, Gorakhpur
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests / Nodal officer Level 15 in the Pay Matrix
Forest Conservation Act 1980, UP, Lucknow
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, CAMPA Level 15 in the Pay Matrix
Chief Conservator of Forests, Court Cases, Lucknow Level 14 in the Pay Matrix
Chief Conservator of Forests (Divisional) Lucknow Level 14 in the Pay Matrix6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
Chief Conservator of Forests (Divisional), Kanpur Level 14 in the Pay Matrix
Chief Conservator of Forests Eastern Region, Gorakhpur Level 14 in the Pay Matrix
Chief Conservator of Forests(Divisional), Mirzapur Level 14 in the Pay Matrix
Chief Conservator of Forests, Administration (Gazetted) Level 14 in the Pay Matrix
Chief Conservator of Forests, Administration (Non-Gazetted) Level 14 in the Pay Matrix
Chief Conservator of Forests, Working Plan, Lucknow Level 14 in the Pay Matrix
Chief Conservator of Forests, Policy Analysis & Co-ordination Level 14 in the Pay Matrix
Chief Conservator of Forests, Monitoring & Evaluation Level 14 in the Pay Matrix
Chief Conservator of Forests, Project Level 14 in the Pay Matrix
Chief Conservator of Forests/Director Forests Training Institute, Level 14 in the Pay Matrix
Kanpur
Chief Conservator of Forests/Director Forests Research Institute, Level 14 in the Pay Matrix
Kanpur
Chief Conservator of forests/Field Director, Dudhwa National Level 14 in the Pay Matrix
Park
Chief Conservator of forests, Human Resource Development Level 14 in the Pay Matrix
Chief Conservator of Forests, Extension & Publicity Level 14 in the Pay Matrix
Chief Conservator of Forests, Land Records & Settlement Level 14 in the Pay Matrix
Chief Conservator of Forests, Wildlife (Eastern) Gonda Level 14 in the Pay Matrix
Chief Conservator of Forests, Wildlife (Western) Kanpur Level 14 in the Pay Matrix
Chief Conservator of Forests, Planning and Joint Forest Level 14 in the Pay Matrix
Management
Chief Conservator of Forests, Wildlife and Eco-Development Level 14 in the Pay Matrix
Chief Conservator of Forests, Finance & Accounts, Audit & Non- Level 14 in the Pay Matrix
plan
Chief Conservator of Forests, Protection & Vigilance Level 14 in the Pay Matrix
Chief Conservator of Forests, Information Technology Level 14 in the Pay Matrix
Chief Conservator of Forests, Wetland & Endangered Species Level 14 in the Pay Matrix
Chief Conservator of Forests, Zoos & Safari and Member Level 14 in the Pay Matrix
Secretary, Zoo Authority
Chief Conservator of Forests/ Field Director, Pilibhit Tiger Level 14 in the Pay Matrix
Reserve
Conservator Of Forests, Silvicututist-Kanpur Level 13A in the Pay Matrix
Conservator Of Forests, Silvicututist-Bareilly Level 13A in the Pay Matrix
Conservator Of Forests, Silvicututist-Varanasi Level 13A in the Pay Matrix
Conservator Of Forests/Director National Zoological Park, Level 13A in the Pay Matrix
Kanpur
Conservator of Forests (Territorial) Alllahabad Level 13A in the Pay Matrix
Conservator of Forests (Territorial) Azamgarh Level 13A in the Pay Matrix
Conservator of Forests (Territorial) Basti Level 13A in the Pay Matrix
Conservator of Forests (Territorial) Chitrakutdhum Banda Level 13A in the Pay Matrix
Conservator of Forests (Territorial) Devipattan Gonda Level 13A in the Pay Matrix
Conservator of Forests (Territorial) Moradabad Level 13A in the Pay Matrix
Conservator of Forests (Territorial) Meerut Level 13A in the Pay Matrix
Conservator of Forests (Territorial) Saharanpur Level 13A in the Pay Matrix
Conservator of Forests (Territorial) Varanasi Level 13A in the Pay Matrix
Conservator of Forests (Territorial) Jhansi Level 13A in the Pay Matrix
Conservator of Forests (Territorial) Bareilly Level 13A in the Pay Matrix
Conservator of Forests (Territorial) Agra Level 13A in the Pay Matrix
Conservator Of Forests, Aligarh Circle Level 13A in the Pay Matrix
Conservator Of Forests, Monitoring, Vindhya Varanasi Level 13A in the Pay Matrix
Conservator Of Forests, Monitoring, Terai Bareilly Level 13A in the Pay Matrix[भाग II—खण्ड 3(i)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 7
Conservator Of Forests/Working Plan Officer Level 13A in the Pay Matrix
Conservator Of Forests, Monitoring, Lucknow Level 13A in the Pay Matrix
Conservator of Forests (Territorial) Ayodhya Level 13A in the Pay Matrix
Conservator Of Forests / Director, Itawa, Safari Park Level 13A in the Pay Matrix
Director/ Conservator of , Shaheed Ashfaq Ullah Khan Zoological Level 13A in the Pay Matrix”
Park, Gorakhpur
(b) In Schedule-II B, Posts carrying pay in the Senior Scale of the Indian Forest Service under the State
Governments including posts carrying special pay in addition to pay in the Time Scale for the entry Uttar Pradesh,
the following shall be substituted, namely:-
“DCF to Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Lucknow
Deputy Conservator of Forests (Territorial) - Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Lucknow, Azamgarh,
Ambedkarnagar, Badaun, Beharaich, Balia, Banda, Barabanki, Bareilly, Basti, Bijnore,Bulandshaher,
Jhansi, Chitrakoot, Deoria, Etah, Etawah, Faizabad, Farrukhabad, Fatehpur, Firozabad, Gaziabad, Gazipur,
Gonda, Gorakhpur, Hamirpur, Hardoi, Jaunpur, Kanpur, Lalitpur, Mainpuri, Mathura, Meerut, Mirzapur,
Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Mohaba, North Kheri, South Kheri, Obra, Social Forestry Division, Pilibhit,
Padrauna (Kushinagar), , Pratapgarh, Raibareilly, Rampur, Renukoot, Saharanpur, Shahjahanpur, Oria
(Jalaun), Sitapur, Sonbhadra, Pilibhit, Sultanpur, Shivalik, Unnao, Varanasi, Kashi Wildlife, Katarniaghat,
Wildlife Beharaich, Sohelwa Wildlife, Sohagibarwa Wildlife, Shrawasti , Sidharthanagar Gautambudha
Nagar (Noida)”
[F. No.16016/03/2017 - AIS-II (B)]
KAVITA CHAUHAN, Under Secy.
Note: The Principal Rules were published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide number GSR 924 (E)
dated the 28th September, 2016 and subsequently amended by the following GSR No. and date:-
Sl.No. GSR No. Date
1. 1105E 30.11.2016
2. 1107 30.11.2016
3. 172 E 27.02.2017
4. 180 E 28.02.2017
5. 206 E 08.03.2017
6. 262 E 17.03.2017
7. 1003(E) 08.08.2017
8. 1036(E) 18.08.2017
9. 1452(E) 27.11.2017
10. 1537(E) 21.12.2017
11. 1587(E) 27.12.2017
12. 511(E) 29.05.2018
13. 289(E) 04.04.2019
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